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When fifteen‑year‑old Charlie Harker moves with his family to the sleepy town of Rolling Hills, he is immediately drawn into local gossip about uncanny creatures lurking in the shadows. As he settles in, an odd illness begins to spread through the community, and Charlie realizes the disease may be more sinister than anyone has suspected. With the help of his new friends, he must uncover the truth behind the outbreak before it claims the town’s secrets.
Set in contemporary America, this novel blends teenage mystery with a subtle paranormal edge, engaging readers with its blend of ordinary high‑school life and unsettling supernatural hints.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: James Leck
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