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Synopsis
Dan just wanted to run a shop. Now he’s knee-deep in holiday hellscapes, corporate hydras, and powers that definitely violate the Geneva Conventions. The Flayed Monarch is on the move, spreading his corrupt influence through the lower levels of the Backrooms. To stop him, Dan and his crew must take out one of the Monarch’s key allies—the Franchisor, a multi-headed marketing monstrosity who rules the 99th Floor. But Dan, Croc, and the rest of his ragtag band of misfits might be in for more than they bargained for. To secure the Kiosk Network and strike a crippling blow against the Monarch, they’ll have to grind through a cursed snow globe ruled by the Yule Lord himself, survive the twisted horrors of the 10,000 Acre Wood, and take on a twisted empire built on questionably legal intellectual property. Along the way, Dan will uncover long-buried secrets about his past, the System, and a war he never asked for. The shop must grow. The crew must fight. And Dan? He’s done playing defense. He’s armed to the teeth, and he’s got a coupon for war crimes.
Kiosk Kingdom: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This darkly comedic fantasy contains strong violence including references to war crimes, body horror (Franchisor as multi-headed monster), and twisted horror elements. The humorous tone doesn't soften the graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, gore, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will enjoy the darkly funny take on corporate dystopia meets dungeon crawling with a shopkeeper protagonist forced into combat.