Jazz Dent, the son of the world's most notorious serial killer, uses his unique knowledge of murder to help police track a new killer.
Author
Barry Lyga
12 books in the catalog
Barry Lyga has 12 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly young adult, thriller and mystery. The titles we've reviewed span 2006 to 2017.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 10–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Barry Lyga's work include courage. Parents most often flag violence and profanity — see each review below for specifics.
High school senior Josh struggles to reclaim his life and identity years after being sexually abused by his middle school teacher.
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The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl (The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl, #1)
Barry Lyga · 2006
Concern0CleanVirtue0Thin
This novel follows the unlikely friendship between a comic-book-obsessed teen and a Goth girl as they navigate high school and a school play.
A teenage boy named Nick navigates the complexities of family, identity, and the consequences of his father's criminal past.
A teenage boy is drawn into a dangerous world of crime and conspiracy after a mysterious event.
A teenage boy is drawn into a dangerous world of crime and violence after a traumatic event, forcing him to confront his choices.
The Secret Sea is a mystery adventure where a group of friends uncovers a hidden secret in a coastal town.
A teenager named Jasper Dent, whose family are serial killers, tries to stop his father.
A teenage boy with a talent for villainy navigates the complexities of high school and his own dark impulses.
A shy girl named Willow finds herself drawn into the world of gothic fashion and music, discovering her own identity and a new sense of belonging.
A teenage boy named Paul struggles with his identity and the legacy of his father, a notorious supervillain, as he navigates a world of superheroes and crime.
Two unlikely friends, Fanboy and Goth Girl, navigate the challenges of high school and their own unique identities.
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