The Killer and The Dead (The World Belt Series)

“My name is Stahl. I kill people. I’m not proud of it, but I’m not ashamed, either.”Strapped in a chair, compelled to tell his tale to unknown tormentors, Stahl recounts his life in the Mire: a filth-choked slum shivering in the shadow of an ancient necropolis where the dead hunger for living flesh. He tells how secrets led to blackmail and death, how vengeance led to guilt and paranoia, and how an unholy bargain taught him that it is your enemies, not your friends, who define your life.But in a slum where everyone lies, what kind of truth can be expected from a killer? Read more