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In the Heart of Bangkok, a Race Against Time to Save a Sacred Treasure!
When fourteen-year-old Ian Racalmuto lands in Thailand with his family, they anticipate a holiday of exploration and cultural immersion. Their vacation takes a dramatic turn, however, when they stumble upon a sinister plot involving Bangkok's revered Emerald Buddha.
Guided by his newfound friend Noc, with whom he shares an inescapable bond, Ian navigates labyrinthine alleyways and crowded waterways. Their journey thrusts them into a world brimming with high-stakes art theft, dangerous syndicates, and a diverse cast of characters – from charismatic street vendors to elusive criminals, each harboring clandestine motives and stories.
Liotta masterfully blends rich, descriptive settings with a fast-paced plot, transporting readers to the heart of Thailand's bustling capital. CURSE OF THE EMERALD BUDDHA! is not just a tale of intrigue and adventure; it's a dark LGBT coming-of-age journey of self-discovery, resilience, and the limits of trust.
Perfect for fans of action-packed adventure, cultural exploration, and the pains of coming out, CURSE OF THE EMERALD BUDDHA! is an unforgettable journey into the heart of Southeast Asia's enchanting mystique.
Rot Gut Pulp: Entertainment, not Genius.™
Note: Death in the City of Dreams is a work of fiction. Not everybody will find it to be an accurate depiction of their lived experiences. It may contain difficult subjects and offensive themes and language. Neither Rot Gut Pulp nor the author offer advisories, as sensitivities vary from person to person.
Titles in the series (3)
- Relic of the Damned!: A YA Pulp Short Story: Rot Gut Pulp, #1
1
The thrilling first story in a series from CT Liotta and Rot Gut Pulp When a dying woman thrusts an antique ring into 14-year-old Ian Racalmuto's hands, he and his brother must discover its origin. From rooftops in Algiers to a dinosaur museum in Berlin, destruction follows. Can they evade a criminal syndicate before dinner? Will their gunslinging mother want a piece of the action? And will Ian find answers to gnawing relationship questions before a boomerang-throwing killer sends him home on ice? An incautious, funny, sometimes-inappropriate contemporary tale based on absurd pulp magazine adventures of the '30s and '40s, Relic of the Damned! is the first entry in a new series of 45-minute neo-pulp quick reads. Part Hardy Boys, part Indiana Jones, and the start of an LGBT coming-of-age, It's perfect for the beach or camp, mindless study breaks, short flights and long commutes. Rot Gut Pulp: Entertainment, not Genius™ Relic of the Damned! is a work of fiction. Not everybody will find it to be an accurate depiction of their lived experiences. It may contain difficult subjects and offensive themes and language. Neither Rot Gut Pulp nor the author offer advisories, as sensitivities vary from person to person.
- Death in the City of Dreams: A YA Pulp Short Story: Rot Gut Pulp, #2
2
A thrilling new short story from Rot Got Pulp and the bestselling author of Relic of the Damned! After a mad bomber blows up Mumbai's best-known history museum, Ian Racalmuto and his brother chase him through crowded streets to the city's Gothic train station. An evil scheme soon becomes clear. Can they stop a massive explosion in the heart of the city of dreams? Is the bomber acting alone? And will Ian's troublesome grandfather undermine his mother's authority? Death in the City of Dreams is an incautious, funny, sometimes-inappropriate contemporary tale based on absurd pulp magazine adventures of the '30s and '40s, Death in the City of Dreams is the second chapter in a series of 45-minute neo-pulp quick reads. Part Hardy Boys, part Indiana Jones, and part LGBT coming-of-age, It's perfect for the beach or camp, mindless study breaks, short flights and long commutes. Rot Gut Pulp: Entertainment, not Genius.™ Note: Death in the City of Dreams is a work of fiction. Not everybody will find it to be an accurate depiction of their lived experiences. It may contain difficult subjects and offensive themes and language. Neither Rot Gut Pulp nor the author offer advisories, as sensitivities vary from person to person.
- Curse of the Emerald Buddha: A YA Pulp Short Story: Rot Gut Pulp, #3
3
In the Heart of Bangkok, a Race Against Time to Save a Sacred Treasure! When fourteen-year-old Ian Racalmuto lands in Thailand with his family, they anticipate a holiday of exploration and cultural immersion. Their vacation takes a dramatic turn, however, when they stumble upon a sinister plot involving Bangkok's revered Emerald Buddha. Guided by his newfound friend Noc, with whom he shares an inescapable bond, Ian navigates labyrinthine alleyways and crowded waterways. Their journey thrusts them into a world brimming with high-stakes art theft, dangerous syndicates, and a diverse cast of characters – from charismatic street vendors to elusive criminals, each harboring clandestine motives and stories. Liotta masterfully blends rich, descriptive settings with a fast-paced plot, transporting readers to the heart of Thailand's bustling capital. CURSE OF THE EMERALD BUDDHA! is not just a tale of intrigue and adventure; it's a dark LGBT coming-of-age journey of self-discovery, resilience, and the limits of trust. Perfect for fans of action-packed adventure, cultural exploration, and the pains of coming out, CURSE OF THE EMERALD BUDDHA! is an unforgettable journey into the heart of Southeast Asia's enchanting mystique. Rot Gut Pulp: Entertainment, not Genius.™ Note: Death in the City of Dreams is a work of fiction. Not everybody will find it to be an accurate depiction of their lived experiences. It may contain difficult subjects and offensive themes and language. Neither Rot Gut Pulp nor the author offer advisories, as sensitivities vary from person to person.
CT Liotta
CT Liotta was born and raised in West Virginia before moving to Ohio for college. He now uses Philadelphia as his base of operations. You can find him the world over. Liotta takes interest in writing, travel, personal finance, and sociology. He likes vintage airlines and aircraft, politics, news, foreign affairs, the scientific method, evidence-based decisions, ’40s pulp and film noir.
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