The town psychiatrist has decided to switch everybody in Pine Cove, California, from their normal antidepressants to placebos, so naturally—well, to be accurate, artificially—business is booming at the local blues bar. Trouble is, those lonely slide-guitar notes have also attracted a colossal sea beast named Steve with, shall we say, a thing for explosive oil tanker trucks. Suddenly, morose Pine Cove turns libidinous and is hit by a mysterious crime wave, and a beleaguered constable has to fight off his own gonzo appetites to find out what's wrong and what, if anything, to do about it.
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"Quite frankly, I loved this book from beginning to end. It made me laugh out loud in places, and in fact read out loud portions to my fiance. It had an interesting structure, telling the story from multiple viewpoints (including that of a sea monster and a dog), and the writing was tight and strong. It was a fast read, a fun mish-mash of sea creatures, humans (both crazy and not), drugs (both legal and illegal). Two thumbs up."
— H.N. (4 out of 5 stars)
“As funny as writing gets.”
— Toronto Star“Reads like Christopher Moore laughed his head off while writing it, quite possibly taking hits of nitrous oxide between sentences…He could win National Book Awards for titles alone.”
— Miami Herald“Moore is Daniel Pinkwater for grownups, but a lot funnier; and his irreverent antics reveal a buoyant wit and surreal authority even while rendering the emotional range, sex life, and murderous tendencies of a sea monster.”
— Publishers Weekly“Wyman’s soft, congenial voice proves perfect for Moore’s sardonic yet bemused tone, especially when paired with characters such as Constable Theophilus Crowe. Wyman maintains a nuanced and steady narrative while also portraying a cast of multiple species with eccentric and, often, slightly perverted personalities.”
— AudioFile" one of the better C. Moore books "
— Meg, 2/20/2014" Little odd and didn't explain some things, but it did have some chapters from a dog's point of view. "
— Brad, 2/7/2014" Not laugh-out-loud funny, but the characters are too bizarre to be entirely fictional, and the story line comes together with such cleverness that I am now looking for a copy of 'Lamb,' and 'Practical Demonkeeping.' "
— Anica, 2/4/2014" I always enjoy Christopher Moore books. He has a wonderful sense of humor. His writing is engaging. Just an allover pleasant experience. Next up is another C. Moore book. "
— Julie, 2/3/2014" A book with a horny demon lizard, what more could one ask for! "
— Julie, 1/31/2014" Really fun read. Mr. Moore has a wonderfully wicked sense of humor. I cannot wait to read the rest of his works. "
— Leigh, 1/31/2014" It's definitely fiction and a 'wee bit whacky' would be an understatement....It takes place in Pine Cove, California (fictional???) and the town psychiatrist has switched everyone from their normal antidepressants to placebos. It involves a sea beast named 'Steve'.....let the games begin! "
— Barbara, 1/20/2014" This book came at just the right time--after a very intense novel aobut the Armenian genocide. I found the Lust Lizard extremely comforting. Love Christipher Moore!!!!!! "
— Kris, 1/12/2014" I love this book. It's one of those books that you should take to an appointment and read while you sit giggling to yourself in the waiting room (you get bonus points if it's a psychologists office, mine was a family practice, but the other patients sure looked concerned). "
— Kelly, 1/9/2014" i was mislead. i thought this book was about a town in which everyone's antidepressants were replaced with placebos. while that was a small event in the book, it wasn't the main point. it was still okay though. "
— Trisha, 1/8/2014Christopher Moore writes satirical fiction. Known for his colorful characters and imaginative story lines, he has gained a cult following for his books, many of which have become New York Times bestsellers.
Oliver Wyman is an actor and award-winning audiobook narrator. He has won five Audie Awards from the Audio Publisher’s Association, fourteen Earphone Awards, and two Listen Up Awards from Publisher’s Weekly. He was named a 2008 Best Voice in Nonfiction & Culture by AudioFile magazine. He has appeared on stage as well as in film and television, and he is a veteran voice actor who can be heard in numerous cartoons and video games. He is one of the founders of New York City’s Collective Unconscious theater, and his performances include the award-winning “reality play” Charlie Victor Romeo and A. R. McElhinney’s cult classic film A Chronicle of Corpses.