In "Carrion City: The Dead Take the A Train," bestselling authors Cassandra Khaw and Richard Kadrey present a gripping tale that combines magic, monsters, and chaos, ideal for fans of Neil Gaiman and Joe Hill. The story centers around Julie, a drug-addled, burnt-out thirty-year-old who has given up on a bright future and only anticipates an early death. Struggling to carve out a niche in New York City's competitive magic scene, Julie is willing to take on horrific assignments, battle vicious demons, and make tricky pacts with unkind deities, all in an effort to rise to the top.

However, her world turns upside down when her best friend, Sarah, appears at her doorstep seeking help. Suddenly, protecting Sarah takes precedence, and Julie finds herself frantic for a simple solution to escape her dead-end life while safeguarding her friend. In her quest for power, Julie unwittingly instigates a series of perilous events that threaten not just Sarah's existence but the very fabric of reality itself. This explosive opening chapter of the Carrion City Duology merges Khaw’s cosmic horror with Kadrey’s raw fantasy, offering an intense adventure that plunges into the hidden magical world of New York City. Fans of dark fantasy and supernatural thrills will find themselves captivated by this fast-paced and chilling journey.