A brand-new edition of this superb supernatural thriller, a Faustian-inspired story of betrayal, wealth and power. 

Supernatural horror and social satire mix in this relocation of the Faust legend to contemporary London. As the plot sweeps across the last 30 years, the book captures the mood of each decade: from the swinging 1960s to the materialism of the 1980s. In 1961, Derek Leech emerges fully formed from the polluted River Thames, destined to found a global media empire. In 1978, three ambitious young men strike a deal with Leech. They are offered wealth, glamour, and success, but a price must be paid. In 1994, Leech's purpose moves to its conclusion, and as the men struggle, they realize the truth of the ultimate price.