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Future Indefinite, Round Three of The Great Game"Dave Duncan writes one excellent book after another."—LocusIn a place called Nextdoor—the farthest flung outpost of British imperialism—earthborn mortals possess the power of gods.Young Englishman Edward Exeter has spent five years trying to escape the magnetic and powerfully magical pull of The Great Game which has designated him as its most important player. But war and bloodthirsty intrigues rage on both sides of magical portals and across worlds and Exeter can resist his destiny no longer. He accepts the mantle of Liberator that has been thrust upon him and the decision turns old friends into foes and old enemies into acolytes as he is surrounded by murderous plots and betrayalsBut this is not the uninformed Edward Exeter who came naked into this hidden realm years ago. He has lived the Game and learned it well—and he intends to play it boldly to its shocking, worlds-shattering conclusion.
Is Future Indefinite appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This adult fantasy contains war, political intrigue, violent conflicts, betrayals, and murder plots across magical worlds. The protagonist faces morally complex choices in a colonial setting with significant bloodshed.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, war, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the epic conclusion of Edward Exeter's transformation from reluctant participant to strategic master of The Great Game.