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Synopsis
"Tombs. Hundreds of them. All lying in concentric rings in the greasy, cold darkness of the cavern. At their very centre, hanging from a burnt and blackened tree. a huge, cracked bell. And under that, The Gate, built from the bones of a thousand murdered souls. Lazarus knew ringing the bell would be very bad. He also knew he had no choice"--Publisher description.
The Damned: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark fantasy contains strong violence, macabre imagery including tombs and gates built from murdered souls, and disturbing supernatural elements involving necromancy and forbidden magic. The protagonist faces morally complex choices with dire consequences.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include gore, murder, death, and mass death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Readers who love dark, gritty fantasy with high stakes and morally complex heroes facing impossible choices will be gripped by this supernatural thriller.