by Eric Nguyen
First published 2014
The masked vigilante known as X delivers merciless justice to the criminals who control the rotting city of Arcadia. His methods are violent and uncompromising as he systematically targets the corrupt power structure that has consumed the urban landscape. Sensationalist blogger Leigh Ferguson makes a fatal mistake when she investigates the wrong back alley at the wrong time. She stumbles directly into X's bloody campaign against a powerful crime boss, witnessing firsthand the savage tactics he employs to cleanse the streets. Ferguson finds herself caught between her journalistic instincts and the dangerous reality of X's war on organized crime. The vigilante's brutal approach to justice creates a trail of bodies as he methodically dismantles criminal operations throughout Arcadia. Ferguson must navigate this violent world where traditional law enforcement has failed and only X's extreme brand of justice remains. The collision between her pursuit of the story and his relentless mission creates a powder keg that threatens to explode across the entire city.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: Arcadia
136 pages · Paperback · Aleta Ediciones
Content warnings: graphic-violence, murder