Last Days by Brian Evenson

In a world where violence and cult-like devotion intertwine, a detective with a severed hand is reluctantly drawn into a bizarre religious sect that worships amputation as a path to spiritual enlightenment. As he delves deeper into their enigmatic beliefs, he uncovers a web of deception and power struggles that challenge his perceptions of faith and identity. The narrative unfolds with a blend of dark humor and unsettling tension, exploring themes of sacrifice, control, and the human desire for transcendence in a disturbingly surreal setting.

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