Elise Corto-Intel is an Intel Operative, a thief. Her next heist is tricky, sure. Infiltrate the offices of an evangelical preacher for a rival company and steal some data. But the preacher, Josephine, is much more than she appears to be. She doesn’t just try to convert people to Ibhalism, she might be better at Elise’s job than Elise is. Now, Elise is up against the greatest threat she’s ever faced, a threat that might unravel the precarious balance of power in Jayu City. And Josephine’s bodyguard, a former professional fighter, isn’t making things any easier.

If Elise wants to stop Josephine and survive, she’ll need everything and everyone at her disposal: a brilliant teen hacker, the enigmatic Cloak of Corto, and a rogue AI who shouldn’t exist. Chris M. Arnone’s cyberpunk science fiction Necropolis Alpha is the exciting follow-up to The Hermes Protocol, following an Intel Operative with cybernetic enhancements as she tries to stop a plot to tear apart everything.

PREORDER  On-sale January 23, 2024.

About the Author

Chris M. Arnone (he/him) was weaned on comic books and Hardy Boys novels, finding his first literary love in Lord of the Flies, though his longest-lasting is a love for Ray Bradbury. He reads and writes nerdy fiction in equal parts with literary fiction and poetry these days, but his imagination still leans toward the magical. As an intersex man, he is particularly interested in gender and sexuality in his writing.

Chris’ debut novel was The Hermes Protocol, from Castle Bridge Media. He is a contributor for Book Riot.  He has an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Missouri – Kansas City. He also performs on many stages in Kansas City, where he lives with his wife Christy and their cats.

Praise for Chris M. Arnone’s Jayu City Chronicles:
“An action-packed page-turner, The Hermes Protocol has turned me into a cyberpunk enthusiast.” Katie S, Amazon
“Engaging cyberpunk action that hooks you from go.” Kylie C, Amazon
“Chris Arnone has cleverly turned his vivid imagination into an intriguing, fast-paced, and action-packed futuristic cyberspace adventure with The Hermes Protocol, which I enjoyed very much this crazy wild ride with Elise!” Emily, Goodreads