Neonfleisch

Name: Neonfleisch
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ISBN: 9781689784061

✍️ Emanuel Mayer

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A journalist investigates supernatural horrors in a California town rebuilt after Las Vegas is destroyed.

Mayer constructs a narrative where the destruction of Las Vegas casts a long shadow over Santico, California. The story centers on Lisa Draggot, who uses whiskey and video games to cope with her past. Her investigation into missing persons leads her to the Church of the Last Saints. This group worships Marvin and speaks of divine redemption. The plot involves people disappearing and returning changed. Mayer blends elements of mid-century Americana with cosmic horror tropes. The tension arises from the intersection of mundane arcade culture and terrifying supernatural events. The author uses Lisa’s perspective to reveal the decay beneath the town’s surface.

Key Themes

atomic destruction supernatural cults body horror

Literary Context

The story is set in an alternate timeline starting September 10, 1973, with events occurring ten years later. It references Las Vegas and Santico, California, blending mid-century American culture with speculative fiction elements.

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Recommended For Fans Of

H.P. Lovecraft · Thomas Ligotti · Caitlín R. Kiernan · Jeff VanderMeer

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Horror Fiction

🏛 Independently Published 📅 2019 🌐 non-English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781689784061

📝 Description: Neonfleisch

Emanuel Mayer’s Neonfleisch presents a dark alternate history beginning with an atomic event that destroys Las Vegas. The narrative shifts ten years later to Santico, California, a town sustained by arcade enthusiasts and local rumors. Lisa Draggot, a journalist for the Santico Gazette and a survivor of the Nevada tragedy, struggles with trauma while spending time with Greta, who prefers the name Tommy. The story follows Lisa as she investigates disappearances and strange metamorphoses affecting the community. She encounters the Church of the Last Saints, which protects a figure named Marvin and preaches about a new savior. The plot weaves through supernatural horror and gothic traditions, focusing on body horror and cult dynamics. Mayer structures the narrative around these escalating threats that threaten to consume the world. This book suits readers who enjoy post-apocalyptic settings mixed with occult mysteries and psychological trauma. It may not appeal to those seeking traditional historical fiction or lighthearted adventure stories. The text relies on atmospheric tension rather than complex political theory. Mayer draws on the genre of speculative horror to explore how society rebuilds after catastrophe. The narrative remains grounded in the personal experiences of Lisa and Tommy as they face the encroaching darkness.

💎 Our verdict on Neonfleisch

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Mayer constructs a compelling narrative where the destruction of Las Vegas casts a long shadow over Santico, California. The story centers on Lisa Draggot, who uses whiskey and video games to cope with her past while investigating missing persons linked to the Church of the Last Saints. Mayer blends mid-century Americana with cosmic horror tropes effectively. The tension arises from the intersection of mundane arcade culture and terrifying supernatural events. By using Lisa’s perspective, the author reveals the decay beneath the town’s surface. This work suits readers who enjoy post-apocalyptic settings mixed with occult mysteries and psychological trauma, offering a grounded yet eerie exploration of societal collapse and rebirth through speculative horror.

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who appreciate atmospheric tension and the intersection of mundane culture with terrifying supernatural events will find this narrative compelling. It offers a unique exploration of how society rebuilds after catastrophe, grounded in personal experiences rather than complex political theory. Those interested in body horror, cult dynamics, and the decay beneath surface-level Americana will gain from Mayer’s perspective-driven approach. The book suits those who enjoy post-apocalyptic settings mixed with occult mysteries. It provides a dark alternate history that challenges traditional genre boundaries by focusing on psychological trauma and encroaching darkness.

⭐ Reader reviews

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4.5

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Horror Reads editorial team

Mayer constructs a compelling narrative where the destruction of Las Vegas casts a long shadow over Santico, California. The story centers on Lisa Draggot, who uses whiskey and video games to cope with her past while investigating missing persons linked to the Church of the Last Saints. Mayer blends mid-century Americana with cosmic horror tropes effectively. The tension arises from the intersection of mundane arcade culture and terrifying supernatural events. By using Lisa’s perspective, the author reveals the decay beneath the town’s surface. This work suits readers who enjoy post-apocalyptic settings mixed with occult mysteries and psychological trauma, offering a grounded yet eerie exploration of societal collapse and rebirth through speculative horror.