On October 26, the second edition of Pounds of Flesh will be released — a darker, more refined, and more emotionally resonant version of the story that first introduced readers to Jacoby, XIC, and the brutal bargain that binds them.
This new edition is not just a revision. It is a rebirth.
When I first wrote Pounds of Flesh, I was exploring regret, consequence, and the terrible cost of wanting a second chance. Returning to the manuscript years later — with more clarity, more experience, and a deeper understanding of the story’s emotional core — allowed me to expand the world, sharpen the horror, and strengthen Jacoby’s journey in ways I couldn’t before.
The second edition brings:
- A fully rewritten foreword
- Expanded Hell sequences with richer atmosphere
- A more vivid introduction to XIC and the underworld hierarchy
- Stronger emotional grounding for Jacoby’s past life and suicide
- Enhanced historical detail in the 1800s and 1920s timelines
- Cleaner pacing and more immersive horror
- Refined dialogue and character motivations
- A more cohesive thematic spine: regret, redemption, and the price of bargains
This is the version that finally matches the weight of the story — the version I always meant to write.
⭐ Why This Story Still Matters
Jacoby’s journey is supernatural, violent, and often terrifying — but the heart of it is painfully human. It’s about the choices we wish we could undo, the people we wish we could save, and the moments that haunt us long after they’re gone.
It asks the question no one wants to say out loud:
What would you give to undo your worst mistake? And what would it take from you in return?
The second edition leans deeper into that question. It’s more brutal, more honest, and more emotionally grounded.
⭐ About the New Cover
The new cover captures the exact tone of the book:
A crow perched on a wrought‑iron gate. A blood‑red moon rising behind it. A cemetery swallowed in mist and shadow.
It’s gothic. It’s eerie. It’s symbolic. It’s Jacoby’s world — the threshold between life, death, and the bargain that binds him.
⭐ What’s Coming Before October 26
In the weeks leading up to release, I’ll be sharing:
- Behind‑the‑scenes insights from the rewrite
- Deleted scenes from the first edition
- Character explorations (Jacoby, XIC, Fucini, Junior, Raven White Claw)
- The real historical inspirations behind the circus era
- A breakdown of the “Pounds of Flesh” contract
- Excerpts from the new edition
- A launch‑day announcement on October 26
Thank you for returning to this world with me — or entering it for the first time. This story has lived with me for years, and I’m grateful to finally share the version that feels complete.
October 26 is coming. And Jacoby’s bargain awaits.
— Joe R. Meyer
Joe Meyers Adventures 