Near Enemy

In a gritty and dystopian future, Spademan, the jaded assassin from "Shovel Ready," finds himself entangled in a world where moral boundaries are often blurred. As he navigates through a city buzzing with shadows and uncertainties, he must confront his own demons while taking on dangerous contracts that test the limits of his loyalty and sense of purpose. Sternbergh masterfully crafts a narrative filled with tension and complexity, where every decision can shift the balance between survival and destruction.

As Spademan seeks to find meaning amidst chaos, he grapples with the consequences of his choices, the people he encounters, and the evolution of the world around him. Encounters with familiar faces and new adversaries reveal deeper layers of his character, challenging him to reconsider what it means to be an antihero in a society rife with moral decay. The story draws readers into a gripping exploration of redemption and the price of violence, keeping them on the edge of their seats till the very last page.