Tezcatlipoca

A drug lord flees Mexico and ends up in Jakarta, where he meets a Japanese organ broker. They travel to Japan to establish a new business in the organ trade, taking a young boy under their wing. This leads to a web of crime, violence, and human flesh, happening in the shadow of a dead Aztec god.

Format: Hardback
Length: 576 pages
Publication date: 21 February 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

After a bloody war with a rival cartel, a certain drug lord flees Mexico and finds himself halfway around the world, in Jakarta. Fate brings him together with a Japanese organ broker, who is conducting business in the city. Their chance encounter sparks a journey to Japan, where they plan to establish a new venture in the illegal organ trade.

In Japan, the former cartel leader takes under his wing a young, lonely boy. Their lives intertwine in a complex web of crime, violence, and human flesh. What begins as a business venture soon descends into a nightmare of unimaginable proportions. This macabre festival of horrors seems to take place in the shadow of a forgotten Aztec god, adding an eerie and mysterious element to the story.

As the stakes rise, the drug lord, the organ broker, and the boy find themselves trapped in a web of deceit and treachery. They are pursued by ruthless criminals, government officials, and even supernatural forces. The line between good and evil becomes blurred, and the trio must navigate through a treacherous landscape filled with danger and uncertainty.

In the end, their journey leads them to a climactic confrontation that will determine the fate of all three lives. The drug lord must confront his past demons and make a sacrifice that will save the boy and bring peace to the world. The organ broker must face the consequences of his actions and come to terms with the moral ambiguity of his trade. And the boy, who has been transformed by the experiences he has endured, must find his place in the world and choose his own path.

This story is a dark and gritty exploration of the human condition, where the line between good and evil is blurred and the consequences of our actions can be devastating. It is a cautionary tale that reminds us of the fragility of life and the importance of making choices that have meaning and purpose.

Weight: 667g
Dimension: 203 x 152 x 51 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781975352127