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Synopsis
In an alternate 1899 London, seventeen-year-old Sebastian Tweed searches for his kidnapped father, uncovering both a horrific technological secret and a political conspiracy that could destroy the British Empire.
Is The Lazarus Machine appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A YA steampunk adventure featuring a teen hero searching for his kidnapped father in alternate Victorian London. Expect moderate action violence related to political conspiracy and technological horrors, but no sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include kidnapping, political violence, and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens will love the Victorian London setting with a twist, the mystery of the kidnapping, and uncovering dark technological secrets that could topple an empire.