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Synopsis
Brandon Martus is a confused young man struggling to cope with his unresolved grief over his sister's death and his father's paralysis. Then Martus meets neurobiologist Sarah Winerraub, who is performing research into parapsychology at the Moran Research Institute in town. Winerraub believes Martus has extrasensory abilities and coerces him into participating in her research. She is at first thrilled when he shows intense psychic abilities. Soon, however, both Martus and Winerraub find themselves in a fight between good and evil.
Is Threshold appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this Christian fantasy explores grief, loss of a sibling, and a father's paralysis through the lens of psychic abilities and spiritual warfare. The good vs. evil conflict has a faith-based framework.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of a loved one, grief, and parental injury/disability.
Who'll love this
Kids will be drawn to Brandon's discovery of mysterious psychic powers and the suspenseful battle between good and evil forces.