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Mercury Rises

Robert Kroese (2011)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesMercury (Robert Kroese) #2
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads3.88

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

Mass DeathWar

Hero archetypes

Rogue / Thief

Heroine archetypes

Journalist

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastMultiple POVs

Synopsis

Fresh off their successful quest to thwart not one, but two diabolical plots to destroy the world, jaded reporter Christine Temetri and rogue cherub Mercury find that mysterious powers outranking even the Heavenly bureaucracy seem intent on keeping the Apocalypse on track. While the world is plagued by natural disasters and nations prepare for war, crazed billionaire Horace Finch plots to use a secret device hidden beneath the African desert to discover the deepest secrets of the Universe-even if he has to destroy the Universe to do it. Meanwhile, unassuming FBI investigator Jacob Slater tries to find a rational explanation for the mysterious destruction of downtown Anaheim- a quest that ultimately brings him face to face with the unhinged Horace Finch. Together, Christine, Jacob and Mercury must stop Finch from activating the device and tearing reality to pieces.--From back cover.

Tags

Urban FantasySatirical FantasyComedic FantasyApocalyptic Fiction