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Seven Footprints to Satan

A. Merritt (1928)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages224 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age16
Goodreads3.64/5 (320)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Morally Gray Protagonist

Synopsis

The most beautiful and powerful people in the world had bargained with the Devil. They play Russian Roulette with seven footprints to world domination--and lost. They had become subject to the Collector of Infernal Revenue--Satan. The Master Player of games would glut his lust with souls and gain world power through diabolical manipulations. But into his collection comes James Kirkham, an American explorer determined to prove that the steps are stacked.

Is Seven Footprints to Satan appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This 1928 pulp horror novel features themes of devil worship, soul bargaining, and manipulation through a game of chance. Moderate suspense and peril with dated period attitudes.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, manipulation, and gambling.

Who'll love this

A classic pulp adventure where an explorer must outwit Satan himself in a deadly game for souls.

Tags

Occult HorrorPulp AdventureSupernatural ThrillerDark Fantasy