Nylon Angel

Nylon Angel is a postcyberpunk work authored by science fiction writer Marianne de Pierres.

Plot summary

The narrative takes place in a post-apocalyptic Australian setting centered around the city known as the Tert. It follows Parrish Plessis, a bounty hunter and bodyguard employed by ganglord Jamon Mondo, who is determined to break free from his control. Her chance comes when she pursues two individuals accused of murdering journalist Razz Retribution. In this dystopian environment, conventional institutions have disintegrated, allowing the media to assume dominant influence.

The story juxtaposes the dilapidated slum of the Tert, which evokes comparisons to Mega-City One, with Viva City, a fortified suburb located forty kilometres along the coast.

Reception

Cameron Woodhead of The Age characterized the book as "a trashy, imaginative piece of cyberpunk" that merges elements reminiscent of Mad Max and James Cameron's Dark Angel. Maxine McArthur writing for The Canberra Times commended its compelling storyline centered on Parrish Plessis, emphasizing its fast-paced action and a cyberpunk atmosphere infused with aspects of voodoo and speculative fiction.

Tim Cadman from The Sydney Morning Herald provided a mostly favorable critique, acknowledging a somewhat slow beginning and occasionally flat characters but praising the vivid, cinematic portrayal of slum environments and touches of Australian cultural elements. He highlighted themes such as urban deterioration and media manipulation, describing it as an exhilarating and high-energy read.

Adaptations

White Mice Worldbuilding created a role-playing game inspired by the series, extending the franchise into interactive gaming.