# Nipping Them in the Bud

**Author(s):** Edward Lee
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**Genres:** literary-fiction
**Publisher:** Deadite Press
**Published:** Tue Jun 25 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
**Language:** en
**ISBN-13:** 9781621051114
**ISBN-10:** 1621051110
**URL:** https://www.sagechimp.com/books/nipping-them-in-the-bud

## Description

For over 30 years, Edward Lee has been writing some of the most intense and unsettling novels the extreme horror genre has to offer. Described as a "maestro of the macabre" by critics and revered as a foundational figure in Splatterpunk, Lee's work pushes the boundaries of horror fiction. Known for his unapologetic and visceral storytelling, Lee continues to captivate and terrify readers with his latest splatterpunk thriller, Nipping Them in the Bud, a chilling narrative where morality is tested and the lines between good and evil blur. Sharsted's ordinary life takes a sinister twist when he meets Raguel, a mysterious, pear-shaped man who claims to be an angel. Raguel gives Sharsted the chance to secure his place in Heaven. All Sharsted must do is murder bad people... Soon Sharsted is thrust into a grim mission of divine justice. Initially, the task appears almost fun, a dark adventure promising eternal reward. However, as the hardcore killings continue, the weight of his actions begins to take a toll on his psyche, leaving him to question whether the promise of Heaven is worth the cost of his humanity. Nipping Them in the Bud is a gripping tale of extreme horror, showcasing Edward Lee's mastery in blending visceral terror with thought-provoking themes. Prepare yourself for a journey into darkness, where every decision carries the weight of eternity, and every action challenges the soul's very essence.

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