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"Features gory murders, a kidnapping, and a truly shocking plot twist.
...will likely have readers nodding their heads as they read."-Kirkus Reviews
A page-turning debut in the tradition of Stephen King, Elmore Leonard,
Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and MF DOOM, Killa is a fresh, suspense-filled
take on the quest for the American Dream.
It's the chance of a lifetime...
...if it doesn't cut Melody's short.
Can she achieve her dream and survive?
Delve into a world where ambition meets horror.
1999. As the millennium draws to a close in Miami's vibrant rap scene, gifted emcee Apocalypse grows weary of being eclipsed by his associate, the formidable King Heavy. A desperate bid for independence results in a brutal reckoning, secretly staining the city's hip-hop history.
Fast-forward seventeen years and meet Melody, nicknamed 'Mel'. Mourning her grandmother and juggling double shifts in a dead-end Central Florida hotel, Mel harbors dreams woven with rhythm and rhyme. When whispers of a rap contest echo through Mel's social, hosted by none other than her idol, King Heavy, she senses opportunity knocking amidst the booming beats of the city's haunted Valdemar nightclub.
Immerse yourself in a tale that blurs the line between ambition and survival, with echoes of the past reverberating in the present. As Mel steps onto the stage, she doesn't just face her opponents - she confronts a spectral presence, a chilling reminder of the blood-stained legacy of Miami's underground scene.
Discover why readers are raving about this unforgettable story.
"It's as if John Carpenter wrote The Odyssey while blasting hip-hop.
A genre-bending descent into fear and flow." ★★★★★
"...will keep you glued to the page whether you're a rap fan or not." ★★★★★
"...a hot-night-fever-dream... ...trance-like..." ★★★★★
"Edgar Allen Poe and Lovecraft influences to hardcore gangsta..." ★★★★★
"...a survival guide for creative people." ★★★★★
"Moreno's use of vivid imagery and descriptive language makes it feel like a movie
(with the best soundtrack)..." ★★★★★
"It's a HipHop head/horror-loving Emcee's dream to have something this dope to read. ★★★★★
"What interesting characters. What incredibly artful and detailed execution..." ★★★★★
"It doesn't take long for your eyes to begin dancing along to the words." ★★★★★
"A pure masterful artistry of words." ★★★★★
"...a masterpiece with a Miami streets hip-hop poetic twist on a classic..." ★★★★★
"I'd love to see this turned into a movie." ★★★★★
"...echoes of classics... ...a wizened heft that belies its modern references."-Kirkus Reviews
Dare to be thrilled. Dare to be horrified. Dare to be empowered. Dare to experience Killa-an intoxicating, rap-infused adaptation of Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera.
The adventure awaits. Buy Now to embark on this unforgettable journey today.
Author: Mario Moreno
Publisher: Neon Cat Content
Published: 02/17/2023
Pages: 246
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.69d
ISBN13: 9798986799995
ISBN10: 8986799995
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Horror | General
- Fiction | Thrillers | Suspense
- Fiction | Hispanic & Latino
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