Thicker Than Water [Paperback]

Author ofThe Girl With All the GiftsMike Carey presents the fourth book in his hip supernatural thriller series featuring freelance exorcist Felix Castor.

Old ghosts are coming back to haunt Felix.

Names and faces he thought he'd left behind in Liverpool resurface in London, bringing Felix far more trouble than he'd anticipated. Childhood memories, family traumas, sins old and new, and a council estate that was meant to be a modern utopia until it turned into something like hell. . ..These are just some of the sticks life uses to beat Felix Castor with, as things go from bad to worse for London's favorite freelance exorcist.

See, Castor's stepped over the line this time, and he knows he'll have to pay. The only question is: how much? Not the best of times, then, for an unwelcome confrontation with his holier-than-thou brother, Matthew. And just when he thinks things can't possibly get any worse, along comes Father Gwilliam and the Anathema.

Oh joy. . .M. R. Careyhas been making up stories for most of his life. His novelThe Girl With All the Giftswas aUSA Todaybestseller and is a major motion picture based on his BAFTA-nominated screenplay. Under the name Mike Carey he has written for both DC and Marvel, including critically acclaimed runs onX-MenandFantastic Four, Marvel's flagship superhero titles. His creator-owned books regularly appear in theNew York Timesbestseller list. He also has several previous novels, two radio plays, and a number of TV and movie screenplays to his credit. The author has mastered the challenge of incorporating the paranormal into a normal urban setting, and his refusal to pull punches makes this a harder hitting genre entry than many others. Publishers Weekly Every bit as good as Jim Butcher. Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Dead Men's Boots Witty, sardonic . . . irresistible. Kirkus (starred review) on Dead MelS(