This morning I finished reading 'Lord Vishnu's Love Handles: A Spy Novel (Sort Of)' by Will Clarke. I gotta say, I'm gonna miss it.
This book had it all: an alcoholic, hypochondriac protagonist who is either going crazy or becoming a psychic. When he starts seeing a blue man in an orange sheet, the shit really hits the fan. A secret government project inducts him into their services, where he learns that his 'abilities' are indeed real, and worth money. An insane cast of characters drives this book, including vampire-wannabees and goth-twins Sage and Rat, who have the ability to become one person. But the reason I bought this book was for the back flap, where Will's picture is displayed above the blurb: 'Will Clarke doesn't want you to know where he lives or what he's doing next.' I knew immediately that I would love the story.
And I did. The sheer absurdity of it gripped me and allowed me to lose myself. I laughed out loud every day. The first person POV sucked me in. Travis is 200% masculine and even admits that his motives are usually one of three things: sex, alcohol, or golf. The imagery was strangely clear despite the craziness and I don't think I'll ever forget this book.
And according to Maya Reynolds I wont have to. Seems that 'Vishnu' has been picked up by a production company and movie plans are in the works.
I can't wait. *grin*
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So, when I get over there in three weeks time, you know I'm going to be raiding your bookshelves. Right!? And... when you toddle off to bed, I'll be burning the midnight oil reading, reading, reading.
Or... on our drive to Indiana, I may be the blob in the seat beside you, head in this book who says 'uh huh', 'uh huh' every so often just so you know I'm still there!
Just letting you know. :-)
Thanks, Emily, for the mention.
I haven't finished Vishnu yet, but I'm thoroughly enjoying it.
I also like Jeff Abbot a lot. I started with his early series and am now reading the stand-alone books.
Warm regards,
Maya
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