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Synopsis
1593 London. English spies are being murdered across the city. The killer's next target: Will Swyfte. With enemies on every side, the spy may find that even his vaunted skills are no match for the supernatural power arrayed against him.
Is The Scar-Crow Men appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This historical fantasy features intense spy-thriller action with murders, supernatural threats, and danger throughout. Violence is a key element as the protagonist fights for survival against supernatural forces in Elizabethan London.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, death, and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens who love historical thrillers with supernatural elements and spy action will be drawn to this suspenseful story of a master spy hunted by otherworldly enemies.