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Synopsis
"Hadrian Marlowe is lost. For half a century, he has searched the farther suns for the lost planet of Vorgossos, hoping to find a way to contact the elusive alien Cielcin. He has not succeeded, and for years has wandered among the barbarian Normans as captain of a band of mercenaries. Determined to make peace and bring an end to nearly four hundred years of war, Hadrian must venture beyond the security of the Sollan Empire and among the Extrasolarians who dwell between the stars. There, he will face not only the aliens he has come to offer peace, but contend with creatures that once were human, with traitors in his midst, and with a meeting that will bring him face to face with no less than the oldest enemy of mankind. If he succeeds, he will usher in a peace unlike any in recorded history. If he fails ... the galaxy will burn"--
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Howling Dark: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult space opera features significant war violence, alien encounters, and complex moral questions about peace and humanity. The lengthy narrative involves mercenary combat, potential betrayal, and the consequences of centuries of interstellar conflict.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, mass death, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who love epic space opera will be drawn to this quest for peace across a war-torn galaxy with alien civilizations and high-stakes diplomacy.