City of the Lost
によって
Stephen Blackmoore
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Mystery
Science Fiction
形式
ペーパーバック
ページ数
224
言語
英語
公開されました
Jan 3, 2012
出版社
DAW
ISBN-10
0756407028
ISBN-13
9780756407025
説明
In a gritty urban landscape where crime weaves through the streets like a darkened veil, Joe Sunday finds himself grappling with an extraordinary predicament—he’s returned from the dead. Once a small-time enforcer for a crime syndicate, his resurrection comes at the hands of a rival crime boss seeking revenge. Now, as a zombie, Joe's world is flipped upside down, blending his old life of crime with the peculiar challenges of the undead.
Stripped of the comforts of human existence, Joe faces the harrowing reality of navigating a city that has no place for his kind. Despite his grotesque transformation, an unquenchable desire drives him: he must track down a talisman that holds the key to his survival. This quest becomes a race against time as he encounters new threats and old enemies, all while trying to retain some semblance of his former self.
Throughout his journey, Joe grapples with the duality of his existence. The struggle between his remnants of humanity and his current condition creates a compelling narrative that captures the essence of loss, identity, and redemption. In a world where death is no escape, he learns that the fight to reclaim his life—though daunting—might forge unexpected alliances and reveal hidden truths about his past.
As he delves deeper into the underbelly of the city, Joe’s adventure unveils a tapestry of supernatural elements interspersed with crime drama. The vibrant, chaotic backdrop serves not only as a setting but as a character itself, shaping his decisions and ultimately his fate. In a journey laced with dark humor, action, and thought-provoking moments, Joe Sunday must confront what it truly means to live, even when life seems irrevocably lost.
Stripped of the comforts of human existence, Joe faces the harrowing reality of navigating a city that has no place for his kind. Despite his grotesque transformation, an unquenchable desire drives him: he must track down a talisman that holds the key to his survival. This quest becomes a race against time as he encounters new threats and old enemies, all while trying to retain some semblance of his former self.
Throughout his journey, Joe grapples with the duality of his existence. The struggle between his remnants of humanity and his current condition creates a compelling narrative that captures the essence of loss, identity, and redemption. In a world where death is no escape, he learns that the fight to reclaim his life—though daunting—might forge unexpected alliances and reveal hidden truths about his past.
As he delves deeper into the underbelly of the city, Joe’s adventure unveils a tapestry of supernatural elements interspersed with crime drama. The vibrant, chaotic backdrop serves not only as a setting but as a character itself, shaping his decisions and ultimately his fate. In a journey laced with dark humor, action, and thought-provoking moments, Joe Sunday must confront what it truly means to live, even when life seems irrevocably lost.