The Dead Take the a Train
Currently unavailable
This book is sold out right now. Leave your email — we'll let you know if it comes back, and you'll get 10% off any book today.
In stock now — readers of this book also loved:
A burnt-out witch in NYC risks global annihilation to save her friend.
Julie operates within the New York City magic scene as a coked-up, burnt-out thirty-year-old. Her only retirement plan is dying early. She performs gruesome gigs, exorcises nastiest demons, and makes deals with cruelest gods to establish herself. When Sarah shows up at her door needing help, Julie shifts focus. Keeping Sarah safe becomes top priority. Julie desires a quick fix to break the dead-end grind. Her power grab sets off a deadly chain of events. These events put Sarah and the entire world directly in the path of annihilation. The story explores the cost of magical ambition and the fragility of human connections under extreme pressure.
Published by Tor Nightfire in 2023, this work sits within the contemporary urban fantasy tradition. It draws on themes of modern magical realism and supernatural fiction. The narrative is set in New York City, reflecting the gritty, high-pressure environment of the American magic scene.
📝 Description: The Dead Take the a Train
💎 Our verdict on The Dead Take the a Train
📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
Readers who enjoy morally ambiguous protagonists and high-stakes magical conflicts will find this book compelling. It suits those interested in the cost of magical ambition and the fragility of human connections under extreme pressure. The narrative offers a dark, cynical take on the supernatural genre, appealing to fans of gritty urban fantasy who appreciate complex character dynamics over lighthearted adventures. It is ideal for readers seeking clear moral resolutions less than those craving them.
⭐ Reader reviews
Reader rating
Kadrey delivers a sharp, cynical exploration of burnout within the magical underworld. Julie’s desperate power grab drives a tense plot where personal survival clashes with global annihilation. The author excels at portraying the gruesome realities of demon exorcism and dealings with cruel deities. This book suits readers who appreciate morally complex heroes navigating a hostile supernatural landscape. It avoids lighthearted tropes, offering instead a raw look at ambition’s consequences. Fans of dark fantasy will value the intense atmosphere and the stakes that extend beyond individual survival to threaten the entire world.
📖 Read on the blog
📖 From the series “Carrion City”
✍️ More books by this author Richard Kadrey
🏛 Books from this publisher Tor Nightfire
You might also like
See more →
Have a question about this item?
Ask about the edition, condition, delivery or anything else — we reply by email or phone, usually within a day.
