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Synopsis
Two centuries ago, Tyler Hawthorne bargained for his life. In exchange, he became a Messenger, one who hears the final thoughts of the dying, and conveys their last messages to their loved ones. Since that time, his life has been nomadic and solitary until he meets Amanda Clark in the foothills above Los Angeles and grows closer to her, unaware that he is being pursued by an old enemy who will stop at nothing to destroy him, or that he can only leave his role of the Messenger behind at a dreadful cost.
Is The Messenger appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Parents should know this book deals with themes of death and dying as the protagonist hears final thoughts of the deceased. Contains moderate violence from a pursuing enemy and mild romantic content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, grief, and stalking (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the unique supernatural premise and the lonely protagonist's journey toward connection and redemption.