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      <image:caption>Even as the world burns, the game is everything… When a wave of monsters attack the town of Bell Park, Eddie Rush has no idea the invasion is an introduction to a new interactive experience. Crimson Gauntlet Online wasn’t supposed to go live for weeks. But for Eddie and his group of gamer friends, the chilling realization dawns on them that the promised game is responsible for the spreading destruction and death. If Eddie wants to survive, he’ll need to learn the rules, and fast. Because Crimson Gauntlet isn’t taking prisoners. Full of action, dark humor, and mystery, Crimson Gauntlet is perfect for fans of Dungeon Crawler Carl, Ready Player One, and Robopocalypse. From the award-winning author of Shadows of Mars and The Seraph Engine. Discover a new favorite series in this post-apocalyptic LitRPG adventure.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>No escape. No memories. And there’s a killer on the loose. When Jack and nine other game contestants awaken outside a mansion with no way to log out, the countdown begins. Solve a murder. Only one winner gets to leave. It’s a race against time, collecting clues scattered throughout the estate. Each riddle uncovered is a step closer to Jack understanding the truth of why he’s there, but with every passing hour, the game adapts with new threats. As alliances form, secrets unravel. Jack must use every ounce of his wits to decipher the case and learn who among the contestants he can trust. And when the line between the game and reality blurs, will any of them make it out of the mansion alive? Dive into a world of intrigue, danger, and suspense in I.O. Adler’s LitRPG science fiction mystery novel. The Last Mansion will keep you guessing until the very end. Grab your copy now!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Just released from prison, Trip Walker’s hopes for a fresh start are shattered after finding his twin sister Rose has vanished without a trace. Determined to uncover the truth, Trip plunges into the dark past he left behind, only to find powerful forces are also hunting for Rose—with sinister intentions. Dodging hired killers and crooked cops, he races to find his sister, all while uncovering secrets of his own family’s past. With time running out and enemies closing in, Trip faces an impossible choice: abandon his search, or risk everything—including his newfound freedom—for the truth. Enough suspense, family secrets, and thrills for any mystery fan, The Fading Twin will keep you guessing until the shocking finale. Grab your copy now!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>2021 SPSFC Semifinalist. “Definitely one to not pass on!” –Bookbub review “For science fiction and fantasy fans, this is a must.” –Goodreads review “Complex main character who I kept rooting for. Crackling plot, can't wait for more.” – LibraryThing “Distinctive character, good pacing, an enjoyable read.” –Bookbub review The message from Carmen Vincent’s mother wasn’t possible. She died in the Mars base disaster two years ago. But when government agents show up at Carmen’s door, she realizes the message is no hoax. Someone is still trying to cover up the disaster and the reason why Earth abandoned its space program. It’s a race to discover the truth of what happened on Mars before Carmen loses her mother for a second time. I.O. Adler’s relentlessly entertaining space opera adventure channels the excitement of The Expanse and the Mass Effect games. Grab your copy and enjoy the science fiction trilogy that will keep you hooked to the final page.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>2021 SPSFC Semifinalist. “Definitely one to not pass on!” –Bookbub review “For science fiction and fantasy fans, this is a must.” –Goodreads review “Complex main character who I kept rooting for. Crackling plot, can't wait for more.” – LibraryThing “Distinctive character, good pacing, an enjoyable read.” –Bookbub review The message from Carmen Vincent’s mother wasn’t possible. She died in the Mars base disaster two years ago. But when government agents show up at Carmen’s door, she realizes the message is no hoax. Someone is still trying to cover up the disaster and the reason why Earth abandoned its space program. It’s a race to discover the truth of what happened on Mars before Carmen loses her mother for a second time. I.O. Adler’s relentlessly entertaining space opera adventure channels the excitement of The Expanse and the Mass Effect games. Grab your copy and enjoy the science fiction trilogy that will keep you hooked to the final page.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Carmen Vincent will need to learn the answer quickly as she journeys to the Framework to confront her mother. Can she save her from the Melded and bring her back home? But the Framework has its own rules, and she’ll have to discover who among the refugees she can trust and who should be feared. For lurking among the alien survivors on the patchwork space station are creatures who serve the enemy which has devastated a thousand worlds, and these shadowy entities are setting their sights on a new target: Earth.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>For a mysterious object is hurtling towards Earth. Is it a spaceship, an asteroid, or the first wave of an attack? Hours into the mission, Carmen discovers within the message a hidden fragmented code not meant for her. Someone on her crew knows the secret about the code and is working to keep anyone from deciphering it. What began as a simple operation turns into a fight for survival against the saboteur, and only Carmen and her allies stand a chance to stop what’s coming before it’s too late.</image:caption>
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