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Synopsis
In Washington, a secret political society tries to exploit a president's impeachment in order to establish a dictatorship. The story begins when newly elected president Bedford Lockwood is accused by his opponent of rigging votes. By the author of The Better Angels.
Is Shelley's Heart appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This political thriller explores a conspiracy to overthrow democracy through a rigged impeachment, featuring sophisticated political machinations and themes of corruption. The content focuses on intellectual tension and political violence rather than graphic action.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include political violence, manipulation, and deception.
Who'll love this
Teen readers interested in political intrigue and conspiracy will be drawn to this tense story of secret societies and threatened democracy.