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Joe's World

This series delves into the complex interplay of morality and survival within a uniquely crafted fantasy setting. Readers follow characters grappling with their pasts and embracing new philosophies, often in conflict with societal expectations and their own natures. The narratives are rich with unexpected twists, profound personal transformations, and explorations of what it means to be good in a world painted in shades of gray. It's a compelling saga of redemption and the search for meaning.

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The Philosophical Strangler

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  1. 1

    The Philosophical Strangler

    • 448 pages
    • 16 hours of reading
    3.5(838)Add rating

    The transformation of Greyboar, a professional strangler, begins when he uncovers the Supreme Philosophy of Life, leading him to question his villainous ways. As he grapples with the conflict between his newfound beliefs and the need to earn a living, Greyboar faces an unexpected challenge when his long-lost sister seeks his help to rescue persecuted dwarves from human oppression. This journey intertwines themes of redemption, familial bonds, and the struggle between morality and survival.

    The Philosophical Strangler
  2. 2

    Forward the Mage

    • 608 pages
    • 22 hours of reading

    The young artist-swordsman Benvenuti has arrived in the city of Goimr to discover that Zulkeh, the evil sorcerer, has driven the King insane and subsequently fled the city. Then Benvenuti finds himself embroiled with a beautiful female revolutionary agitator and a gigantic madman.

    Forward the Mage