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Whisper in the Dark

Robert Gregory Browne (2008)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.66
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Death of ParentGriefAncient Evil ReturnsSupernatural Horror

Positive tags

SurvivalComing of AgeSelf-Discovery

Heroine archetypes

AthleteOrphanTortured Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistCursed Protagonist

Tropes

Ancient Evil ReturnsComing of AgeCursed ProtagonistNative American MythologySupernatural ThreatGuardian FigureUrban Fantasy Elements

Themes

Grief and LossCultural HeritageSurvivalSupernatural ThreatComing of AgeFamily LegacyRecovery and Healing

Synopsis

An ancient and terrifying Narragansett native-American legend begins to come true for a teenage long-distance runner, whose recovery from the accident that killed her parents has stunned everyone, including her guardian aunt in Providence, Rhode Island.

Tags

Supernatural HorrorUrban FantasyThriller