Amid the gritty decay of modern Detroit, reality falls away as grotesque half-human bodies and dream-like street art consume the city.

While Detective Gabrielle Versado tries to contain the chaos, her personal life comes undone as her daughter flirts with online predators. Ambitious journalist, Jonno tries to unearth the horror while wandering drifter, T.K. fights to keep his family safe.

With modern style and quick pacing, author Lauren Beukes reveals the beauty in the shattered people and places that fill a forgotten city. Tense action and gruesome imagery grip readers in horrifying suspense until the last page.