Priest of Bones
Priest of Bones
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Ellinburg • Fantasy World
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Priest of Bones by Peter McLean follows war veteran Tomas Piety as he returns to his hometown to reclaim control of his criminal empire. Set in a gritty fantasy world, Tomas faces new threats, rival gangs, and political intrigue while grappling with the psychological scars of war. The story explores themes of power, loyalty, and survival.
Gritty
Dark
Suspenseful
Challenging
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Priest of Bones by Peter McLean is a gritty blend of fantasy and gangster themes set in a war-ravaged city. It has been praised for its engaging protagonist but critiqued for its reliance on genre tropes. While some appreciate the fast-paced plot and vivid world-building, others feel the character development is inconsistent. Overall, it offers an intriguing plunge into a dark and complex world.
Who Should Read Priest of Bones?
A reader who enjoys gritty, character-driven fantasy with a criminal twist would relish Priest of Bones by Peter McLean. Fans of Joe Abercrombie's The Blade Itself and Scott Lynch's The Lies of Locke Lamora would appreciate the novel's vivid world, moral complexity, and strategic power plays.
7,718 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Ellinburg • Fantasy World
2018
Adult
18+ years
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