Clarkesworld Magazine The Apologists by Tade Thompson (audio)
Nov 14, 2025
A brutal home invasion sparks a chilling murder investigation led by Detective Eve Stevens. As she unravels clues and mysterious organic substances, Eve finds herself trapped in an otherworldly house during a raid. Her pursuit of truth intertwines with the enigmatic apologists and their bizarre simulant creations. With the discovery of unsettling autopsy findings and the cryptic Book of Everything, Eve faces a life-altering trial that reshapes her understanding of humanity. A profound journey through crime, identity, and memory awaits!
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The Thamesmead Double Homicide
- Bea and her daughter Chelsea are attacked in their flat after the silhouette enters through no visible forced entry.
- The scene ends with both bodies removed and the mysterious man watching from the willow then walking away.
Detective Under Pressure
- Eve Stevens balances police procedure with personal life while investigating the Thamesmead murders.
- The story frames her investigative persistence alongside domestic tension with Dane Russell.
Giuseppe's Impossible House
- Eve discovers Storm Giuseppe's house contains sealed rooms, files, and a blue card bearing Transport for London imagery.
- The house yields notebooks, psychological profiles, and material linked to many similar murders.
