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Iron Hands

Jonathan Green (2004)

SubgenreHard SF
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesWarhammer 40,000 #
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.43

Content levels

ViolenceGraphic
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

Positive tags

ProtectorSurvival

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble Cast

Synopsis

Dedicated to serving the Imperium, the Iron Hands, the most powerful members of the Adeptus Astartes, will do anything to remove all weaknesses, even practicing bionic augmentation on their own bodies in order to achieve a physical perfection to match their iron will. Original.

Tags

Military FictionSpace OperaGrimdark

Iron Hands: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

Graphic military violence and body horror are central to this Warhammer 40K universe story featuring Space Marines who augment themselves with bionics. Very dark and unrelenting in tone.

What to know going in

This book has graphic violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, body horror, and violence (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adults who love grimdark military sci-fi with cyborg super-soldiers will find this compelling.