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Synopsis
Twenty eight florins a month is nowhere near enough when a wyvern's jaws snap shut on your helmet in the hot stink of battle, and the beast starts to rip the head from your shoulders. But if standing and fighting is hard, leading a company of men-- or worse, a company of mercenaries-- against the smart, deadly creatures of the Wild is even harder. It takes all the advantages of birth, training, and the luck of the devil to do it. The Red Knight has all three. So when he hires his company out to protect an Abbess and her nunnery, it's just another job ...
The Red Knight: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Adults only. Features intense combat violence with graphic descriptions of battle injuries and creature attacks, strong language, and mature military themes. The opening synopsis alone describes a wyvern ripping a knight's head from his shoulders.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, gore, death, and animal death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who love gritty medieval military fantasy with tactical combat will appreciate the realistic portrayal of mercenary life.