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Synopsis
An orc is a fireplug of a fighting machine made of muscle, hide, talon, and tusk, with a villainous disposition and a mean sense of humor. And, of course, an orc is a poor dumb grunt—the much abused foot soldier in the Horde of Darkness. The usual last battle of Good against Evil is about to begin, and Orc Captain Ashnak and his war band know exactly what to expect. The forces of Light are outnumbered, full of headstrong heroes devoid of tactics, but the Light's still going to win. Orcs will die by the thousands, and no one cares. Not even the Nameless Necromancer who hired them...
Grunts!: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This darkly comedic fantasy follows orc soldiers in a traditional fantasy war, with significant battle violence, dark humor about death and war, and strong language typical of military fiction.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include gore, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy dark humor will appreciate this satirical take on traditional fantasy from the perspective of expendable foot soldiers.