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The Listeners

Murray Leinster (1969)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads3.3

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Synopsis

FBI agent David Conner is investigating the Listeners, a channeling group that seems to have access to highly classified information regarding government technology. Conner is astonished to discover that the group's psychic power is real, and that he has fallen in love with one of the beautiful twins who are the power's focus. But the Listeners have tapped into an ancient, evil force that intends to remake first Conner and his friends, then all of mankind, in its own horrifying image.

Is The Listeners appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

An FBI agent investigates a psychic channeling group that has tapped into an ancient evil force. Contains supernatural possession, mental manipulation, and implied body horror as the entity seeks to transform humanity.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include possession, mental manipulation, and body horror.

Who'll love this

Teens who enjoy supernatural thrillers with government conspiracy elements and psychic powers will find this suspenseful.

Tags

Paranormal ThrillerSupernatural MysteryGovernment ConspiracyPsychic Horror