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Synopsis
The war between the thief guilds and the powerful allegiance known as the Trifect has slowly dwindled. Now only the mysterious Haern is left to wage his private battle against the guilds in the guise of the Watcher, a vicious killer who knows no limits. When the son of Alyssa Gemcroft, one of the three leaders of the Trifect, is believed murdered, the slaughter begins anew. Mercenaries flood the streets with one goal in mind: find and kill the Watcher.
A Dance of Blades: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Contains graphic violence, assassinations, and a vigilante protagonist who 'knows no limits.' The story involves a brutal war between criminal guilds and powerful merchants with mercenaries hunting the main character. Explicit combat and death scenes.
What to know going in
This book has graphic violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, murder, and death of child (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Older teens who enjoy dark antiheroes and high-stakes action will love following the mysterious Watcher as he battles criminal guilds in a deadly urban war.