The Dueling Machine

In a future where virtual reality has replaced physical duels, a revolutionary dueling machine offers a peaceful resolution to conflicts—instead, it falls into the hands of a mad dictator who seeks to conquer the galaxy. As the machine's creator teams up with an inept Star Watchman, they must uncover and thwart the dictator's plans to prevent catastrophe. Written by a six-time Hugo Award winner, The Dueling Machine presents a gripping tale of resistance and survival in a richly imagined universe.