Mystery

World of Karik #2

The Art of Deception

Name: The Art of Deception
Rating: 4.32 (65 reviews)
Author: Anton Emelianov

Anton Emelianov February 13, 2020

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Synopsis

They lied, they lie, they will lie. This world is built on deception.

The forests of the Bloody Sunset Valley are full of dangers: monsters, Reapers, strangers. But worst of all are those close to you…

Cat has become stronger, but will that be enough for him to survive? Will he open the Mask? Will he figure out who can be trusted? Will he find those who will trust him? Are genuine feelings even possible in a place where hypocrisy and deception reign supreme?

The campaign to the big cities of the World of Karik is coming!

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