Engadget delves into a diverse selection of recent reads, ranging from a heart-wrenching novel about brothers struggling in the wake of their father's death to a captivating cyberpunk thriller set in a rain-soaked, dystopian New York City.
Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission.is both beautiful and harsh. Everything is described in vivid detail, from the wild Montana setting to sketchy characters and the distinctly unpleasant smell of a dead bear.
While the novel is described as fast-paced, it really takes its time to immerse you in all it has to offer. If you love the backcountry, this is definitely one to check out.is about two brothers, Thad and Hazen, in their mid-late 20s who are struggling to get by after their father’s death. Their house is falling apart around them, they’re being crushed by medical debt and they owe more than they can afford in unpaid taxes. Out of desperation, they accept a job illegally harvesting elk sheds from Yellowstone National Park. It’s a short, captivating novel that's much more about the characters and their growth and struggles than the heist, and it really struck a chord with me.It’s taken me a while to get around to any of the titles from DSTLRY, the relatively new publisher of creator-owned comics, but I finally jumped in this week with the seriesis described as “a dark, sci-fi thriller, mixing the body horror of David Cronenberg with the bleak urban future of.” It’s set in a future version of New York City where it always rains, and birth defects are common in the population due to a medical disaster caused by a pharmaceutical company. The story follows detective Jarrod Hannover and escort Vin Young on an investigation into a series of strange and brutal killings targeting brothel workers. At the same time, we’re introduced to the immediately suspicious Nicholas Fleischer, a scientist working on an experimental treatment called Warm Fusion that appears to spur the growth of new limbs where they were previously absent. This series has so much going for it, from the impeccable cyberpunk vibes to a script that really draws you in. The first two issues have some pretty intense moments, and the pacing strikes just the right balance when it comes to building mystery and clueing us in on some of what’s going on to move the plot forward. Also, Vin’s whole character is just cool as hell, I love her.
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