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Synopsis
"Robbing tombs for fun and profit might not be a stable career, by Egil and Nix aren't in it for the long-term prospects. Egil is the hammer-wielding warrior-priest of a discredited god. Nix is a roguish thief with just enough knowledge of magic to conjure up trouble. Together, they seek riches and renown, yet often find themselves enlisted in lost causes - generally against their will. So why should their big score be any different? The trouble starts when Nix and Egil kill the demonic guardian of a long-lost crypt, nullifying an ancient pact made by the ancestors of an obscenely powerful wizard. Now the wizard will stop at nothing to keep that power from slipping away, even if it means freeing a rapacious beast from its centuries-old prison. And who better than Egil and Nix - the ones responsible for his current predicament - to perform this thankless task?"--Back cover.
The Hammer and the Blade: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult sword-and-sorcery adventure contains strong violence including combat, death, and demonic creatures, along with moderate language typical of the genre. The tone is darkly humorous with morally gray protagonists.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, violence, and blood.
Who'll love this
Fans of dark, action-packed fantasy will enjoy the witty banter between these tomb-robbing antiheroes as they fight demons and wizards.