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Hidden Voices

Dan Willis (2022)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesArcane Casebook #
Setting
CSM age16

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Synopsis

"With war brewing in Europe, German troops have marched, unopposed, into Austria and many Austrians are fleeing their homeland. One of them is a brilliant alchemist with a top secret recipe that the Nazi's want, so someone is going to have to go to Austria and get him. Naturally, American spymaster William Donovan has someone in mind, Alex Lockerby. Oblivious of Donovan's designs, Alex finds himself embroiled in the murder of a broadway musician and pursued by mysterious magical forces. Now Alex must solve his case, and try to keep himself out of the machinations of nations all before a seemingly unstoppable force can find him and end him." -- page 4 of cover

Tags

Historical FantasySpy ThrillerUrban FantasyNoir

Is Hidden Voices appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This historical fantasy thriller contains murder investigation, WWII-era violence, and espionage themes with magical elements. The story features pre-war Nazi threats and pursuit by dangerous forces.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, war, and political violence.

Who'll love this

Teens interested in historical mysteries with magic will enjoy this 1930s spy adventure where a detective must solve a murder while evading Nazi alchemists.