Dead Set: A Novel
Oct 2013 · Sold by Harper Collins
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To get her father back, Zoe will have to bargain with the devourer of the dead himself. But what will she have to sacrifice to bring a soul back from a place no one is meant to escape?
- Grief and Loss: A raw, coming-of-age story that explores the anger and isolation of losing a parent, and the desperate lengths one teen will go to for a final goodbye.
- Mythology Reimagined: Journey into Iphigene, a decaying city of the dead ruled by a terrifying Queen Hecate, where souls are currency and ancient deities walk among the lost.
- YA Crossover Horror: Perfect for readers who love dark fantasy with real-world stakes, blending the angst of teenage life with genuine supernatural dread and suspense.
- Punk Rock Aesthetic: A world infused with the music and style of classic punk, from The Germs to the Clash, giving a unique, rebellious edge to a tale of the underworld.
To get her father back, Zoe will have to bargain with the devourer of the dead himself. But what will she have to sacrifice to bring a soul back from a place no one is meant to escape?
Grief and Loss: A raw, coming-of-age story that explores the anger and isolation of losing a parent, and the de...
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16 reviews
Dave
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April 17, 2014
A very quick read and we'll worth your time. There are hat tips to plenty of punk bands, poets amd mythologies (especially Egyptian). Have fun with a Kadrey-stlye classic!
MP
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January 14, 2015
Aaaaand tight
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About the author
Richard Kadrey is the New York Times bestselling author of the Sandman Slim supernatural noir series. Sandman Slim was included in Amazon’s “100 Science Fiction & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime.” Some of Kadrey’s other books include The Grand Dark, The Everything Box, The Flesh King, and Butcher Bird. In comics, he’s written for Lucifer, Hellblazer, Heavy Metal, and Z2. He also records with the band A Demon In Fun City.
Richard Kadrey is the New York Times bestselling author of the Sandman Slim supernatural noir series. Sandman Slim was included in Amazon’s “100 Science Fiction & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime.” Some of Kadrey’s other books include The Grand Dark, The Everything Box, The Flesh King, and But...
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