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Violence
Some
Death is a constant presence; some violence in the fantasy setting
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Some
Adult romantic content in the Piers Anthony tradition
Substance Use
Barely any
Some substance use in the fantasy setting
Emotional Intensity
Some
The philosophical weight of being responsible for collecting the dead — and of determining who deserves salvation — gives the novel unexpected depth
What this book is about
The first Incarnations of Immortality novel follows Zane, who shoots and kills Death in a moment of despair — only to find that he must now assume the role of Mortis, the Incarnation of Death. Anthony creates an elaborate mythology of supernatural offices with engaging philosophical playfulness. Some adult content and violence appropriate to the fantasy's themes. The series is imaginative and thought-provoking.
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