The Warning

In this gripping suspense novel by Paul Pen, eight-year-old Leo Cruz discovers an anonymous note in his backpack warning him to avoid a specific location on a certain day or face dire consequences. The chilling message connects to a local murder from nearly a decade ago, shrouded in folklore that the children of Arenas, a small Spanish town, recount around campfires. As Leo's parents grapple with the origins of the warning, suspicions arise about his classmates and even Leo himself, leading to questions about fate, bullying, and the town's long-held secrets.