by Stephen King
First published 2021
Jamie Conklin lives with his struggling single mother and wishes for a normal childhood. But Jamie possesses an ability that sets him apart from other children. He can see and communicate with the dead, learning things that living people cannot know. His mother warns him to keep this gift hidden from the world. The true price of Jamie's supernatural sight becomes clear when an NYPD detective discovers his talent and recruits him for a dangerous case. A killer has died but continues to threaten victims from beyond death. The detective needs Jamie's unique ability to track this murderous spirit. As Jamie gets drawn deeper into the investigation, he faces choices that will test his understanding of good and evil. The case forces him to confront the darkness that exists in the world and decide what he is willing to sacrifice to stop it. This supernatural thriller explores how a child with extraordinary abilities must navigate the loss of innocence while learning to stand against evil.
Genres: mystery, crime, fantasy, supernatural, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: child-protagonist, chosen-one, supernatural-abilities
Setting: New York, NYPD
Period: Contemporary
248 pages · Paperback · Hard Case Crime
Content warnings: death, violence