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Operation Chaos is a fantasy novel by Poul Anderson, first published in 1971. It presents an alternate twentieth-century United States in which magic is treated as a practical science and supernatural beings exist alongside human society. The story follows Steve Matuchek and his witch wife, Virginia, during a conflict that extends from modern warfare into the realm of Hell. The book combines military fantasy, folklore, and alternate-history conventions.
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Who wrote Operation Chaos?
Operation Chaos was written by Poul Anderson. It was first published in 1971.
What is the premise of Operation Chaos?
It presents an alternate twentieth-century United States where magic works as a practical science. Supernatural beings exist alongside humans as part of ordinary society.
Who is the main character in Operation Chaos?
The story follows Steve Matuchek. His adventures take place in a world where magical technology and supernatural politics shape everyday life.
How does Operation Chaos differ from a conventional fantasy novel?
It places magic inside an alternate modern American society instead of a medieval fantasy kingdom. The novel treats supernatural beings and magical practice as part of the twentieth-century world's social and technical systems.
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