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The City of the First Folk was an Archaeological Find -- and a Lurking HorrorNever dig up the bones of the past -- because the past never dies, and it resents being buried.... A tiny band of outcast children.... A young girl marked for sacrifice.... An ancient scholar.... A head-hunting mage.... An insane historian.... And the discovery of a lost city that brings them all together -- only to discover that the deadly bones of the past are alive and stalking them!
Bones of the Past: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult fantasy contains strong violence including threats to children, human sacrifice, and horror elements involving reanimated ancient evils. The archaeological horror premise combines Indiana Jones-style adventure with darker supernatural threats.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include child harm, graphic violence, gore, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy dark fantasy with horror elements and ensemble casts facing ancient supernatural threats will find this gripping.