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Edwin Slaughter is one of the Scarlet Masks, the secret bookkeepers of the Order of St. George. He’s enamored with stories of ancient hunters, as well as those in his midst. He only gets to write the stories and never live them himself though. That is, until what starts out as standard reconnaissance for the Order turns Edwin’s world upside down. There’s a legendary monster in America, one long thought extinct... It's taken the lives of countless children, bringing Edwin into the field for the first time... and into real danger.
Edwin Slaughter, a lore-obsessed member of the Order of St. George, is thrust into his first field mission when a legendary monster, long thought extinct, begins a new reign of terror, claiming the lives of children. Edwin, who has only ever chronicled the exploits of ancient hunters and his peers, finds himself in direct peril as he undertakes standard reconnaissance for the Order. The creature's resurgence in America forces Edwin out of his archival role and into a dangerous reality, challenging his romanticized view of the hunter's life.
The premise sets up a compelling narrative that blends horror with dark fantasy elements, focusing on a protagonist whose passion for stories is tested by brutal reality. The introduction of a legendary monster preying on children provides a high-stakes conflict, likely driving the plot with a sense of urgency and dread. The narrative framework appears to center on Edwin's personal transformation as he confronts dangers far beyond the scope of his archival work. This installment promises to deliver intense action and a deep dive into the lore of the Order of St. George.
Page Count:
32
Publication Date:
2022-05-18
Publisher:
Random House Publishing Services
ISBN-10:
1646688376
ISBN-13:
9781646688371
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