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For love of evil

Piers Anthony (1988)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages383 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.12/5 (14872)

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageMild

Synopsis

The Man Who Would Be Satan Parry was a gifted musician and an apprentice in the arts of White Magic. But his life of sweet promise went disastrously awry following the sudden, violent death of his beloved Jolie. Led down the twisted path of wickedness and depravity by Lilah the harlot demoness, Parry thrived -- first as a sorceror, then as a monk, and finally as a feared inquisitor. But it wasn't until his mortal flame was extinguished that Parry found his true calling -- as the Incarnation of Evil. And, at the gates of Hell, he prepared to wage war on the master himself -- Lucifer, the dark lord -- with dominion over the infernal realms the ultimate prize!

For love of evil: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This dark fantasy follows a musician's descent into evil after his beloved's violent death, involving depravity, inquisition-era torture, and eventual transformation into Satan himself. Contains mature themes of corruption, violence, and sexual content through demonic influence.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include sexual assault, torture, death, death of a loved one, and grief (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers interested in dark, morally complex fantasy will find a unique take on Hell and the nature of evil.

Tags

Dark FantasyTheological FantasyMetaphysicalMythologyParanormal