Kill City Blues

A Sandman Slim Novel

By: Richard Kadrey

Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews

New York Times bestselling author Richard Kadrey’s fifth Sandman Slim adventure.

James Stark, aka Sandman Slim, has lost the Qomrama Om Ya, an all-powerful weapon from the banished older gods. Older gods who are returning and searching for their lost power.

The hunt leads Stark to an abandoned shopping mall infested with tribes of squatters. Somewhere in this kill zone is a dead man with the answers Stark needs. All Stark has to do is find the dead man, recover the artifact, and outwit and outrun the angry old gods—and natural-born killers—on his tail.

But not even Sandman Slim is infallible, and any mistakes will cost him dearly.

Best narrator ever!

What did you love best about Kill City Blues?

The narrator, MacLeod Andrews, brings an already great story--to life. LOVE this man.

I also want more of the Grays. Maybe in the next book???

What did you like best about this story?

Richard Kadrey creates strong characters (James Stark) that make even the unbelievable--believable.

I love how Kadrey--through Stark--explains the unexplainable. From God, heaven, and the devil to magic. He layers these explanations/ruminations throughout the stories.

What does MacLeod Andrews bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

MacLeod Andrews is a storyteller. He brings each character to life. LOVE his storytelling.

Any additional comments?

Can't wait for book 6.

wonderfully twisted as usual

the only complaint I have is that it's over to quickly. wickedly entertaining. I walk through Hollywood listening to sandman slims adventures with a smile.

Another great visit to crazy world of Sandman Slim

This is turning out to be a great series. Stark has changed a lot, but remains much the same. He still does crazy stuff and takes huge risks, but for better reasons. It nice to see the growth of his character grow in a believable way while keeping his gritty punk edge.
As always, a couple chuckles, a couples grimaces and a couple moments of surprise. If your just seeing this series, start at the beginning. It is well worth the listen if you're into this genre.
I absolutely love the split God characters and the original Lucifer (sp?).

Enjoyable read

I enjoyed the whole series, not high fantasy but fun reading. Seems to borrow from other writers. This doesn't bother me because he writes better than the other writers do.

Hell Yes!

If you could sum up Kill City Blues in three words, what would they be?

Freakin' Awsomely Awesome

What other book might you compare Kill City Blues to and why?

Lots of Urban Fantasy out there, lots of angel stories, but there's nothing like the Sandman Slim series.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Sometimes I pee a little, just a little!

Any additional comments?

Kadrey has kept the series alive (dead?) by staying true to who Stark is. It's his F...ed up world and I'm just glad I get to read it.