Christopher Moore Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

San Francisco, 1947. Bartender Sammy "Two Toes" Tiffin and the rest of the Cookie's Coffee Irregulars--a ragtag bunch of working mugs last seen in Noir--are on the hustle: they're trying to open a driving school; shanghai an abusive Swedish stevedore; get Mable, the local madam, and her girls to a Christmas party at the State Hospital without alerting the overzealous head of the S.F.P.D. vice squad; all while Sammy's girlfriend, Stilton (a.k.a. the Cheese), and her "Wendy the Welder" gal pals are using their wartime shipbuilding skills on a secret project that might be attracting the attention of some government Men in Black. And, oh yeah, someone is murdering the city's drag kings and club owner Jimmy Vasco is sure she's next on the list and wants Sammy to find the killer. Meanwhile, Eddie "Moo Shoes" Shu has been summoned by his Uncle Ho to help save his opium den from Squid Kid Tang, a vicious gangster who is determined to retrieve a priceless relic: an ancient statue of the powerful Rain Dragon that Ho stole from one of the fighting tongs forty years earlier. And if Eddie blows it, he just might call down the wrath of that powerful magical creature on all of Fog City

Set adrift by his pirate crew, Pocket of Dog Snogging washes up on the shores of Greece, aiming to impress the Duke with his comedic talents and become his trusted fool. However, the island is in chaos as Egeus, the Duke's minister, is enraged that his daughter Hermia wishes to marry Demetrius instead of Lysander, the man he has chosen for her. The Duke decrees that if Hermia refuses to marry Lysander by the wedding date, she will face execution or be sent to a nunnery. Pocket, true to his nature, boldly criticizes the decree and the Duke, which leads to a death sentence for him. With guards on his tail, Pocket narrowly escapes and finds himself in the enchanted woods ruled by Oberon, the fairy king, who is in need of a new fool after the murder of his jester, Robin Goodfellow, known as Puck. Oberon offers Pocket a deal: he will lift the death sentence if Pocket uncovers Puck's killer. As Pocket navigates a web of suspects, each with motives for the jester's death, he must utilize his wit and charm to unravel the mystery, save himself, and ensure a happy ending for all involved.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Christopher Moore returns with a zany noir set in post-World War II San Francisco, featuring a colorful cast, including a hapless bartender, his Chinese sidekick, a sharp-edged doll, a tight-lipped Air Force general, a wisecracking waif, and Petey, a black mamba. In the summer of 1947, an enigmatic blonde named Stilton walks into the saloon where Sammy "Two Toes" Tiffin tends bar, sparking instant attraction. However, before Sammy can act, General Remy arrives with urgent business, as Sammy is the go-to guy for connections on the street. Meanwhile, a suspicious object has been spotted near Mount Rainier, followed by a mysterious plane crash in Roswell, New Mexico. The real strangeness unfolds on the streets of San Francisco. When one of Sammy's schemes backfires and Stilton mysteriously disappears, he must confront his dark secrets and navigate bizarre occurrences to find her. Combining elements of Raymond Chandler and Damon Runyon with a dash of Bugs Bunny, this story is a wild ride through the noir genre, infused with Moore's signature humor and wit.

Calvino untersucht den Selbstmord eines jungen kanadischen Malers. Laut Autopsiebericht hatte er eine t�dliche Droge eingenommen. F�r die Polizei ein scheinbar eindeutiger Fall. Doch in Bangkok tr�gt der Schein oft. Manchmal haben Springer Hilfe beim �bergang in die n�chste Welt. Und den Helfern nachzusp�ren, kann riskant sein. Wie in diesem Fall.

In San Francisco, the souls of the dead are mysteriously disappearing—and you know that can’t be good—in New York Times bestselling author Christopher Moore’s delightfully funny sequel to A Dirty Job. Something really strange is happening in the City by the Bay. People are dying, but their souls are not being collected. Someone—or something—is stealing them and no one knows where they are going, or why, but it has something to do with that big orange bridge. Death Merchant Charlie Asher is just as flummoxed as everyone else. He’s trapped in the body of a fourteen-inch-tall “meat puppet” waiting for his Buddhist nun girlfriend, Audrey, to find him a suitable new body to play host. To get to the bottom of this abomination, a motley crew of heroes will band together: the seven-foot-tall death merchant Minty Fresh; retired policeman turned bookseller Alphonse Rivera; the Emperor of San Francisco and his dogs, Bummer and Lazarus; and Lily, the former Goth girl. Now if only they can get little Sophie to stop babbling about the coming battle for the very soul of humankind . . .

New York Times bestselling author Christopher Moore channels William Shakespeare and Edgar Allan Poe in The Serpent of Venice, a satiric Venetian gothic that brings back the Pocket of Dog Snogging, the eponymous hero of Fool, along with his sidekick, Drool, and pet monkey, Jeff. Venice, a long time ago.

A code word for gas cylinder and a nickname for rum. Also, to have sexual intercourse with someone. An observation balloon. A small, light tank with a very top speed of 8 m.p.h. In four long years, 1914 - 1918, the Western Front maimed a generation of young men and women bonded by combat and burdened by duty. Now, through the letters of Christopher Moore's Captain Cartwright, comes an extraordinary lexicon of the phrases and lingo of life at the front. Whether born from the desperation of gallows humour in France and Flanders - 'If it keeps on like this, someone's going to get hurt' - or borrowed from further afield - ' comfortable, safe, pleasant. From the Hindustani, khush, pleasure' - wherever he was, whatever he was doing, Tommy invented or borrowed his own word for it. From Ammo to Zig-Zag, this is a fascinating glimpse into the world of our First World War heroes. So boil up the dixie and scrounge yourself some dooly. By the time you've drummed up you'll be slinging the bat like a barber's cat.

Absolutely nothing is sacred to Moore. The phenomenally popular, New York Times-bestselling satirist whom the Atlanta Journal-Constitution calls, Stephen King with a whoopee cushion and a double-espresso imagination returns with a lampoon on the Great French Masters.

The mayhem begins when an ancient alien beacon is activated, summoning massive spaceships that release pods transforming into people-eating, flying creatures resembling mythological griffins. These creatures wreak havoc, destroying communications and military infrastructure while systematically killing nearly everyone on Earth. However, a trio of New Yorkers refuses to surrender to these intergalactic invaders. Mo, a snarky Gothy game enthusiast; Steve, a skateboard-punk; and Curt, a buff commando with a talent for cosmetics, are determined to fight back, with Florida becoming their battleground. Armed with M-16s, a big f**king gun, and plenty of courage, they embark on a journey from New York City to Orlando, where a downed spacecraft presents a new challenge. In Florida, they encounter Liz, a skilled killer whale trainer, and Oscar, a middle-aged man in a squirrel costume, both of whom have managed to survive the initial onslaught. Together, this unlikely band of heroes plans to infiltrate the alien ship, confront the invaders, and save what remains of the world. If all goes well, Steve might even have a chance to start repopulating Earth.

Bangkok wird von Demonstrationen erschüttert. Chaos und Angst herrschen in der Thaigesellschaft wie unter den Expats. Privatdetektiv Calvino begibt sich mitten hinein in den politischen Feuersturm, als er einen Fall von Medikamenten-Piraterie untersucht. Dabei stößt er auf ein einflussreiches politisches Netz, das mit aller Macht seine wirtschaftlichen Interessen gewahrt wissen will. Ein 19-jähriges Thaimädchen und ein prominenter Rechtsanwalt werden am selben Abend tot aufgefunden. Beide stehen im Zusammenhang mit Calvinos Ermittlungen. Aufgerüttelt vom Untreue-Index, bei dem Bangkok weltweit an oberster Stelle steht, beauftragt ihn eine Gruppe von Ehefrauen, die eheliche Treue ihrer Gatten zu untersuchen. Calvino sieht sich mit Kräften konfrontiert, die ihn an die Grenzen seiner Ermittlungskunst führen.

The city of San Francisco is being stalked by a huge shaved vampyre cat named Chet, and only I, Abby Normal, emergency back-up mistress of the great Bay Area night, and my mangahaired love monkey, Foo Dog, stand between the ravenous monster and a bloody massacre of the general public. Whoa. And this is a love story? Yup. See, while some lovers were born to run, Jody and Tommy were born to bite. Well, reborn, that is, now that they're vampires. Good thing theirs is an undying love, since they're imprisoned in a bronze statue. Their Goth Girl Friday, Abby Normal, wants to be a bloodsucking fiend, too, but right now she's really busy with other stuff like Chet, who's getting bigger and smarter—and thirstier—by the minute. Before you can say "OMG! WTF?" Tommy and Jody are sprung from captivity, and join forces with Abby and the entire crew to hunt big cat and save the city. And that's when the fun really begins.

Set during the recent turbulent times in Thailand, the 11th novel in the Calvino series centers around the street demonstrations and occupation of Government House in Bangkok. Hired by an American businessman, Calvino finds himself caught in the middle of a family conflict over a Chinese corporate takeover. This is no ordinary deal. Calvino and his client are up against powerful forces set to seize much more than a family business. As the bodies accumulate while he navigates Thailand's business-political landmines, Calvino becomes increasingly entangled in a secret deal made by men who will stop at nothing-and no one-standing in their way. But Calvino refuses to step aside. The Corruptionist captures with precision the undercurrents enveloping Bangkok, revealing multiple layers of betrayal and deception.

Christopher Moore im Doppelpack „Der Lustmolch“: Drei Dinge ereignen sich in jenem schicksalsträchtigen September in Pine Cove, bevor das Unheil über die kalifornische Kleinstadt an der Pazifikküste hereinbricht: Im nahen Atomkraftwerk entsteht ein winziges Leck in der Kühlleitung; Mavis Sand sucht einen Blues-Sänger für ihre Bar; und Bess Leander, Mutter zweier Töchter, erhängt sich. Die Ereignisse überschlagen sich … „Flossen Weg!“: Seit Jahren versucht der Meeresbiologe Nate Quinn zu ergründen, warum Buckelwale singen. Da geschieht plötzlich etwas Seltsames: Eine riesige Schwanzflosse taucht aus dem Meer auf mit der deutlichen Aufschrift: Fang mich! Und derselbe Wal versucht mehrmals über das Telefon bei Nate ein Pastrami-Sandwich zu bestellen. Nate glaubt seinen Verstand zu verlieren, bis er der Bitte nachkommt und in die wundersame Welt der Wale hinabtaucht …

This is a bawdy tale. Herein you will find gratuitous shagging, murder, spanking, maiming, treason, and heretofore unexplored heights of vulgarity and profanity,. . . If that's the sort of thing you think you might enjoy, then you have happened upon the perfect story!' So speaks Christopher Moore, one of America's funniest and bestselling authors, regarded as highly as classic satirists such as Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams. Read Fool and discover for yourself why this book has dominated bestseller lists across the world, and why it has reduced millions of grown men and women to tears of helpless laughter...

Tenth in the Vincent Calvino SeriesIn the 10th Vincent Calvino novel, Calvino follows the mistress of an aspiring politician. Calvino’s assignment takes him deep into the lives of those working inside secret prisons and private contractors. When Jack is paid back a body is left behind. This time the pay back is in Bangkok.“Moore has the intellectual and emotional ability to perceive what is in the hearts and minds of the Thai populace. Not least, he grasps the nuances of language. . . . I dare say a screen adaptation of at least one of the Calvino books isn’t far off.”—Bernard Trink, Bangkok Post“Christopher G. Moore is an exceptional writer. . . . The way the different characters, which seem unrelated to each other, are finally brought together is superb literary craftsmanship. Paying Back Jack is a tale which will have you snarling at the intrusion of a telephone. . . . Get this book.”—Lang Reid, Pattaya Mail

Waking up to discover that his girlfriend is a vampire and has transformed him into one, Thomas C. Flood - Tommy, to his friends - adapts to his new powers while dealing with a dangerous faction of bloodsuckers trying to kill off all other vampires

Charlie Asher è contento, felice, appagato. Una bella moglie in attesa di un figlio. Un negozio di roba usata. Amici con i quali scambiare le solite quattro chiacchiere. Un'esistenza tranquilla. Quando l'adorata Rachel perde la vita dando alla luce la dolce Sophie, la situazione prende decisamente una brutta, bruttissima piega. Charlie, distrutto, inizia a vedere persone e oggetti che non dovrebbero esserci. Che non dovrebbero esistere. Un uomo altissimo color verde menta che appare e scompare a proprio piacimento. Enormi volumi usciti dal nulla che luccicano e si aprono su pagine dense di segreti sull'aldilà. Messaggi misteriosi conditi da teschi e ossa. Corvi spettrali che svolazzano in ogni dove. Conoscenti, amici o perfetti sconosciuti che cominciano a morire. I casi sono due: o Charlie sta impazzendo o qualcosa, qualcuno, l'ha scelto per una missione neppure troppo piacevole. Qualcuna, più precisamente, con tanto di falce e sudario nero vuole essere sostituita o aiutata.

A contemporary murder set in Bangkok-a neighbor and friend, a young ex-hooker turned artist, is found dead by an American millionaire's minor wife. Her rich expat husband hires Calvino to investigate. While searching for the killer in exclusive clubs and not-so-exclusive bars of Bangkok, Calvino discovers that a minor wife-mia noi-has everything to do with a woman's status. From illegal cock fighting matches to elite Bangkok golf clubs, Calvino finds himself caught in the crossfire as he closes in on the murderer.

Why do humpback wales sing? That's the question that has marine biologist Nate Quinn and his crew poking, charting, recording and photographing very big, wet, grey marine mammals. That is, until the extraordinary day when a wale lifts its tail into the air to display a cryptic message spelled out in foot-high letters - 'bite me'.

'Twas the night (okay, more like the week) before Christmas, and all through the tiny community of Pine Cove, California, people are busy buying, wrapping, packing, and generally getting into the holiday spirit. But not everybody is feeling the joy. Little Joshua Barker is in desperate need of a holiday miracle. No, he's not on his deathbed; no, his dog hasn't run away from home. But Josh is sure that he saw Santa take a shovel to the head, and now the seven-year-old has only one prayer: Please, Santa, come back from the dead. But hold on! There's an angel waiting in the wings. (Wings, get it?) It's none other than the Archangel Raziel come to Earth seeking a small child with a wish that needs granting. Unfortunately, our angel's not sporting the brightest halo in the bunch, and before you can say "Kris Kringle," he's botched his sacred mission and sent the residents of Pine Cove headlong into Christmas chaos, culminating in the most hilarious and horrifying holiday party the town has ever seen. Move over, Charles Dickens -- it's Christopher Moore time.

Tutti sanno come è nato e come è morto Gesù. La stella cometa, la mangiatoia, i Re Magi; e poi la passione, la crocifissione. Ma che cosa ha combinato dall’infanzia ai trent’anni? Su richiesta del Messia, a duemila anni dalla sua morte, un angelo fa resuscitare il suo migliore amico, Levi detto Biff, a cui spetta il compito di scrivere un nuovo Vangelo che racconti finalmente la vera storia di Gesù di Nazaret. E quella di Biff è un’epopea ricca di miracoli, viaggi, scoperte e… sì, anche kung fu, demoni, morti viventi, folli monaci tibetani e pupe da sballo. Forse nemmeno l’astuzia e la devozione del migliore amico riusciranno a risparmiare al Salvatore il suo tragico destino, ma Biff non permetterà che si sacrifichi e ascenda al cielo senza aver lottato per impedirlo!

Vincent Calvino stammt eigentlich aus Brooklyn. Er war ein Anwalt auf dem steilen Weg nach oben, bis er sich mit den falschen Leuten anlegte. Deswegen ist er jetzt Privatdetektiv in Bangkok. Zusammen mit seinem thailändischen Freund Pratt, dem hohen Polizeibeamten, mischt er Bangkok auf. Nicht immer zur Freude derjenigen, die in Südostasien die ganz großen Räder zwischen Hongkong, Tokio und Phnom Phen drehen. Schon bei ihrem ersten Auftritt stecken Calvino und Pratt ganz tief drin im großen Spiel um Macht, Reichtum und Korruption. Auch wenn alles in einer üblen Bar anfängt, als wär’s ein schlechter Traum.

A Pine Cove, California, regna e spadroneggia il Prozac, ma se lo psichiatra locale, in preda a un improvviso rigurgito etico, decide di sostituirlo con un placebo, come se la caverà la popolazione? Semplice: tutti al bar avvinghiati in scintillanti festini! Mentre lo spasso (o quasi) è d’obbligo, la falla di una vicina centrale nucleare risveglia Steve, un lucertolone preistorico con un debole per le autocisterne (che cosa ci combini lo lasciamo alla turpe immaginazione dei lettori), per il blues caldo e avvolgente, e per i miseri cittadini in astinenza da antidepressivi. Se a tutto questo aggiungete uno sceriffo che spaccia metanfetamine, un vice dallo spinello facile, un crimine da risolvere e un buon numero di bollenti love story, potrebbe cominciare a sorgervi il sospetto di trovarvi in un romanzo di Christopher Moore, “lo scrittore più scombiccherato, divertente, citazionista e demenzialmente acculturato di tutti gli Stati Uniti d’America” (“Playboy”).

Sixth in the Vincent Calvino Crime Novels German Edition: Nana Plaza Calvino teams up with an LAPD Officer on a bodyguard assignment. Hidden forces pull them through swank shopping malls, rundown hotels, Klong Toey slum, and the bars inside the Comfort Zone as they try to keep their man and themselves alive. As the Calvino learns more about the bodies being shipped back to America, the secret of the serial killer is revealed.

Heaven Lake Press, Hardback edition (2000) Binding is quality hardback. New condition. 5 3/4" - 8 1/2" tall. Publisher's inventory.

In Christopher Moore's ingenious debut novel, we meet one of the most memorably mismatched pairs in the annals of literature. The good-looking one is one-hundred-year-old ex-seminarian and 'roads' scholar Travis O'Hearn. The green one is Catch, a demon with a nasty habit of eating most of the people he meets. Behind the fake Tudor façade of Pine Cove, California, Catch sees a four-star buffet. Travis, on the other hand, thinks he sees a way of ridding himself of his toothy travelling companion. The winos, neo-pagans, and deadbeat Lotharios of Pine Cove, meanwhile, have other ideas. And none of them is quite prepared when all hell breaks loose.

From Christopher Moore, author of Fluke, comes a quirky, irreverent novel of love, myth, metaphysics, outlaw biking, angst, and outrageous redemption. As a boy growing up in Montana, he was Samson Hunts Alone -- until a deadly misunderstanding with the law forced him to flee the Crow reservation at age fifteen. Today he is Samuel Hunter, a successful Santa Barbara insurance salesman with a Mercedes, a condo, and a hollow, invented life. Then one day, shortly after his thirty-fifth birthday, destiny offers him the dangerous gift of love -- in the exquisite form of Calliope Kincaid -- and a curse in the unheralded appearance of an ancient Indian god by the name of Coyote. Coyote, the trickster, has arrived to transform tranquillity into chaos, to reawaken the mystical storyteller within Sam ... and to seriously screw up his existence in the process.

Sink your teeth into Christopher Moore's hilarious new comic novel - a fiendishly clever modern-day tale of vampires and turkey bowling.

From the epic journeys into the unknown by the first people who crossed the Bering land bridge thousands of years ago to Roberta Bondar's landmark voyage into space, The Story of Canada is as vast in scope as the country itself. Authors Janet Lunn and Christopher Moore tell the country's story through rich narrative, recreations of daily life, folk tales, and fascinating facts. The book is splendidly illustrated with original paintings by Alan Daniel, as well as hundreds of historical photographs, maps, paintings, posters, and cartoons. And this updated edition takes Canada's story right up to the present day, with new material on the Charlottetown Accord, the resurgence of Quebec separatism, and Canadian peacekeeping efforts in the former Yugoslavia. The result is a highly readable history that is as beautiful as it is informative, an essential reference for every Canadian family.