The loss of innocence. The seduction of death. The tragedy of desperate obsession. in Tagging the Moon: Fairy Tales From L.A., these are the things men and women are made of -- a far cry from puppydog tails, sugar, and spice. Here are ten extraordinary stories set in the surreal urban nightmare known as Los Angeles -- where the real-life horrors of survival in the concrete jungle collide with S. P. Somtow's unique vision of myth, legend, and the City of Angels. This major collection is a landmark in Somtow's ongoing exploration of the dark side of the human psyche and is a must for fans of modern urban horror. These are stories about Somtow's personal Los Angeles -- the ultimate land of true lies -- where beneath the mask of shimmering lights, perfect smiles, and Hollywood dreams, the Devil has nine million faces.