Historical Fiction
The Devil and the Dark Water
2021·707 pages
A 1634 maritime mystery aboard an East Indiaman ship, blending murder, horror, and supernatural dread as a detective unravels inexplicable crimes.
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A 1634 maritime mystery aboard an East Indiaman ship, blending murder, horror, and supernatural dread as a detective unravels inexplicable crimes.
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A murder on the high seas. A detective duo. A demon who may or may not exist. It's 1634, and Samuel Pipps, the world's greatest detective, is being transported to Amsterdam to be tried for a crime he may, or may not, have committed. Travelling with him is his loyal bodyguard, Arent Hayes, who is determined to prove his friend innocent. But no sooner are they out to sea than devilry begins to blight the voyage. A twice-dead leper stalks the decks. Strange symbols appear on the sails. And then thr...
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Romance & sex
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Brief mentions of sexual themes; no explicit scenes depicted. Mentions of rape, both on-page and referenced; not central but present.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violent scenes including murder and burning alive; graphic depictions.
Profanity
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Minimal use of strong language; not a central focus.
Substance use
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Alcoholism depicted with some recurring references; not glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ characters or themes present.
Religious content
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Religious themes tied to historical context; includes fear of demons.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Central themes of demonology, curses, and occult rituals; tied to plot.
Political content
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Feminist themes through female characters pushing for equality.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Abuse & suffering
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Domestic abuse (physical and emotional) and animal slaughter depicted. Mentions of rape, both on-page and referenced; not central but present.
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