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In "Doomed," Chuck Palahniuk continues the saga of Madison, the heroine from "Damned," who has emerged from Hell and must grapple with the challenges of her return to Earth. The story combines elements of satire, ghost lore, and dark humor as Madison faces new dangers in a world that has changed during her absence.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comic Satire
Authors: Chuck Palahniuk
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