Tia and Mike Baye never imagined they'd become the type of overprotective parents who spy on their kids. But their sixteen-year-old son Adam has been unusually distant lately, and after the suicide of his classmate Spencer Hill-the latest in a string of issues at school-they can't help but worry. They install a sophisticated spy program on Adam's computer, and within days they are jolted by a message from an unknown correspondent addressed to their son: "Just stay quiet and all safe."Meanwhile, browsing through an online memorial for Spencer put together by his classmates, Betsy Hill is struck by a photo that appears to have been taken on the night of her son's death and he wasn't alone. She thinks it is Adam Baye standing just outside the camera's range, but when Adam goes missing, it soon becomes clear that something deep and sinister has infected their community. For Tia and Mike Baye, the question they must answer is this: When it comes to your kids, is it possible to know too much?
Book Trailer:
http://animoto.com/play/VJkW98HvWbnOs1KtBvELsw
Author Website:
http://www.harlancoben.com/
I thought there were some good topical points of departure (pharm parties, e-spy, isolation in relationships) but the quality of writing was poor and made it tough to slog through. The plot twists were unbelievable and the characters were shallow. Not one of my favorites.
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