The Devil's Day
by
James Blish
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Mystery
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Format
Paperback
Pages
312
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 1990
Publisher
Baen
ISBN-10
0671698605
ISBN-13
9780671698607
Description
In a remote monastery, a cloistered monk finds his peaceful existence shattered by the repercussions of a dark act. A mischievous weapons dealer has unwittingly unleashed chaos upon the world, and it falls upon the monk to confront the consequences of this Pandora's box. His journey takes him from the tranquil confines of his sanctuary into a world rife with danger and moral ambiguity.
As he navigates the treacherous landscape that now sprawls before him, the monk must grapple with not only the physical threats that arise but also the philosophical dilemmas that challenge his faith and beliefs. Each step he takes brings him closer to understanding the seductive power of temptation and the fragility of human nature.
The stakes rise as he encounters figures from both the dark underbelly of society and the spiritual realm, forcing him to choose between the duty he swore to uphold and the profound impacts of his choices. Through a rich tapestry of characters and moral quandaries, he discovers that redemption often lies in the most unexpected places.
As he navigates the treacherous landscape that now sprawls before him, the monk must grapple with not only the physical threats that arise but also the philosophical dilemmas that challenge his faith and beliefs. Each step he takes brings him closer to understanding the seductive power of temptation and the fragility of human nature.
The stakes rise as he encounters figures from both the dark underbelly of society and the spiritual realm, forcing him to choose between the duty he swore to uphold and the profound impacts of his choices. Through a rich tapestry of characters and moral quandaries, he discovers that redemption often lies in the most unexpected places.
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