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The Chrome Borne

by Mercedes Lackey , Larry Dixon

Urban FantasyContemporary Fantasy
Published 1999 Pages 259 ~4h Audience Adult Heat 🔥🔥 Pacing Mixed Magic Hard
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Darkness Level 3 — Serious
Death, violence and emotional weight are present

Synopsis

Tannim is a human mage fond of fast cars and loud music, working with the elf lord Keighvin to rescue runaway kids in serious trouble. But those kids are being used by Keighvin' enemies to bait a trap. Meanwhile, Tannim thinks he's found the right woman, but it seems she wants to kill him.

Tone

AdventurousMysteriousDark & Serious

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