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Synopsis
Jake Sullivan is a licensed Private Eye—with a seriously hardboiled attitude. He also possesses raw magical talent and the ability to make objects in his vicinity light as a feather or as heavy as depleted uranium, all with a magical thought. It's no wonder the G-men turn to Jake when they need someone to go after a suspected killer who's been knocking off banks in a magic...more
Is Hard magic appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This adult fantasy noir features a magic-wielding private investigator in an alternate 1930s America working with government agents to track down a killer. Expect hard-boiled detective action, magical combat violence with consequences, and noir-style criminal investigation.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the unique magic system where the protagonist can manipulate gravity and weight, combined with 1930s detective noir atmosphere and high-stakes criminal investigations.