Embryo: The Duel

Embryo: The Duel is the second novel by Yuri Mori, written as part of the Metro 2035 Universe and his Embryo trilogy. Released in October 2019, this is twentieth book of the premium series.

Synopsis
Voronezh, late autumn 2035. Stalker Kat, enraged by the leadership of the military base, leaves his city in search of the mythical Pure Grad. A seemingly uncomplicated trek through the Voronezh region turns into a forced participation in a strange tournament organized by the mysterious Duker. To save his wife and continue the search for Grad, Kat must win. But that's not all - there is a hunt for him, and the fate of the stalker becomes a bargaining chip between the local lords and the new force that emerged after Black Day.

Interesting Facts

 * The working titles are Embryo: Continuation, Embryo: Colosseum, and Embryo: Winter Roads.
 * Like the first entry, this novel was the second in a row after the first book with a title containing a colon.
 * The third sequel to the "Metro 2035 Universe," which, unlike its predecessors, officially serves as the middle of a trilogy.
 * The duel is not just a brief action scene, but an entire event among the various communities described.
 * The fate of the Novovoronezh Nuclear Power Plant, which is away from the action scenes, is revealed.
 * Featured in the list of working titles, the Colosseum is directly related to the Duel and can be seen on the front cover.