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The third eye
First published 1985 · 220 pages
A tense, supernatural race against time where unsettling visions hold the key to saving the vulnerable.
What it feels like
This propulsive supernatural mystery wraps the reader in an atmosphere of eerie urgency and ticking-clock suspense. The narrative feels constantly in motion, driven by the heavy burden of psychic visions and the desperate need to act before it is too late. It balances the unsettling, otherworldly nature of extrasensory perception with the grounded, high-stakes tension of a classic detective story. The prose is straightforward and thriller-focused, designed to pull the reader through a maze of thrills and anxious discoveries. It is a perfect fit for younger readers who love a fast-paced, suspenseful puzzle where the protagonist must embrace an unwanted gift to rescue the vulnerable and solve a dark, time-sensitive mystery.
- Mood
- tense
- eerie
- anxious
- mysterious
- Tone
- urgent
- suspenseful
- earnest
- serious
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- burden of supernatural gifts · race against time · protecting the vulnerable · trusting the unseen
- The writing
- The writing is direct and suspense-driven, engineered to keep the pages turning as the clock ticks down.
- The arc
- The journey moves from the unsettling isolation of unwanted visions to a desperate, high-stakes race to prevent tragedy.
- Who it's for
- Young readers who crave eerie, fast-paced mysteries where supernatural abilities collide with real-world danger.
Content notes
- kidnapping
- child endangerment
About the book
When Karen closes her eyes, the visions come. Through time and space, she sees a place where stolen children sleep. And if Karen denies a young policeman's request for help, the children may never go home again.
Lois Duncan presents a ticking clock mystery with thrills at every turn.
Description from Open Library.
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