The Dead Take the A Train
The Dead Take the A Train by Richard Kadrey, published by Tor Publishing Group on October 3, 2023, is a dark fantasy novel that immerses readers in a world filled with magic, monsters, and mayhem. The story follows Julie, a thirty-year-old struggling to make her mark in the New York City magic scene. As she navigates gruesome gigs and dangerous deals, her life takes a perilous turn when her best friend, Sarah, arrives seeking help, forcing Julie to confront challenges that could threaten both their lives and the world around them.
In this first installment of the Carrion City Duology, readers will encounter a blend of dark fantasy and horror elements, as Julie’s desperate attempts to save Sarah lead to a series of catastrophic events. The narrative explores themes of ambition and sacrifice within a richly imagined supernatural landscape. With 400 pages of gripping storytelling, this edition invites fans of occult and supernatural fiction to delve into a thrilling adventure that promises to reveal the darker side of magic and friendship.
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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 unhinged eldritch horror.
Julie is a coked-up, burnt-out thirty-year-old whose only retirement plan is dying early. She’s been trying to establish herself in the NYC magic scene, and she’ll work the most gruesome gigs, exorcize the nastiest demons, and make deals with the cruelest gods to claw her way to the top. But nothing can prepare her for the toughest job yet: when her best friend, Sarah, shows up at her door in need of help. Keeping Sarah safe becomes top priority.
Julie is desperate for a quick fix to break the dead-end grind and save her friend. But her power grab sets off a deadly chain of events that puts Sarah – 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 Cassandra Khaw’s cosmic horror and Richard Kadrey’s gritty fantasy into a full-throttle thrill ride straight into New York’s magical underbelly.
A 2024 Dragon Awards for Best Horror Novel nominee!
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