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Synopsis
In the alleys of the decrepit Boston neighborhood known as the Weird, fairy prostitutes are turning up dead. The crime scenes show signs of residual magic, but the Guild, which polices the fey, has more "important" crimes to investigate and dumps the case on human law enforcement.Boston police call in Connor Grey, a druid and former hotshot Guild investigator-whose magical abilities were crippled after a run-in with a radical environmentalist elf. As Connor battles red tape and his own shortcomings, he realizes that the murders are not random, but part of an ancient magical ritual. And if Connor can't figure out the killer's M.O., the culmination of the spell might just bring about a worldwide cataclysm.
Unshapely Things: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This urban fantasy contains serial murders targeting fairy prostitutes, residual dark magic, and depicts a gritty crime scene investigation in a decaying urban underworld. The story involves adult themes of sex work, violence, and magical body horror.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will appreciate the noir detective atmosphere mixed with fairy mythology and the flawed protagonist racing to prevent an apocalyptic ritual.