Shadows by John Saul is a gripping tale that explores the concept of true artificial intelligence and its potential dangers. The story follows ten-year-old Josh MacCallum, a gifted but lonely child who finds solace at the Barrington Academy, a mysterious school overlooking the Pacific coast. As Josh delves deeper into the Academy's secrets, he uncovers dark experiments and sinister forces at play, leading to a chilling and suspenseful narrative. John Saul's writing style is described as fast-paced and dark, with intricate character development and compelling twists that keep readers engaged till the very end.
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Triggers include child abuse, suicide, animal experimentation, and themes of intense psychological horror.
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They call it the Academy. A secluded, cliff-top mansion overlooking the rugged Pacific coast. A school for children gifted - or cursed - with extraordinary minds. Children soon to come under the influence of an intelligence even more brilliant than their own - and unspeakably evil. For within this mind a dark plan is taking form. A plan so horrifying, no one will believe it. No one but the children. And for them it is already too late. Too late, unless one young student can resist the seductive invitation that will lead… into the Shadows.
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About the Author:
John Saul's first novel, Suffer the Children, was an immediate million-copy bestseller. His other bestselling suspense novels include Perfect Nightmare, Black Creek Crossing, and The Presence. He is also the author of the New York Times bestselling serial thriller The Blackstone Chronicles, initially published in six…
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