Books matching: chaotic government conspiracy
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Metrophage by Richard Kadrey is a cyberpunk novel set in a future, dystopian Los Angeles where a street hustler named Jonny Qabbala gets caught up in a conspiracy involving a strange disease outbreak and a government organization. The story is fast-paced, dark, and gritty, filled with violence, over-the-top dialogue, and quirky characters like Johnny's housemates Ice and Sumi.
A crip by the name of Easy Money ran the HoloWhores down at a place called Carnaby’s Pit. At least he had been running them the last time Jonny Qabbala, drug dealer, ex–Committee for Public Health bou... - #2
The Wrong Dead Guy by Richard Kadrey is a wild and wacky heist story featuring Coop, a thief turned legitimate working for the Department of Paranormal Science (DOPS). Tasked with stealing a mummy named Harkhuf, Coop's assignment takes a chaotic turn when the mummy comes back to life with ancient magic and aims to conquer the world with an undead army. The book is described as quirky, chaotic, and funny, filled with zany situations, including an eclectic mix of characters like a magical elephant, a third-rate museum guard, and an animal rights group, all contributing to a fast-paced and humorous narrative.
Kadrey's writing style in The Wrong Dead Guy is characterized by snarkiness, humor, and a blend of fantasy and comedy elements. The story is a blend of manic comedy and fantasy genre, with the author's creative genius shining through in creating bizarre and entertaining scenarios. The book is noted for its witty dialogue, creative imagery, and the ability to unite strange situations into a cohesive and entertaining narrative.
The sixth floor of the Department of Peculiar Science looked exactly like an ordinary office in an ordinary office building and not the slightest bit like the home of a highly secret government agency...
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