Cowboy Bebop: A Syndicate Story: Red Planet Requiem

by Sean Cummings

Overview

Prequel novel to the upcoming Netflix series, Cowboy Bebop. Discover the origins of the classic rivalry between Spike and Vicious amongst the dark underbelly of Mars, 2161!

The year is 2161. The Red Dragon Crime Syndicate is king, and for all those lucky enough to be members of this crime family, life is damn good.

Well, not for everyone... For two entry-level gangsters in Tharsis City, Mars, life in the Syndicate isn't quite all guns and glamour. That's right. Long before they were mortal enemies, Spike Spiegel and Vicious were just two friends clawing their way up the crime ladder and trying to have a little fun while doing it.

But when an opportunity to pull a job for their boss arises, it's make or break time. Literally. All they have to do is deliver a suitcase. How hard could it be?

You ready for some history tellin'...space cowboy?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781789099836
Publisher:	Titan
Publication date:	12/07/2021
Sold by:	Penguin Random House Publisher Services
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	593,350
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Sean Cummings is an American film and television writer. Prior to his career as a screenwriter, Sean worked on the development and production of films such as 'THE PURGE', 'OUIJA", 'PROJECT ALMANAC' and 'TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES'. In 2017, Sean transitioned to screenwriting full time and received his first television writing credit for his work on the beloved Netflix teen dramedy 'EVERYTHING SUCKS!'. The following year, Sean joined the writing staff of Netflix's live-action television adaptation of 'COWBOY BEBOP' starring John Cho. In addition, he is a member of the writing staff for Amazon's forthcoming action-adventure television series 'CITADEL' starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra. He also writes for feature films. Sean resides in Los Angeles, California with his wife, son and their beloved dog, Penny. This is his first novel.
Sean Cummings is an American film and television writer. Prior to his career as a screenwriter, Sean worked on the development and production of films such as ‘THE PURGE’, ‘OUIJA”, ‘PROJECT ALMANAC’ and ‘TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES’. In 2017, Sean transitioned to screenwriting full time and received his first television writing credit for his work on the beloved Netflix teen dramedy ‘EVERYTHING SUCKS!’. The following year, Sean joined the writing staff of Netflix’s live-action television adaptation of ‘COWBOY BEBOP’ starring John Cho. In addition, he is a member of the writing staff for Amazon’s forthcoming action-adventure television series ‘CITADEL’ starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra. He also writes for feature films. Sean resides in Los Angeles, California with his wife, son and their beloved dog, Penny. This is his first novel.

Editorial Reviews

"A good read–and consider it a must-read for Cowboy Bebop fans and anyone looking for an Altered Carbon or Firefly-type space Western setting" Borg.com

From the Publisher

Pun Bandhu narrates a prequel that explores the relationship between two characters in “Cowboy Bebop,” a Japanese anime TV series. Fearless Spike and Vicious, low-level members of the Red Dragon crime syndicate, are unsure about how to move up in the ranks. When a deal goes bad, they quickly learn exactly where they stand in the organization. Bandhu overcomes stilted dialogue and a leaden plot to bring flat characters to life. His performance balances out the unevenly paced story as Fearless and Vicious meet the demands of being lackeys of the Red Dragon gang. Bandhu’s strong theater background helps the frequent onomatopoeic language to become a seamless part of the story rather than a distraction. K.M.P. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine

JANUARY 2022 - AudioFile