Hangfire

About “Hangfire”

Six agents have died trying to uncover the crime families running a vast empire of pleasure and debauchery. Now, three Marines from Co. L's 3rd Platoon—posing as discharged military friends on vacation—enter Havanagas, an exclusive resort planet that recreates ancient worlds and caters to every desire. The planet features medieval towns where witches are burned, and a Coliseum where gladiators fight. The crime bosses control the planet and its people with brutal efficiency. Corporals Pasquin, Claypoole, and Dean face deadly challenges in bordellos, rebellious enclaves, and the Coliseum's pit filled with beasts. They rely on their wits and skills to break the crime families' hold. They are Marines, trained to survive. From the Paperback edition.