<b>Praise for Chris Roberson and <i>Firewalk</i></b><br /><br /> “[A] gripping supernatural thriller . . . <b>Terrific pacing and detailed police work mixed with supernatural elements will serve well horror and urban fantasy fans alike.</b>”<br />—<i>Library Journal</i>, starred review <br /><br /> “A novel that's <b>part True Detective and part Lovecraft</b>. . . . The plot is engaging, and Roberson really shines in building the relationships and dialogue. . . . <b>The end will have horror fans ready for the sequel.</b>”<br />—<i>Publishers Weekly</i><br /><br /> “<i>Firewalk</i> is<b> as entertaining as can be, filled with humor and a satisfying depth of plot</b>. The characters are skillfully crafted and demonstrate exceptional savvy without becoming implausible. Peering around the corners in Recondito is wicked good fun; <b>Roberson's fantasy comics background . . . has prepared him to tell this tale of the occult with a marked sense of believability.</b>”<br />—<i>Shelf Awareness</i>, reviewed by Rob LeFebvre <br /><br /> “Lefevre, Tevake and their supporting cast, not to mention the fictional location Recondito, are <b>compellingly drawn</b>, and their pursuit of the current evil and attempt to finally understand the killer they stopped years ago strikes a nice balance between understandable skepticism and a justifiable (and life-saving) willingness to take what they find at face value. . . . <b>memorably creepy and tense.”—4.5 Stars<br />—a <i>RT Book Reviews</i> Top Pick,</b> reviewed by Ian Mathers <br /><br /> “<b>A haunting thriller in which ancient evil and modern tech intertwine in streets of a dying city</b>—and where the darkness hides things much older and more frightening than the darkness itself.”<b><br />—Richard Kadrey, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Sandman Slim</i></b><br /><br /> “Smart, tough, and scary as hell. <b>Roberson delivers authentic-feeling police action while spinning us down into a pit (or mineshaft) of horrors.</b>”<br />—Mike Mignola, creator of <i>Hellboy</i><br /><br /> “<b><i>Firewalk</i> turns the police procedural on its ear</b>. Roberson’s Recondito is a simmering melting pot of diverse characters and long-buried evil. It's <b>a compelling urban fantasy locale I look forward to returning to.</b>”<br />—Michael J. Martinez, author of <i>The Daedalus Incident</i> and <i>MJ-12: Inception</i><br /><br /> “<b>Fans of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child’s Agent Pendergast series will find a lot to love here</b>, but Roberson takes things a few steps further: by introducing an inclusive cast of characters, and by bringing together Haitian Voodoo, ancient Mayan mythology, cosmology, and even a South Pacific cargo cult. <b>If you’re looking for a cop story with a heavy dose of the supernatural, <i>Firewalk</i> is the book for you.</b>”<br />—Matthew Sturges, author of <i>Midwinter</i> and <i>The Office of Shadow</i><br /><br /> “<b><i>Firewalk</i> is <i>X-Files</i> for grownups</b>: weird doings in Lovecraftian caverns, Mayan mythology coming to life, and more. <b>A spine-tingling treat from a consummate pro.</b>” <br />—Dennis O’Flaherty, author of <i>The Calorium Wars</i><br /><br /> “<b>Chris Roberson is always surprising you</b> because you thought you knew where he was going and what he was going to do, but his plots are always a bit deeper than you thought, the knife a bit sharper. <b>In <i>Firewalk</i>, he twists that knife like a drill.</b>” <br />—Paul Tobin, author of <i>Prepare To Die!</i><br /><br /> “<b>A scorching thriller that expertly blends horror, science fiction, and urban fantasy, <i>Firewalk</i> is an excellent launch to what promises to be a spellbinding series.</b>”<br />—Richard Cox, author of <i>The Boys of Summer</i><br /><br /> “<b>Roberson’s expertise as a television and comic-book writer adds a cinematic flair to his story.</b>”<br />—<i>Kirkus Reviews</i><br /><b></b>

<b>Praise for Chris Roberson and <i>Firewalk</i></b><br /><br /> “[A] gripping supernatural thriller . . . <b>Terrific pacing and detailed police work mixed with supernatural elements will serve well horror and urban fantasy fans alike.</b>”<br />—<i>Library Journal</i>, starred review <br /><br /> “A novel that's <b>part True Detective and part Lovecraft</b>. . . . The plot is engaging, and Roberson really shines in building the relationships and dialogue. . . . <b>The end will have horror fans ready for the sequel.</b>”<br />—<i>Publishers Weekly</i><br /><br /> “<i>Firewalk</i> is<b> as entertaining as can be, filled with humor and a satisfying depth of plot</b>. The characters are skillfully crafted and demonstrate exceptional savvy without becoming implausible. Peering around the corners in Recondito is wicked good fun; <b>Roberson's fantasy comics background . . . has prepared him to tell this tale of the occult with a marked sense of believability.</b>”<br />—<i>Shelf Awareness</i>, reviewed by Rob LeFebvre <br /><br /> “Lefevre, Tevake and their supporting cast, not to mention the fictional location Recondito, are <b>compellingly drawn</b>, and their pursuit of the current evil and attempt to finally understand the killer they stopped years ago strikes a nice balance between understandable skepticism and a justifiable (and life-saving) willingness to take what they find at face value. . . . <b>memorably creepy and tense.”—4.5 Stars<br />—a <i>RT Book Reviews</i> Top Pick,</b> reviewed by Ian Mathers <br /><br /> “<b>A haunting thriller in which ancient evil and modern tech intertwine in streets of a dying city</b>—and where the darkness hides things much older and more frightening than the darkness itself.”<b><br />—Richard Kadrey, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Sandman Slim</i></b><br /><br /> “Smart, tough, and scary as hell. <b>Roberson delivers authentic-feeling police action while spinning us down into a pit (or mineshaft) of horrors.</b>”<br />—Mike Mignola, creator of <i>Hellboy</i><br /><br /> “<b><i>Firewalk</i> turns the police procedural on its ear</b>. Roberson’s Recondito is a simmering melting pot of diverse characters and long-buried evil. It's <b>a compelling urban fantasy locale I look forward to returning to.</b>”<br />—Michael J. Martinez, author of <i>The Daedalus Incident</i> and <i>MJ-12: Inception</i><br /><br /> “<b>Fans of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child’s Agent Pendergast series will find a lot to love here</b>, but Roberson takes things a few steps further: by introducing an inclusive cast of characters, and by bringing together Haitian Voodoo, ancient Mayan mythology, cosmology, and even a South Pacific cargo cult. <b>If you’re looking for a cop story with a heavy dose of the supernatural, <i>Firewalk</i> is the book for you.</b>”<br />—Matthew Sturges, author of <i>Midwinter</i> and <i>The Office of Shadow</i><br /><br /> “<b><i>Firewalk</i> is <i>X-Files</i> for grownups</b>: weird doings in Lovecraftian caverns, Mayan mythology coming to life, and more. <b>A spine-tingling treat from a consummate pro.</b>” <br />—Dennis O’Flaherty, author of <i>The Calorium Wars</i><br /><br /> “<b>Chris Roberson is always surprising you</b> because you thought you knew where he was going and what he was going to do, but his plots are always a bit deeper than you thought, the knife a bit sharper. <b>In <i>Firewalk</i>, he twists that knife like a drill.</b>” <br />—Paul Tobin, author of <i>Prepare To Die!</i><br /><br /> “<b>A scorching thriller that expertly blends horror, science fiction, and urban fantasy, <i>Firewalk</i> is an excellent launch to what promises to be a spellbinding series.</b>”<br />—Richard Cox, author of <i>The Boys of Summer</i><br /><br /> “<b>Roberson’s expertise as a television and comic-book writer adds a cinematic flair to his story.</b>”<br />—<i>Kirkus Reviews</i><br /><b></b>