Slashback
by Rob Thurman
Synopsis
I stopped and let them circle me, first because it was intriguing and, second, because, honestly, what could they do? Only knives, but all armed, and that made them even more interesting. Interesting. Fun. Playtimeโฆ Taking on bloodthirsty supernatural monsters is how Caliban and Niko Leandros make a living. But years agoโbefore they became a force โฆ I stopped and let them circle me, first because it was intriguing and, second, because, honestly, what could they do? Only knives, but all armed, and that made them even more interesting. Interesting. Fun. Playtimeโฆ Taking on bloodthirsty supernatural monsters is how Caliban and Niko Leandros make a living. But years agoโbefore they became a force to be reckoned withโthe brothers were almost victims of a very human serial killer. Almost. Unfortunately for them, that particular depraved killer was working as apprentice to a creature far more malevolentโthe legendary Spring-heeled Jack. Heโs just hit town. He hasnโt forgotten what the Leandros brothers did to his murderous protรฉgรฉ. He hasnโt forgotten what they owe him. And now they are going to payโฆand payโฆand pay.โฆ
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