Exquisite Corpse

Exquisite Corpse is a novel by Poppy Z. Brite that delves into the dark and twisted world of obsession, love, and the macabre. It explores the lives of two men, a serial killer and a young artist, whose paths intertwine in a haunting narrative filled with graphic imagery and emotional depth.

The story follows the lives of a serial killer and a young artist as they become entangled in a web of desire and death. Set against the backdrop of New Orleans, the novel examines themes of identity, mortality, and the nature of art.

The narrative unfolds through the perspectives of the two main characters, revealing their inner thoughts and motivations. As the artist becomes increasingly obsessed with the killer's gruesome acts, a dangerous game of cat and mouse ensues, leading to a shocking climax.