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The Hand of Chaos

by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman

Chaos spreads as Haplo must choose between obedience and peace.

Genre and trope pairingsFantasyBetrayalEpic FantasyBetrayal
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About The Hand of Chaos

The Lord of the Nexus sends Haplo and Bane back to Arianus while Alfred is trapped in the deadly Labyrinth and Hugh the Hand returns to complete a dark mission. As an evil force escapes and Haplo's doubts deepen, he must decide whether to obey Xar or risk betrayal to seek peace.

Reading signals

Spice
None
Darkness
Balanced
Pacing
Slow

Series

The Death Gate Cycle · Book 5 of 7

Content warnings
  • child death
  • death
  • confinement
  • slavery
  • suicidal thoughts
  • violence
  • blood
  • alcohol
  • injury detail

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