Fantasy
Devices and Desires Bk. 1
2009·720 pages
A complex fantasy tale of engineering and intrigue in a war-torn world, blending politics and personal ambition.
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A complex fantasy tale of engineering and intrigue in a war-torn world, blending politics and personal ambition.
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'Parker raises the bar for realistic fantasy war craft with this series opener.' - Publishers Weekly 'When so many fantasy sagas are tired, warmed-over affairs, a writer like K.J. Parker is more of a hurricane than a breath of fresh air.' - Dreamwatch When an engineer is sentenced to death for a petty transgression of guild law, he flees the city, leaving behind his wife and daughter. Forced into exile, he seeks a terrible vengeance - one that will leave a trail of death and destruction in its w...
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Sexual content
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Brief mentions of sexual relationships; mostly fade-to-black. Brief implied sexual coercion in a secondary plot; not graphic.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violent scenes including battles and executions; some graphic injury descriptions.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language scattered throughout the narrative.
Substance use
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Occasional alcohol consumption in social settings; not central.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ characters or themes present.
Religious content
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Minor references to religious practices; not a focus.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Heavy focus on political intrigue, power struggles, and societal structures.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of systemic oppression and wartime suffering; recurring theme. Brief implied sexual coercion in a secondary plot; not graphic.
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