Contemporary Drama Fantasy

The Sixth Borough

Name: The Sixth Borough
Rating: 4.4 (1004 reviews)
Author: Alan Bradley

Alan Bradley July 29, 2024

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Synopsis

After a series of traumatic events, Sander discovers he can access supernatural abilities, but magic in this world is like a shotgun, violent and almost impossible to control. Haunted by tragedy, he is drawn into a secret world hidden behind the façade of New York City, a world of occult power and conspiracy where a vicious struggle for power will determine the fate of the city.

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