Christopher Moore Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

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.

Charlie Asher je vetešník, lehce neurotický betasamec, otec a také obchodník se smrtí. A nyní navíc zmatený jako všichni ostatní. V San Francisku se totiž záhadně ztrácejí duše zemřelých. Někdo – nebo něco – je krade a nikdo neví, co se s nimi děje. Zdá se, že to nějak souvisí s oranžovým mostem… Parta nesourodých hrdinů se rozhodne záležitosti přijít na kloub. Kromě Charlieho k nim patří další obchodník se smrtí Mátomil Svěží, vysloužilý policista Alfons Rivera, bláznivý vládce San Franciska se svými pekelnými psisky Bummerem a Lazarem, bývalá gotička Lily, nyní poradce z linky pro sebevrahy. Volné pokračování humorné fantasy Špinavá práce o smolaři Charliem a jeho povedené dceři Sophii.

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.

Im Buch der Bücher fehlen einige Kapitel: Unter den wachsamen Augen von Engel Raziel soll Biff diese Lücke füllen und alles über die Kindheit und die turbulente Jugend von Jesus Christus berichten. Biff ist der einzige glaubwürdige Zeuge dieser Zeit, schließlich ist er in all den Jahren Jesus' bester Freund gewesen und stand ihm schon zur Seite, als dieser noch versuchte, vertrocknete Eidechsen zum Leben zu erwecken ...

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

Černohumorná fantasy o ušlápnutém obchodníčkovi, který se stal poslem Smrti. Hrdinou je zakřiknutý starožitník Charlie Asher, submisivní trouba, s nímž jeho okolí, tedy především ženy, hladce postrkují a přesto (nebo spíš proto) ho mají docela rády. Krátce předtím, než jeho manželka zemře po porodu, uvidí Charlie vedle její postele podivného muže, jehož zřejmě nikdo jiný nevidí, brzy potom začne dostávat podivné vzkazy s neznámými jmény a čísly a lidé v jeho blízkosti začnou podezřele často umírat. Z knihy, která přijde poštou, vyplývá, že si ho kdosi zvolil, aniž se ho ptal, za jednoho z poslů Smrti, jejichž úkolem je odebírat a střežit duše zemřelých. Charlie postupně zjišťuje, že nemá na vybranou, že existuje jakýsi děsivý podzemní svět, jemuž je třeba se bránit a také, že ani jako Posel smrti nepřestává být submisivním troubou.

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'.

Hřejivý příběh vánoční hrůzy. Autor navazuje na humorně laděný příběh věčného smolaře, pilota Tuckera Case, který po řadě malérů skončil v kalifornském městečku vpředvečer vánočních svátků a stal se tak svědkem nepovedené mise nepříliš inteligentního anděla. V městečku Borová zátoka vrcholí přípravy k vánočnímu večírku, když bývalý soukromý pilot a věčný smolař Tuck Case, najatý leteckou společností jako pátrač po ilegálních pěstitelích konopí, zavítá mezi místní svérázné obyvatele. Dojde k tomu ve stejné době, kdy se na svou druhou vánoční misi do těchže míst vydává splnit svůj vánoční úkol nepříliš úspěšný anděl. Nenápadný příchod anděla a hlavně jeho nepromyšlené zásahy uvedou obyvatele městečka do neuvěřitelného zmatku a jeho nešikovnost je příčinou, že se obvyklý tradiční vánoční večírek zvrhne v hrůznou záležitost za účasti živých i mrtvých, normálních i šílených spooluobčanů. Jedině s pilotovou pomocí a s nemalým úsilím se andělovi nakonec podaří dát věci alespoň částečně do pořádku. Kniha se dobře čte, má vtip a humor, čtenář jistě ocení gejzír bláznivých situací a celé procesí originálních figurek....

The birth of Jesus has been well chronicled, as have his glorious teachings, acts, and divine sacrifice after his thirtieth birthday. But no one knows about the early life of the Son of God, the missing years - except Biff, the Messiah's best bud, who has been resurrected to tell the story in this divinely hilarious, yet heartfelt work 'reminiscent of Vonnegut and Douglas Adams' (Philadelphia Inquirer). Verily, the story Biff has to tell is a miraculous one, filled with remarkable journeys, magic, healings, kung fu, corpse reanimations, demons, and hot babes, Even the considerable wiles and devotion of the Saviour's pal may not be enough to divert Joshua from his tragic destiny. But there's no one who loves Josh more - except maybe 'Maggie,' Mary of Magdala - and Biff isn't about to let his extraordinary pal suffer and ascend without a fight.

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.

Christopher Moore brings us another hilarious, irreverent novel of love, strange beasts and much more besides.

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.

Dobrodružný, humorně laděný příběh věčného smolaře, pilota Tuckera Case, který se odehrává ve vzdálené Mikronésii. Hlavním hrdinou románu je soukromý pilot Tucker Case, podivný chlapík, tak trochu dobrodruh a věčný smolař. Jeho příběh začíná, když v opilosti havaruje se svěřeným letadlem a takto přijde o pilotní licenci. Po nehodě dostane zvláštní pozvání na vzdálený ostrov Alualu, v odlehlé části Mikronésie, od neznámé misionářské společnosti doktora Curtise. Tuck Case se tak neočekávaně stane účastníkem podivných událostí a nekalých obchodů doktora Curtise. Román má vtip a humor, dobře se čte a zaujme více kluky a muže.

Fantasy román o americkém podnikateli indiánského původu, do jehož života zasáhne indiánská magie. Úspěšný podnikatel Sam Hunter se dvacet let pokouší uniknout své minulosti, prožité v rezervaci Vraních Indiánů. Náhle se však v jeho životě začnou dít podivné věci a dávná indiánská magie zvrátí jeho život, uvede ho do zmatku, nebezpečí a chaosu. Indiánský bůh Kojot mu umožní najít ženu jeho života, aby mu jí vzápětí vzal a ohrozil i samu jeho existenci. Román se snaží o konfrontaci západní a domorodé kultury a vrací se k základním hodnotám lidského života

When aspiring young writer Tommy Flood meets beautiful Jody on her nocturnal visit to the supermarket, he unwittingly begins an eternal relationship with a vampire

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.