In this installment, FDA agent Tony Chu navigates the fallout of his cibopathic abilities, which allow him to see the history of anything he eats. The narrative centers on a massive, illegal feast involving the consumption of an endangered dragon-like bird, leading to a high-stakes investigation and a gruesome confrontation. Chu’s professional life overlaps with his personal complications as his brother, a disgraced chef, becomes entangled in the case. Meanwhile, the mysterious celestial writing in the sky remains a looming threat, and the emergence of new food-based superpowers shifts the power balance within the agency.
Readers who enjoy dark comedy and police procedurals with surreal elements gravitate toward this collection. It suits those interested in visual storytelling that utilizes dense, hidden background details to expand on the world-building. These readers walk away with a cynical perspective on government bureaucracy and a unique look at how sensory powers can be used for forensic analysis. The book provides a mix of grotesque imagery and rapid-fire dialogue for audiences who prefer their crime fiction with a heavy dose of the absurd.
Practical, outward-looking, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2010
- Language
- EN
