First published 2010
In the bustling streets of London, a ragtag group is drawn into a dark, squid-worshipping cult after the abrupt disappearance of their deity - a giant squid preserved in a tank. As they unravel the mystery, they find themselves at the center of a cataclysmic event that threatens to unravel the very fabric of the city. With time running out, they must navigate a labyrinth of secret societies, occult conspiracies, and supernatural forces, all while grappling with their own personal demons. In this darkly comedic urban fantasy, the fate of the world hangs in the balance as this unlikely band of heroes fights to stop the impending apocalypse.
Genres: mystery, fantasy, horror, dark-fantasy, urban-fantasy
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, mystery, supernatural
Setting: England, London (England)
509 pages · Hardcover · Del Rey