The Plot Heard Round the World

Opening to reveal that America has taken a strong turn to the right the saga follows the adventures of a man named Rip Pizzard in the nearest of futures. Rip is a mystic whose human doctrine (based on Buddhist principles of enlightenment) opposes the rigid dogma of the conservative hierarchy. The text merges traditional settings and exotic locales with tongue-in-cheek themes to satirize society''s views on religion multiculturalism liberal versus conservative conflicts frivolous metaphysics and politics. The story is framed in wry sentiments expressive dialogue and provocative concepts.