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align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMark Childs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an imaginative science fiction adventure blending cosmic mystery, suspense, and high-stakes survival. When a mysterious figure named Zemith suddenly appears in New York City and marches toward the United Nations, the world is thrown into confusion and fear. Representing the powerful alien race known as the Jarn, Zemith announces that Earth has become a danger to the balance of the universe. To determine humanity’s fate, two hundred randomly selected people are taken to participate in the terrifying Proving Grounds of Armageddon. Facing ten extraordinary trials against beings from distant galaxies, humankind must prove its worth while the entire world watches. Victory could save Earth and grant unimaginable rewards, but failure means total destruction. Filled with action, tension, and thought-provoking questions about humanity, this gripping novel is perfect for readers who enjoy epic science fiction, alien civilizations, and apocalyptic adventures with a unique intergalactic twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1074\" data-start=\"0\"\u003ePaperback, Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mark Childs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53011986022697,"sku":"352289B","price":14.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9435\/7545\/files\/the-proving-grounds-of-armageddon-1911069.jpg?v=1779541818","url":"https:\/\/thebookstore.ca\/products\/the-proving-grounds-of-armageddon","provider":"The Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}