A collection of dark, cynical fantasy novellas and novelettes by K.J. Parker, featuring con men, kings, and tricky sorcerers in a medieval-inspired world.
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A collection of dark, cynical fantasy novellas and novelettes by K.J. Parker, featuring con men, kings, and tricky sorcerers in a medieval-inspired world.
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Under My Skin, K.J. Parker’s superb new collection, includes almost 700 pages of novelettes and novellas, some appearing here for the first time anywhere, with one completely new novel-length tale, Relics. These stories are everything readers have come to expect from Parker, populated by con men and kings, magicians who don’t do magic and messiahs who don’t offer redemption, by holy men and holy fools. But be warned, not only is all perhaps not what it seems, all can usually be counted on to not...
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Minor references to sexual themes; no explicit scenes depicted.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence with some graphic descriptions; battles and brutality present.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language; not a central focus.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol use; not glamorized or central.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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Moderate religious themes with holy men and relics; not devotional.
Magic & witchcraft
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Moderate fantasy magic with sorcerers and demons; not occult-focused.
Occult / demonology
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Demonology present as part of the fantasy magic system.
Political content
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Frequent political maneuvering and power struggles central to narratives.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate depictions of systemic suffering and cruelty in medieval settings.
Other
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