Secondhand Souls

About “Secondhand Souls”

In the City by the Bay, an unusual phenomenon is unfolding: people are dying, but their souls are not being collected. Something or someone is stealing them, and no one knows where they are going or why. The mystery is linked to the big orange bridge. Death Merchant Charlie Asher is confused and trapped in the body of a fourteen-inch-tall "meat puppet" while waiting for his Buddhist nun girlfriend, Audrey, to find him a new body. The story is told by Christopher Moore. It centers on the strange disappearance of souls and the challenges faced by Charlie as he navigates this bizarre situation. The novel explores themes of death, identity, and the unknown. The novel is a darkly humorous take on the supernatural. It features a unique blend of fantasy and reality. The plot revolves around the mystery of the missing souls and the search for a new body. The story is set in a city known for its iconic bridge.