Heroes Die : A Fantasy Novel by Matthew Woodring Stover (1999, Mass Market)

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Intended Audience: Trade Dewey Edition: 21 Publication Year: 1999 Genre: Fiction Synopsis: A man shouldn't die with no understanding of why he's been murdered Renowned throughout the land of Ankhana as the Blade of Tyshalle, Caine has killed his share of monarchs and commoners, villains and heroes. He is relentless, unstoppable, simply the best there is at what he does. At home on Earth, Caine is Hari Michaelson, a superstar whose adventures in Ankhana command an audience of billions. Yet he is shackled by a rigid caste society, bound to ignore the grim fact that he kills men on a far-off world for the entertainment of his own planet--and bound to keep his rage in check. But now Michaelson has crossed the line. His estranged wife, Pallas Rill, has mysteriously disappeared in the slums of Ankhana. To save her, he must confront the greatest challenge of his life: a lethal game of cat and mouse with the most treacherous rulers of two worlds . . . Book Series: The Acts of Caine Ser. Dewey Decimal: 813/.54 Item Weight: 10.6 Oz Item Height: 1.4 in ISBN-13: 9780345421456 brand: Random House Worlds gtin13: 9780345421456 Publisher: Random House Worlds Series Volume Number: 1 Language: English Item Width: 4.2 in Author: Matthew Woodring Stover Format: Mass Market Number of Pages: 560 Pages Topic: Science Fiction / Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic, Fantasy / Action & Adventure, Science Fiction / General, Fantasy / Epic ISBN-10: 0345421450 Book Title: Heroes Die : a Fantasy Novel Reviews: "DAY OF THE JACKAL MEETS LORD OF THE RINGS . . . A marvelous conspiracy thriller of worlds within worlds, where no one is necessarily who or what they seem." --SIMON R. GREEN    Author of the Deathstalker series "Vivid . . . Well-plotted . . . [A] vigorous adventure story." --Publishers Weekly Item Length: 6.8 in

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Used - Good This item shows signs of wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact , but may have aesthetic issues such as small tears, bends, scratches, and scuffs. Spine may also show signs of wear. Pages may include some notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Heroes Die: A Fantasy Novel [The Acts of Caine] [ Stover, Matthew Woodring ] Use ISBN-13 : 9780345421456 Book