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Spyder Lee runs a tattoo shop in San Francisco and leads a simple life with friends like Lulu Garou. One night a demon attacks him, but a blind swordswoman rescues him. Afterward, Spyder discovers he can perceive the Latent realms of angels, demons, and monsters—the Dominions. As these parallel worlds stir, the Black Clerks, guardians of balance, unveil a new agenda. With the swordswoman’s help, Spyder searches for a magic book and becomes entangled in a conflict that could reshape the hidden universe around him.
First publish date: July 25, 2007
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Richard Kadrey
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