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Synopsis
Chaos is everywhere as the Lord of the Nexus orders his servant Haplo and the human child known as Bane to further their master's work on Arianus, the realm of air. But their one time companion Alfred has been cast into the deadly Labyrinth. And somehow the assassin Hugh the Hand has been resurrected to complete his dark mission. More important, the evil force that Haplo and Alfred discovered on Arianus has escaped. As Haplo's doubts about his master grow deeper, he must decide whether to obey the Lord of the Nexus or betray the powerful Patryn...and endeavor to bring peace to the universe.From the Paperback edition.
Is The Hand of Chaos appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Book five in an epic fantasy series features complex moral questions, meaningful violence including assassination plots, and themes of betrayal. Characters wrestle with difficult choices between loyalty and conscience in a multi-world setting.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love epic fantasy with morally complex characters will appreciate the difficult choices and high stakes as heroes question their allegiances.