Already Dead (Joe Pitt) (Joe Pitt Casebooks, #1)

by Charlie Huston

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Huston’s novels have a rhythm and a flow that makes them nearly impossible to put down, and this was no exception. Surprisingly, there’s not too many twists on vampire folklore here — they still need a fairly regular supply of blood, and sunlight is a problem. In rogue-vampyre-cum-problem-solver Joe Pitt’s world, Vampyrism is caused by a virus (the Vyrus). Pitt’s struggle in this novel is as much with his Vyrus as it is with the people who are trying to control him — or maybe even kill him. Pitt’s supporting Vampyre cast is varied, from the ex-hippie Terry to the businessman Predo to guru Marshall, each approaching Vampyrism in their own unique way. As always, Huston pulls no punches. His writing is gritty and tough and sometimes gory, and you can’t always expect a happy ending. He’s created a complex, complicated, and dangerous Manhattan for his main character to navigate, and I’m looking forward to seeing what he has in store next for Joe Pitt.