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In the Lion's Mouth

Michael F. Flynn (2012)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Spiral Arm #3
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.92
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

AssassinationPolitical ViolenceConspiracyBetrayal

Positive tags

High AngstMysteryIntrigueSuspense

Hero archetypes

Spy / OperativeReformed Villain

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Tropes

Secret SocietyEspionagePolitical IntrigueInternal ConflictConspiracyDouble AgentMorally Gray Protagonist

Themes

Loyalty vs BetrayalPower and CorruptionIdentitySurvivalPolitical MachinationMoral AmbiguityAgency vs Control

Synopsis

One-time Confederal agent Donovan Buigh is recalled to take part in a secret civil war of sabotage and assassination being waged within the Lion's Mouth, the bureau that oversees the Shadows.

Tags

Space OperaScience FantasyPolitical ThrillerMilitary SF