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"Rudolf Sebestyen is missing, and Marianne Smalls is involved in an illicit affair with the shady Jonas Schmitt. Both cases converge when Dora Urban, Rudolf's beautiful and mysterious half-sister, and Lamont Smalls, Marianne's suspicious husband, hire Jack Mitchell, a hard-drinking, chain-smoking private investigator. Dora wants Jack to uncover what happened to her brother, while Lamont seeks proof of his wife's infidelity. But Dora is a vampire, in a city teeming with creatures of the night. As Jack dives deeper, he discovers that both cases are linked to vepratoga--a dangerous new drug spreading through Los Angeles. Twice as Dead is brimming with vampires, wizards, zombies and zombie dealers, the Central Avenue jazz scene, an exclusive after-hours club, adultery, a New England ghost who prefers Southern California's warmer clime, corrupt cops and politicians, spying rats, and a smart-mouthed talking cat. When Jack's home is burned to the ground, the strands of his investigations culminate in a showdown at a tire factory, where even the reliefs on the walls are not what they seem. In this unique noirish urban fantasy set in postwar Los Angeles, Jack finds more adventure, danger, and romance than he ever imagined--and learns that success may come at too high a pricce."--
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California
Summary
Twice As Dead is a riveting journey into a world where the supernatural and the human realm intersect in shadowy corners. Our protagonist, a hard-boiled detective, is drawn into a maze of mystery and danger, where every step could be his last. Tasked with a seemingly ordinary case by a woman shrouded in enigma, he finds himself delving into a world where nothing is as it seems.
In this dark urban landscape, the line between the living and the dead blurs. Our detective navigates through a city that breathes secrets, facing threats both human and otherworldly. The further he investigates, the more he realizes that this case is unlike any he's encountered before, challenging his skills and sanity in equal measure.
As the story unfolds, the detective confronts not only external dangers but also battles his own internal demons. This noir fantasy expertly weaves a tale of suspense, intrigue, and the supernatural, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The narrative is a tightrope walk between the real and the unreal, the rational and the inexplicable.
Twice As Dead offers a unique blend of classic detective fiction and dark fantasy elements. It's a book that promises to take you on a thrilling ride through a world where the mysteries of the living intertwine with the whispers of the dead. For those who love a story that combines gritty realism with the allure of the supernatural, this novel is an unputdownable adventure.
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