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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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