Muscle Bottom

By Peter Schutes. Five interconnected narratives centered on bodybuilder Shamus Little, set in Venice, California. Little Shamus — the character's physical development journey and romantic awakening Muscle Beach — Taryn Rearden develops feelings for the Irish bodybuilder; after initial conflict they discover shared burdens The Spotter — introduces Garret, whose substantial challenge only Shamus can address Dirty Cop — detectives Rocco Pounder and Ash Hunter stake out Shamus, now a pharmaceutical dealer; recognition shifts the dynamic Hardhats and Nightsticks — construction worker Shane Biggars moves in with coworker Charlie Watts and their relationship evolves Cover designed to intentionally look worn