Dark All Day

In an alternate 1933, a sleuth and his robot partner are caught in the middle of a legal battle that will decide the fate of the world's machine population. Elias Roche, a former cop turned mob enforcer, is faced with finding a man who doesn't want to be found, absolving a machine of a murder charge, and discovering a network of secrets that keeps the world turning. He reunites with his old Automatic partner, Allen, and reporter-turned-hitman Simone, and must search for the truth amid a web of conspiracy and lies. Failure would result in the eradication of all Automatics in America and cripple the megacorporation that hired him, while success could uncover truths no one is ready to face.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 392 pages
Publication date: 27 April 2023
Publisher: Dundurn Group Ltd

In a parallel 1933, a skilled investigator and his advanced robot companion find themselves embroiled in a contentious legal dispute that holds the key to the future of the world's machine population.

Author Carlson skillfully creates a vivid and intricate world, populated with shady mobsters, formidable femme fatales, and formidable machines. Publishers Weekly praises his work, stating, "Carlson does a good job populating his gritty, split-level world with dodgy mobsters, deadly dames, and killer machines."

Two months after a close encounter that nearly landed Elias Roche in prison, the former police officer turned mob enforcer has made a sincere effort to distance himself from his past by leading a straight life. Currently employed as a private investigator, Elias aims to establish a peaceful existence for himself. His endeavors to create a quiet life have thus far yielded promising results. However, amidst the resurgence of a mob war in Manhattan's Lower City, Elias finds himself confronted with the task of locating a man who actively seeks to evade detection, clearing a machine of a murder charge, and unraveling a complex network of secrets that governs the world.

Reuniting with his trusted Automatic partner, Allen, and journalist-turned-hitman Simone, Elias embarks on a quest for the truth amidst a web of conspiracy and deceit. Failure to uncover the truth would result in the eradication of all Automatics in America, severely impacting the powerful megacorporation that hired Elias to investigate. On the other hand, success holds the potential to reveal profound truths that few are prepared to confront: truths about the city, Allen's past, and the true nature of the conflict they are engaged in.

As Elias delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of treachery and betrayal that extends far beyond his initial expectations. The stakes have never been higher, and Elias must navigate through a maze of lies and deceit to uncover the truth and bring justice to those who have been wronged. With every step forward, Elias realizes that the fate of the world's machine population hangs in the balance, and he must make every decision with utmost caution and precision.

In this gripping and suspenseful novel, author Carlson takes readers on a thrilling journey through a parallel 1933, where the fate of the world is intertwined with the lives of a skilled investigator, his advanced robot companion, and a cast of complex and unforgettable characters. With his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to create a vivid and immersive world, Carlson has once again delivered a masterpiece that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.

Weight: 312g
Dimension: 125 x 204 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781459745858