{"product_id":"the-second-coming-b-z-pierce-9798994831014","title":"The Second Coming","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Second Coming: An Erotic, Thrilling Political Satire \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulie Chen, an uptight lawyer from Washington, D.C., is sent to the unremarkable town of Pothos, Georgia to prosecute a voting rights case. Time has forgotten Pothos, though there was not much to remember of it anyway. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat starts as a straightforward case quickly descends into chaos. The courthouse burns down, disrupting the simple judicial process, and the townspeople believe it is the work of the ghost of a Confederate general, disturbed by Ms. Chen's attempts to bring equality to Pothos. Julie Chen is having none of this, and wants to find the truth of the matter. The only person that may have witnessed the living criminal who burned the courthouse is Ms. Honeypaw, an alleged psychic with her own deep ties to the darkness within Pothos. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs Julie navigates the complications of small town life, she discovers that her own simple ambitions are not as fulfilling as she once thought they were. Things get even more complicated when she develops an interest in two men: Josh, a mechanic, who is attractive, gentle and accessible, and Ri'Chard, the unavailable but lip-bitingly handsome, quiet and calculating tow-truck driver.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The Second Coming\" is about an awakening of both the past and Julie, as she discovers that coming to Pothos would change her life forever. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn audacious novel that features a sharp wit and an even sharper view of American politics. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The Second Coming\" is grounded in the authentic experience of women's pleasure. It's not high-literature, but it's quite layered. It features spicy content about a woman discovering her own sexuality. It does address the continuing injustice of voter discrimination, but does not explicitly mention political parties, other than the idea of the Confederacy. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is a scorching satire, but also a psychological thriller with a hefty dose of mystery. I think it's perfect for someone who wants an easy, fun read after a more challenging book. Also, everyone in this book is on their worst behavior, and this breaks many rules of the traditional Romance genre. The main character of Julie Chen is Taiwanese-American. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropes: Infidelity, Paranormal, Political Oppression, Racial Politics, Current Events, Forbidden Romance, Complicated heroine, LGBTQ+ Characters.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e B. Z. Pierce\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798994831014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e B.Z. Pierce\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 358\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.82lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.80d","brand":"B. Z. Pierce","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49001541861631,"sku":"9798994831014","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-second-coming-b-z-pierce-9798994831014","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}