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The Ferryman

Christopher Golden (2002)

SubgenreDark Fantasy

Age groupAdult 18+

Content ratingR

Pages (Standard (250-400))

Setting

CSM age18+

Goodreads3.54

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Content levels

ViolenceStrong

Sexual contentModerate

LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

Stalking Death Violence Psychological Horror

Positive tags

Survival Mystery

Heroine archetypes

Tortured Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners Vengeance-Driven

Tropes

Dark Lord Antihero Mythological Elements Reluctant Hero Cat and Mouse

Themes

Death and Mortality Greek Mythology Fate vs Free Will Pursuit and Escape Ancient Powers Love and Survival

Synopsis

Dark fantasy novel. A woman and her lover are stalked by Charon—the mysterious Ferryman from Greek mythology.

Tags

Mythological HorrorPsychological ThrillerUrban Dark Fantasy