Kissing the Lizard

Kissing the Lizard is a gothic novel set in 1990s London and New Mexico, following Jamie's encounter with Matthew, a manipulative monster embroiled in a strange cult. Jamie finds himself in a disturbing psychological nightmare, pushed to his limits and lost in a shifting landscape.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2022
Publisher: Inkandescent

Kissing the Lizard is a captivating desert gothic novel that blends elements of creepy coming-of-age storytelling, macabre comedy, and a haunting atmosphere set in bustling 1990s London and the barren wildlands of New Mexico. The story revolves around Jamie, who meets Matthew in Soho and is immediately drawn to his enigmatic and new-age charms. However, as Jamie embarks on a journey with his newfound friend to a remote earthship in Taos, strange and unsettling incidents begin to unfold, revealing Matthew's true nature as a manipulative monster involved in a mysterious cult. Jamie finds himself trapped in a disturbing psychological nightmare as the cult attempts to recruit him, pushing him to his limits and leaving him lost in the shifting sagebrush landscape. With the question of trust and the possibility of returning home looming large, Jamie must navigate through a web of deceit and danger, relying on his wits and the help of unexpected allies to survive and unravel the dark secrets that surround him. Kissing the Lizard is a thrilling and atmospheric exploration of the human psyche, offering a unique blend of genres that will captivate readers from start to finish.

Weight: 162g
Dimension: 130 x 194 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912620210
Edition number: New ed