The Electric Church

The Electric Church

by
Jeff Somers

Synopsis of The Electric Church

In the near future, the only thing growing faster than the criminal population is the Electric Church, a new religion founded by a mysterious man named Dennis Squalor. The Church preaches that life is too brief to contemplate the mysteries of the universe: eternity is required. In order to achieve this, the converted become Monks -- cyborgs with human brains, enhanced robotic bodies, and virtually unlimited life spans.

Enter Avery Cates, a dangerous criminal known as the best killer-for-hire around. The Authorities have a special mission in mind for Cates: assassinate Dennis Squalor. But for Cates, the assignment will be the most dangerous job he's ever undertaken -- and it may well be his last.

Reviews of The Electric Church

80%

...feels a bit like a fourth-generation photocopy from a dream of Blade Runner combined with the Cliffs Notes from any number of both gonzo and serious noir mystery thrillers, all of that then mixed with fading memories of a hardboiled comic Book or two. -- Jeff VanderMeer , Scifi.com

fun, cyberpunky noir SF with just the right mix of fatalism and attitude, seasoned with plenty of bullets and black comedy. -- Charlene Brusso, SFSite

'the Electric Church... is a frantic and fast paced thriller in the gritty mould of ...Altered Carbon... but a lot lighter in tone. -- Graeme Flory, Graeme's Fantasy Book Review

an exhilarating example of powerful and entertaining storytelling. -- Keith Brooke, The Guardian

With the amount of suspense and surprises, this story is guaranteed excitement. -- SciFiChick.com