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Synopsis
The year is Three Rabbit, and the storm is coming... The coronation war for the new Emperor has just ended in a failure, the armies retreating with a mere forty prisoners of war - not near enough sacrifices to ensure the favor of the gods. When one of those prisoners of war dies of a magical illness, ACATL, High Priest for the Dead, is summoned to investigate.
Master of the House of Darts: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult fantasy features a murder mystery set in an Aztec-inspired world with graphic ritualistic violence, human sacrifice, and magical deaths. The religious and cultural practices depicted include blood offerings and prisoner sacrifices that are integral to the worldbuilding.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and mass death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will appreciate the unique Aztec-inspired setting and the investigation into magical murder by a priest for the dead.