The Veritas Project: Hangman's Curse :

Rating:
Summary: A good lesson
Review: The Springfield family (Nate, Sarah, Elijah, and Elisha) is very Christian. They try to help whoever they can. And they work without being too judgmental.

This is a strength because teens like to do the opposite of whatever they are told, especially if being PREACHED to. It becomes a minor weakness, though. The religious aspect is a tiny part of the novel; but when it comes in, a reader will notice that the author and his editors have held back...the novel may be too politically correct.

The novel begins as the Springfields bust a drug ring. Then they are asked to investigate weird incidents at Baker High School. They accept the assignment and begin separating the truth from the legend of Abel Frye (a student who committed suicide in the 1930s and is now helping the weaker students exact revenge on their tormentors).

Children and teens will enjoy this novel because it not too preachy. Parents will appreciate the good message taught by HANGMAN'S CURSE. Other adults will be intrigued as well.

While aimed for the 12+ crowd, okay for 9+.