Synopsis

Samuel Hunter, once known as Samson Hunts Alone, meticulously maintains his identity as a successful Santa Barbara insurance salesman, a life built to escape a tragic past on the Crow reservation. His carefully constructed existence begins to unravel on his thirty-fifth birthday with the simultaneous arrival of two formidable forces: Calliope Kincaid, a woman who ignites a passionate, dangerous love, and Coyote, the ancient, mischievous Native American trickster god. Coyote, determined to shatter Sam's tranquility, unleashes a torrent of absurd and chaotic events designed to force Sam to confront his abandoned heritage and the suppressed memories of his past. As Sam struggles to navigate the escalating mayhem and reconcile his present self with the 'Samson' he tried to bury, he is drawn into a hilarious and transformative journey that challenges his perceptions of reality, destiny, and the true meaning of identity.

Critical Reception

"Christopher Moore's distinctive blend of irreverent humor and mythological depth is on full display in this early novel, solidifying his reputation as a master of comedic supernatural fiction."

Metadata

ISBN:9780748114443
Pages:260
Age Rating:16+

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