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Synopsis
Book 2 in the Bequin Saga. In the mysterious city of Queen Mab, the forces of light and darkness are locked in a murderous struggle for truth. The dedicated agents of the Holy Inquisition battle with their shadowy counterparts, the infamous Cognitae, to discover the encrypted identity of the enigmatic, all-powerful King in Yellow. Caught at the heart of this struggle is the pariah Alizebeth Bequin. Will she stand with the Inquisition or with the Cognitae that raised her? And if she chooses the Inquisition, will it be the wise but ruthless Ravenor or his rival, the denounced heretic Eisenhorn? Bequin must withstand an onslaught of angels, daemons, and even the monstrous warriors of the Traitor Legions, to unpick the greatest riddle of her life. The beloved characters of Eisenhorn and Ravenor return, as implaccable adversaries in a novel of esoteric mystery, macabre intrigue, and vivid action, where the revelation of true identity could mean death… or might shake the Imperium to its very foundations.
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Intended for adult readers (18+).
Parents should know this Warhammer 40,000 novel contains intense violence including battles with daemons and monstrous warriors, themes of cosmic horror, espionage, and moral ambiguity. Characters face life-or-death choices with no clear right answer.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include torture, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the spy thriller mystery of uncovering secret identities while caught between rival factions in a dark, futuristic universe.