Oddjobs
Oddjobs by Heide Goody, published by Pigeon Park Press on June 12, 2016, is a humorous fiction that explores the absurdities of a world on the brink of apocalypse. The story follows Morag Murray, who works for a secret government organization tasked with ensuring that the end of the world proceeds as smoothly as possible. As she navigates her first week on the job, Morag encounters a series of bizarre challenges, including a man-eating starfish and a supernatural murder, all while trying to avoid her own demise.
Readers will find a blend of comedy and fantastical elements as Morag tackles her unusual responsibilities. The narrative features a range of eccentric characters and scenarios, from amphibian wannabe gangsters to telepathic curry, all contributing to a unique take on the workplace and the chaos surrounding impending doom. With 346 pages of engaging content, this edition invites readers into a world where the mundane meets the extraordinary, offering a fresh perspective on the trials of modern life amidst extraordinary circumstances.
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It’s the end of the world as we know it, but someone still needs to do the paperwork.Incomprehensible horrors from beyond are going to devour our world but that’s no excuse to get all emotional about it. Morag Murray works for the secret government organisation responsible for making sure the apocalypse goes as smoothly and as quietly as possible. In her first week on the job, Morag has to hunt down a man-eating starfish, solve a supernatural murder and, if she’s got time, prevent her own inevitable death.The first book in a new comedy series by the creators of ‘Clovenhoof’, Oddjobs is a sideswipe at the world of work and a fantastical adventure featuring amphibian wannabe gangstas, mad old cat ladies, ancient gods, apocalyptic scrabble, fish porn, telepathic curry and, possibly, the end of the world before the weekend.
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