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Chesney Arnstruther: by day, mild mannered insurance man; by night, fearless superhero crime fighter. By his side, his wisecracking demonic sidekick, in a somewhat ill-fitting costume.Watch out all you freaks, weirdos, werewolves and assorted furry monsters, the Damned Busters are on your trail!File Under: Comic Fantasy [ Satanic Unions / Hell on Strike / A Deal with Satan / Crooked Preachers ]
When a mild-mannered insurance adjuster accidentally enters into a contract with a demon, he finds himself thrust into the role of an unlikely superhero tasked with policing the supernatural underworld. Chesney Arnstruther must navigate the bureaucratic absurdities of Hell while balancing his mundane professional life with his new, involuntary duties as a crime fighter. Opposed by a variety of monsters, werewolves, and corrupt entities, he relies on the reluctant assistance of his wisecracking demonic sidekick. The narrative unfolds with a sharp, satirical tone that highlights the friction between corporate drudgery and high-stakes occult conflict.
This work is characterized by its lighthearted approach to the darker elements of the urban fantasy genre. The premise suggests a focus on the comedic friction between mundane human life and the chaotic nature of supernatural entities. Readers likely appreciate the clever subversion of superhero conventions and the witty banter between the central duo. The narrative style appears to prioritize humor and situational irony over traditional epic fantasy stakes, creating a distinct tone that distinguishes it from more serious entries in the genre.
Page Count:
416
Publication Date:
2010-08-05
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
ISBN-10:
0007349831
ISBN-13:
9780007349838
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