"Rucka''s storytelling is comprehensive, weavingsociopolitical rhetoric and class structure to an extent seldom seen in themedium. Meanwhile, Lark manages to take Rucka''s seriousness to a new level withdark edges, shadowy panels, and ferociously kinetic action. Each page turn iscinematic, just another reason this book might appeal to cross-platform fans ofcrime movies and TV programs, such as The Godfather or TrueDetective, as well as police procedural comics, such as Rucka''s GothamCentral or Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming''s Powers."-Booklist
In a dystopian near-future, government isa quaint concept, resources are coveted, and possession is 100% of the law. Ahandful of Families rule, jealously guarding what they have and exploiting theWaste who struggle to survive in their domains. Forever Carlyle defends herfamily''s holdings through deception and force as their protector, their Lazarus.
