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Crown of Shadows

C. S. Friedman (1995)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Coldfire Trilogy #3
Setting
CSM age18+

Content levels

ViolenceGraphic
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageModerate

Synopsis

The stunning conclusion of the Coldfire trilogy. Warrior-priest Damien Vryce must once again unite with his unlikely ally, undead sorcerer Gerald Tarrant, to degfeat a genocidal demon who may prove to be invulnerable. If they lose this epic struggle which will take them from the depths of Hell to the birthplace of demons and beyond, they will sacrifice not only their lives, but the very soul of all mankind.

Crown of Shadows: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This is an adult dark fantasy with graphic violence, including battles with demons and hellish imagery. The series features complex moral ambiguity, with the protagonist allying with an undead sorcerer, and explores mature themes of damnation and sacrifice.

What to know going in

This book has graphic violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include genocide, graphic violence, murder, and death (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Epic finale where a priest and undead sorcerer must save humanity by battling demons from Hell to their birthplace in a desperate struggle for mankind's soul.

Tags

Epic FantasyHorror FantasyPhilosophical Fantasy