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The Scourge of God

S. M. Stirling (2008)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Chunky (400-600))
SeriesEmberverse II #5
Setting
CSM age16+
Goodreads3.94

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

ViolenceWarDeath

Hero archetypes

Chosen OneQuest Hero

Synopsis

In this continuation of the bestselling author's chronicle of an alternate world, Rudi MacKenzie continues his trek across the land that was once the United States, where he hopes to learn the truth behind The Change that rendered technology across the globe inoperable.

Is The Scourge of God appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This adult fantasy contains significant on-page combat violence typical of post-apocalyptic survival narratives, moderate language, and mature themes about civilization collapse. Violence includes battle sequences and survival conflicts.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Teens who love epic quests across transformed America and discovering the mysteries behind a world-changing event will follow Rudi's cross-country journey.

Tags

Post-ApocalypticAlternate HistoryRoad Trip Fantasy