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Thomas Cale, a warrior‑monk who balances violence with tenderness, is torn by betrayal and divine duty as he leads the Redeemers into a final battle that could seal the fate of humanity. Facing death, judgment, heaven, and hell, Cale must decide whether to carry out God's will and annihilate the human race or to offer forgiveness. The story explores the clash of religious fanaticism and the struggle for personal peace amid an apocalyptic scenario dominated by the ruthless rule of child‑slavers.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Fantasy/Dark Fantasy
Authors: Paul Hoffman (English Writer)
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