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Clare Fern, a sixteen-year-old psychic who can glimpse hidden moments by touching objects, becomes entangled in a murder investigation on Cape Cod when her brother is named the prime suspect. With the town's tourist season in full swing, she uses her visions to hunt for the real killer while dealing with family secrets and the looming threat of danger. The novel mixes suspense, supernatural insight, and the tense atmosphere of a small seaside community.
Quick Summary
If you're into mysteries with a supernatural twist, Clarity pulls you right into the chaos of a Cape Cod summer tourist season where Clare Fern, a sixteen-year-old psychic, gets tangled up in a murder investigation and the prime suspect is her own brother. The book balances the pressure of solving a crime while dealing with family drama, small-town secrets, and Clare trying to figure out whether her psychic abilities are a gift or a curse. Readers who enjoy character-driven thrillers with some supernatural elements will find Clare's voice refreshingly real and sarcastic, and the plot moves fast enough to keep you turning pages even at 56,000 words. Parents should know it contains some profanity, sexual situations, and violence, so it's best suited for older teens who can handle that kind of content without issue. Think of it like a mystery where the protagonist actually sees things others can't, kind of a smaller-scale, coastal version of The Raven Cycle's mix of supernatural mystery and teenage friendship dynamics. It's the first book in a series, so if you fall for Clare and this town, there's more to dig into afterward.