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Synopsis
The City of Qushmarrah is uneasy under the rule of the Herodians —short, balding men whose armies would never have conquered the city had not the great and evil wizard Narkar been killed and sealed in his citadel; had not the savage nomad Datars turned coat and sided with the invaders; had not some traitor opened the fortress to them. Not many would welcome the return of the old religion, the bloody return of wizardry... but there are some patriots who would accept the return of the devil they know, if it meant the return of independence.
The Tower of Fear: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark fantasy depicts a city under military occupation with strong violence, political unrest, and morally complex characters. Glen Cook's gritty style includes battlefield violence and the harsh realities of conquered peoples.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, war, and political violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will appreciate the complex political intrigue and morally gray characters navigating occupation and resistance.