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Synopsis
Searching for a mysterious key at the behest of his clandestine benefactors, mercenary and demonist Thaddeus Blaklok soon discovers that other parties are after this priceless artifact and must race against time to find it before it falls into the wrong hands and the gates of Hell are opened.
Kultus: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark fantasy features a mercenary demonist protagonist engaging in morally questionable supernatural practices while racing to prevent a cataclysmic event. Expect strong violence, dark magic themes including demon summoning, and mature moral complexity.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, violence, and dark magic (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy dark, gritty fantasy with antiheroes, high-stakes artifact hunts, and demonic magic will find this race against time compelling.