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Paladin 2: Battleborn

Kevin McLaughlin ()

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age18+

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

Hero archetypes

Mentor (As Pov)

Synopsis

No backup. No escape. No mercy. Kira came to the massive concrete tower to see a friend rewarded for his long service. She didn’t expect terrorists. She didn’t expect hostages. And she definitely didn’t expect her mentor, an old man who'd once saved her from certain death, to be one of them. Jace Haven is trapped, held by a ruthless crew that’s turned a community celebration into a killing floor. Planetary security is locked outside by an unbreakable barrier. And time is running out. Outnumbered, and outgunned, Kira slips into the shadows of the building, using grit, ingenuity, and a lifetime of hard lessons to fight her way through one batch of ruthless mercenaries after another. Every step brings her closer to Jace…and the enemies who will do anything to walk away rich. They picked the wrong building. They picked the wrong night. Because Kira is far more than she appears to be, far more than even she knows. Her body is a living weapon, armed with the most advanced technology of war humanity has ever created. Explosive, relentless, and packed with white-knuckle tension, this is a science-fiction thriller where the only way out is through—and surrender isn’t an option!

Tags

Action ThrillerTechno-ThrillerDie Hard in SpaceMilitary Science FictionCyberpunk Elements

Paladin 2: Battleborn: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This military sci-fi thriller contains intense violence throughout, with the protagonist fighting through waves of ruthless mercenaries in close-quarters combat. The action is relentless and features gunfights, hand-to-hand combat, and advanced weapons technology.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, murder, captivity, and death (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens who love high-stakes action, cyberpunk enhancements, and Die Hard-style hero-against-impossible-odds stories will be glued to the page.