The Afternet Part 2: Redemption

The Afternet #2

by Peter Empringham

The computer running the entry to heaven and Hell (The Afternet) has been fixed in the nick of time and is starting to make inroads into the billions of unjudged. Satan, however, is bored, and wants to find a way to create some mischief, so he co-opts a number of ne'er do wells to create havoc on the afterlife. Once again the cosy lifestyle of those running the system is under threat, and they embark on an adventure to spike Satan's plans. Figures from history, Gods, and Monsters, not to mention the staff of an all you can eat restaurant in Shepherd's Bush feature in this fast moving and hilarious sequel.

Genres: Fantasy

240 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 29, 2012

Reviews

[Chanouel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just as entertaining as the first book in the series. Hopefully Mr. Empringham keep them coming!

[Paul Read · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly entertaining

I really enjoyed the plot with the interesting twists and subtle turns. I would heartily recommend this book to anyone with a sense of humour.

[Teri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just as funny as the other times I've read it. If you like Robert Kroese's Mercury series you will enjoy this.

[Sebastian · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think I liked this sequel even more than the original.

[Tweedledum · Rating 5 out of 5]

Peter Empringham's brilliant sequel to The Afternet had me laughing out loud on many occasions. The twists and turns of the surreal and witty plot were reminiscent of the best of Douglas Adams but with undertones or overtones of CS Lewis (Screwtape) and Terry Pratchett (Discworld) thrown in. Irreverent in the best sense of the word.... , Empringham's purgatory is peopled with a rich assortment of gods many of whom have been lost in the mists of mythology. The notion of throwing people from the great range of history and geography together to interact as they wait for a judgement that has been long delayed seems like the craziest notion for the basis of a plot. In fact Empringham has created a brilliant fantasy which would also make a great film.

The afternet part 2 is subtitled "redemption" and this is the subplot. But the redemption of whom? And ...how is this to be achieved? The surreal plot with its hilarious juxtapositions keeps the reader on their toes. This is the cleverness of the book.

Many people who would not dream of reading a theological book will find themselves suddenly pondering the questions that have exercised the greatest theological minds in history ... Is salvation possible for all or are some beyond redemption?

[Philip · Rating 4 out of 5]

The second instalment on this humerus take on the afterlife and the people who run it. In this episode we have the same madcap characters that saved the Afternet in the first book but now they have Satan to worry about and the little matter of the Afterworld Football World Cup.

Still amusing some nice side jokes on modern society.

Probably not quite as funny as the first book but still good fun