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Stark is a half‑human fallen angel serving as Lucifer’s bodyguard while pursuing a former French porn star. When he is bitten by a wandering zombie, his human side dies, transforming him into an emotionless killing machine. The story follows his struggle to maintain his humanity and the choice of whether to pursue a cure.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Richard Kadrey
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