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Roadkill (Cal Leandros, Book 5)

Rob Thurman (2010)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages352 (Standard (250-400))
SeriesCal Leandros #5
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.09/5 (4841)

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageStrong

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersOutcast / Loner

Synopsis

New from the national bestselling author of DeathwishIt's time to lock, load, and hit the road...Once, while half-human Cal Leandros and his brother Niko were working on a case, an ancient gypsy queen gave them a good old-fashioned backstabbing. Now, just as their P.I. business hits a slow patch, the old crone shows up with a job.She wants them to find a stolen coffin that contains a blight that makes the Black Death seem like a fond memory. But the thief has already left town, so the Leandros brothers are going on the road. And if they're very, very lucky, there might even be a return trip...

Roadkill (Cal Leandros, Book 5): content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This adult urban fantasy features strong violence with supernatural creatures, frequent strong language, and dark themes involving a deadly plague-like threat. Book 5 in an established series with mature content throughout.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include death, violence, and blood (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers who love snarky, action-packed urban fantasy will enjoy the brotherly dynamic and fast-paced supernatural road trip.

Tags

Urban FantasyParanormalDetective/MysteryAction Adventure