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Synopsis
Shot while trying to prevent the kidnapping, murder, and brutal despoilment of her thirteen-year-old daughter, Southern California book editor Catherine Desmond has a "tunnel-of-light" experience. "There is something only you can do," the spirits tell her, and she is returned intact to her former life -- or is she? When she recovers, Catherine finds herself gifted -- or cursed -- with astral projection, and to her dismay finds herself linked psychically with her daughter's murderer. But he too can project himself, and while she searches for a way to bring the brutal killer to justice, he begins stalking her as well, setting in motion an ethereal cat-and-mouse game, with life -- and death -- hanging in the balance!"Another cutting-edge supernatural mystery, romance, and action thriller from a master of the genre. From the criminal world of child pornography to the hunt for a ruthless killer, Banis exhibits a sure touch in exploring themes relevant to the modern world. We care about these people, and we care about this story. First-rate!" -- Robert Reginald.
The Astral: Till the Day I Die: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark supernatural thriller contains child murder, implied sexual violence against a child, intense grief themes, and graphic violence. The protagonist must psychically hunt her daughter's killer while dealing with extreme trauma.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include sexual assault, child abuse, child harm, graphic violence, and murder (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
A mother gains supernatural powers after a near-death experience and uses them to hunt down her daughter's killer.