The Dance and the Fire

THE DANCE AND THE FIRE

This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

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First Catapult edition: 2025

ISBN: 978-1-64622-245-2

Library of Congress Control Number: 2024951094

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