A New York hitman is sent to eliminate a charismatic cult leader in this near-future noir that’s equal parts Raymond Chandler and William Gibson” (New York Times–bestselling author James Rollins).
In the near future, the only thing growing faster than the criminal population is the Electric Church, a new religion founded by a mysterious man named Dennis Squalor. The Church preaches that life is too brief to contemplate the mysteries of the universe: eternity is required. In order to achieve this, the converted become Monks—cyborgs with human brains, enhanced robotic bodies, and virtually unlimited life spans.
Enter Avery Cates, a dangerous criminal known as the best killer-for-hire around. The authorities have a special mission in mind for Cates: assassinate Dennis Squalor. For Cates, it will be the most dangerous job he’s ever undertaken—and possibly his last.
