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(Author) George R.R. MartinAfter the concluding events of Lowball, Officer Francis Black of Fort Freak, vigilante joker Marcus 'The Infamous Black Tongue' Morgan, and ace thief Mollie 'Tesseract' Steunenberg get stuck in Talas, Kazakhstan. There, the coldblooded Baba Yaga forces jokers into an illegal fighting ring, but her hidden agenda is much darker: her fighters' deaths serve to placate a vicious monster from another dimension. When the last line of defense against this world weakens, all hell breaks loose, literally ... The Committee in New York sends a team of aces to investigate. One by one, each falls victim to evil forces - including the dark impulses within themselves. Only the perseverance of the most unlikely of heroes has a chance of saving the world before utter chaos erupts on Earth.
George R.R. Martin
George R.R. Martin is an American author known for his epic fantasy series, "A Song of Ice and Fire," which was adapted into the popular television series, "Game of Thrones." Martin's writing style is characterized by complex characters, intricate plots, and gritty realism. He is credited with revitalizing the fantasy genre by subverting traditional tropes and exploring themes of power, politics, and morality in his work. "A Game of Thrones," the first book in the series, is Martin's most famous work and has garnered critical acclaim for its rich world-building and compelling storytelling. Martin's contributions to literature have had a significant impact on the fantasy genre, earning him a devoted fan base and widespread recognition as one of the most influential authors of his generation.
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