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Darkest Hour (The Mediator #4) Paperback – December 28, 2004

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The Darkest Hour is the fourth book in the thrilling, romantic Mediator series, from the New York Times bestselling author of the Princess Diaries, Meg Cabot. 

When the nineteenth-century ghost of Maria de Silva wakes her up in the middle of the night, Suze knows this is no ordinary visitation—and not just from the knife at her throat, either. In life, Maria was the fiancée of Jesse—the same Jesse who was murdered 150 years before. The same Jesse Suze is in love with.

Maria threatens Suze: The backyard construction must cease. Suze has a pretty good idea what—or rather, who—Maria doesn't want found. But in solving Jesse's murder, will Suze end up losing him forever?

Don't miss the delightfully funny supernatural Mediator series, from New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot.

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  1. Book 4 of 7
    The Mediator
  2. Print length
    336 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  5. Publication date
    December 28, 2004
  6. Grade level
    8 - 9
  7. Reading age
    13 - 15 years
  8. Dimensions
    4.19 x 0.84 x 6.75 inches
  9. ISBN-10
    0060725141
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0060725143
  11. Lexile measure
    780L
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When the nineteenth--century ghost of Maria de Silva wakes her up in the middle of the night, Suze knows this is no ordinary visitation -- and not just from the knife at her throat, either. In life, Maria was the fiancée of Jesse -- the same Jesse who was murdered a hundred and fifty years before. The same Jesse Suze is in love with.

Maria threatens Suze: The backyard construction must cease. Suze has a pretty good idea what -- or rather, who -- Maria doesn't want found. But in solving Jesse's murder, will Suze end up losing him forever?

About the Author

MEG CABOT’s many books for both adults and teens have included numerous #1 New York Times bestsellers, with more than twenty-five million copies sold worldwide. Her Princess Diaries series was made into two hit films by Disney, with a third movie coming soon. Meg currently lives in Key West, Florida, with her husband and various cats.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins (December 28, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0060725141
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060725143
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 15 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 780L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.19 x 0.84 x 6.75 inches
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    Meg Cabot was born in Indiana during the Chinese astrological year of the Fire Horse, a notoriously unlucky sign, but has been working hard ever since to give herself a happy ending. Her books for both adults and tweens/teens have included multiple #1 New York Times bestsellers, selling well over 25 million copies worldwide. Her Princess Diaries series has been published in more than 38 countries and was made into multiple hit films by Disney. Meg’s numerous other award-winning books include the Mediator series and the Heather Wells mystery series. Meg Cabot (her last name rhymes with habit, as in “her books can be habit forming”) currently lives in Key West with her husband.

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Kaitlyn Mary Gavigan
5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good book
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024
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I really enjoyed this book. Parts of it were okay. Some of it was kind of weird. But, I thought it was alright.
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Moon Cat
5.0 out of 5 stars Book 4. Trouble
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2021
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Jesse and his unfortunate murder comes to the front as vengeful Ghosts emerge and reap havoc. Suzanna comes up with her usual wild solutions and 2 new people with Mediator abilities appear. A very active book indeed. Love this series.
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MmmCookies
4.0 out of 5 stars Best in the series
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This was probably my favorite book of the Mediator series so far. We finally learn exactly what happened to Jesse, and the story also touches on what happens once a spirit finally leaves the human plane of existence. Suze herself learns much more about being a mediator – how different people handle the job and what abilities come with the package. Overall, a very good addition to the series. Something we all have been waiting for to happen finally does, too! From what I can tell, a character in this book is here to stay, so I don’t believe this one can really be skipped, either. I would give this book 5 stars if it wasn’t for those pesky repetitions and overused phrases the author includes, as I’ve read 4 of these books so far in 5 days and they are really starting to annoy me =(
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Alyssa
5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Book in the Series
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2008
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I read these books a few years ago from the library, When a friend picked them up at a bookstore recently, I decided to flip through them again. It wasn't long before I had to buy my own set and re-read them.

Darkest Hour is my favorite in the series as it introduces some interesting new characters and serves as a pivotal turning point in Susannah's relationship with Jesse. The storyline is very intriguing, and humorous, as always. There is plenty to keep the pages turning.

I recommend this series for any girl who likes her love stories a little more unconventional and less Disney. =D
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Burgi
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the series
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2019
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I originally started rereading it to make sure it was suitable for my middle school age niece but found it was an interesting read. Definitely recommend it .
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Alex
5.0 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE SERIES BEST!
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2004
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What can I say about it? It has JESSE DE SILVA on of the sexiest man of fiction, but besides being hot he is also all gentlamanly and well... you girls now
As Summer job Suze is a babysitter at the Pebble Beach Hotel, her current burden a young and scared-cat boy named Jack Slater. Soon we found out why Jack is so afraid as another character comes forward Jack's older brother Paul.
Then, after ex-fiancé Maria De Silva Diego, showed up to threat Suze, Jesse is suddenly gone. This book might content the answers around the mistery of Hector De Silva demise.
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Corynn Dayley
5.0 out of 5 stars Love these books!!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2019
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This book was in pretty good shape, definitely used but no obvious markings. This is an amazing book!
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alaskanchick
3.0 out of 5 stars but it wasn't bad. Ghost stories aren't really my thing
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2017
This series is okay. It didn't quite flip my switch, but it wasn't bad. Ghost stories aren't really my thing, so that has something to do with it, but mostly it was just not a memorable story. I’m not in love with this books, but I think I’ll keep plugging along with the series.
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L. Jeffery
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2017
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Good book
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francois de la durantaye
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2014
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cool
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TA
5.0 out of 5 stars Super
Reviewed in Germany on March 4, 2013
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Man (frau) sollte alle Bände der Serie lesen, nicht mit diesem anfangen.
Es ist echt spannend. Und vor allem: man muss nicht warten bis der nächste Band erscheint, es
gibt schon alle.
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mayu
5.0 out of 5 stars 単純に、面白い！
Reviewed in Japan on July 25, 2009
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三十路になったばかりの女なのですが、英語の勉強の為、このシリーズを読んでいます。

カリフォルニアの青い海と空、それから平和（？）でのびのびとした雰囲気が伝わってきて、読むとなんだか癒されます。そして、かっこいい男の子との出会いや、かっこいいゴーストと同居してるSuzuがちょっとうらやましかったりして。

この巻では、新しいメディエータとの出会いあり、そして主人公が、ゴーストのJesseが、どういう人生を送ったのかを本格的に探っていき始めるという内容です。
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