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Synopsis
John Willoughby is being pulled between worlds. Or he is going mad, 'riding the unicorn' as his prison officer colleagues would say. It's clear to Willoughby it must be the latter. Disappearing in the middle of his prison shift from among convicts, appearing in a makeshift medieval encampment for minutes before tumbling back to the real world, Willoughby believes his mind is simply breaking apart. But Willoughby finds that in another world, with a second chance he may be the kind of man he had always wanted to be after all.
Riding the Unicorn: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult grimdark portal fantasy contains strong violence, psychological instability, and harsh language appropriate for the prison setting. The protagonist's mental breakdown and world-hopping create a dark, morally complex narrative.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include mental illness, psychosis, and violence.
Who'll love this
Adults will appreciate the psychological complexity of a man caught between worlds, unsure of his sanity, seeking redemption.