Chicago, 1893. For Alter Rosen, this is the land of opportunity, and he dreams of the day he’ll have enough money to bring his mother and sisters to America, freeing them from the oppression they face in his native Romania.
But when Alter’s best friend, Yakov, becomes the latest victim in a long line of murdered Jewish boys, his dream begins to slip away. While the rest of the city is busy celebrating the World’s Fair, Alter is now living a nightmare: possessed by Yakov’s dybbuk, he is plunged into a world of corruption and deceit, and thrown back into the arms of a dangerous boy from his past. A boy who means more to Alter than anyone knows.
Now, with only days to spare until the dybbuk takes over Alter’s body completely, the two boys must race to track down the killer—before the killer claims them next.
This was better than expected. The characters are well done, the story has wonderful layers, and the perspective is unique. Having recently read Devil in the White City, the Chicago World Fair setting was extra interesting.
I definitely recommend this to anyone who likes dark themes and minority perspectives.
Thank you, Inkyard Press, for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Dates read: May 25, 2022 - June 3, 2022