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Operation Chaos

Poul Anderson (1971)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesOperation Chaos #1
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.8

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceWar

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Synopsis

In a war waged against black magic, a werewolf and his witch wife are called upon to neutralize an enemy's ultimate weapon--the world's most powerful demon. Set in a fantasy alternate history United States where magic and technology combine. Operation Chaos was first published in 1971 but was put together from short stories first released in the fifties and sixties. The prequel to the popular Operation Luna.

Is Operation Chaos appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Parents should know this book contains fantasy war violence involving magic and demons, with a married werewolf-witch couple as protagonists. The tone is lighter despite the war setting, and content is appropriate for teen readers who enjoy classic fantasy.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence and war.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy this creative alternate history where magic is real and a werewolf-witch couple must battle demons in a magical war.

Tags

Alternate HistoryMilitary FantasyParanormalUrban Fantasy