The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror

It was the evening (well, more like the week) before Christmas, and everyone in the little Californian town of Pine Cove was busy shopping, wrapping, packing, and generally getting into the spirit of the season.

However, not everyone is having fun. Joshua Barker, a little child, is in great need of a Christmas miracle. No, his dog hasn't escaped the house, and he isn't lying on his deathbed. However, Josh is certain that he witnessed Santa strike his head with a shovel, and the seven-year-old's sole prayer right now is for Santa to return from the dead.

But pause! An angel is standing by in the wings. (Do you acquire wings?) It's none other than the Archangel Raziel, who has come to Earth in search of a little boy whose desire has to come true. Regretfully, our angel isn't wearing the prettiest halo around, and before you can say "Kris Kringle," he's bungled his holy assignment and thrown Pine Cove's citizens into a Christmas turmoil that ends in the most terrifying and funny festive celebration the community has ever seen.

It's time for Christopher Moore, so get over, Charles Dickens.