The Black Market
The Black Market by Jed Alexander is a children’s book published by Union Square Publishing on September 9, 2025. This 272-page edition is presented in English and invites readers into a world where Martin, after receiving an unusual pair of shoes from his great-aunt, embarks on a quest to discover the mysterious Black Market. This ever-changing swap meet is filled with strange and dangerous items exchanged by suspicious characters, setting the stage for an adventurous Halloween.
In his debut novel, Jed Alexander combines elements of fantasy and mystery as Martin, bound by his aunt’s secrecy, teams up with his best friend Jess. Their journey leads them to trade the shoes for the legendary Bag of Dirty Tricks, revealing that not all fun comes without consequences. The narrative is complemented by Alexander’s classic-style illustrations, enhancing the themes of growing up, friendship, and the complexities of social interactions. Readers will find a blend of adventure and relatable experiences as they explore the intriguing dynamics of family life and the challenges of childhood.
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When Martin’s great-aunt brings him an unusual pair of shoes, Martin is determined to find the strange marketplace where she bought them–the Black Market, a constantly relocating swap meet where the world’s strangest and most dangerous items are exchanged by some very suspicious (and disguised) characters. Though his aunt has sworn him to secrecy, he enlists the help of his best friend Jess to find the Black Market on Halloween. Soon, Martin trades his shoes for the legendary Bag of Dirty Tricks and discovers that not all fun is good and harmless.
Author-artist Jed Alexander’s debut novel is filled with scares, determined, relatable kids, and uncanny pranks; accompanied by Alexander’s classic-style and atmospheric illustrations.
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