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The chaos of the end times is set to begin on a single Saturday, as recorded in Agnes Nutter’s 1655 book of prophecies. When the forces of Good and Evil gather for the final battle, pragmatic angel Aziraphale and cynical demon Crowley try to prevent the Rapture. Their plans are complicated by the disappearance of the Antichrist and a gang of religious bikers. With humor and a touch of absurdity, the story follows an unlikely trio of unlikely allies who must stop the world from ending before their tea.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Neil Gaiman
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