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Synopsis
Investigating New York City's first serial killer in 1702, magistrate's clerk Matthew Corbert contemplates working with an elderly asylum resident who may hold the key to the killer's identity, in a case that is further challenged by the murderer's dark designs for the city.
The Queen of Bedlam: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Parents should know this book contains detailed investigation of serial murders in colonial New York with strong violence, disturbing subject matter involving an asylum, and dark themes exploring the nature of evil and madness.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, murder, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will appreciate the atmospheric historical mystery combining detective work with gothic horror elements.