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Synopsis
All towns have secrets. Some have demons. Welcome to East Salem... Forensic psychiatrist Dani Harris and security system business owner Tommy Gunderson investigate the death of a teenager, while lawyers and school administrators try to stop the investigation. At the same time, an old woman speaks in Latin about a supernatural connection to the murder.
Is Waking Hours appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Parents should know this book deals with the murder of a teenager and supernatural/demonic elements. The investigation involves forensic psychiatry and dark spiritual themes, appropriate for mature teens and adults.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and death of child (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy supernatural mysteries with real-world investigation and spiritual elements will find this intriguing.