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Synopsis
"Make new friends, but keep the old─New friends are silver, dead ones are gold." It's been four months since the murder at the Garden of Lilies, and New Montres is seeing one of the longest and coldest winters in memory. Thessa and Corlis, who have since started their own business as investigators, receive what seems like the easiest assignment imaginable: attend a lavish birthday celebration and keep an eye on the hostess for safety. But, as is far too often the case in their lives, the job turns out to be anything but leisurely, and the splendid feast turns into a living nightmare. Around the same time, down-on-his-luck dock worker Sayka stumbles upon a discovery that promises to solve all his problems in one fell swoop. To realize it, however, he needs to enlist the help of his lover Ricio, who has more than a few reservations─and not without good reason. The threads soon intertwine in a tapestry of lies, death, and glamour, where everyone from feared gang leaders to scheming housekeepers is keen to get their own irons in the fire. New friendships are forged, old ones are tested, and it remains to be seen what each one is truly worth.
Is A Bad Way to Strike Gold appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This fantasy mystery features murder investigations, gang violence, scheming characters, and morally complex situations. While not graphically violent, the noir atmosphere and criminal elements suggest mature themes.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, death, and deception (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the intricate mystery plot, multiple character perspectives, and the gritty urban fantasy setting with investigators solving crimes.