Imagine a Dickensian type of London but in a modern setting and you have a good idea of the setting. The whole supernatural situation is well constructed and the worldbuilding supreme. I really appreciated that there was layer upon layer of intricacies within the plot. She comes to Lockwood & Co hoping for a job fighting ghosts - but will get much more than she bargained for at the small agency. Young Lucy is especially talented but an unfortunate incident has left her with no means of employment. Only the young can see/sense/fight them but the spectral visitors are returning in numbers - creating "The Problem" for modern England. Story: For 50 years, ghosts have been a problem for England. I was never interested in supernatural/ghost stories but this really does rise above the genre. Characters are nuanced, the plot intriguing, mysteries build upon mysteries, and there is an overall story arc that will take several books to slowly uncover. Lockwood and Co is a rare animal: a thoroughly enjoyable middle grade story that has the depth and interest to appeal to all ages, especially adults.
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