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Synopsis
Mickey Zucker Reichert makes her smash debut with this exciting novel of an all-too-mortal human caught in the middle of a war between the gods. Al Larson, an American soldier in Vietnam, must adapt to a world where magic and sword blades, not machine guns and missiles, are the chosen weapons of war.
Godslayer: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This epic fantasy features war violence with strong combat sequences, a soldier protagonist dealing with PTSD, and adult themes of mortality and divine conflict. The Vietnam War framing and transition to a medieval fantasy war setting creates mature thematic content.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, war, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult fantasy readers will be drawn to the unique premise of a modern soldier thrust into a magical medieval world where he must learn to fight with swords instead of guns.