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The City of Sin is a glittering metropolis ruled by casino families and haunted by gangs. Underground, investigations uncover gambling scandals, missing persons, and swindlers trying to manipulate the intricate web of winnings and losses. As players navigate this imaginary world, secrets buried in every corner hint at deeper conspiracies that threaten their families and lives.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Fantasy/Dark Fantasy
Authors: Amanda Foody
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