In Abyrne, a strange city surrounded by a wasteland, eating meat is a sacred obligation. The city's strict laws are brutally enforced by a ruthless veteran and a merciless bishop.
Adored by townspeople Richard Peace, Abyrne is the famous Bolt gunner - the most skilled slaughterhouse worker living in memory. In private, though, peace is a gentleman; Father to a husband, and twin girls. The growing crime about his murderous job weighs him down.
Fascinated by a rebellious heretic, peace exposed the harrowing truth behind Abyrne's history. When the city's corporate and religious factions come into conflict, he will choose aside. Fighting for what he knows, peace risks everything and everyone he loves.
Meanwhile, townspeople are hungry. Townspeople should be fed ...
Eleven years after its original publication, this is the third edition of D'Leci's cult hit, containing an introduction by Michael Wilson and a brand new foreword by the author.
"Without reservations, meat is one of the most literate, stunning, and intriguing books I've read in years.0 David Niall Wilson
"From the first paragraph, I was shocked.. । Meat will stun you. Fatally Yours
"Meat is the most disturbing book I've ever read without question. Period. Speculative Fiction Junkie
Adored by townspeople Richard Peace, Abyrne is the famous Bolt gunner - the most skilled slaughterhouse worker living in memory. In private, though, peace is a gentleman; Father to a husband, and twin girls. The growing crime about his murderous job weighs him down.
Fascinated by a rebellious heretic, peace exposed the harrowing truth behind Abyrne's history. When the city's corporate and religious factions come into conflict, he will choose aside. Fighting for what he knows, peace risks everything and everyone he loves.
Meanwhile, townspeople are hungry. Townspeople should be fed ...
Eleven years after its original publication, this is the third edition of D'Leci's cult hit, containing an introduction by Michael Wilson and a brand new foreword by the author.
"Without reservations, meat is one of the most literate, stunning, and intriguing books I've read in years.0 David Niall Wilson
"From the first paragraph, I was shocked.. । Meat will stun you. Fatally Yours
"Meat is the most disturbing book I've ever read without question. Period. Speculative Fiction Junkie