First published 2026
Richard Kadrey brings readers back into his signature blend of supernatural noir and darkly comic violence. The author of the Sandman Slim series crafts another tale where professional killers navigate a world where the ordinary and otherworldly collide. Kadrey's protagonist operates in the shadows of a city where death comes in many forms, and survival depends on knowing which monsters wear human faces and which humans have become monsters. The Flesh King represents a new threat in this landscape of professional elimination, where the rules of engagement shift between the living and the undead. Kadrey delivers his trademark mix of brutal action, sardonic humor, and urban fantasy elements that made his previous work a cult favorite among readers who prefer their supernatural fiction with sharp edges and no apologies.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, supernatural, action, urban-fantasy
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: City
Period: Contemporary
144 pages · Paperback · Titan Books
Content warnings: graphic-violence