Come follow the futuristic adventure of private detective Frank Harken and his newly acquired coffeebot, Arjay (who also happens to be the story’s insanely caffeinated narrator) as they unravel the mysteries of the Great American, an indoor society that stretches from coast to coast. It’s a wonderland amusement mall of excess, silliness, satire, and suspense.
“Stein keeps the stakes high and the laughs coming, juxtaposing the gritty mystery and dystopian setting with Arjay’s perky narration to excellent effect. Sure to appeal to fans of Douglas Adams, this zany, uproarious mystery is a constant delight.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“The Great American Deception is such fun to read! Both funny and insightful, this Scott Stein original sends up the conventions and conceits of contemporary life in a daffy, cultural mash-up.”
-Paula Marantz Cohen, author of Suzanne Davis Gets A Life and Beatrice Bunson’s Guide to Romeo and Juliet.
“Get ready for some super great fun! The Great American Deception is a hilarious (and deeply disturbing) voyage through a futuristic netherworld of caffeinated robots and diet pizza. Somewhere—possibly nowhere—Douglas Adams is sighing pleasurably with a combination of approval and afterlife indigestion.”
-Gary Shteyngart, author of Little Failure and Lake Success
