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Synopsis
Seven corpses are discovered in the streets of a Dragon's fief. They are all identical, down to their clothing. Kaylin Neya is assigned to discover who they were, who killed them, and why. Is the evil lurking at the borders of Elantra preparing to cross over?
Is Cast in Ruin appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A fantasy mystery involving the investigation of seven identical corpses in a dragon-controlled city. Contains murder investigation themes and moderate fantasy violence, but no sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder and death.
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Who'll love this
Teens who love fantasy detective stories will enjoy following Kaylin as she solves a mysterious murder case involving identical victims and dark magical forces.