u003cpu003eu003cbu003eGOTHIC VIOLENCEu003c/bu003e is a fictional dark comedy by author, Mike Ma. Though is a continuation of the first work, this book stands alone. u003cbu003eGOTHIC VIOLENCEu003c/bu003e follows a gang of jihadist surfers who use insider trading profit to disable the national power grid and capture Florida amid total panic.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eWhen asked for comment, the author told us he "prefers this book u003ciu003efar moreu003c/iu003e" and that it is a "more brutal and optimistic story".u003c/pu003e