A few years back, Robert Devereaux shook up the worlds of the overly sensitive with Santa Steps Our: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. Now, Santa, the Easter Bunny, and their nemesis the Tooth Fairy return in Santa Claus Conquers The Homophobes, available at the best online bookstores and via Ingram's from brick-and-mortar stores. Santa Claus and his stepdaughter Wendy strive to remake the world in compassion and generosity, preventing one child's fated suicide by winning over his worst tormentors, then attempting, with the Easter Bunny's help, to eradicate homophobia worldwide in one magical night. The perfect holiday gift!If you haven't read Santa Steps Out, of which this is a sequel, run out and get it. It is bizarre and strange and depraved--and those are all compliments. This book continues the story, although knowledge of the first book is not necessarily required. This is its own tale, building from the first. There is less sex in this one, but what we have is a very exciting and engrossing read with a wonderfully positive message. While I do feel Devereaux at times gets a little heavy-handed in getting that message across, that does not take away from the overall enjoyment of the book. His melding of ancient mythology, Christian mythology, and childhood icons is nothing short of the product of a brilliant mind, and the story crafted is totally unique and bold. The characters, despite mostly being larger-than-life icons, are totally relatable, and he creates one of the most vicious and nasty villains around. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is tired of reading the same old tired formulas and plots and wants something startlingly original. -- Mark A. Gunnells on Amazon
Robert Devereaux has made his reputation in the horror and fantasy genres, with Deadweight and Walking Wounded for Dell Abyss, and Santa Steps Out and Caliban and Other Tales for Leisure Books. His has been shortlisted for both the World Fantasy and Bram Stoker Awards. Robert makes his home in northern Colorado and, as always, continues to work on his next book.
