Dylan is a depressed graduate student whose failed suicide attempt ends with a demonic visitation. The entity offers Dylan a bargain: he can stay alive only if he kills one person who deserves to die every month. This first volume follows Dylan as he transitions from a directionless academic to a secret vigilante, navigating the logistical difficulties of murder while questioning his own sanity. He targets a child molester for his first kill, discovering that the act of violence provides a frantic, addictive sense of purpose that complicates his existing relationships and sense of morality.
This book is for readers who prefer dark urban realism and deconstructed superhero tropes. It appeals to those interested in the psychological mechanics of vigilantism rather than idealized justice. Readers walk away with a cynical perspective on the line between mental illness and supernatural interference. They get a detailed look at the messy, unglamorous reality of amateur crime-fighting, specifically how one impulsive choice forces a person to integrate extreme violence into their everyday civilian life.
Growth-minded; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2017
- Language
- EN
