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In the gritty, neon‑lit streets of 1978 New York City, Joey Peacock has survived as a vampire for forty years by feeding on the city’s unsuspecting denizens. He navigates the subterranean labyrinth of subways, slang‑laden clubs, and bustling midtown, preying on commuters, park goers, and even television‑obsessed strangers. His life is comfortable and he has mastered the art of the hunt. However, Joey’s routine is upended when he encounters a new vampire faction in the tunnels—young, untamed, and eager. These children of the night threaten both his safety and that of the city’s inhabitants. As the underground war erupts, the old rules of survival are tested, and Joey must confront whether the line between predator and prey has truly shifted.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Christopher Buehlman
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