Unclean Spirits

Chuck Wendig

May 2013 · Gods and Monsters Book 1 · Abaddon Books

About this ebook

Life begins when your boss is killed.

Five years ago, Cason Cole walked away from his wife and son and became a chew toy to an actual god. Now, as the being he both loves and hates lies dying at his feet, the explosion still ringing in his ears, Cason is finally free.

For the past thirty years, gods and monsters have walked among us, making us their pawns and playthings. But mortals aren’t the poor things they were in aeons past. It’s time for payback.

Includes Bonus Novella Drag Hunt by Pat Kelleher

Someone has stolen Coyote’s penis. His quest to retrieve it—his latest victim, Richard Greene, in tow—will drag him into a terrifying conspiracy. Saving the world is going to take everything in his bag of tricks—and he’s suffering from the ultimate performance anxiety.

“Ultra-twisted.”
Charlie Jane Anders, io9

“A grittier version of American Gods... Unclean Spirits is a lesson in how to write godpunk.”
Starburst Magazine

“There is a powerful edge to Wendig’s writing, a unique voice that stands apart. This voice is dark, gritty, dirty almost, but elegant and rich and absorbing.”
SFBook Reviews

Ratings and reviews

I must say, this book is the oddest I have read. If I had known what it was like before I'd read it, I think I probably still might have. I real mix of mythology and the bible. Definitely a blokes book. Full of weird, blood and guts.

I really enjoyed this one.. the ending was a little abrupt but it was still a good read... I really wish there was a book 2 but can't find one

An enjoyable romp through a pantheistic universe. Skillfully written and well paced.

About the author

Chuck Wendig is a novelist, screenwriter and self-described ‘penmonkey.’ He sold his first story when he was 18. After working in the computer and role-playing game industries he began scripting TV and film projects, including a horror film script which won him a place at the prestigious Sundance Screenwriter Lab 2010. He’s written too much. He should probably stop. Give him a wide berth, as he might be drunk and untrustworthy. He currently lives in the wilds of Pennsyltucky with wife, dog, and newborn progeny. He has written two novels and a novella for Abaddon, and two novels for Angry Robot Books. www.terribleminds.com