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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 Shadowdance: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark fantasy features graphic violence, a vigilante assassin protagonist, and intense combat with mercenaries and guild warfare. The protagonist is described as a 'vicious killer who knows no limits,' and the story involves murder and slaughter.
What to know going in
This book has graphic violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, murder, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy morally complex antiheroes and fast-paced assassin action will be drawn to the Watcher's dangerous cat-and-mouse game.