Richard Kadrey is celebrated for his compelling Sandman Slim series, a body of work that delves into dark fantasy with a distinctive voice. His writing explores complex themes, weaving intricate plots with a unique narrative style that keeps readers enthralled. Kadrey's prose is both sharp and evocative, crafting a world that is as brutal as it is alluring.
Exploring the desolate far edge of the Tenebrae, Sandman Slim encounters a caravan of the damned led by the ruthless Magistrate. Stranded and seeking a way home, he joins this brutal group, which includes human souls, Hellion deserters, rogue angels, and Father Traven. As he navigates this unknown land, his instinct for trouble leads him into a complex web of challenges and alliances in a world filled with lost souls and dark agendas.
In this supernatural noir thriller, James Stark returns to Los Angeles after making a deal with the sinister Wormwood, but the catch leaves him only partially alive. As he navigates the chaos that follows his return, Stark confronts the challenges of his new existence while dealing with the trouble he brings back from Hell. This tenth installment in the series promises inventive twists and high-intensity action as Stark grapples with the implications of life and death in his unique, gritty world.
End times are here again Half-human, half-angel, ex-Lucifer, and eternal troublemaker—James Stark, aka Sandman Slim, has made a few enemies. None, though, are as fearsome as the vindictive Angra Om Ya—the insatiable, destructive old gods. But their imminent invasion is just one of Stark's problems, as L.A. descends into chaos, and a new evil—St. Nick—stalks the city. No ordinary killer, St. Nick takes Stark deep into a conspiracy that stretches from Earth to Heaven and Hell. He's also the only person alive who may know how to keep the world from going extinct. He's also Stark's worst enemy—the only man in existence Stark would enjoy killing twice—and one with a direct line to the voracious ancient gods.
The story follows Julie Crews, a struggling thirty-something with a turbulent lifestyle who seeks to make her mark as a Psychic Operative in New York City's competitive magic scene. Despite her chaotic life and reliance on substances, she is determined to take on even the most challenging assignments to rise in the ranks and prove her worth in a world filled with supernatural intrigue.
All hail Sandman Slim, author Richard Kadrey's ultra-extreme anti-hero and recent escapee from Hell.
Supernatural fantasy's best antihero returns, in the high-octane follow-up to Richard Kadrey's acclaimed Sandman Slim
A smart, kick-arse Urban Fantasy from a new master of the genre. Kill City Blues is the fifth book in the fantastic Sandman Slim series.
Sandman Slim returns in a stunning, high-octane thriller filled with the intense action and inventive fantasy that are the hallmarks of New York Times bestselling author Richard Kadrey.
Exploring themes of primal fear, loss, and the search for meaning, this collection features over 20 years of Richard Kadrey's storytelling. From the haunting landscapes of Siberia to the eerie remnants of Los Angeles, each tale delves into the bizarre and the macabre. Notable stories include a father's desperate search for his daughter in "Razor Pig," the chilling intersection of Ed Gein and an Aztec god in "Flayed Ed," and the eerie reunion in "Candy Among the Jades." Kadrey's imagination shines through in a blend of fantasy and horror.
"As the battle between warring angels continues, James Stark is focused on seemingly simpler matters now that he's resurfaced on earth: an invasion of ghosts. L.A.'s Little Cairo neighborhood has suddenly been overrun by violent spirits, and Thomas Abbott knows if anyone can figure out why they've appeared--and how to get rid of them--it's Stark. Armed with the Room of Thirteen Doors, Stark quickly learns that the answer may reach back to the 1970s and the unsolved murder of small-time actor, Chris Stein. As he begins to dig into the cold case, another area of Stark's life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes entangled with Janet, a woman he saved during the High Plains Drifter zombie attack. Janet's brush with the living dead hasn't quenched her thirst for danger. She's an adrenaline junkie and a member of The Zero Lodge--a club that promises "there's zero chance you'll get out alive." After Stark joins the Lodge to be with Janet, he makes a pair of crucial discoveries that could decide the fate of LA and Heaven itself. To prevent the Little Cairo haunting from consuming the city, Stark must piece together the connections between the Lodge and a missing angel. But while he may dispatch the ghosts, Stark knows that without his help, the bloody war in Heaven could rage forever."--Back cover
Richard Kadrey’s Sandman Slim—aka James Stark—is, quite simply, one of the most outrageous uber-anti-heroes ever to kick serious butt on this or any other world or dimension.In his previous three adventures—Sandman Slim, Kill the Dead, and Aloha from Hell—Stark has fled Hell for California, taken on angels, demons, outlaw bikers, zombies, covert government operatives, and all manner of monsters, while saving humankind from total annihilation on numerous occasions. But in Devil Said Bang, he finally assumes the role he was destined for: as the new Lucifer, ruler of the Underworld.Combining outrageously edgy humor with a dark and truly twisted vision, Richard Kadrey has once again delivered a masterful amalgam of action novel, urban fantasy, and in-your-face horror that will delight a wide range of readers—from Christopher Moore and Warren Ellis fans to the devoted adherents of Jim Butcher, Charlaine Harris, Kim Harrison, and Simon Green.
Sandman Slim investigates Death’s death in this hip, propulsive urban fantasy through a phantasmagoric LA rife with murder, mayhem, and magic. James Stark has met his share of demons and angels, on earth and beyond. Now, he’s come face to face with the one entity few care to meet: Death. Someone has tried to kill Death—ripping the heart right out of him—or rather the body he’s inhabiting. Death needs Sandman Slim’s help: he believes anyone who can beat Lucifer and the old gods at their own game is the only one who can solve his murder. Stark follows a sordid trail deep into LA’s subterranean world, from vampire-infested nightclubs to talent agencies specializing in mad ghosts, from Weimar Republic mystical societies to sleazy supernatural underground fight and sex clubs. Along the way he meets a mysterious girl—distinguished by a pair of graveyard eyes—as badass as Slim: she happens to be the only person who ever outwitted Death. But escaping her demise has had dire consequences for the rest of the world . . . and a few others. For years, Slim has been fighting cosmic forces bent on destroying Heaven, Hell, and Earth. This time, the battle is right here on the gritty streets of the City of Angels, where a very clever, very ballsy killer lies in wait.
The incredible finale of the page-turning, high-octane Sandman Slim series filled with an explosive ending and intense kick-ass action from New York Times bestselling author Richard Kadrey. It's been three months since Stark stopped a death cult and a potential ghost apocalypse, and he's at loose ends. His personal life is a mess. His professional life isn't much better. And the world...well, the world is going to shit. L.A. is gripped by a viral epidemic that has everyone wearing masks and keeping their distance from each other. But what's even more frightening is the Shoggot gang and their leader, King Bullet, who revels in the city's collapse. Who is King Bullet? No one knows. He seemingly came from nowhere with nothing but a taste for mayhem and an army of crazed killers who follow his every command. What king wants seems simple on it face: Chaos. Destruction. A city in flames. But there's more to the king and his plans for L.A. and what Stark discovers will change Heaven, Earth, and Stark himself forever.
Supernatural fantasy has a new antihero Life sucks and then you die. Or, if you're James Stark, you spend eleven years in Hell as a hitman before finally escaping, only to land back in the hell-on-earth that is Los Angeles. Now Stark's back, and ready for revenge. And absolution, and maybe even love. But when his first stop saddles him with an abusive talking head, Stark discovers that the road to absolution and revenge is much longer than you'd expect, and both Heaven and Hell have their own ideas for his future. Resurrection sucks. Saving the world is worse.
Coop, a master thief turned reluctant hero, saved the world from an ancient doomsday device and now works for the Department of Peculiar Science, a secret agency that manages the bizarre. His latest assignment from his boss Woolrich involves breaking into a traveling antiquities show to steal a sarcophagus containing the mummy of Harkhuf, a powerful Egyptian wizard. With the help of friends Morty, Giselle, and a half-cat, half-robotic octopus professor, Coop successfully executes the heist. However, when DOPS opens the sarcophagus, they find not a dead mummy but a very much alive one that escapes, wielding unfamiliar magic. Woolrich, frustrated with the mishap, orders Coop to track down Harkhuf. As Coop investigates, he discovers the mummy is searching for an ancient manuscript to resurrect his long-lost lover, a warrior sorceress intent on world domination with her undead armies. Coop would prefer to avoid the chaos, but he faces head-hunting bureaucrats, struggling fortune tellers, undead mailroom clerks, and an unimpressed elephant. With no escape in sight, Coop must embrace his role as a hero once more. If he manages to save the day again, he’ll demand answers—and a raise.
A gripping, snappy creature feature from the master of horror noir about two detectives-one dead, one living-hired by an embittered old landowner to banish a bloody cosmic monster from his ancestral home, perfect for fans of Cassandra Khaw, Charles Stross and Lucy A. Snyder.
\-- A beautiful, ambitious angel stands on a mountaintop, surveying the world and its little inhabitants below. Our angel usually doesn't get to do field work, and if he does well, he's certain he'll get a big promotion.And now it's time .
Set in a city teetering between civility and chaos, this stand-alone fantasy weaves a subversive narrative that blends elements of bleakness and beauty. Inspired by the insurgent traditions of authors like China Miéville and M. John Harrison, the story invites readers into a richly crafted world filled with danger and intrigue, exploring the delicate balance between darkness and allure. The author, known for the Sandman Slim series, delivers a unique and immersive experience that challenges the boundaries of fantasy.
Bestselling authors Cassandra Khaw and Richard Kadrey have teamed up to deliver a dark new story with magic, monsters, and mayhem, perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman and Joe Hill. Julie Crews is a coked-up, burnt-out thirty-something who packs a lot of magic into her small body. She's been trying to establish herself in the NYC magic scene, and she'll work the most gruesome gigs to claw her way to the top. Julie is desperate for a quick career boost to break the dead-end grind, but her pleas draw the attention of an eldritch god who is hungry for revenge. Her power grab sets off a deadly chain of events that puts her closest friends - and the entire world - directly in the path of annihilation. The first explosive adventure in the Carrion City Duology, The Dead Take the A Train fuses Khaw's cosmic horror and Kadrey's gritty fantasy into a full-throttle thrill ride straight into New York's magical underbelly.
Set in Los Angeles a century from now, this science fiction thriller is the author's first novel. He has published fiction and collages in magazines including "Omni", "Interzone", "Whole Earth Review" and "Semiotext".
"John Constantine is back in London, reuniting with old friends--and older enemies: there's Chas Chandler, his best mate; Mercury, the young psychic; the Earth elemental known as the Swamp Thing; and, of course, more demons and djinns than you can cast a curse at. If he's going to survive this hell-raising homecoming, Constantine will have to play fast and loose with the rules--and with the souls of everyone residing in the Old Smoke. Evil is a surprisingly common infection, but sometimes the cure is worse than the disease"--
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Und wieder ist es an ihm, die verdammte Welt zu retten – aber warum sollte er eigentlich? Der zweite Band der düsteren Urban-Fantasy-Serie über Sandman Slim. James »Sandman Slim« Stark, seines Zeichens Magier in Los Angeles, kehrte aus der Hölle zurück, um blutige Rache an denen zu üben, die ihn dort hinschickten. Doch womit verdient man sein Geld, wenn man frisch aus dem Untergrund zurück ist? Stark wählt eine Laufbahn als Kopfgeldjäger und zählt bald sogar Luzifer höchstpersönlich zu seinen Auftraggebern. Doch als eine Zombieseuche ausbricht und Stark gebissen wird, verkompliziert sich die Sache. Seine menschliche Seite beginnt zu sterben, was ihn in eine unaufhaltsame Tötungsmaschine ohne Gefühle oder Rücksicht auf seine eigene Zukunft verwandelt. Doch das kann auch von Vorteil sein, wenn die eigenen Optionen sowieso begrenzt sind. Stark muss sich entscheiden: Will er überhaupt ein Heilmittel gegen die Zombieseuche finden? Die »Sandman-Slim«-Reihe: 1. Höllendämmerung 2. Höllenjäger Der nächste Band ist bereits in Vorbereitung.
