Charlie Huston Libri

A New York si sta diffondendo una misteriosa epidemia, che trasforma in zombie chiunque ne venga affetto: la causa è un batterio che si ciba della carne di chi colpisce, e che spinge gli uomini alla ricerca di sempre nuove energie, infettando altre persone. Joe Pitt, un vampiro di quarantacinque anni che ne dimostra almeno venti in meno, lavora come detective privato e deve scoprire le cause della malattia. Ma un altro incarico gli giunge da una delle famiglie più in vista della città: rintracciare una ragazzina fuggita di casa, della quale si sono perse le tracce. E mentre il clan di vampiri più influente di Manhattan incalza perché Joe trovi e distrugga colui che sta diffondendo il micidiale batterio tra gli umani, diventerà sempre più difficile non turbare il precario equilibrio in cui si trovano i clan dei vampiri…

Joe Pitt returns in this thrilling sequel to Charlie Huston's impressive UK debut, Already Dead.

Hank Thompson's life in Mexico takes a dangerous turn when a Russian backpacker threatens to expose his secrets and the cash he possesses, linked to the Russian mafia. With his family's safety at stake, Hank embarks on a frantic journey to California, evading various threats including law enforcement and criminals. The narrative unfolds across diverse settings, from the Yucatán's beaches to Las Vegas's underbelly, immersing readers in a gritty exploration of crime and survival.

The book features explosive dialogue that energizes the narrative, showcasing characters with wild personalities ready for adventure. The writing style captures the intensity and unpredictability of their interactions, promising an engaging and dynamic reading experience. The vivid portrayal of these characters and their interactions drives the story forward, making it a compelling exploration of their journeys.

Charlie Huston's debut is all about a bartender with sore feet, a cat in a cast, a large pile of cash, and what can happen when you're... caught stealing.

Renowned for his unparalleled action scenes in crime fiction, the author delivers sharp, engaging dialogue that rivals the best in the genre. With a unique blend of intensity and style, readers can expect a thrilling experience that keeps them on the edge of their seats, showcasing a modern take on crime storytelling that is both captivating and memorable.

Joe Pitt returns in the third installment of Charlie Huston's captivating vampire noir series.

What LAPD cop Parker Hass wants is a world both safe and just for his wife and infant daughter. But then a plague of insomnia strikes. Working undercover as a drug dealer in a Los Angeles ruled in equal parts by martial law and insurgency, Park is tasked with cutting off illegal trade in Dreamer, the only drug that can give the infected their precious sleep. After a year of lost leads, Park stumbles into the perilous shadows cast by the pharmaceutical giant behind Dreamer. Somewhere in those shadows a secret is hiding. Drawn into the inner circle of a tech guru with a warped agenda, Park delves deeper into the restless world. His wife has become sleepless, and their daughter may soon share the same fate. For them, he will risk everything. Whatever the cost to himself.

With his teaching career derailed by tragedy and his slacker days numbered, Webster Fillmore Goodhue makes an unlikely move and joins Clean Team, charged with tidying up L.A.'s grisly crime scenes. For Web, it's a steady gig, and he soon finds himself sponging a Malibu suicide's brains from a bathroom mirror and flirting with the man's bereaved and beautiful daughter. Then things get weird: The dead man's daughter asks a favor. Every cell in Web's brain tells him to turn her down, but something makes him hit the Harbor Freeway at midnight to help her however he can. Soon enough it's Web who needs the help when gun-toting California cowboys start showing up on his doorstep. What's the deal? Is it something to do with what he cleaned up in that motel room in Carson? Or is it all about the brewing war between rival trauma cleaners? Web doesn't have a clue, but he'll need to get one if he's going to keep from getting his face kicked in. Again. And again. And again.