Coyote Blue

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Coyote Blue is a novel by American writer Christopher Moore, published in 1994.^[1] It has been widely reviewed.^[2][3][4][5]

Key Information

First edition
Author	Christopher Moore
Cover artist	Ruth Marten
Language	English
Genre	Comic fantasy
Publisher	Simon & Schuster
Publication date	March 4, 1994
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print (hardback & paperback)
Pages	304
ISBN	0-06-073543-0
OCLC	56103620
Preceded by	Practical Demonkeeping
Followed by	Bloodsucking Fiends
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The plot concerns a salesman in Santa Barbara, California, named Sam Hunter (a Crow Indian born Samson Hunts Alone) who, as a teenager, fled his home on the reservation when he was involved in the death of a law officer. The novel begins when the adult Sam has his life turned upside down by Coyote, the ancient Native American trickster-god.^[6]

One of the minor characters, "Minty Fresh" becomes an important feature of Moore's later work A Dirty Job.

In addition, Coyote Blue makes passing references to "Augustus Brine," from Moore's first novel, Practical Demonkeeping, and "Detective Sergeant Alphonso Rivera," from Practical Demonkeeping, Bloodsucking Fiends, A Dirty Job, You Suck: A Love Story, Bite Me, and Secondhand Souls.

Coyote also mentions having met Jesus Christ who was one of the main characters from Moore's novel Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal and made a minor appearance in Island of the Sequined Love Nun.

1. ^ Moore, Christopher (1994). Coyote Blue. Simon & Schuster. ISBN 978-0-671-88188-7.
2. ^ Reardon, Patrick T. (September 22, 2017). "Absurdist/Fantasy novels - 3 - Book review: "Coyote Blue" by Christopher Moore". Patrick T. Reardon. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
3. ^ COYOTE BLUE | Kirkus Reviews. January 1, 1994.
4. ^ "Book recommendation: Coyote Blue by Christopher Moore". Miranda Burski. April 28, 2014. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
5. ^ Marcus, Richard (May 30, 2007). "Book Review: Coyote Blue by Christopher Moore". Blogcritics. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
6. ^ "Coyote Blue | Christopher Moore". Retrieved November 2, 2024.

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