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Heroine archetypes
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Synopsis
Dr. Laura London doesn’t possess any special powers or magical destiny. She’s a medical doctor trained to cure disease and ailments. There’s no room for superstition in her life, not when logic can solve most problems. Then she’s called to Ethiopia to help contain and stop a suspected plague. Or is it a plague? When the sun sets, the villagers vanish into their homes. Children are tucked into bed for fear of shapeshifting werehyenas. When she sees proof herself in the form of a body rising from an autopsy table, Laura’s rational mind can’t compute. But she alone may be able to save the cursed town and its people. To do so, she’ll face evil werehyenas as well as a ruthless colonel threatening her investigation and life. Can she overcome her fear and learn to accept superstition as a reality when needed?
The Hyena's Stare: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Contains strong supernatural horror elements including werehyenas, body horror (corpse rising from autopsy table), violence from both supernatural creatures and military threats, and life-threatening situations throughout.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, body horror, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who love supernatural thrillers with medical procedural elements and African folklore will find this gripping.