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In the Courts of the Crimson Kings

S. M. Stirling (2008)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Lords of Creation #2
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.76

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

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Heroine archetypes

MercenaryWarrior / Soldier

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Synopsis

American archaeologist Jeremy Wainman journeys to Mars to explore the long-dead cities of the Deep Beyond, joined by Martian mercenary Teyud Zha-Zhalt, who is linked to the mysterious city where the last aging descendant of the Tollamune emperors resides.

Is In the Courts of the Crimson Kings appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This planetary romance combines archaeology and adventure on Mars with moderate action violence as characters explore ancient ruins and encounter dangers. Language and sexual content are mild.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Readers who love archaeological mysteries and exploring exotic alien civilizations will enjoy this Mars adventure.

Tags

Planetary RomanceScience FantasyArchaeological Adventure