The Night Mayor

Set in a near-future city born from a haunting dream, this story explores a virtual world where a criminal kingpin known as the Night Mayor rules over a surreal, ever-present landscape. Detective Tom Tunney and romance writer Susan Bishopric team up to pursue him through a city filled with strange, familiar characters and bizarre rules, such as endless 2:30 a.m. and non-lethal gunfire. Renowned author Kim Newman crafts a dark, intriguing blend of horror and science fiction, enriched by awards and critical acclaim.