Wholly original . . . the work of the newest major talent in fantasy.The Wall Street Journal Freakishly compelling . . . through heart-thumping acts of violence and laugh-out-loud moments, this book practically dares you to keep reading.Atlanta Magazine A missing God. A library with the secrets to the universe.  A woman too busy to notice her heart slipping away.   Carolyn''s not so different from the other people around herShe likes guacamole and cigarettes and steak. She knows how to use a phone. Clothes are a bit tricky, but everyone says nice things about her outfit with the Christmas sweater over the gold bicycle shorts.   After all, she was a normal American herself once.    That was a long time ago, of courseBefore her parents died. Before she and the others were taken in by the man they called Father.  In the years since then, Carolyn hasn''t had a chance to get out much. Instead, she and her adopted siblings have been raised according to Father''s ancient customsThe