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Unclean

Richard Lee Byers (2007)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesForgotten Realms: The Haunted Lands #1
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.98
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceMurderDeathPolitical ViolenceWarBetrayal

Positive tags

AdventureHigh Angst

Protagonist archetypes

Dark Lord / TyrantMorally Gray Protagonist

Tropes

Dark LordPolitical IntrigueNecromancyBetrayalEmpireMorally Gray ProtagonistAntiheroWarWizard Politics

Themes

Power and CorruptionAmbitionBetrayalPolitical IntrigueConquestMagical Politics

Synopsis

The realm of Thay has long been ruled by the uneasy peace of an alliance of wizards, but all along there has been one who believes he is the true master. And when that one wizard finally moves against his former allies, his homeland could be only the first of his conquests.

Unclean: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This adult dark fantasy novel set in the Forgotten Realms contains significant magical violence, political betrayal, and necromantic themes typical of the setting's darker storylines.

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

Fantasy fans will be drawn to the political intrigue and wizard conflicts in this established D&D setting.

Tags

Dark FantasyPolitical FantasyTie-in Fiction