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Sunspot

James Axler (2007)

SubgenreHeroic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingHard R
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.75

Content levels

ViolenceGraphic
Sexual contentNone
LanguageStrong

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastVengeance-Driven

Synopsis

BELLY OF THE BEASTIn the wake of a nuclear Armageddon, the hellscape of Deathlands conspires to torment strong and weak alike, festering most deeply in those who still possess the deepest core of human decency. Now the past lies in the ashes, while the mysteries of the future unfold in the hands of those willing to live each new day in search of hope for tomorrow.VIRULENT COMPROMISE The endless struggle for power among the barons is a way of life in Deathlands, but Ryan Cawdor and his warrior survivalists take no sides--unless forced to. But as the land around the Rio Grande reaches the breaking point in a bitter war, the companions are harnessed into battle, moving toward a grim confrontation with an old enemy whose secret stockpile of twenty-first-century nerve gas is poised to unleash infinite madness once more upon a ravaged earth.In the Deathlands,history readies to repeat itself…

Sunspot: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This adult post-apocalyptic thriller features graphic violence, warfare, and chemical weapons in a nuclear wasteland setting. The brutal survival scenarios and military action are aimed at mature readers comfortable with dark, violent content.

What to know going in

This book has graphic violence, no sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include graphic violence, mass death, and death (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers who enjoy gritty post-apocalyptic survival stories will find intense action and morally complex characters.

Tags

Post-ApocalypticMilitary FictionMen's AdventureAction Thriller