Kraken

In Kraken, China Miéville introduces a bizarre and humorous London teeming with magic and myth, where a cephalopod expert named Billy Harrow finds himself unwittingly entangled in a battle among wizards, criminals, and cultists after the sudden disappearance of a Giant Squid. This event sparks a deadly conflict involving the Congregation of God Kraken, a ruthless criminal known as the Tattoo, and various mystical entities, all vying for the power of the missing squid, which holds the potential to destroy reality itself. As Billy navigates this strange world, he uncovers secrets and dangers he never knew existed, making for a thrilling and surreal journey.