By Simon R. Green
New York Times bestselling writer Simon R. eco-friendly “continues to carry stress-free, fast paced, and enjoyable entertainment” (SF Revu) in his mystery Histories novels that includes supernatural arse kicker Eddie Drood—who’s approximately to play a most threatening online game in his most modern adventure…
Some name me Shaman Bond, yet i used to be born Eddie Drood, the most recent in a protracted line of oldsters who chase monsters out of closets for a residing to maintain humanity secure from all that's darkish, demonic, and simply downright evil. keep in mind that, we’ve made our justifiable share of enemies over the centuries—and made a few questionable bargains.
In trade for the facility to struggle the forces of darkness, my mom and dad signed over their souls. They’re no longer the single ones who’ve made offers with Heaven, Hell, and each otherworldly realm in among, yet now the bill’s due for a number of huge names within the supernatural community.
Including my lady, Molly. She, my mom and dad, and different significant avid gamers were abducted so they’ll pay up—or perform the “Big Game.” the principles are basic: get from one part of the pocket size to the opposite and kill your opponents. The winner’s debt is paid in complete, and the losers get themselves completely misplaced, physique and soul, forever.
To retailer my household, I’ve received to develop into a ringer during this lethal contest that’s absolutely rigged by way of the Powers That Be…
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