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Content snapshot
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Violence
Some
Murder plot; moderate thriller danger to teenagers
Language
Some
Moderate language
Sexual Content
Barely any
No significant sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Minimal substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Strong psychological intensity; predator-in-school-setting; teenage vulnerability; parental fear
What this book is about
Chris Brennan arrives at a suburban Pennsylvania high school for a teaching job, but his polished credentials are lies. He has targeted specific students for a hidden purpose, and his plan requires gaining their absolute trust. Meanwhile, three different mothers sense that something is wrong with the charming new teacher. A tense thriller told from multiple perspectives.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Predator targeting teenagers
Murder plot
School thriller
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