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Violence
A lot
Zombie violence and steampunk action throughout; some gore consistent with the zombie genre
Language
Barely any
Mild language consistent with the steampunk adventure tone
Sexual Content
Barely any
No sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Brief period-appropriate substance references
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of family sacrifice, reputation restoration, and survival in a transformed world
What this book is about
The first Clockwork Century novel features zombie violence and steampunk action in an alternate Civil War-era Seattle. Violence against the undead is present throughout. The mother-son relationship drives the emotional core. Appropriate for adult steampunk and horror fans.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Zombie violence
Steampunk action violence
Some gore
Alternate history dark themes
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