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The Iron Jackal A Tale Of The Ketty Jay

Chris Wooding (2011)

SubgenreSteampunk
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages476 (Chunky (400-600))
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads4.59/5 (131)

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeath

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastFound Family Crew

Synopsis

Things are finally looking good for Captain Frey and his crew. The Ketty Jay has been fixed up good as new. They've got their first taste of fortune and fame. And, just for once, nobody is trying to kill them. Even Trinica Dracken, Frey's ex-fiancee and long-time nemesis, has given up her quest for revenge. In fact, she's offered them a job - one that will take them deep into the desert heart of Samarla, the land of their ancient enemies. To a place where the secrets of the past lie in wait for the unwary. Secrets that might very well cost Frey everything. Join the crew of the Ketty Jay on their greatest adventure yet: a story of mayhem and mischief, roof-top chases and death-defying races, murderous daemons, psychopathic golems and a particularly cranky cat.

Is The Iron Jackal A Tale Of The Ketty Jay appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This steampunk adventure features airship pirates facing murderous daemons and psychopathic golems with strong violence, death, and likely moderate profanity throughout. The action-adventure tone keeps it from being excessively dark.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death and violence.

Who'll love this

Teens will love the swashbuckling airship crew, death-defying chases, and humor mixed with dangerous daemon encounters.

Tags

AdventureActionAirship FictionHeist