by Penny Quill
First published 2019
Penny Quill's "Duel" opens with a tense standoff in a secluded clearing. Two strangers, both armed and unyielding, face off in a fight to the death. As the tension mounts, we learn of the circumstances that brought them to this moment - a tragic accident, a devastating betrayal, a thirst for revenge. With time running out and no chance of escape, the two combatants must confront their own demons and the true cost of the battle before them. In the end, only one will walk away, forever haunted by the consequences of this deadly encounter.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fight-to-the-death
346 pages · Paperback · Independently published
Content warnings: violence