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Crimson Edge

Crimson Edge

Paperback

Science Fiction

ISBN10: 130095843X
ISBN13: 9781300958437
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: Oct 7 2024
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Crimson Edge is a high-octane dystopian thriller set in the dark, decaying metropolis of Civitas Prime, a city where bloodshed is big business and knife duels to the death are the most popular form of entertainment. In this near-future world, society is under the tight grip of corporate overlords who sponsor these brutal matches, turning gladiatorial combat into a televised spectacle that feeds the masses and lines their pockets. The protagonist, Jaxon Steele, known to the public as The Crimson Phantom, is the reigning champion of these deadly duels. Rising from a life of poverty and desperation, Jaxon became a celebrity by mastering the art of knife fighting, surviving match after match in the blood-soaked arenas. But despite his fame and fortune, Jaxon is haunted by the faces of the opponents he's killed, each victory weighing heavier on his soul. His life takes a darker turn when he uncovers a sinister truth-the duels are rigged, and the corporations control not just the outcomes, but the fighters' lives as well. Worse, his next opponent in the arena is someone close to him, someone he thought he had lost forever. Torn between the loyalty to his brother, Mason, and his own survival, Jaxon must navigate the dangerous underworld of corporate greed and corruption. With the help of Mason, a fellow fighter with his own score to settle, and a few trusted allies, Jaxon embarks on a mission to expose the truth behind the rigged duels and dismantle the system from within. Their rebellion ignites a citywide uprising, pushing the brothers to the edge of survival as they are relentlessly hunted by corporate assassins. In the final showdown, Jaxon's knife-fighting skills will be put to the ultimate test as he faces the powerful figures who control Civitas Prime. Crimson Edge is a story of survival, betrayal, and rebellion in a world where the only way to freedom is through blood. For Jaxon, the arena may be behind him, but the fight for his soul-and the city's future-has just begun.

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