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The good, the bad, and the uncanny

Simon R. Green (2010)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age16
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Synopsis

Things were going so well for P.I. John Taylor, that it was only a matter of time before everything hit the fan. Walker, the powerful, ever-present, never­to-be-trusted agent who runs the Nightside on behalf of The Authorities, is dying. And he wants John to be his successor-a job that comes with more baggage, and more enemies, than anyone can possibly imagine.

Is The good, the bad, and the uncanny appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

Urban fantasy detective story with moderate supernatural violence and morally complex characters. Contains dark themes about power, succession, and political intrigue in a supernatural underworld setting.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, violence, and political violence.

Who'll love this

Readers who love supernatural detective stories with dark urban settings and complex political plots will be drawn to this mystery.

Tags

Detective NoirParanormal MysterySupernatural Thriller