A dumb angel

It was night, almost Christmas, and everyone in Pine Cove was busy buying, wrapping, and exchanging gifts. But not everyone was in the mood to welcome Santa Claus. Little Joshua Barker, just seven years old, was desperate: he needed a real miracle. He was sure he saw Santa Claus get hit in the head with a shovel, and now he could do nothing but pray for him to return from the dead. To compose the book's cast, the author used traditional Christmas characters, like Santa Claus and the archangel Raziel, as well as others not so classic, like the undead and a strange bat. A Dumb Angel is a controversial work that portrays events during one of the most important times of the year. The book doesn't compromise on well-known legends, but rather a commitment to laughter, well-constructed writing, and quality entertainment. "Christopher Moore has a palpable dark humor and doesn't spare even Santa Claus's time. A breathtaking comedy." (New York Times) “Moore writes novels that are hilarious and immensely fun to read. An author at the height of his creative powers.” (Nicholas Sparks)