Deacon City - Couverture souple

Conlan, Jim

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798865640066

Editeur : Independently published, 2023

Synopsis

The year is 2072, and Deacon City, a metropolis mirroring the restless pulse of modern-day Los Angeles, evolves into a sprawling urban maze where danger lurks at every corner. Time slips by, thirty years since the last Mortal Kombat tournament, yet the city's underbelly still simmers with the embers of old rivalries.

For its inhabitants, Deacon City is both a glittering beacon of opportunity and a treacherous pit of vice. Petty crimes and criminal activities have become woven into the fabric of daily life, thriving in the shadowy alleys and neon-lit streets. Two notorious crime factions have long claimed the city as their battleground, locked in an unending struggle for dominance.

Across the main bridge lies Chinatown, a labyrinth of dark secrets and a stronghold of the enigmatic triad, ruled by the Lin Kuei. But the rest of Deacon City is a fractured territory, controlled by the three sinister heads of the Black Dragon syndicate. Downtown Deacon City answers to the merciless grip of Kano, while the North belongs to the cunning Erron Blacks, and the East is a playground of terror governed by the lightning-fast Kabal.

In this urban jungle, the Deacon City Police Department struggles to maintain order amidst the chaos. The city boasts one of the largest stations in the country, and within its walls, two main operations departments clash with the criminal underworld.

Among those who face the menace head-on is the formidable Briggs family, whose bloodline is a testament to valor. Captain Jax Briggs, a pillar of unwavering determination, leads the charge, flanked by his equally resolute daughter, Jacqui Briggs, and her younger brother, Foxx Briggs. Alongside them stands Lieutenant Kurtis Stryker, a beacon of steadfastness amid the ever-encroaching darkness.

But in the shadows where ordinary laws of reality bend and twist, lurks a deeper menace. The paranormal crimes unit, led by the enigmatic Takeda, delves into the abyss of the unknown. Their ranks bolstered by the aid of an outsider with a unique connection to the spiritual world—Nightwolf. Together, they are an impenetrable force against the supernatural terrors that plague the city's core.

Forensic matters in Deacon City fall under the keen eye of Lily Scott, the Chief of Forensics for the entire police department. Her sharp intellect and unyielding dedication make her a vital asset in piecing together the fragmented puzzle of crime scenes.

As the sun dips below the horizon, casting a crimson hue over the skyscrapers, the law firm of Cage Enterprises illuminates the cityscape like a beacon of hope. Cassie Cage, a force to be reckoned with, commands the firm and works hand-in-hand with the police to bring criminals to justice.

But even with such formidable defenders, Deacon City requires more than human strength to govern its shifting tides. The current Mayor, Johnny Cage, brings his unique charm and charisma to lead the city, supported by none other than the indomitable Sonya Blade Cage—the city's fierce and formidable first lady.

In the city that never sleeps, where crime and darkness thrive in the very marrow of its existence, a myriad of characters will collide in a dance of destiny. For in the shadows and in the light, the fates of Deacon City will unfold with a chilling uncertainty, and the battle for its soul will escalate into a cataclysmic crescendo that will determine its ultimate fate.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798865640066
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 136
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