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The Acts Of Caine

by Stover, Matthew Woodring

Description

The Acts of Caine is another series that takes traditional fantasy and turns it upside down. The books take us away from boring clichés and blends sci-fi, dystopia, and fantasy in a way that actually works. A futuristic earth pairs with the fantastical, parallel 'Overworld' to create a combined setting that is entirely dark and unique.It's a story of rage, gore, and justice that leaves you questioning morality. Caine is a calculated killing machine that tears through anything in his way. His journey is from a piece of entertainment to caste breaking hero seeking to save the woman he loves. The covers really don't do justice to the incredible depth of character, world, and plot found in this story. It manages to touch on issues still relevant in society today. Part of this is an imitation of the very thing it's trying to disparage - the obsession with violent entertainment.Read if you like: Westworld, Dark fantasy, badass characters, sci-fi.

About the Author

Stover, Matthew Woodring

Matthew Woodring Stover is an American science fiction and fantasy author. He is best known for his "Acts of Caine" series, which consists of four novels: "Heroes Die," "Blade of Tyshalle," "Caine Black Knife," and "Caine's Law."The "Acts of Caine" series takes place in a dystopian future where a parallel world called Overworld serves as the stage for the entertainment of Earth's wealthy elite. The series follows the adventures of Hari Michaelson, a famous actor in Overworld who also serves as an assassin for his handlers on Earth.Stover's writing is characterized by its gritty realism, complex characters, and intense action sequences. He has also written tie-in novels for several popular franchises, including "Star Wars," "Conan the Barbarian," and "Terminator."Stover's work has been praised for its depth and emotional resonance, and he has been nominated for multiple awards throughout his career, including the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Awards. He continues to write thought-provoking and engaging science fiction and fantasy, and his work remains popular with readers around the world.

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Books in The Acts Of Caine Series

(4 books)

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