Books: "The Electric Church" by Jeff Somers

Every so often I do something called "reading," and find something interesting. (GASP! What!? Who the fuck reads anymoar!?) Anyhoo, yesterday I finished up "The Electric Church" written by Jeff Somers, published by Orbit books and adorned with a sexy ass cover by Jae Lee, and wanted to give it a mini recommendation, especially to those of you into sci-fi and cyberpunk.

Not to mention Jeff Somers is from NJ and fellow NJ denizens have to support one another!

You can read the first chapter at Orbit Book's website below:

http://www.orbitbooks.net/the-electric-church-extract/

The book description from Amazon:

In the near future, the only thing growing faster than the criminal population is the Electric Church, a new religion founded by a mysterious man named Dennis Squalor. The Church preaches that life is too brief to contemplate the mysteries of the universe: eternity is required. In order to achieve this, the converted become Monks -- cyborgs with human brains, enhanced robotic bodies, and virtually unlimited life spans. Enter Avery Cates, a dangerous criminal known as the best killer-for-hire around. The authorities have a special mission in mind for Cates: assassinate Dennis Squalor. But for Cates, the assignment will be the most dangerous job he's ever undertaken -- and it may well be his last.

Or learn more about it at the official website:

http://the-electric-church.com/