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Synopsis
"It's a parallel-universe, Prohibition-era world of mooks and shamuses that is the twisted magic mirror to our bustling Big Apple. It's a city where sinister characters lurk around every corner while the great superheroes who once kept the streets safe have fallen into deadly rivalries and feuds. Not that its colourful residents know anything about the real New York ... until detective Rad Bradley makes a discovery that will change the lives of all its inhabitants."--Page 4 of cover.
Is Empire State appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This noir-influenced parallel universe fantasy features a detective uncovering dark secrets in a twisted version of 1930s New York, with period-appropriate violence and language. Expect pulp-style action and mystery with superhero elements.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include violence.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens who love noir mysteries and alternate realities will enjoy unraveling the secrets of this twisted mirror-New York with detective Rad Bradley.