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The Apocalypse Codex
The Apocalypse Codex | Charles Stross
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For outstanding heroism in the field (despite himself), computational demonologist Bob Howard is on the fast track for promotion to management within the Laundry, the supersecret British government agency tasked with defending the realm from occult threats. Assigned to External Assets, Bob discovers the company (unofficially) employs freelance agents to deal with sensitive situations that may embarrass Queen and Country. So when Ray Schilleran American televangelist with the uncanny ability to miraculously heal the illbecomes uncomfortably close to the Prime Minister, External Assets dispatches the brilliant, beautiful, and entirely unpredictable Persephone Hazard to infiltrate the Golden Promise Ministries and discover why the preacher is so interested in British politics. And its Bobs job to make sure Persephone doesnt cause an international incident. But its a supernatural incident that Bob needs to worry abouta global threat even the Laundry may be unable to clean up
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This one was action-packed. Starring Bob, as witty and competent as usual, and Persephone, a spy-slash-witch. She is a compelling female character (and not a love interest of any sort, praise God) who I hope to meet again.

I also really liked the cliche-but-not cult plot 👍

A small complaint: I‘ve noticed this before, but this author has a bit of trouble landing the endings. In my opinion, they should be more fleshed out.

4.0/5