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Violence
Very heavy
Extreme graphic violence; aliens hunting humans with lethal weapons throughout
Language
Some
Some strong language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
No significant psychological themes; pure survival action
What this book is about
Reilly's debut novel traps a zoo veterinarian in the New York State Library when seven alien warriors begin a deadly tournament — with Earth as the prize. Relentlessly paced, extreme in its violence, and written with an almost manic energy. The beginning of Reilly's career in ultra-intense action fiction.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Extreme graphic violence throughout
Intense action horror
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