Showing posts with label dark humor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dark humor. Show all posts

Friday, 14 October 2016

FREE: What the Hand by Todd Stockwell     


George Somerset is the unhappiest man in paradise. The horrors of the Tribulation are over. Finally reunited with his raptured daughter, he has been handed the keys to the magnificent splendor of God’s kingdom. Yet, George prefers to sulk, denying his own salvation and rehashing his past failings until he pushes himself, literally, into the depths of hell. 

This is the story of George’s past and present, of his sins and quest for redemption—a journey of self discovery through God’s creation, from the mind of a troubled soul searching for answers: Why am I here? Where did I come from? How old is the universe? How was it created? Who or what are the Illuminati? What about demons, ghosts, and aliens? What is the nature of God? Why is there a hell? Why does Satan even exist? How did I end up in paradise instead of the pit? 

This would be the ultimate journey for most, a virtuous and wondrous trip through space and time to answer the big questions and experience the glory of heaven and Earth. But through the eyes of the often irreverent and confused George Somerset, it is a sad, horrific, and satirical misadventure, a black comedy for Christians and nonbelievers alike.



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Sunday, 21 February 2016

FREE: What the Hand by Todd Stockwell

 
 

 
George Somerset is the unhappiest man in paradise. The horrors of the Tribulation are over. Finally reunited with his raptured daughter, he has been handed the keys to the magnificent splendor of God’s kingdom. Yet, George prefers to sulk, denying his own salvation and rehashing his past failings until he pushes himself, literally, into the depths of hell. 

This is the story of George’s past and present, of his sins and quest for redemption—a journey of self discovery through God’s creation, from the mind of a troubled soul searching for answers: Why am I here? Where did I come from? How old is the universe? How was it created? Who or what are the Illuminati? What about demons, ghosts, and aliens? What is the nature of God? Why is there a hell? Why does Satan even exist? How did I end up in paradise instead of the pit? 

This would be the ultimate journey for most, a virtuous and wondrous trip through space and time to answer the big questions and experience the glory of heaven and Earth. But through the eyes of the often irreverent and confused George Somerset, it is a sad, horrific, and satirical misadventure, a black comedy for Christians and nonbelievers alike.



AVAILABLE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED
 
Click for purchase in
 USA   UK   Australia   Canada  India 
 
 

Friday, 12 December 2014

99 CENT BOOK FIND: What the Hand by Todd Stockwell

Available for JUST 99 CENTS is What the Hand: A Novel About the End of the World and Beyond  by Todd Stockwell (Click for UKAustraliaCanada or India purchase).  Why not grab a copy before it goes back to full price?



BOOK DESCRIPTION
George Somerset is the unhappiest man in paradise. The horrors of the Tribulation are over. Finally reunited with his raptured daughter, he has been handed the keys to the magnificent splendor of God’s kingdom. Yet, George prefers to sulk, denying his own salvation and rehashing his past failings until he pushes himself, literally, into the depths of hell. 

This is the story of George’s past and present, of his sins and quest for redemption—a journey of self discovery through God’s creation, from the mind of a troubled soul searching for answers: Why am I here? Where did I come from? How old is the universe? How was it created? Who or what are the Illuminati? What about demons, ghosts, and aliens? What is the nature of God? Why is there a hell? Why does Satan even exist? How did I end up in paradise instead of the pit? 

This would be the ultimate journey for most, a virtuous and wondrous trip through space and time to answer the big questions and experience the glory of heaven and Earth. But through the eyes of the often irreverent and confused George Somerset, it is a sad, horrific, and satirical misadventure, a black comedy for Christians and nonbelievers alike.

Sunday, 7 September 2014

99 CENT BOOK FIND: What the Hand by Todd Stockwell

Available for JUST 99 CENTS is What the Hand: A Novel About the End of the World and Beyond  by Todd Stockwell (Click for UKAustraliaCanada or India purchase).  Why not grab a copy before it goes back to full price?



BOOK DESCRIPTION
George Somerset is the unhappiest man in paradise. The horrors of the Tribulation are over. Finally reunited with his raptured daughter, he has been handed the keys to the magnificent splendor of God’s kingdom. Yet, George prefers to sulk, denying his own salvation and rehashing his past failings until he pushes himself, literally, into the depths of hell. 

This is the story of George’s past and present, of his sins and quest for redemption—a journey of self discovery through God’s creation, from the mind of a troubled soul searching for answers: Why am I here? Where did I come from? How old is the universe? How was it created? Who or what are the Illuminati? What about demons, ghosts, and aliens? What is the nature of God? Why is there a hell? Why does Satan even exist? How did I end up in paradise instead of the pit? 

This would be the ultimate journey for most, a virtuous and wondrous trip through space and time to answer the big questions and experience the glory of heaven and Earth. But through the eyes of the often irreverent and confused George Somerset, it is a sad, horrific, and satirical misadventure, a black comedy for Christians and nonbelievers alike.

Saturday, 6 September 2014

99 CENT BOOK FIND: What the Hand by Todd Stockwell

Available for JUST 99 CENTS is What the Hand: A Novel About the End of the World and Beyond  by Todd Stockwell (Click for UKAustraliaCanada or India purchase).  Why not grab a copy before it goes back to full price?



BOOK DESCRIPTION
George Somerset is the unhappiest man in paradise. The horrors of the Tribulation are over. Finally reunited with his raptured daughter, he has been handed the keys to the magnificent splendor of God’s kingdom. Yet, George prefers to sulk, denying his own salvation and rehashing his past failings until he pushes himself, literally, into the depths of hell. 

This is the story of George’s past and present, of his sins and quest for redemption—a journey of self discovery through God’s creation, from the mind of a troubled soul searching for answers: Why am I here? Where did I come from? How old is the universe? How was it created? Who or what are the Illuminati? What about demons, ghosts, and aliens? What is the nature of God? Why is there a hell? Why does Satan even exist? How did I end up in paradise instead of the pit? 

This would be the ultimate journey for most, a virtuous and wondrous trip through space and time to answer the big questions and experience the glory of heaven and Earth. But through the eyes of the often irreverent and confused George Somerset, it is a sad, horrific, and satirical misadventure, a black comedy for Christians and nonbelievers alike.

Friday, 5 September 2014

99 CENT BOOK FIND: What the Hand by Todd Stockwell

Available for JUST 99 CENTS is What the Hand: A Novel About the End of the World and Beyond  by Todd Stockwell (Click for UKAustraliaCanada  or India purchase).  Why not grab a copy before it goes back to full price?





BOOK DESCRIPTION
George Somerset is the unhappiest man in paradise. The horrors of the Tribulation are over. Finally reunited with his raptured daughter, he has been handed the keys to the magnificent splendor of God’s kingdom. Yet, George prefers to sulk, denying his own salvation and rehashing his past failings until he pushes himself, literally, into the depths of hell. 

This is the story of George’s past and present, of his sins and quest for redemption—a journey of self discovery through God’s creation, from the mind of a troubled soul searching for answers: Why am I here? Where did I come from? How old is the universe? How was it created? Who or what are the Illuminati? What about demons, ghosts, and aliens? What is the nature of God? Why is there a hell? Why does Satan even exist? How did I end up in paradise instead of the pit? 

This would be the ultimate journey for most, a virtuous and wondrous trip through space and time to answer the big questions and experience the glory of heaven and Earth. But through the eyes of the often irreverent and confused George Somerset, it is a sad, horrific, and satirical misadventure, a black comedy for Christians and nonbelievers alike.

Tuesday, 29 July 2014

99 CENT BOOK FIND: An Etiquette Guide to the End Times by Maia Sepp

Available for JUST 99 CENTS is  An Etiquette Guide to the End Times: A Novella by Maia Sepp (Click here for UK purchase or Canadian purchase ).  Why not pick up a copy now?




BOOK DESCRIPTION
There aren’t any zombies (yet), but the world is still at the brink of destruction: It’s 2028 and global warming has led to rising oceans, crazy weather, and resource scarcity. On top of that, someone just turned the Internet off. Seeing as how it’s humanity’s last chance to turn things around manners are, understandably, a bit frayed.

Bookish etiquette buff Olive O’Malley is busy microfarming her urban property and minding her own business (and her chickens) when the government comes calling. Their goal is to push the populace towards carbon-neutrality while keeping kvetching to a minimum, and they come with a proposal: transition Olive’s popular etiquette column to a radio show for the masses, and they’ll help Olive find her grandfather, who’s gone missing.

Olive doesn’t trust the hipster government officials who try to bribe her with delicious-but-probably-a-little-evil chocolate pastries, and declines their offer. (Politely, of course.) But they won't take no for an answer, and soon Olive is knee-deep in turmoil, eco-terrorism, and missing chickens. Now she has to untangle herself from their demands and figure out how to make sure her family (and her poultry) are safe before it’s too late. 



(This is a 28,000 word novella)

Sunday, 20 July 2014

99 CENT BOOK FIND: An Etiquette Guide to the End Times by Maia Sepp

Available for JUST 99 CENTS is  An Etiquette Guide to the End Times: A Novella by Maia Sepp (Click here for UK purchase or Canadian purchase ).  Why not pick up a copy now?





BOOK DESCRIPTION
There aren’t any zombies (yet), but the world is still at the brink of destruction: It’s 2028 and global warming has led to rising oceans, crazy weather, and resource scarcity. On top of that, someone just turned the Internet off. Seeing as how it’s humanity’s last chance to turn things around manners are, understandably, a bit frayed.

Bookish etiquette buff Olive O’Malley is busy microfarming her urban property and minding her own business (and her chickens) when the government comes calling. Their goal is to push the populace towards carbon-neutrality while keeping kvetching to a minimum, and they come with a proposal: transition Olive’s popular etiquette column to a radio show for the masses, and they’ll help Olive find her grandfather, who’s gone missing.

Olive doesn’t trust the hipster government officials who try to bribe her with delicious-but-probably-a-little-evil chocolate pastries, and declines their offer. (Politely, of course.) But they won't take no for an answer, and soon Olive is knee-deep in turmoil, eco-terrorism, and missing chickens. Now she has to untangle herself from their demands and figure out how to make sure her family (and her poultry) are safe before it’s too late. 



(This is a 28,000 word novella)

Saturday, 19 July 2014

99 CENT BOOK FIND: An Etiquette Guide to the End Times by Maia Sepp


Available for JUST 99 CENTS is  An Etiquette Guide to the End Times: A Novella by Maia Sepp (Click here for UK purchase or Canadian purchase ).  Why not pick up a copy now?
 



BOOK DESCRIPTION
There aren’t any zombies (yet), but the world is still at the brink of destruction: It’s 2028 and global warming has led to rising oceans, crazy weather, and resource scarcity. On top of that, someone just turned the Internet off. Seeing as how it’s humanity’s last chance to turn things around manners are, understandably, a bit frayed.

Bookish etiquette buff Olive O’Malley is busy microfarming her urban property and minding her own business (and her chickens) when the government comes calling. Their goal is to push the populace towards carbon-neutrality while keeping kvetching to a minimum, and they come with a proposal: transition Olive’s popular etiquette column to a radio show for the masses, and they’ll help Olive find her grandfather, who’s gone missing.

Olive doesn’t trust the hipster government officials who try to bribe her with delicious-but-probably-a-little-evil chocolate pastries, and declines their offer. (Politely, of course.) But they won't take no for an answer, and soon Olive is knee-deep in turmoil, eco-terrorism, and missing chickens. Now she has to untangle herself from their demands and figure out how to make sure her family (and her poultry) are safe before it’s too late. 



(This is a 28,000 word novella)

Monday, 16 June 2014

INDIE NEW RELEASE: An Etiquette Guide to the End Times by Maia Sepp


We are happy to announce as an INDIE NEW RELEASE: An Etiquette Guide to the End Times: A Novella by Maia Sepp
(Click here for UK purchase).  Why not pick up a copy now?




BOOK DESCRIPTION
There aren’t any zombies (yet), but the world is still at the brink of destruction: It’s 2028 and global warming has led to rising oceans, crazy weather, and resource scarcity. On top of that, someone just turned the Internet off. Seeing as how it’s humanity’s last chance to turn things around manners are, understandably, a bit frayed.

Bookish etiquette buff Olive O’Malley is busy microfarming her urban property and minding her own business (and her chickens) when the government comes calling. Their goal is to push the populace towards carbon-neutrality while keeping kvetching to a minimum, and they come with a proposal: transition Olive’s popular etiquette column to a radio show for the masses, and they’ll help Olive find her grandfather, who’s gone missing.

Olive doesn’t trust the hipster government officials who try to bribe her with delicious-but-probably-a-little-evil chocolate pastries, and declines their offer. (Politely, of course.) But they won't take no for an answer, and soon Olive is knee-deep in turmoil, eco-terrorism, and missing chickens. Now she has to untangle herself from their demands and figure out how to make sure her family (and her poultry) are safe before it’s too late. 


(This is a 28,000 word novella)

Sunday, 15 June 2014

INDIE NEW RELEASE: An Etiquette Guide to the End Times by Maia Sepp


We are happy to announce as an INDIE NEW RELEASE: An Etiquette Guide to the End Times: A Novella by Maia Sepp
(Click here for UK purchase).  Why not pick up a copy now?




BOOK DESCRIPTION
There aren’t any zombies (yet), but the world is still at the brink of destruction: It’s 2028 and global warming has led to rising oceans, crazy weather, and resource scarcity. On top of that, someone just turned the Internet off. Seeing as how it’s humanity’s last chance to turn things around manners are, understandably, a bit frayed.

Bookish etiquette buff Olive O’Malley is busy microfarming her urban property and minding her own business (and her chickens) when the government comes calling. Their goal is to push the populace towards carbon-neutrality while keeping kvetching to a minimum, and they come with a proposal: transition Olive’s popular etiquette column to a radio show for the masses, and they’ll help Olive find her grandfather, who’s gone missing.

Olive doesn’t trust the hipster government officials who try to bribe her with delicious-but-probably-a-little-evil chocolate pastries, and declines their offer. (Politely, of course.) But they won't take no for an answer, and soon Olive is knee-deep in turmoil, eco-terrorism, and missing chickens. Now she has to untangle herself from their demands and figure out how to make sure her family (and her poultry) are safe before it’s too late. 

(This is a 28,000 word novella)

BOOK OF THE DAY: An Etiquette Guide to the End Times by Maia Sepp


by Maia Sepp




BOOK DESCRIPTION
There aren’t any zombies (yet), but the world is still at the brink of destruction: It’s 2028 and global warming has led to rising oceans, crazy weather, and resource scarcity. On top of that, someone just turned the Internet off. Seeing as how it’s humanity’s last chance to turn things around manners are, understandably, a bit frayed.

Bookish etiquette buff Olive O’Malley is busy microfarming her urban property and minding her own business (and her chickens) when the government comes calling. Their goal is to push the populace towards carbon-neutrality while keeping kvetching to a minimum, and they come with a proposal: transition Olive’s popular etiquette column to a radio show for the masses, and they’ll help Olive find her grandfather, who’s gone missing.

Olive doesn’t trust the hipster government officials who try to bribe her with delicious-but-probably-a-little-evil chocolate pastries, and declines their offer. (Politely, of course.) But they won't take no for an answer, and soon Olive is knee-deep in turmoil, eco-terrorism, and missing chickens. Now she has to untangle herself from their demands and figure out how to make sure her family (and her poultry) are safe before it’s too late.



(This is a 28,000 word novella)


AUTHOR BIO

Maia Sepp is an author of humorous contemporary and dystopian fiction. She left the tech sector to write about sock thievery, migraines, the future, and...the tech sector.

"The Sock Wars" is her debut novel. It has been an Amazon top-100 digital bestseller, and is available in print and ebook formats. Maia's second novel is "The Migraine Mafia," a story about a nerdy thirtysomething's quest to come to terms with a chronic illness. It is available online everywhere in print and ebook formats.

Her latest release is a humorous near-future dystopian novella, titled, "An Etiquette Guide to the End Times," available now!

Find Maia online at www.maiasepp.com 


REVIEWS
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything's Falling Politely Apart June 3, 2014
Format:Kindle Edition
Although chickens are mentioned several times in the synopsis, this novella is less about poultry and more about an alarming future that seems completely (and disconcertingly) possible. Olive is an appealing and resourceful heroine stuck in an internet-less Toronto where civilization is on the verge of collapse (or has it collapsed already?), having pot-growing neighbours is like striking gold, and everyone is still sort of getting along... for now. The descriptions of the city and the way people are living their lives in this new world are really fascinating and well done. And, as always, there's a healthy dose of humour thrown in. Looking forward to finding out what happens next!


Saturday, 21 April 2012

BOOK OF THE DAY: Supervillain: The Concise Guide by Ras Ashcroft


by  Ras Ashcroft



BOOK DESCRIPTION
Are you tired of living a humdrum life? Is there little to look forward to except a dead-end job and more news headlines that remind you of your insignificance in the world? Do you think the future of humanity depends on your potent leadership skills? Well forget about the nonsense of running for political office and become a supervillain instead.

Fancy degrees and qualifications are not required. With this concise guide, you will learn all the basic tricks of the trade. Ease into your first seedy business, create a large organisation with interests in finance, media and politics, and build a powerful military force. Eventually you will launch your crusade to rule the entire planet.

Take your shot at world domination – and hit the bull’s-eye.

AUTHOR BIO
Ras Ashcroft was born in 1987 and currently lives in the UK.
He started work on his first novel at the age of 10, about two boys who found themselves trapped in a haunted amusement park. He didn't quite finish it, because of school commitments and being unable to find a way to write the main characters out of a deadly situation involving wise-cracking skeletons.
He continued to work on short humorous fiction stories for the next 14 years until finally deciding to publish his first book, a humorous parody guide called 'Supervillain: The Concise Guide'.
He continues to enjoy reading, writing, extreme scrabble and life.