Mean Streets (novel)

The Project: a criminal scheme so grand in scale that it casts a shadow across a hundred worlds. So secret that none but an elusive inner circle know its nature or its purpose. It could involve drugs, computer crime or a brilliant new con. Everyone has a theory; no one really knows.

On a trip to the sprawling den of iniquity that is Megacity, an ex-Adjudicator called Roz Forrester heard of this elaborate scheme. Her interest piqued, she asked her squire to return one day with her. After all, a crime against humanity is everyone's business.

Chris Cwej is not a man to forget such a promise. His old partner may be dead, but the Project case will be one for her memory — a way to say goodbye. All he needs is a new confederate: someone ready to risk all for old time's sake. Fortunately, it's the end of term and Professor Bernice Summerfield is looking for excitement. So, a new crime-fighting duo is forged in the bars of Dellah — one prepared to take on a faceless foe and expose the ultimate crime.

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Characters Edit

References Edit

Art Objects Edit

Menlove Stokes created art using the Giant Dellahan dung beetle.

Business owners Edit

Zarnek is a Pakhar who owns a pawn shop in Megacity.

Drugs and medicines Edit

Garshak smokes Drashig Cigarettes.
Skoob is a drug that can cause abnormal rage and strength.

Individuals Edit

Lucifer looks a bit like a demon / devil.
Garshak (the super intelligent Ogron) is no longer Police Chief.
The Project was something Chris and Roz heard about in passing on their previous trip to Megacity whilst hunting a Rutan.

Locations Edit

This is Chris's second visit to Megacity.

Planets Edit

Demoniacs are from the planet Gehenna.
Vathek II is a high gravity planet with round, troll-like inhabitants.

Species Edit

Many Ursines work as bouncers and enforcers.
Many Dethak work as mercenaries and assassins.

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