Warnings: violence, themes of war and pestilence, touches on implied sexual violence. No strong language or overt sexuality.
In short, this is a very detailed and often scary account of the end of the world at the hands of a vast, devouring Intruder. Humanity is in desperate straits as all of its institutions (kingdoms, armies and religions) crumble. In the end, the earth's only chance lies in those on the fringes of society.
Monsters, shapeshifters and a little magic.