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Synopsis
In the tradition of Jean Auel's famous Clan of the Cave Bear, Song of the Axe is about the rich panorama of prehistoric life spread out on an epic canvas, and the origin of myth in historical events. Song of the Axe is the story of two lovers, Agon and Eena, and their family, who lived 30,000 years ago. Agon is a great warrior, a master of the deadly axe song, the music of his weapon. Eena, beloved of Mother Earth, can fight like a man and cast a spear better than anyone. They and their tribe live by the banks of a huge, glacier-fed river at a time near the end of an Ice Age, when fearsome invaders threaten their lives.
Song of the Axe: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Set in the Ice Age, this prehistoric epic features realistic tribal warfare, hunting violence with weapons like axes and spears, and mature romantic content between the married protagonists. Comparable to Jean Auel's Earth's Children series in scope and content level.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, animal death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in prehistoric life and sweeping survival epics will be drawn into this Ice Age warrior couple's struggle.