Carpet Diem: or How to Save the World by Accident - Softcover

Anderson, Justin Lee

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1527224074 ISBN 13: 9781527224070

Publisher: King Lot Publishing Ltd, 2018

Synopsis

Good and Evil do not exist.

Men and women are completely different species.

God and Satan are brother and sister, and the Big Bang was a giant cockup.

Now, over 13 billion years later, the most important item in all of creation is Simon Debovar's living room carpet. And someone just stole it.

Can Simon overcome his anti-social nature and recover his carpet before it costs him his life?

And, more importantly, should he?

Brace yourself for a witty, sexy, sweary romp through a world of angels, demons, witches, immortals and talking deer. Join Simon and his alcoholic, foul-mouthed Great Aunt Harriet as they stumble their way from one near disaster to the next, with the fate of the world at stake.

Praise for Carpet Diem:

"Addictive and extremely witty. Must read now! 5 STARS." - SciFiNow"

Anderson's writing is a joy to behold. If you enjoyed 'Good Omens' then you'll LOVE this book!" - British Fantasy Society"

A gloriously quirky romp that easily challenges the great Robert Rankin for sheer tongue in cheek originality." - Evening News"

Ideal for fans of Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett." - Audiofile

*2018 AUDIE AWARD-WINNER*

Get Carpet Diem today and experience the hilarious, twisted imagination of Justin Lee Anderson.

WARNING: Please ensure Kindle/book is waterproofed. Author cannot accept responsibility for damage caused by sprayed tea/coffee/booze.

About this title

About the Author:

Born in Edinburgh, Justin spent a decade of his childhood bouncing around the US, following his dad's professional football (soccer) career. He returned to the Scottish capital in his teens and, after a few brief sojourns to Dundee (for an English degree) and the South of France (for his family), settled back in the city that's always been 'home', where he lives with his Brady Bunch family in a permanent state of happy chaos. 
In over 15 years of writing and editing for a living, he's done everything from restaurant, theatre and comedy reviews to training manuals and magazines, including four years as the writer, editor and photographer for an Edinburgh guidebook. 
He has the same initials as the Justice League of America, and his favourite writers are Neil Gaiman, Aaron Sorkin, Joe Abercrombie and Joss Whedon, in no particular order. 
He misses Firefly.

Review:

"Anderson's writing is a joy to behold - his characters are all well-rounded, and he sets each scene perfectly, filling each with snappy, hilarious dialogue. This is a book I will read again and again, and I will be keeping my eyes peeled for Anderson's next novel, as well as the inevitable news that this has been optioned by either the BBC or Hollywood. If you enjoyed [Terry Pratchett and] Neil Gaiman's 'Good Omens', then you'll LOVE this book!" - British Fantasy Society 

"There are so many delightful surprises showcased within these addictive and extremely witty pages. Anderson has a flare for rather classic characterisation from Simon's introvert insecurity to the potty-mouthed loudness of his alcohol-swilling Great Aunt Harriet (one of only three survivors of the Debovar dessert massacre), a double act that should go down in literary history." - SciFiNow 

*2018 AUDIE AWARD-WINNER* 
"The unusual premise develops into an engaging journey through evocative world building, endearing and intriguing characters, and a heavy dose of humor. Davies's ability to juggle multiple narratives and a sizable cast of characters is both refreshing and delightful; he skillfully switches accents, personalities, and sides of battle, adding depth and relatability to each character. Anderson's storytelling is multilayered and inventive, and Davies's warm tenor is comforting yet invigorating. Together, they carry listeners deftly through Simon's adventure. An ideal listen for fans of Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett." - Audiofile

About this edition

• Publisher: King Lot Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1527224074
• ISBN 13: 9781527224070
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 378