GOON - Ilustrated Revised Edition

Edward Lee presents a visceral narrative in this illustrated revised edition of Goon. The story centers on Philip Straker, a police captain who holds no affection for professional wrestling. His duty becomes a grim task as he investigates a series of brutal crimes linked to the Wrestling Conference. The antagonist, known simply as Goon, is described as standing six-foot-nine tall and weighing four hundred pounds. This imposing figure operates as a one-man gore-machine within the league. Straker faces a mounting pile of bodies that resemble dirty laundry. Each victim suffers rape and mutilation with trimmings that defy simple description. The captain remains determined to solve these murders despite the gruesome evidence. Lee brings his established reputation in horror fiction to this tale of violence and investigation. The book suits readers who enjoy graphic depictions of physical brutality and criminal procedural elements. It may not appeal to those sensitive to detailed descriptions of gore or sexual violence. The narrative does not shy away from the harsh realities of the wrestling world's underbelly. Straker's traversal through this dark landscape highlights the intersection of sports entertainment and savage crime. Lee’s prose delivers a stark look at a world where strength masks monstrous intent. The illustrated format adds visual weight to the textual descriptions of violence. This edition offers a complete view of the original story with added artistic context. Readers seeking a straightforward police procedural will find their expectations subverted by the extreme nature of the crimes. The focus remains tightly on Straker’s perspective and his confrontation with Goon's legacy of death.