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Eleven years after its original publication, this is the third edition of D’Lacey’s cult hit, containing an introduction by Michael Wilson and a brand-new foreword by the author.

In Abyrne, a strange town surrounded by a wasteland, the eating of meat is a sacred obligation. The town’s strict laws are brutally enforced by a ruthless Baron and a merciless Bishop.

Adored by the townsfolk is Richard Shanti, Abyrne’s famous bolt-gunner - the most efficient slaughterhouse worker in living memory. In private, however, Shanti is a gentle man; a husband, and father to twin girls. The growing guilt about his murderous job weighs him down. Beguiled by a rebellious heretic, Shanti uncovers the harrowing truth behind Abyrne’s history. When the town’s corporate and religious factions come into conflict, he must choose a side. By fighting for what he knows is right, Shanti will risk everything and everyone he loves. Meanwhile, the townsfolk are hungry. The townsfolk must be fed....

©2019 Joseph D'Lacey (P)2019 W. F. Howes Ltd
Fiction Horror Post-Apocalyptic Scary Science Fiction

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“Joseph D’Lacey rocks!” (Stephen King)

“Without reservation, MEAT is one of the most literate, astonishing, and intriguing books I’ve read in years.” (David Niall Wilson)

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Loved this book when I read it in print form many years ago. It is fantastic as an audiobook! The narrators voice, the voices he does for characters and his accent bring the book to life in every way. Cannot recommend highly enough!

Fabulous from Start to Finish

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Needed a better narrator to do this book justice. I married a Geordie so I must like the accent! but not for this particular story.

Narration let's this story down.

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What an odd tale. Not at all sure if l enjoyed it, but l got to the end so there you go.

strange. Very strange.

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defo worth reading. was hooked from the start. looking forward for more from this writer. recommended

Great read

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As a vegetarian it was a tough read but glad I stuck to it. Great story well written

Gruesome

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