Acts Of Caine

Description

Not an epic fantasy in your traditional sense, but one of the most underrated series out there starring the brutal amoral assassin, Caine. This is a series that holds nothing back: it's brutal and uncompromising the entire way through. With an interesting blend of science-fiction and fantasy combined with an absolutely amoral psychopathic killer as the star of the whole show (literally, Caine the killer is in fact a movie star beamed to another dimension to wreak murder and induce mayhem among the local population for the entertainment of billions back home), it's an absolutely must read, especially if you like anti-hero fantasy where there is no defined moral compass. Every book in the now four part series (with more likely to come) is good with no dip inÂ quality.This series is one of my absolute favorites, and it's a crime that the author and the series are not as well-known as they should be. If you want something different that's so tasty you'll practically cry with delight, read.The series is a bit uneven, however. The first book is fabulous, the second merely great. The last two books are merely just good.

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)

Heroes Die

The Blade Of Tyshalle

The Acts Of Caine

Blade Of Tyshalle

Other Books by Stover, Matthew Woodring

Heroes Die

The Blade Of Tyshalle

The Acts Of Caine

Blade Of Tyshalle

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