Rat

In a gritty cyberpunk future, a courier steals a highly dangerous and alluring drug, smuggling it into New York City while evading a relentless hit woman disguised as a young girl and a federally-appointed vigilante. As he navigates the dangerous streets of Manhattan, he is not only ruthless and amoral but also an unusual character: a two-foot-long, talking rat. This gripping tale is penned by James Patrick Kelly, a celebrated author with multiple Hugo and Nebula Award nominations, noted for his meticulous storytelling.