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Christopher Moore’s debut novel blends comedy with supernatural adventure as Travis O'Hearn, a centuries‑old ex‑seminarian, finds himself bound to Catch, a demon with an insatiable appetite for unsuspecting townsfolk. Set in the eccentric seaside community of Pine Cove, California, the story follows Travis’s attempts to deal with his unholy roommate while the residents—ranging from winos to neo‑pagans—prepare for chaos when the demon’s presence threatens their quiet life. Moore’s witty prose delivers a lighthearted take on demonology, faith, and the absurdities of small‑town life.
First publish date: January 1, 1992
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Christopher Moore
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