The Garden of Unearthly Delights by Robert Rankin
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Just when you thought gardens were benign spots for reflection and an occasional barbecue, Robert Rankin ups the ante with "The Garden of Unearthly Delights." It follows the exploits of a private detective named Lazlo Woodbine, who finds himself ensnared in a plot far more complicated than tracking down cheating spouses—think end-of-the-world stakes and an art show thrown by God himself.
The novel is an amalgam of noir tropes, divine comedy, and quintessentially British humour. And just like a garden, it has layers—some designed for contemplation, others purely for comedic flora and fauna. For the SFcrowsnest reader who enjoys sipping philosophical tea while belly-laughing at cosmic jokes, this book offers the perfect blend.