Series: Series by Ker Dukey
Total pages in book: 112
Estimated words: 107407 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 537(@200wpm)___ 430(@250wpm)___ 358(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 107407 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 537(@200wpm)___ 430(@250wpm)___ 358(@300wpm)
We have a reputation for a reason.
In a world where power and fear reign supreme, we stand unchallenged.
Those who try to take from us rarely live to tell the tale.
Ruthless. Unapologetic. Killers.
People come from all over to drink in our clubs. To fight in our arenas. And indulge in our wicked company.
We are desire and danger intertwined.
Our empire is built on status all the way to the top of the world.
Inseparable brothers.
Rich. Powerful. Revered.
We only ever needed each other… until we found her.
Captivating and wild, she embedded herself under our skin. We gave her everything we had and everything we were. And what did she do with our precious vulnerabilities?
She took them and ran, assuming she could hide from us forever.
But you can’t hide from the Madmen when we’ve spent our entire lives perfecting the hunt.
The Games of Madmen is a dark, MMF standalone spinoff from The V Games by Ker Dukey and K Webster. It’s violent, filthy, and thrilling. Let the games continue…
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Cast of Characters Refresher
Vasiliev Family – (V Games Host – drugs/human trafficking/arms dealing)
Yuri - Father
Yuri, the patriarch of his family, is the original creator and host of the notorious V Games, a high-stakes competition that puts contestants and captives in a brutal game of survival for the viewing pleasure of the most powerful and influential families.
Yuri orchestrated the murder of Vera, his wife and mother of his children, viewing her decision to leave him and run away as a violation of his authority and honor.
Deeply ingrained in his misogynistic beliefs, Yuri perceives women as inferior and unworthy of respect. This toxic perspective intensified when his oldest son, Vlad, chose Alyona to represent The V Games, a move that Yuri vehemently opposed. Unable to tolerate the thought of Alyona, whom he deemed unfit, gaining recognition and influence, he resorted to extreme measures and put out a hit on her during The Games, with the intention of reasserting his control and dominance. This attempt failed.
Vera - Mother
Vera left Yuri shortly after the twins, Viktor and Vika, were born due to her fear of Yuri’s reaction if he ever learned that she was having an affair. She was subsequently murdered a couple of years later, and her secret child, whom she shared with Andru Vetrov, was taken to a nunnery.
Vlad - Oldest Son
Vlad is a shareholder in The V Games. He is married to Irina Volkov, who recently gave birth to their first son, Vsevolod.
Vlad insisted on having Alyona Voskoboynikov enter The V Games as a form of retribution for her father’s significant debt to the powerful Vasiliev family. This decision was viewed as a harsh punishment for Alyona, who was only nineteen at the time and a non-fighter.
Vika - Twin Sister of Viktor and Younger Sister to Vlad
Vika attempted to have her twin murdered. Her motivation stemmed from betrayal after discovering that Viktor had been secretly sleeping with Niko Vetrov, Ven Vetrov’s younger brother, and her then boyfriend. In a calculated move to eliminate the people who betrayed her, she planned a failed attempt on Viktor’s life but orchestrated Niko’s murder during The V Games.
Vika later found herself in an arranged marriage to Ruslan Vetrov, Ven’s youngest brother, a union forced upon her by circumstance and family expectations. However, she sought solace in an affair with Vas Volkov.
When Ven uncovered the truth about Vika’s murder of Niko, he demanded retribution. The powerful Vasiliev family supported his quest for vengeance, leading to Vika being divorced by Ruslan. Then, she was taken captive and locked away by Ven, who was determined to settle the score. Vas later had Vika rescued and smuggled out of the country.
Viktor- Twin Brother to Vika
Viktor, twin brother of Vika, once believed to be dead. He was saved in The V Games by their father. However, the outside world still assumes he perished in those deadly competitions. Yuri vehemently disapproved of Viktor's sexuality and harbored a deep-seated belief that it was better for his own reputation if everyone thought Viktor was dead rather than accept him for who he is. After his rescue, Viktor was relocated to the United States and given a new identity where he now goes by a couple of names: “legal name” Cassian Harris and the name Tanner to friends. Embracing this fresh start, Tanner opened a nightclub called The Vault.
Darya - Youngest Half-Sister of Vlad, Rodion, and Zahkar
Darya is the secret love child of Vera Vasiliev and Andru Vetrov. She was raised in hiding, her existence concealed from the world. Growing up, she endured a life of neglect and abuse. She was later used as a manipulation tool and weapon against Yuri, who also abused her and was oblivious to her true identity. Despite her troubled upbringing, she found an unlikely friendship with Alyona and found solace and happiness in her relationship with Vas Volkov.
Vetrov Family – (human trafficking/legitimate real estate and developers, alcohol industry)
Yegor – Father (59) Deceased
Anna – Mother (45) Deceased
Veniamin “Ven” – Eldest of Yegor and joint head of the family alongside his uncle Andru.
Ven is a shareholder in The V Games and is married to Diana, the past winner of The V Games, and founder of Rainbow Vodka.
Niko – Second son – Deceased
Murdered. His death was orchestrated by Vika.
Ruslan – Third Brother
Ex husband of Vika.
Andru – Brother of Yegor and now joint head of the Vetrov family
Andru’s wife, who was also Rodion’s mother, tragically took her own life shortly after they adopted Zahkar. Amid his grief, Andru became involved in a romantic affair with Vera Vasiliev, the wife of his friend and business acquaintance, Yuri. This affair was brought to light nineteen years later when they discovered he fathered a child, Darya, with Vera.
Rodion - Son of Andru
Rodion is a prominent figure known as one of the Madmen of Moscow, alongside his adopted brother, Zahkar. They’re often referred to collectively as The Twins. He is co-owner of many business ventures including joint ownership of the brand Rainbow Vodka. He is also co-owner of the renowned Klub Chernyy, a hub for illegal fighting events. As a skilled fighter, Rodion has honed his abilities through rigorous martial arts training and competition and has developed a reputation as someone to be feared both in and outside the ring. The Twins have an unwavering bond and an unconventional relationship where they only ever share lovers. Rodion and Zahkar played a crucial role in preparing Alyona for The V Games and inevitably caught feelings toward her. He and Zahkar orchestrated a rescue of Alyona from The Games.