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Synopsis
His early teen years in the 1960s fraught with the period's interplay of sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll, Christopher Nix is invited by a mysterious benefactor to attend an exclusive private school, where he discovers his hidden supernatural destiny.
The Gospel of the Knife: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult fantasy explores a teen protagonist's discovery of supernatural powers during the 1960s, with period-appropriate depictions of drug use, sexual content, and counterculture themes that make it appropriate only for mature readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include sexual assault and substance abuse.
Who'll love this
Older teens who enjoy historical fantasy with a coming-of-age supernatural twist set during the turbulent 1960s will find this intriguing.