David Wong
2 SeriesDavid Wong is the pseudonym of Jason Pargin, an American author known for his humorous horror and adventure novels. He is a New York Times bestselling author and the Executive Editor of Cracked.com, a humor website. Wong adopted the pseudonym to separate his personal and online identities.
In "Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits" by David Wong, Zoey Ashe navigates a futuristic city where god-like powers and extreme fame are attainable, but so are new depths of depravity. The world is filled with elements of the fantastic, nightmarish, and ridiculous. Zoey's only companion is a cat that smells like a seafood shop's dumpster, though it cannot offer reliable advice. As she tries to make sense of her surroundings, the looming question is whether Zoey will decipher the chaos in time. The novel challenges readers to ponder their own readiness for a rapidly approaching future.
