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I don’t know how it happened, but I finally found someone crazy enough to represent my work. Not only that, but I’m working with some really awesome people to do the final touches.  The Atheist’s Prayer will be published by Perfect Edge Books, a new  imprint of John Hunt Publishing.  Right now that’s all I can say. Except that they rock. I can say that too.

Wait, what’s The Atheist’s Prayer about? OK, I’ll tell you, but only because you asked so nicely...

A year ago, nineteen people were found dead in a remote area of the National Forest. They were lying in a circle, holding hands and wearing plastic fairy wings. The cause of death remains unknown.

Experts claim that there is no possibility of a reoccurrence, but Candy knows better. She knows that there are copycats out there, and another suicide is imminent.

The problem is, Candy is a coke-dealing stripper, and the only person who will listen to her is an alcoholic mall Santa named Hank, who’s only listening because, well… she’s hot.

If Candy and Hank don’t figure their shit out, and quick, two innocent children will be dragged along on yet another deranged, fairy-worshiping suicide mission.

Next Sunday, the ritual will begin.

Inspired by Chuck Palahniuk and Christopher Moore, The Atheist’s Prayer follows a mentally disturbed woman, an alcoholic and a seven-year-old as their lives are brought together by a stripper and torn apart by a suicide cult. Underneath the crass humor, The Atheist's Prayer challenges our stereotypes and explores our interpretations of religion and myth.

Dying to know more? You can follow me on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook or check out my website and I'll keep you updated.

Till next time,

AB Riddle

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