Dark and dystopic doesn't even begin to describe it, and the artwork is as subtle as a slap in the face, but it's quite a read. Intelligent and disturbing in equal measure.
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Dweller in the Pacific Northwest of the US. Lover of dogs. And food. Husband and father. I am strongly attached to science fiction, slightly less attached to fantasy. I was originally trained as a scientist.
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Review of 'Art of War' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
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Review of 'Panic in level 4' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
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