The Brentford Chainstore Massacre (Brentford Trilogy) [Paperback]

Robert Rankin (Author)

Book Description

Series: Brentford Trilogy | Publication Date: June 1, 1998

There is nothing more powerful than a bad idea whose time has come. And there can be few ideas less bad or more potentially apocalyptic than that hatched by genetic scientist Dr. Stephen Malone. Using DNA strands extracted from the dried blood on the Turin Shroud, Dr. Malone is cloning Jesus.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

The fifth novel in the now legendary Brentford Trilogy

'stark raving genius ... Alarming and deformed brilliance' - Observer

What they say about Robert Rankin:

'One of the rare guys who can always make me laugh' - Terry Pratchett

'To the top-selling ranks of humorists such as Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett, let us welcome Mr Rankin' - Tom Hutchinson, The Times

'A born writer with a taste for the occult. Robert Rankin is to Brentford what William Faulkner was to Yoknaptawpha County' - Time Out

'One of the finest living comic writers . . . a sort of drinking man's H. G. Wells' - Midweek

About the Author

Robert Rankin used to inhabit Brentford but now lives in deepest Sussex Bizarre, compelling, dangerous, challenging subversive and sexy are all words that have been used to describe his unique and imaginative fiction. Deranged and in serious need of therapy are a few that have been applied to the man himself

Robert Rankin is the author of Sprout Mask Replica, Nostradamus Ate My Hamster, A Dog Called Demolition, The Garden of Unearthly Delights, The Most Amazing Man Who Ever Lived, The Greatest Show Off Earth, Raiders of the Lost Car Park, The Book of Ultimate Truths, the Armageddon trilogy, and the Brentford quartet which are all published by Corgi Books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 365 pages
• Publisher: Transworld Publishers (June 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 055214357X
• ISBN-13: 978-0552143578
• Product Dimensions: 1 x 4.2 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,145,744 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An extremely gripping read, September 29, 1999

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This review is from: The Brentford Chainstore Massacre (Brentford Trilogy) (Paperback)

For anyone who has read any of the Brentford trilogy this bookis simply a must. The adventures of Jim Pooley and John Omally yetagain never fail to completely abosrb and entertain the reader. Although some may find that what goes on in these novels are slightly far fetched this is the point entirely and the simple fact remains that it is entertainment of the highest degree. Robert Rankin describes himself as a teller of tall tales and this book is no exception, with a mad scientist making clones of Jesus using DNA from the Turin Shroud and the town of Brentford hosting millenium celebrations two years early in order to get it out the way with less fuss (while also being the first to take advantage of millenium funding). I would reccomend reading the other four 'Brentford' novels, The Antipope, The Brentford Triangle, East of Ealing and The Sprouts of Wrath, before reading this as it will allow you to familiarise yourself with the characters and also grow to love them and be excited at the thought of another ecounter with all of the great characters. The book focuses on two lay-abouts who are admired by myself for their lifestyle and the aventures which they get into, and is a thrilling tale as they once again go into battle with the forces of evil. This book is not all serious good vs evil stuff though as it contains much humour of which I found myself unable to control my laughter in a quiet room full of people after a riot was caused in the most funny of circumstances. If humourous science fiction is what you're looking for then this is certainly your cup of tea and comes with my highest recommendations.