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Wolf in Shadow

David A. Gemmell (1987)

SubgenreSoft SF / Social SF
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads4.2

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneReluctant Hero

Synopsis

Three centuries after terrible floods drowned most of Earth's civilizations, humanity scratches for safety in a world of deadly evils. And through this world walks Jon Shannow, the Jerusalem Man. His quest is to find lost Jerusalem--and confront the world's evil, including the devil himself.

Tags

Post-Apocalyptic FantasyWeird WestDark FantasyQuest Narrative

Is Wolf in Shadow appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This post-apocalyptic adventure features a lone gunfighter navigating a violent, dangerous world with strong action violence and darker themes. Best for mature teens and adults who can handle morally complex heroes and harsh survival scenarios.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, violence, and post-apocalyptic trauma (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to Jon Shannow's lone-wolf quest through a devastated Earth, hunting for lost Jerusalem while confronting evil.