Muscle

Box and Bone are a pair of tough guys in a hard-boiled city who are capable of extracting apologies and reparations, teaching lessons, and leading them into a classic mystery or a senseless maze of corpses.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2020
Publisher: Faber & Faber

In a bustling metropolis teeming with criminals, deceit, and illicit activities, a duo of formidable individuals emerge: Box and _____. These rugged individuals possess a remarkable ability to extract apologies and seek retribution, imparting chilling lessons with their actions. They operate with a sense of urgency and rarely pause to contemplate their choices.

Until one fateful evening, during a game of poker, they cross paths with a pulp writer brimming with audacious ideas and a unscrupulous private detective. This encounter sets them on a thrilling journey, where they find themselves entangled in a captivating mystery, a labyrinthine maze of corpses, or perhaps a surreal and perplexing fever dream.

Driven by an insatiable thirst for cinematic and literary inspiration, Muscle unfolds as a deconstruction of the noir genre, a relentless narrative of violence, monotony, and madness. The characters, each with their unique quirks and motivations, navigate a world where the line between reality and illusion blurs, and the consequences of their actions are both profound and unpredictable.

Through a series of interconnected events and encounters, Box and _____ delve deeper into the seedy underbelly of the city, encountering a cast of characters that range from corrupt politicians to ruthless gangsters. As they unravel the mystery surrounding a missing woman and a valuable artifact, they are forced to confront their own demons and navigate the treacherous waters of power, greed, and betrayal.

Muscle is a testament to the power of storytelling and the limitless imagination of its creator. It blends elements of classic noir fiction with a modern, subversive twist, creating a unique and captivating narrative that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next chapter. Whether you are a fan of the genre or seeking a fresh and innovative take on the mystery, this book is a must-read.

Weight: 232g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571352227
Edition number: Main