{"product_id":"the-combat-codes-paperback","title":"The Combat Codes - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlexander Darwin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplosive action, epic battles, and brutal struggles for survival collide in this non-stop, adrenaline fueled science fiction debut.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"That rare book that fully satisfies me as an action fan.\" - Fonda Lee, author of \u003ci\u003eJade City\u003c\/i\u003e​\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A book about warriors written by a master of the martial arts, and the mastery shows.\" - Evan Winter, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Rage of Dragons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In a world long ago ravaged by war, the nations have sworn an armistice never to use weapons of mass destruction again. Instead, highly-skilled warriors known as Grievar Knights represent their nations' interests in hand-to-hand combat. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Murray Pearson was once a famed Knight until he suffered a loss that crippled his homeland -- but now he's on the hunt to discover the next champion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In underground and ruthless combat rings, an orphaned boy called Cego is making a name for himself. Murray believes Cego has what it takes to thrive in the world's most prestigious combat academy - but first, Cego must prove himself in the vicious arenas of the underworld. And survival isn't guaranteed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Darwin writes violence with the rhythm and surprise of a well-executed sonnet, wedding the smooth grace of choreography with the unflinching brutality of fists breaking bone. The fights are mesmerizing, layered like fascia, twitching and flexing and propelling the story toward a conclusion that both satisfies and opens the door to the next volume.\" - \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Bare-knuckle brilliance.\" - Jackson Ford, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Could Move Sh*t with Her Mind\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlexander Darwin is a second generation Vietnamese-Jewish-American author living in Boston with his wife and three daughters. Outside of writing, he teaches and trains martial arts (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu). He's inspired by old-school Hong Kong action flicks, jRPGs, underdog stories and bibimbap bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 464\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25 x 8.25 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 13, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44065043775622,"sku":"9780316493000","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/3446\/5926\/files\/ZsLsLr1S929780316493000.webp?v=1781372315","url":"https:\/\/profixdiy.com\/products\/the-combat-codes-paperback","provider":"ProFix Home Repair","version":"1.0","type":"link"}