Eating in the Underworld

J. D. Brink

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"Brink melds hard-boiled mystery, robot sex slaves, and a twist on Greek myth, all which evoke Blade Runner, and leaves you wanting for more."  -- Tales of the Talisman Magazine 
Harry Celeste is a next century private eye with last century style. He’s rough around the edges and makes no apologies for it. You want someone who can track dirt bags, you hire a detective who’s not afraid to get dirty. 
And this case is dirty. 
This short story of urban fantasy and sci-fi noir also appears in the collection A Long Walk Down a Dark Alley.

Disponibile da: 12/02/2016.

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