Prowlers

Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with intense grief or feelings of helplessness following a loss and needs a safe, fictional outlet for their anger. Christopher Golden's Prowlers is a gritty, high stakes supernatural thriller that follows Jack Dwyer, a young man who discovers that the 'accidental' death of his best friend was actually the work of a predatory, humanoid species living among us. It is a story about the search for justice in a world that feels increasingly dark and unfair. While the horror elements are significant, the core of the book addresses the very real emotional weight of mourning and the transition from victim to protector. It is best suited for older teens who enjoy dark fantasy and are looking for a narrative that validates their feelings of frustration with the world while exploring the courage it takes to stand up for those who cannot protect themselves.