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The Janus Syndrome

Douglas R. Mason (1969)

SubgenreHeroic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age16

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

WarViolence

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Synopsis

Brash and headstrong, Kevven Tomari is a freewheeling intergalactic agent trained by an ancient and mysterious race called the Builders to troubleshoot the hot spots of space. This time a routine rescue mission explodes into a series of wild escapades that finds him fending off the advances of a bevy of extraterrestrial beauties, fighting shoulder to tentacle with a madcap collection of alien companions and leading an all-out war against the deadliest beings in the universe—a race known only as 'The Enemy'. But there 's a wild card in this stacked deck, a revelation so awesome it will alter the cosmic balance of power for all eternity.

Is The Janus Syndrome appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This 1969 space opera features moderate action violence with alien warfare, mild romantic innuendo with multiple alien women, and a lighthearted pulp-adventure tone suitable for older teens.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include war and violence.

Who'll love this

Teens who love classic space adventures with wild alien characters and intergalactic missions will enjoy this fast-paced romp.

Tags

Space OperaScience FantasyPulp Adventure