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Android: Undercity
It is the Future.
The World Changed.
People Did Not.
Javier Zamora used to be a real journalist, with all the perks of working for NBN. Now, he vids scandalous, fringe, and downright disgusting content for a less mainstream corner of the Net. His stories draw an audience, at least enough of one to fund his life in the undercity. Or they used to, anyway.
When Zamora stumbles on evidence of a serial killer stalking the undercity, he thinks it might be his ticket back to journalistic respect—or at least a steady revenue stream. But as the investigation draws him into a sordid world of underground cage fights and blackmail scams, the notorious Los Scorpiones gang warns him to drop the story.
Faced with the choice between abandoning the story of his career or antagonizing a dangerous criminal cartel, Zamora must tread carefully if he wants to keep his creds, his life, and maybe even his integrity.
The World Changed.
People Did Not.
Javier Zamora used to be a real journalist, with all the perks of working for NBN. Now, he vids scandalous, fringe, and downright disgusting content for a less mainstream corner of the Net. His stories draw an audience, at least enough of one to fund his life in the undercity. Or they used to, anyway.
When Zamora stumbles on evidence of a serial killer stalking the undercity, he thinks it might be his ticket back to journalistic respect—or at least a steady revenue stream. But as the investigation draws him into a sordid world of underground cage fights and blackmail scams, the notorious Los Scorpiones gang warns him to drop the story.
Faced with the choice between abandoning the story of his career or antagonizing a dangerous criminal cartel, Zamora must tread carefully if he wants to keep his creds, his life, and maybe even his integrity.
95 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 7, 2019
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About the author
Richard Lee Byers
198 books370 followersA resident of the Tampa Bay area, Richard spends much of his leisure time fencing, playing poker, shooting pool and is a frequent guest at Florida science-fiction conventions. His current projects include new novels set in the Forgotten Realms universe and the eBook post-apocalyptic superhero series The Impostor.
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March 14, 2019
Another Good One From Byers!
Normally, I'm not really into books that are in the noir genre. But I decided to read this one anyways as I really enjoy Richard Lee Byers's work. Glad I did! While this story definitely was futuristic noir, it also had some cool cyberpunk elements as well.
It never ceases to amaze me how well Richard can just swap to different genres AND make a great story within whatever genre he chooses. I've read stuff by him in several different genres, and whether it was high fantasy, lovecraftian, or noir, and I've yet to find one I disliked.
The characters and setting kept me intrigued. And as always, Richard's writing is top notch, and his vocabulary is phenomenal. All-in-all, if you're looking for a quick read in a futuristic noir setting, dive on in!
Normally, I'm not really into books that are in the noir genre. But I decided to read this one anyways as I really enjoy Richard Lee Byers's work. Glad I did! While this story definitely was futuristic noir, it also had some cool cyberpunk elements as well.
It never ceases to amaze me how well Richard can just swap to different genres AND make a great story within whatever genre he chooses. I've read stuff by him in several different genres, and whether it was high fantasy, lovecraftian, or noir, and I've yet to find one I disliked.
The characters and setting kept me intrigued. And as always, Richard's writing is top notch, and his vocabulary is phenomenal. All-in-all, if you're looking for a quick read in a futuristic noir setting, dive on in!
January 13, 2020
Story really came around and was pretty intense at some points.
The most interring thing about this book is how much it explores the district of Base de Cayambe and the Los Scorpionos organized crime syndicate (in the story as well as a lot of supplemental material at the back of the book).
Coincidently I just ran an Android RPG using Genesys and the premade adventure also took place in this same district. This was both great and confusing, since it was my first time running, the campaign had more influence by 14k (an opposing gang in New Angeles) but I had Los Scorpionos on the brain (who were also involved but not as prominently as in the Undercity book) so I got a few characters mixed up at the game table. No biggie. Really happy to have read this book though, since it gave me a much better image of the district we were playing in.
If you like the Android Universe setting, especially if you’re interested in the RPG, this is a great book for your collection. The print version has the supplemental material, not sure if the ebook version does (Exodus didn’t) so be careful. Still a great story for Android fans.
The most interring thing about this book is how much it explores the district of Base de Cayambe and the Los Scorpionos organized crime syndicate (in the story as well as a lot of supplemental material at the back of the book).
Coincidently I just ran an Android RPG using Genesys and the premade adventure also took place in this same district. This was both great and confusing, since it was my first time running, the campaign had more influence by 14k (an opposing gang in New Angeles) but I had Los Scorpionos on the brain (who were also involved but not as prominently as in the Undercity book) so I got a few characters mixed up at the game table. No biggie. Really happy to have read this book though, since it gave me a much better image of the district we were playing in.
If you like the Android Universe setting, especially if you’re interested in the RPG, this is a great book for your collection. The print version has the supplemental material, not sure if the ebook version does (Exodus didn’t) so be careful. Still a great story for Android fans.
March 7, 2025
Probably my least favourite of the 4 Android novellas that have been published. Not to say that it was bad, but I don’t feel like it really captured the essence of the Android universe like the other novellas and Golem novels did.
September 29, 2020
Good intro to Android and New Angeles
I gave this a four because it's a strong storyline with a character we all likely know in real life.
I gave this a four because it's a strong storyline with a character we all likely know in real life.
December 28, 2020
Great Android world building, additional content moved it from 3 to 4 stars for me.
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