Welcome to the Blast

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Survival depends on determination, daring, and Dust in this dystopian adventure--with a dash of romance--from the creator of Victor of Tucson and Cyber Dreams. New Manhattan isn't for everyone. In fact, it's pretty much only for those powerful, wealthy, or lethal enough to survive in its rarefied air. Megacorporations and a few elites make the rules. Everyone else just dies by them. Tony used to be one of the hidden elite. A high-tech enhanced operative working behind the scenes, in the shadows, under the table. That is, until his handlers decided to terminate his contract, strip his hardware, and dump him in the Blast. The end of the line. A place where the airborne Dust mutates your DNA before the locals can do worse. But Tony wasn't just his cyberware. He still has his instincts and one hell of a desire to get even with the bastards who tore his life apart. His only real ally? Addie, a sharp, determined indie reporter with her own vendetta against the system. She's not just chasing a story; she's chasing justice--and willing to risk everything for it. Together, Tony and Addie must dive deep into the grime and chaos of the Blast, their uneasy partnership tested by danger, betrayal, and an undeniable spark neither of them is ready to name. With nerve, grit, and growing trust, they'll bring the fight to the street . . . and make sure this city remembers who they are.

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Welcome to the Blast: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This cyberpunk dystopia contains strong violence, betrayal, body modification horror, and dystopian survival themes with a romantic subplot. Language is likely strong given the gritty setting.