The Living End

By: Stanley Elkin

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Synopsis: Elkin&’s darkly comic novel of the afterlife—the story of one man&’s redemptive journey to hell and backWhen he is killed during a holdup at his Minneapolis liquor store, Ellerbee&’s bad luck is only beginning. After a short stint in heaven, Ellerbee is banished to hell, abruptly and without explanation. What follows is a surreal and memorable adventure that brings Ellerbee face-to-face not only with his murderer&’s accomplice, but also with God, Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and a host of others, all in his quest for salvation unlike any other. Moving and witty, The Living End is a hilarious send-up of afterlife clichés and a masterful exploration of the absurdities of human existence. This ebook features rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s estate and from the Stanley Elkin archives at Washington University in St. Louis.