Coffee, Shopping, Murder, Love

A dead body is found in the freezer of the narrator's roommate, Jignesh, who has not paid his rent. The narrator is evicting Jignesh and needs to sell a novel to survive until they find a job. The novel is described as campy and dark comedy for the angry and disenchanted, and some chapters are almost but not quite pornographic.

Format: Hardback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 21 June 2022
Publisher: Red Hen Press

A dark comedy with a campy twist for those who are angry and disillusioned.

Last November, I encountered a shocking discovery inside the freezer that my roommate kept in the garage. My initial reaction was to call the police, but there was a slight complication. Jignesh, my roommate, had yet to pay his share of the rent, which was due on the thirtieth. As someone who values punctuality, I knew how challenging it could be to find individuals who consistently meet their financial obligations. Jignesh, on the other hand, was known for his reliability and always paid his rent on time. Additionally, he possessed season tickets for the prestigious LA Opera, which included performances such as Madame Butterfly, Tosca, and The Flying Dutchman. The temptation to attend these captivating operas was simply too great to resist.

Well, it has been a few months since then, and Madame Butterfly was simply superb. However, last Friday, I made another unsettling discovery inside that same freezer. This time, I have decided to evict Jignesh from my house. My home is not a mortuary, and I need to find a solution to my financial situation urgently. I need to sell this novel, but I need to sell enough copies to sustain myself until I can secure a new job. I'm looking for a task that doesn't require excessive effort.

Fortunately, this novel possesses a unique quality. While some chapters may verge on being pornographic, they are still far from being explicit. You can confidently lend this book to your grandmother after reading it!

In conclusion, this novel offers a dark comedy with a campy twist for those who are angry and disillusioned. It provides a captivating and entertaining experience, even if some chapters may be considered slightly controversial. If you're in need of a humorous and thought-provoking read, this novel is definitely worth considering.

Weight: 486g
Dimension: 149 x 223 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781636280356