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Synopsis
Sometimes, to find the light, a man must first step into the darkness. An army marches on the city of Celes, one come not to fight but to kill, not to conquer but to destroy. An army not just of men but of monsters, abominations shaped by cruel magic. And at their head stands the greatest commander ever to walk the face of the world. Outmatched and outnumbered, the wanderer and his companions are forced to find allies where they may, looking to the criminal elements of Celes and to an ancient sect of assassins who, for the last several hundred years, have hidden in secret tunnels beneath the great city. Dark days approach, days of blood and pain and death. And if they are to have any chance of victory, if any hope is to be found, then it will be found... Among the Shadows.
Among the Shadows: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Adult epic fantasy with strong battlefield violence, mass death, and monsters created through dark magic. The story involves a desperate siege with graphic combat and high body count as the protagonists ally with criminals and assassins.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include gore, mass death, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adults will appreciate the desperate high-stakes warfare, morally complex alliances, and dark atmosphere as heroes face an unstoppable army of monsters.