'Second Child' by John Saul tells the story of Teri, a teenage girl who moves in with her father, stepmother, and half-sister Melissa after the tragic death of her parents in a fire. As Teri settles into her new life of wealth and luxury in a small town on the Maine coast, she becomes entangled in a web of jealousy, manipulation, and dark family secrets. The novel delves into themes of abuse, dysfunctional families, and the supernatural, keeping readers on edge with its suspenseful plot and well-developed characters. John Saul's writing style is described as clear, eloquent, and captivating, drawing readers in with a blend of psychological and paranormal elements that create a thrilling reading experience.
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The book contains high content warnings due to themes of abuse, violence, and the psychological trauma experienced by characters.
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Beware the second child.
This lush, secluded Maine seaside resort is the summer playground of the superrich, but one hundred years ago, something disturbed their play.
Horror came to this village. And though no one knows it yet, the horror has never left.
It waits for a shy young girl, outcast by her friends, her beautiful sister, even her own mother. She knows how it feels to be unwanted. She knows anger. And soon she will know the touch of unholy terror-and the rage of blood-drenched vengeance.
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