Fatale, Vol. 1: Death Chases Me blends hardboiled noir with Lovecraftian horror through the life of Josephine, a woman who does not age and exerts an uncontrollable supernatural allure over men. The narrative starts in modern-day Washington with Nicolas Lash, who becomes entangled in Josephine’s past after inheriting a mysterious manuscript. The story transitions to 1950s San Francisco, where a corrupt reporter named Hank Raines tries to protect Josephine from a murderous cult led by a man with a scarred face. These cultists worship ancient, tentacled deities and believe Josephine is the key to their ritualistic ascension.
Readers who enjoy crime fiction and cosmic horror gravitate toward this volume for its gritty atmosphere and nihilistic tone. Fans of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips seek out the specific combination of period-accurate detective tropes and surreal, occultist violence. The reader finishes the book with a dark perspective on the cost of obsession and the way hidden histories repeat across generations. It serves as an introduction to a world where human desires are manipulated by malevolent, otherworldly forces that exist just outside perceived reality.
Escapist; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2012
- Language
- EN
