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Going up in the Underworld

Name: Going up in the Underworld
Rating: 4.61 (375 reviews)
Author: Álex Gilbert

Álex Gilbert June 20, 2022

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Synopsis

As a young, up and coming apex predator of the night, Ariane needs the minions, a territory, dubious allies with unknown agendas… From Alexandria to the frozen north, opportunities and danger abound. Fortunately, Ariane has many tools at her disposal and if everything fails, there is always black powder.

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