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Violence
Very heavy
Graphic fantasy combat throughout; war violence and monster battles; high body counts
Language
A lot
Strong language; the characters are intentionally rough around the edges
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief adult references; nothing explicit
Substance Use
Barely any
Moderate drinking in a tavern-based fantasy world
Emotional Intensity
Some
The question of whether a monster can do a good thing, former colleagues with complicated histories, the cost of one more job
What this book is about
Black Herran was once the most terrifying warlord in the land. Retired, summoned. A town is about to fall to a fanatical army, and the only people who can save it are the worst people in the world — the villain's old crew, assembled one more time. Cameron Johnston's dark fantasy heist is knowing and funny, with plenty of grimdark action and the affection for terrible people that makes the best anti-hero fiction work.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
graphic fantasy violence throughout
strong language throughout
morally grey protagonist ensemble
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