The Age of Names

New York, 1939

  • 2026 first published
  • 464 pages

The Age of Names is a 2026 gay fiction and queer fantasy novel by LC Vale. The story is set in New York City and Manhattan, in 1939. It deals with gay men, Anti-fascism, secret societies and chosen one subversion.

At about 464 pages, most readers finish it in 8–9 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Tropes

Setting

Era

  • 1939

Subjects

  • Historical fantasy
  • Urban fantasy
  • Gay men
  • Anti-fascism
  • Lower East Side
  • Secret societies
  • Chosen one subversion

Quick answers

Who wrote The Age of Names?

The Age of Names was written by LC Vale and first published in 2026.

What genre is The Age of Names?

It is usually shelved as Gay Fiction, Queer Fantasy, Historical Fantasy and Urban Fantasy.

How long is The Age of Names?

The median edition has 464 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Age of Names?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Expected One, The Starless Sea and The Picture of Dorian Gray.

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