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Gun Machine
Gun Machine | Warren Ellis
Warren Ellis reimagines New York City as a puzzle with the most dangerous pieces of all: GUNS. After a shootout claims the life of his partner in a condemned tenement building on Pearl Street, Detective John Tallow unwittingly stumbles across an apartment stacked high with guns. When examined, each weapon leads to a different, previously unsolved murder. Someone has been killing people for twenty years or more and storing the weapons together for some inexplicable purpose. Confronted with the sudden emergence of hundreds of unsolved homicides, Tallow soon discovers that he's walked into a veritable deal with the devil. An unholy bargain that has made possible the rise of some of Manhattan's most prominent captains of industry. A hunter who performs his deadly acts as a sacrifice to the old gods of Manhattan, who may, quite simply, be the most prolific murderer in New York City's history. Warren Ellis's body of work has been championed by Wired for its "merciless action" and "incorruptible bravery," and steadily amassed legions of diehard fans. His newest novel builds on his accomplishments like never before, announcing Ellis as one of today's most daring thriller writers. This is twenty-first century suspense writ large. This is GUN MACHINE.
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gossamerchild
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This was surprisingly compelling. I don't know why I was surprised, as I loved Transmetropolitan, but I guess it's because I wasn't a fan of Ellis' other novel. This is a really terrific police procedural, with the expected rough language and flashes of gore-ish violence. Still, really enjoyed this.

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JamieGrace
Gun Machine | Warren Ellis

About 2/3 through this ride, and I truly feel like David Fincher needs to help make this into a movie!

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SpideyBaggins
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If you‘re after a read that promises breakneck pace, a dash of black comedy, and a switch between narrators that only heightens the suspense, then this is for you. First read it a few years back and am now enjoying every moment of it again :)

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SpideyBaggins
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Leslie
Gun Machine | Warren Ellis
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One of my favorite Ellis books. Ingenious, original, creepy. Read it.

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Pete
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Warren Ellis and Reg E Cathey come together to create one of the most riveting audiobooks I've ever listened to. I've never felt an audiobooks performance was so suited to its narrator. While examining the scene of a brutal murder, Det. John Tallow accidentally wanders into the lair of Manhattan's most prolific serial killer. Tallow is drawn deep into the city's history and the mind of a methodical and brilliant madman.

Leslie I LOVED this book. Still trying to get one of my seniors to read it. What's not to like???? 8y
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