Kim Newman - The Quorum

In the polluted River Thames, a monster is born. Formed of filth and grime, Derek Leech emerges from the murky depths, destined to found a global media empire.

In 1978, three school friends with high aspirations - Michael, Mark and Mickey - are offered a deal by the mysterious magnate. If they agree, their future wealth will be ensured, but they must offer Leech a sacrifice in return, a conspiracy of lifelong pain against their absent friend, Neil. Accepting the terms, the men prosper over the next fifteen years. But as the ear of excess comes to an end, the trio must pay the price for their success, and they soon discover that fame and fortune is a fate worse than death.

A brand-new edition of the critically acclaimed novel, featuring five short stories by the award-winning author.