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The 97th Step

Matador seriesbook 5 of 8Next:Black Steel(1992) →

Born on a desolate planet, Mwili dreamed of the stars. Ferret was a thief and a smuggler on exotic worlds. Pen was trained by master warriors, learning skills that would forge a legend. He was a man who lived three lives—the mentor and inspiration for The Man Who Never Missed. Reissue.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 304 pages

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