Modern Devils

This long-anticipated collection of short fiction from cult favorite and international sensation Avarice Manroot is at once violent, playful, provocative, insightful, and wickedly entertaining while delivering a stunning exploration of the ever-changing face of evil and the ways in which it interacts with the modern world. Illustrated by award-winning contemporary artist Laura Russell, "Modern Devils" is a must-have item for discerning readers from every corner of the globe. Avarice Manroot's unique voice and rich narratives offer a compelling storytelling experience that speaks directly to the human heart, tantalizes the mind, and tugs at the very strings of the soul in such a way as to be instantly memorable. Avarice Manroot, America's best-kept authorial secret, masterfully interweaves elements of mystery, suspense, thriller, fantasy, science fiction, black humor, and disturbing imagery in this hand-selected compilation of tales of terror. A heroin addict comes to terms with becoming a vampire; a man traps the devil in his kitchen and teaches him a lesson; an apathetic suburbanite learns the true value of his soul; a blues legend finds a loophole in a desperate battle to rescue his friend from hell; a demon adapts to survive in an ever-changing world; a cure-all has a dire cost; a kid gets a haircut; and more! "Modern Devils" makes a weird and wonderful gift for this holiday season, and promises to be in no way family friendly.

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