Cleave the Sparrow
by Jonathan Katz
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Pub Date 28 Mar 2025 | Archive Date 15 Oct 2025
Description
“Daring, unpredictable, and utterly consuming.” —San Francisco Book Review
“The most unique book I’ve read in years.” —Readers’ Favorite
“Uproariously funny and incredibly prescient.” —Hollywood Book Reviews
Wilder Crick, the worst presidential candidate in history, is dead.
Now his reluctant apprentice Tom and ruthless campaign manager Shelly must carry out his final order—a bizarre, posthumous search for the true, hidden nature of reality.
With time running out, the line between philosophy and survival blurs. Nuclear warheads loom, a doomsday cult grows bolder, and a violent refutation of the ego self might be humanity's last hope.
“Some books tell a story,” writes Literary Titan’s Priscilla Evans. “Others drag you into a chaotic, unrelenting experience that scrambles your brain and leaves you questioning everything. Cleave the Sparrow is the latter. It’s a fever dream wrapped in satire, political absurdity, existential horror, and bursts of unfiltered genius.”
Advance Praise
"Delivers a philosophical gut-punch unlike any other." —Chicago Book Review
“FIVE STARS. Existential horror, political satire, and absurd comedy in perfect harmony.” —Chanticleer Book Reviews
“A captivating, mind-bending ride… Cleave the Sparrow is raunchy, witty, incisive, and provocative. It reads like a mix of Chuck Palahniuk, Garth Ennis, and Neal Stephenson.” —BlueInk Reviews
“A brilliantly unsettling read that demands—and rewards—careful attention." —Los Angeles Book Review
“Biting and memorable… To read Jonathan Katz’s satirical novel is akin to being repeatedly struck on the funny bone.” —IndieReader
"Wild, smart, and just a little unhinged… Makes existential horror laugh-out-loud funny.” —Manhattan Book Review
“NOTABLE BOOK. A truly moving ode with a keen sense of place that blends philosophy, elements of humor and science adroitly.” —Pacific Book Review
“A vigorous, edifying satirical novel.” —Clarion Reviews
“FIVE STARS. Bursts of unfiltered genius… Satire so sharp it draws blood.” —Literary Titan
“STARRED REVIEW. Uproariously funny and incredibly prescient… An extraordinary book.” —Hollywood Book Reviews
“Daring, unpredictable, and utterly consuming, this is a novel that lingers in the mind long after you’ve closed the cover." —San Francisco Book Review
“FIVE STARS. The most unique book I've read in years.” —Readers’ Favorite
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780938572831 |
| PRICE | US$15.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 302 |
