Murder is a business done in an app. The poisonous city is a place of constant fear and violence. Vicious gangs compete for a chance to even breathe fresh air. This is the world of The Rider and he has one mission: escape. In this cyberpunk world, the hitman known as The Rider roams a decayed and toxic city, avoiding execution by rival gangs. He journeys into the near-forgotten natural world one last time as he faces off against a killer who gave up their name for a number.
While vacationing on an exotic island Detective Cassady Cruz begins a torrid affair with charming expat, Travis King, but when his ex-girlfriend, Minnie, winds up dead he is accused of her murder. Knowing he’s innocent, Cassady dives into exposing the real killer and clearing his name, but the more she digs for evidence the more buried secrets she finds and the further she’s lured into a deadly trap where only Travis can save her.
Horrorcore hip-hop, drugs, and the lives of six troubled teens collide in a decaying, racially-divided town. While Elena and aspiring rapper Jason fall into a turbulent relationship, Gabe, an earnest young man frustrated with his position in life, begins slinging drugs.
Following the launch of her new novel, 35-year-old writer Kate Conklin is invited to speak at her alma mater by her mentor and former professor. After accepting the invitation, Kate finds herself deeply enmeshed in the lives of an eccentric group of college students.
