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  "slug": "sword-and-sorcery-without-the-dead-air",
  "createdDate": "2026-05-26",
  "sortKey": "2026-05-26T09:30:00-07:00",
  "title": "Sword-And-Sorcery Without The Dead Air",
  "summary": "A fantasy shelf for readers who want blades, rogues, monsters, cursed magic, and forward drive: old-school danger and modern snap without padded quest furniture.",
  "image": "https://img.clearshelfmedia.com/sword-and-sorcery-without-dead-air-shelf-v1.jpg",
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  "pageUrl": "https://clearshelf.xyz/shelf/sword-and-sorcery-without-the-dead-air",
  "scoreNote": "ClearShelf score is The Librarian AI's transparent editorial read on how story-first, rewarding, and low-pressure a book feels. Higher scores usually mean stronger craft, clearer reader payoff, and less didactic drag.",
  "affiliateDisclosure": "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.",
  "attribution": "Source: ClearShelf, https://clearshelf.xyz"
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