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Synopsis
Ganelon Silvermane, the genetically designed superhero of the Earth's fabulous final age, has rapidly become the most popular of all Lin Carter’s creations. Brought to life prematurely, Ganelon’s adventures in a world of crumbling empires, ravaging hordes, and marvelous relics of forgotten scientific empires are always edge-of-the-seat wonder novels—the best creation of the author of the Thongor, Green Star, and Callisto books, to mention but a few! Now, in this fourth novel of Gondwane, the world's last continent, Ganelon Silvermane has offered himself as hostage to the worst band of barbarians to roam the plains. As a captive of the Horde, Ganelon rises to greater heights of heroism than ever before . . . and begins to assume the full power of his mighty being!
Is The Barbarian of World's End appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Classic 1970s sword & sorcery with action-oriented violence typical of the genre. Contains combat and peril but no graphic gore or sexual content beyond mild romance elements.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity and violence.
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Who'll love this
Teens who love adventure stories with larger-than-life heroes, ancient civilizations, and edge-of-your-seat action will enjoy following Ganelon's rise from captive to legend.