{"product_id":"9780356521497-combat-codes","title":"The Combat Codes","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Combat Codes \u003c\/i\u003eis set in a far future world where the fate of nations is determined by single combat at the hands of famed warriors - perfect for fans of action-driven science fiction, martial arts stories and LitRPG novels, this debut novel has fans ranging from award-winning fantasy authors to trophy-winning UFC fighters!! First in a trilogy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Combat Codes \u003c\/i\u003eis set in a far future world where the fate of nations is determined by single combat at the hands of famed warriors.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of action-driven science fiction, martial arts stories and LitRPG novels, this debut novel, the first in a trilogy, has fans ranging from award-winning fantasy authors to trophy-winning UFC fighters! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHundreds of years ago on a planet once ravaged by war, the nations swore an armistice never to use weapons of mass destruction again. Today, battle-hardened warriors known as Grievar Knights train to represent their nations' interests in brutal hand-to-hand combat. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMurray Pearson was once a famed Knight until he suffered a loss that crippled his nation - but now he's on the hunt to find and train the next champion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBelow, in the Underground's brutal combat rings, an orphaned boy called Cego is making a name for himself. Murray believes he has what it takes to make it in the planet's most prestigious combat school - but he has to fight his way out of the Underground first.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A brutal and relentless science fantasy martial arts extravaganza, set in a world where the fate of nations rests on the perfect counterpunch or rear naked choke. \u003ci\u003eThe Combat Codes\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ethat rare book that fully satisfies me as an action fan'\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Fonda Lee, author of \u003ci\u003eJade City\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  '\u003ci\u003eThe Combat Codes\u003c\/i\u003e by Alexander Darwin is a chimera blending Science Fiction and Fantasy to tell a vividly-realized tale both focused and sprawling. It's \u003cb\u003ea book about warriors written by a master of the martial arts\u003c\/b\u003e, and the mastery shows. In its pages, expect to explore power, politics, and brutal violence, but I repeat myself'  \u003cbr\u003e  Evan Winter, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Rage of Dragons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  '\u003cb\u003eThis book kicks ass--literally and literarily\u003c\/b\u003e!' \u003cbr\u003e  Richard Swan, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Justice of Kings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  'If Mike Tyson wrote a sci-fi novel (and could write like he threw a right hook) it would read a little like \u003ci\u003eThe Combat Codes\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eBare-knuckle brilliance'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Jackson Ford, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Could Move Sh*t with Her Mind\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  '\u003ci\u003eThe Combat Codes\u003c\/i\u003e was a fantastic read that takes you along the martial arts path of self-discovery. The storyline, training, fights and philosophy in the book made it highly enjoyable. \u003cb\u003eWhether you are a martial artist, fan, or just an SFF reader, this book will be a lot of fun'\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Kenny Florian, MMA Commentator and Ex-UFC Fighter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  '\u003ci\u003eThe Combat Codes\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ecombat as it was meant to be written\u003c\/b\u003e: raw but elegant, a blend of the poet's wordsmithing and the martial art master's technical expertise. Better yet, it's a fun, heartfelt story about the underprivileged banding together to rise up. A fantastic reading experience' \u003cbr\u003e  Moses Ose Utomi, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Lies of Ajungo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  '\u003ci\u003eThe Combat Codes\u003c\/i\u003e is a well-paced sci-fi \u003cb\u003ebrimming with action, brutality, thoughtfulness and heart.\u003c\/b\u003e From ruthless underworld to storm-harried, glistening academy, every fight is clear and visceral, and I couldn't help but be ensnared by the mystery and tension woven throughout. I can't wait for the next chapter in Cego's journey!' \u003cbr\u003e  H. M. Long, author of \u003ci\u003eHall of Smoke\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  '\u003ci\u003eThe Combat Codes is\u003c\/i\u003e a perfectly balanced cocktail of high-octane action, enthralling mystery, and genuine heart. \u003cb\u003eFans of Geralt and Ciri or the Hound and Arya will adore the dynamic between Murray and Cego, and fans of badass fight scenes will find plenty to love in these pages.\u003c\/b\u003e A gritty, fully-realized world sets the stage for lovable (and hateable) characters, heart-pounding action, and twists that literally had my jaw dropping. Readers won't want to miss this one!' \u003cbr\u003e  M. J. 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