DuelMaster series for Harper Collins and Hodder revoked the contract for Book #7 in revenge. They said it was for commercial reasons, but the series was still successful and reprinting." Ninja! (a prequel by David Walters) and Redeemer! (by all three writers) were added in 2014. The books could be played in sequence or as standalone adventures, although playing them in sequence preserves the continuity of the storyline. If played in sequence, any abilities, bonuses, penalties or special items Avenger had acquired carried over to the next book. The expanded eight-book series consists of the following titles (the first and the last having been printed many years after the original six): Ninja! by David Walters Avenger! by Mark Smith & Jamie Thomson Assassin! by Mark Smith & Jamie Thomson Usurper! by Mark Smith & Jamie Thomson Overlord! by Mark Smith & Jamie Thomson Warbringer! by Mark Smith & Jamie Thomson Inferno! by Mark Smith & Jamie Thomson Redeemer! by David Walters, Mark Smith & Jamie Thomson Features The series featured a combat system based on unarmed fighting moves with colourful names, such as the Cobra Strike punch, or Leaping Tiger kick. Avenger could also choose from a list of ninja skills such as Acrobatics or Poison Needle spitting, and used a variety of appropriate weaponry, such as a garotte and shuriken. Luck also played in part in the form of Fate tests to see if Fate smiled on you, or turned her back. Avenger could also enhance his skill by using "Inner Force", similar to qi energy. During the series Avenger could learn new skills, such as "Shinren," a means of understanding people's intentions by observing subtle clues. Characters The books had a large number of opponents and recurring characters. Enemies Tyutchev, Cassandra and Thaum - A trio of chaos worshippers, who revere the chaos god Anarchil. They are recurring antagonists of Avenger throughout the series. Those three characters are also featured in Fighting Fantasy book 11, Talisman of Death, where they oppose the player for the titular item. Cassandra - A warrior noted for her beauty, speed and swordsmanship. Wields a magical coldsword and wears a patchwork armor suit. Tyutchev - This thief wears a magical cloak that blends with the dark, and wields a bastard sword taller than he is. His hair is dyed a bright corn yellow. Thaum - a master of magic and especially illusion. "Devious