{"product_id":"firewalkers-a-recondito-novel-9781597809122","title":"Firewalkers: A Recondito Novel","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA police investigation threatens to unleash a city’s secret history of evil in the gritty urban fantasy sequel to \u003ci\u003eFirewalk\u003c\/i\u003e, from the New York Times bestselling author and co-creator of the comic book-turned hit TV show \u003ci\u003eiZombie\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter reopening a long-closed murder investigation, FBI agent Izzie Lefevre and police detective Patrick Tevake have uncovered a bizarre connection between a dangerous new drug on the streets of Recondito, California, and a series of mass murders and serial killings carried out around the coastal city going back at least one hundred years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Their discovery has unlocked a secret history of mystics and madmen who believed that Recondito is a special place, where it was possible to make contact with beings from other planes of existence, beings best described as demons. For generations there have been those who secretly dedicated themselves to protecting humanity against threats from beyond our world, but Izzie and Patrick realize that their investigation not only eliminated the last remaining defender, but they are now the only ones standing in the way of a full scale invasion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eFirewalkers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003cb\u003eThis follow-up to \u003ci\u003eiZombie,\u003c\/i\u003e cocreator Roberson’s \u003ci\u003eFirewalk\u003c\/i\u003e is a gritty, action-packed urban fantasy\u003c\/b\u003e . . . [readers] will be hooked by the intriguing town of Recondito and the relationships among its engaging characters.”—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “The continuation of the fight against evil and the Ridden is \u003cb\u003ean imaginative take on possession and zombie stories, with unique heroes that make the series stand out.\u003c\/b\u003e”—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Chris Roberson and the Recondito Novels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “[A] gripping supernatural thriller . . . \u003cb\u003eTerrific pacing and detailed police work mixed with supernatural elements will serve well horror and urban fantasy fans alike.\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A novel that's \u003cb\u003epart True Detective and part Lovecraft\u003c\/b\u003e. . . . The plot is engaging, and Roberson really shines in building the relationships and dialogue. . . . \u003cb\u003eThe end will have horror fans ready for the sequel.\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eFirewalk\u003c\/i\u003e is\u003cb\u003e as entertaining as can be, filled with humor and a satisfying depth of plot\u003c\/b\u003e. The characters are skillfully crafted and demonstrate exceptional savvy without becoming implausible. Peering around the corners in Recondito is wicked good fun; \u003cb\u003eRoberson's fantasy comics background . . . has prepared him to tell this tale of the occult with a marked sense of believability.\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e, reviewed by Rob LeFebvre \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Lefevre, Tevake and their supporting cast, not to mention the fictional location Recondito, are \u003cb\u003ecompellingly drawn\u003c\/b\u003e, and their pursuit of the current evil and attempt to finally understand the killer they stopped years ago strikes a nice balance between understandable skepticism and a justifiable (and life-saving) willingness to take what they find at face value. . . . \u003cb\u003ememorably creepy and tense.”—4.5 Stars\u003cbr\u003e—a \u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Top Pick,\u003c\/b\u003e reviewed by Ian Mathers \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003cb\u003eA haunting thriller in which ancient evil and modern tech intertwine in streets of a dying city\u003c\/b\u003e—and where the darkness hides things much older and more frightening than the darkness itself.”\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Richard Kadrey, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSandman Slim\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Smart, tough, and scary as hell. \u003cb\u003eRoberson delivers authentic-feeling police action while spinning us down into a pit (or mineshaft) of horrors.\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e—Mike Mignola, creator of \u003ci\u003eHellboy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFirewalk\u003c\/i\u003e turns the police procedural on its ear\u003c\/b\u003e. Roberson’s Recondito is a simmering melting pot of diverse characters and long-buried evil. It's \u003cb\u003ea compelling urban fantasy locale I look forward to returning to.\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e—Michael J. Martinez, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Daedalus Incident\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMJ-12: Inception\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003cb\u003eFans of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child’s Agent Pendergast series will find a lot to love here\u003c\/b\u003e, but Roberson takes things a few steps further: by introducing an inclusive cast of characters, and by bringing together Haitian Voodoo, ancient Mayan mythology, cosmology, and even a South Pacific cargo cult. \u003cb\u003eIf you’re looking for a cop story with a heavy dose of the supernatural, \u003ci\u003eFirewalk\u003c\/i\u003e is the book for you.\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e—Matthew Sturges, author of \u003ci\u003eMidwinter\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Office of Shadow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFirewalk\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003ci\u003eX-Files\u003c\/i\u003e for grownups\u003c\/b\u003e: weird doings in Lovecraftian caverns, Mayan mythology coming to life, and more. \u003cb\u003eA spine-tingling treat from a consummate pro.\u003c\/b\u003e” \u003cbr\u003e—Dennis O’Flaherty, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Calorium Wars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003cb\u003eChris Roberson is always surprising you\u003c\/b\u003e because you thought you knew where he was going and what he was going to do, but his plots are always a bit deeper than you thought, the knife a bit sharper. \u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eFirewalk\u003c\/i\u003e, he twists that knife like a drill.\u003c\/b\u003e” \u003cbr\u003e—Paul Tobin, author of \u003ci\u003ePrepare To Die!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003cb\u003eA scorching thriller that expertly blends horror, science fiction, and urban fantasy, \u003ci\u003eFirewalk\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent launch to what promises to be a spellbinding series.\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e—Richard Cox, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Boys of Summer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003cb\u003eRoberson’s expertise as a television and comic-book writer adds a cinematic flair to his story.\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eFirewalkers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003cb\u003eThis follow-up to \u003ci\u003eiZombie,\u003c\/i\u003e cocreator Roberson’s \u003ci\u003eFirewalk\u003c\/i\u003e is a gritty, action-packed urban fantasy\u003c\/b\u003e . . . [readers] will be hooked by the intriguing town of Recondito and the relationships among its engaging characters.”—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “The continuation of the fight against evil and the Ridden is \u003cb\u003ean imaginative take on possession and zombie stories, with unique heroes that make the series stand out.\u003c\/b\u003e”—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Chris Roberson and the Recondito Novels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “[A] gripping supernatural thriller . . . \u003cb\u003eTerrific pacing and detailed police work mixed with supernatural elements will serve well horror and urban fantasy fans alike.\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A novel that's \u003cb\u003epart True Detective and part Lovecraft\u003c\/b\u003e. . . . The plot is engaging, and Roberson really shines in building the relationships and dialogue. . . . \u003cb\u003eThe end will have horror fans ready for the sequel.\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eFirewalk\u003c\/i\u003e is\u003cb\u003e as entertaining as can be, filled with humor and a satisfying depth of plot\u003c\/b\u003e. The characters are skillfully crafted and demonstrate exceptional savvy without becoming implausible. Peering around the corners in Recondito is wicked good fun; \u003cb\u003eRoberson's fantasy comics background . . . has prepared him to tell this tale of the occult with a marked sense of believability.\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e, reviewed by Rob LeFebvre \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Lefevre, Tevake and their supporting cast, not to mention the fictional location Recondito, are \u003cb\u003ecompellingly drawn\u003c\/b\u003e, and their pursuit of the current evil and attempt to finally understand the killer they stopped years ago strikes a nice balance between understandable skepticism and a justifiable (and life-saving) willingness to take what they find at face value. . . . \u003cb\u003ememorably creepy and tense.”—4.5 Stars\u003cbr\u003e—a \u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Top Pick,\u003c\/b\u003e reviewed by Ian Mathers \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003cb\u003eA haunting thriller in which ancient evil and modern tech intertwine in streets of a dying city\u003c\/b\u003e—and where the darkness hides things much older and more frightening than the darkness itself.”\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Richard Kadrey, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSandman Slim\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Smart, tough, and scary as hell. \u003cb\u003eRoberson delivers authentic-feeling police action while spinning us down into a pit (or mineshaft) of horrors.\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e—Mike Mignola, creator of \u003ci\u003eHellboy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFirewalk\u003c\/i\u003e turns the police procedural on its ear\u003c\/b\u003e. Roberson’s Recondito is a simmering melting pot of diverse characters and long-buried evil. It's \u003cb\u003ea compelling urban fantasy locale I look forward to returning to.\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e—Michael J. Martinez, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Daedalus Incident\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMJ-12: Inception\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003cb\u003eFans of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child’s Agent Pendergast series will find a lot to love here\u003c\/b\u003e, but Roberson takes things a few steps further: by introducing an inclusive cast of characters, and by bringing together Haitian Voodoo, ancient Mayan mythology, cosmology, and even a South Pacific cargo cult. \u003cb\u003eIf you’re looking for a cop story with a heavy dose of the supernatural, \u003ci\u003eFirewalk\u003c\/i\u003e is the book for you.\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e—Matthew Sturges, author of \u003ci\u003eMidwinter\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Office of Shadow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFirewalk\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003ci\u003eX-Files\u003c\/i\u003e for grownups\u003c\/b\u003e: weird doings in Lovecraftian caverns, Mayan mythology coming to life, and more. \u003cb\u003eA spine-tingling treat from a consummate pro.\u003c\/b\u003e” \u003cbr\u003e—Dennis O’Flaherty, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Calorium Wars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003cb\u003eChris Roberson is always surprising you\u003c\/b\u003e because you thought you knew where he was going and what he was going to do, but his plots are always a bit deeper than you thought, the knife a bit sharper. \u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eFirewalk\u003c\/i\u003e, he twists that knife like a drill.\u003c\/b\u003e” \u003cbr\u003e—Paul Tobin, author of \u003ci\u003ePrepare To Die!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003cb\u003eA scorching thriller that expertly blends horror, science fiction, and urban fantasy, \u003ci\u003eFirewalk\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent launch to what promises to be a spellbinding series.\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e—Richard Cox, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Boys of Summer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003cb\u003eRoberson’s expertise as a television and comic-book writer adds a cinematic flair to his story.\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Night Shade Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50090079715671,"sku":"9781597809122","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781597809122.jpg?v=1740815671","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/firewalkers-a-recondito-novel-9781597809122","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}