num_pages: 373
description: In the near future the only thing growing faster than the criminal population is the Electric Church a new religion founded by a mysterious man named Dennis Squalor. The Church preaches that life is too brief to contemplate the mysteries of the universe: eternity is required. In order to achieve this the converted become Monks -- cyborgs with human brains enhanced robotic bodies and virtually unlimited life spans. Enter Avery Cates a dangerous criminal known as the best killer-for-hire around. The authorities have a special mission in mind for Cates: assassinate Dennis Squalor. But for Cates the assignment will be the most dangerous job he's ever undertaken -- and it may well be his last.
language: English
title: The Electric Church
publisher: Orbit