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Tricks of the Trade

Laura Anne Gilman (2011)

SubgenreUrban Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesParanormal Scene Investigations #3
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads3.95

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

MurderViolence

Synopsis

From the author's website: When magic goes wrong, who are you going to call? The name’s Torres, Bonnie Torres, and I’m a paranormal scene investigator—rooting out the truth about crimes of magic. It’s dangerous and boring and scary and fascinating. Though not everyone in the Cosa Nostradamus is happy we’re around, which can make things…tricky. Working two cases—looking into a murder for the NYPD, and a rich man’s break-in—should be well within our abilities. But when things start getting weird in the Electric Apple, Private Unaffiliated Paranormal Investigations is stretched to the limits, trying to keep one step ahead and out of trouble. Add in rumors of a powerful creature gunning for us and it’s not just our rep on the line this time—if we don’t solve this case, everyone will suffer. Fortunately, around here, when the going gets weird, the weird hire us.… “Gilman comes up with the perfect didn’t-see-it-coming-but-couldn’t-end-up-anywhere-else ending (again).” -Waiting for Fairies “If you are a fan of paranormal books and mysteries I think this series is a perfect fit….With smart characters, interesting story lines and thrilling mysteries this series is becoming one of my favorites. 4.5/5 - Almost Perfect.” - Books Devoured [http://www.lauraannegilman.net/whats-in-print/cosa-nostradamus/paranormal-scene-investigations-series/tricks-of-the-trade/][1] [1]: http://www.lauraannegilman.net/whats-in-print/cosa-nostradamus/paranormal-scene-investigations-series/tricks-of-the-trade/

Is Tricks of the Trade appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

Features paranormal investigations with moderate violence related to murder cases and magical crimes. Adult urban fantasy with mature themes and language appropriate for older teens and adults.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder and violence.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the smart paranormal investigator solving magical crimes in modern New York while navigating a dangerous supernatural underworld.

Tags

MysteryDetective FictionProceduralContemporary Fantasy