Husk

In the neon-drenched city of Veridian, identity is no longer sacred—it’s programmable. When a powerful tech billionaire is found dead, his body surgically stripped of skin without a drop of blood, Detective Torin Blake is pulled into a case that defies biology, logic, and sanity itself. The crime scene is impossibly clean. The victim showed no signs of struggle. And beside the body, his clothes are neatly folded—like something simply stepped out of them. As more bodies appear across the city, Blake and forensic specialist Briony Shaw uncover a terrifying truth: a parasitic entity known as Indumentum is harvesting human skin, memories, and identities—wearing its victims like a living disguise. But this is no random predator. Guided by a powerful and secretive figure known as the Shepherd, the entity is part of something far more sinister—a hidden network shaping the future of humanity from the shadows. Hunted by his own department and haunted by the fire that destroyed his family, Blake must confront a nightmare where the line between human and monster no longer exists. Because in Veridian, anyone could be wearing someone else’s face. And the next body… might be yours. Perfect for fans of cyberpunk horror, dark sci-fi thrillers, detective noir, identity horror, and psychological suspense.