Dueling: A Psychological Action Thriller of Control, Strategy, and Survival

By Grant Lawson

Dueling is a high-intensity psychological action thriller set inside a secret underground circuit where disputes, debts, and power struggles are resolved through sanctioned one-on-one combat. Hidden beneath major cities, the arenas of the Crucible operate beyond the reach of law, morality, or mercy. Ethan Cross, a former military strategist, walked away from violence after a mission that cost him more than he admits. When he receives an encrypted invitation to the dueling circuit, refusal proves impossible. What begins as a fight for survival quickly transforms into a ruthless test of control, intellect, and identity. Unlike traditional fighters, Ethan relies on strategy rather than brute force. Each duel forces him to read opponents, predict their choices, and exploit psychological weaknesses. As he rises through the ranks, he uncovers a system designed not to reward victory-but to weaponize it. Champions do not retire. They disappear. Inside the higher tiers of the circuit, duels influence financial markets, political outcomes, and unseen power structures. Fighters are no longer competitors; they are assets. Manipulated, monitored, and discarded when no longer useful. As alliances fracture and resistance forms within the arena, Ethan is forced to confront the true architects of the system-and his own capacity for control. In the end, he must decide whether to destroy the dueling network or become the one who commands it. Dueling blends relentless action with psychological tension, sharp strategic confrontations, and escalating stakes, delivering a fast-paced thriller where the most dangerous weapon is the mind.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GC78C62S
• ISBN13: 9798241014986
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"