I recently read "Dreamer Awake" by @LiamQDH and was at first distracted by its seeming appeal to the "modern audience". It does intentionally portray various kinds of evil, both within the heart of the protagonist, and in the actions observed in others, but the mastery of the language is fantastic. The premise was also very engaging, harking back to both the mystery of a Conan-like fantasy world, and to the Cyberpunk brutality that inspired it. If the superficial impression doesn't get to you, then it's an entertaining adventure.

@rootsofday Thanks for sharing some thoughts, happy it was enjoyable