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Synopsis
The tiny South American republics of Santa Amoza and Delezon were at war with a mysterious hooded figure known as the Inca in Gray. He appeared and began slaughtering citizens of both sides with a strange dust that brought instant writhing death. Doc Savage and his crew rush to the Amazonian forest in hopes of saving lives, but all they find when they get there is a firing squad ready to execute Doc Savage himself.
Is Dust of Death appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This pulp adventure features mass death from a mysterious dust weapon and Doc Savage facing a firing squad. Violence is present but consistent with classic 1960s pulp action standards—impactful but not graphically detailed.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include torture, death, and mass death (see the full list above).
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the fast-paced mystery of Doc Savage racing to stop a masked villain terrorizing South American countries with a deadly weapon.