This dark fantasy novel centers on a master criminal seeking revenge against a corrupt noble, with supernatural horror elements woven throughout. The story contains moderate fantasy violence, some eerie/horror imagery tied to necromancy and ancient evil, and occasional mild profanity, making it better suited for teens than younger readers. While the protagonist's quest for justice offers moral complexity, the darker tone and mature themes require parental discretion for younger fantasy fans.
Bent on avenging the execution of his godfather by a duplicitous count, master criminal Nicholas is diverted by a series of eerie events that forces him to confront an ancient evil. By the author of The Element of Fire.Bent on avenging the execution of his godfather by a duplicitous count, master criminal Nicholas is diverted by a series of eerie events that forces him to confront an ancient evil. By the author of The Element of Fire.
