Vertical
Published on 26. September 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-1-80336-399-8 (ISBN)
Description
A group of urbex explorers breaking into the world's tallest skyscraper in Moscow grapple with dangers from all sides in this pulse-pounding cinematic thriller for readers of Gregg Hurwitz and Patrick Hoffman.
Michael Foster, Cam Buckley and Maddie Acosta-all former activists in the infamous Les Furies urbex crew. Outlaw athletes and political pranksters-together they scaled impossible buildings and slipped into the spaces no one else could, chasing a rush that still calls them long after they broke up.
Now, Michael grinds it out coding for a dead-end start-up, recovering from a near-fatal injury. But Les Furies are a force of nature. When he learns that Cam and Maddie are reuniting the crew for one last mission, he is both skeptical and angry. But conquering the world's tallest building, the Korova Tower in Moscow, on Russia Day, is simply too irresistible.
However, Michael soon discovers that the 'vertical city' has a far more sinister purpose than Les Furies could ever imagine. Threatened by mounting catastrophes, ruthless security teams, and with simmering internal rivalries coming to a boil, this crew's one final stunt might well be the last thing any of them ever do.
Michael Foster, Cam Buckley and Maddie Acosta-all former activists in the infamous Les Furies urbex crew. Outlaw athletes and political pranksters-together they scaled impossible buildings and slipped into the spaces no one else could, chasing a rush that still calls them long after they broke up.
Now, Michael grinds it out coding for a dead-end start-up, recovering from a near-fatal injury. But Les Furies are a force of nature. When he learns that Cam and Maddie are reuniting the crew for one last mission, he is both skeptical and angry. But conquering the world's tallest building, the Korova Tower in Moscow, on Russia Day, is simply too irresistible.
However, Michael soon discovers that the 'vertical city' has a far more sinister purpose than Les Furies could ever imagine. Threatened by mounting catastrophes, ruthless security teams, and with simmering internal rivalries coming to a boil, this crew's one final stunt might well be the last thing any of them ever do.
Reviews / Votes
"Cody Goodfellow's Vertical takes the phrase "propulsive thriller" and makes it come alive. Moving with the velocity of a body plummeting from a skyscraper, Goodfellow takes us places few of us have ever been and makes us feel every ounce of tension, terror, and triumph. Highly recommended." -Jeffrey J, Mariotte, author of The Squad and Empty Rooms "Forget Everest, for the urbex crew Les Furies, it's the built environment that's waiting to be conquered. With hurtling energy and a taste for dangerous fun Cody Goodfellow brings modern barnstorming to life in Vertical, a stomach-flipping drop tower in the form of a novel. You'll never look at a skyscraper the same way again." -Buzzy Jackson, author of To Die Beautiful: A Novel. PRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR "Cody Goodfellow knows how to chill your blood." - Stephen King "It doesn't matter if he's doing crime, Lovecraftian short stories, strange literary fiction disguised as madman narratives, horror, or something in between, you always get an explosive mixture of ideas and superb use of language when reading Cody Goodfellow." - Gabino Iglesias, author of Coyote Songs "80s vintage horror with a contemporary edge. An exemplary wordsmith, his prose sticks a needle in your brain and gives it a twist. This stuff is Lovecraft on acid." - Laird Barron, author of The Imago Sequence & Other Stories "Cody Goodfellow's imagination is a freeway flyer, and his prose is a ride on a rocket-sled. He's one of the two or three god-damned best writers in the genres today." - Michael Shea, World Fantasy Award-winning author of Nifft the Lean and Copping SquidMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 206 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
249 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80336-399-8 (9781803363998)
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Cody Goodfellow has written eight novels. His first two collections, Silent Weapons For Quiet Wars and All-Monster Action, each received the Wonderland Book Award. He wrote, co-produced and scored the short Lovecraftian films "Stay At Home Dad" and "Baby Got Bass." As an actor, he has appeared in numerous short films, TV shows, music videos and commercials. He is a co-founder of Perilous Press, and lives in San Diego, California.