Why read The Janus Cycle?

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The Janus Cycle can best be described as gritty, surreal, urban fantasy. The over-arching story revolves around a nightclub called Janus, which is not merely a location but virtually a character in its own right. On the surface it appears to be a subcultural hub where the strange and disillusioned…

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1 author picked The Janus Cycle as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Allen Stroud

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