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Violence
A lot
Graphic battle violence; deaths throughout
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief adult content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of legacy, resurrection, and dying well
What this book is about
Gemmell's final Drenai novel (2004), published posthumously after his death. Skilgannon the Damned is resurrected in a future where the Drenai empire has fallen, reuniting with a reborn Druss. Epic finale with characteristically brutal battle sequences. For older teens and adults.
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Graphic battle violence
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