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Synopsis
When a bizarre string of locked-room murders terrorize New York, the police have no leads, no suspects, and only one place to turn. Now private detective Alex Lockerby will need every magical trick in his book to catch a killer who can walk through walls and leaves no trace. Unfortunately Alex's magic hasn't been working very well. He can't even manage to track down several truckloads of stolen goods, including one belonging to New York's preeminent sorcerer, Andrew Barton. To make matters worse, Alex and his clients are being stalked by a shadowy cabal with strange powers that Alex has never seen before. --Amazon.
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Is Ghost of a Chance appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This urban fantasy mystery features murder investigations, locked-room crime scenes, and a detective dealing with malfunctioning magic. Violence is present but not graphic, with focus on investigation rather than brutality.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the mystery-solving detective with magical abilities trying to catch an impossible killer while his own powers fail him.