That Which Hunts

by Joseph Manduke, Amanda Manduke (Editor), Peter Bryan

In a city abandoned by the rest of humanity, criminals rule and the law is little more than an illusion.

Something stalks the alleys, tearing through anyone unlucky enough to cross its path.

Private detective Frank Phelps dwells in the neon-lit ruins, haunted by the ghosts of his past.

When a mysterious woman hires him to find a missing scientist, Phelps thinks it’s just another case.

He is soon reminded that nothing in this city is simple anymore.

Who will ultimately survive...That Which Hunts!

That Which Hunts is a fast-paced cyber-noir thriller, fusing suspense, a darkly futuristic cityscape, and a killer deadlier than anyone suspects. Fans of Blade Runner, noir detectives, and pulp action should enjoy the newest novel by The Black Tree author Joseph Manduke.

251 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 5, 2025

About the author

Hello. I am a writer and author, dabbling primarily in fantasy, horror and science fiction. I've been writing stories in some form from an early age and this eventually lead to me to create a blog in 2015. I used this as a platform to share some of these stories. I plan to continue writing more short stories and novels. My hope is to grow as a creator and express myself through story. Hopefully, readers will be entertained or inspired to make stories of their own. My blog also contains poetry, film reviews and general musings on pop culture. I'm also an independent filmmaker. I have years of vlogs, podcasts and video essays on film and animation, with the primary focus being on examining characters, narrative tropes and themes.