A Witness for the Dead investigates murders and injustices in a complex fantasy world, blending mystery with personal and social struggles.
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A Witness for the Dead investigates murders and injustices in a complex fantasy world, blending mystery with personal and social struggles.
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A standalone novel in the fantastic world of Katherine Addison's award-winning The Goblin Emperor.When young half-goblin emperor Maia sought to learn who had killed his father and half-brothers in The Goblin Emperor, he turned to an obscure resident of his court, a Witness for The Dead named Thara Celehar.Now, far from the court, Thara Celehar lives in quasi-exile, neither courtier nor prelate, serving the common people of the city. He lives modestly, communicating with the dead as is hi...
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Romance & sex
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Minor references to relationships; no explicit scenes depicted.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence with murder investigations; some graphic descriptions.
Profanity
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Moderate presence of LGBTQIA+ characters and relationships; mixed portrayals noted.
Religious content
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Moderate religious themes with clergy roles and rituals central to the protagonist.
Magic & witchcraft
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Moderate fantasy magic involving communication with the dead; not occult-framed.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Major themes of social and racial injustice, political maneuvering, and class struggles.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Moderate depiction of systemic suffering and injustice; personal guilt themes.
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