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Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Tropes
Synopsis
"The Great Reawakening did not come quietly. Across the country and in every nation, people began 'coming up Latent, ' developing terrifying powers--summoning storms, raising the dead, and setting everything they touch ablaze. Those who Manifest must choose: become a sheepdog who protects the flock or a wolf who devours it. In the wake of a bloody battle at Forward Operating Base Frontier and a scandalous presidential impeachment, Lieutenant Colonel Jan Thorsson, call sign 'Harlequin, ' becomes a national hero and a pariah to the military that is the only family he's ever known. In the fight for Latent equality, Oscar Britton is positioned to lead a rebellion in exile, but a powerful rival beats him to the punch: Scylla, a walking weapon who will stop at nothing to end the human-sanctioned apartheid against her kind. When Scylla's inhuman forces invade New York City, the Supernatural Operations Corps are the only soldiers equipped to prevent a massacre. In order to redeem himself with the military, Harlequin will be forced to face off with this havoc-wreaking woman from his past, warped by her power into something evil."--Publisher's description.
Shadow Ops: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Graphic military fantasy with intense combat violence, magical warfare, and strong language. Features morally complex characters navigating apartheid against magic users and military operations with high body counts.
What to know going in
This book has graphic violence, no sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include graphic violence, gore, and mass death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who love military sci-fi/fantasy will appreciate the gritty combat and complex political conflicts around superpowered individuals.