Phillip T Stephens

The Worst Noel Phillip T Stephens

Hark the televangels sing... Lucifer sends the only innocent soul in hell to save a small town church in Bedford Falls and its century-old Christmas pageant. But Pilgrim knows that if Lucifer wants the church saved, it can't be good. When a televangelist declares on FOX News that ground zero for the War on Christmas is Bedford Falls the church becomes national news. Pilgrim befriends Elwood Wilson, descendent of the late Elwood P. Dowd, and George Bailey Jr., the church's pastor, to save the church. But they face what seems to be a losing battle against televangelists, megachurches and even the Governor of Texas, who have decided that the only thing to stop Chrismageddon is a Hal-lelujahpaloozah with rock bands and an all-star cast on national TV. A holiday novelette from the author of Raising Hell in the tradition of It's a Wonderful Life, only this devil will never earn his horns. Reviews for Stephens' work Raising Hell: "Punchy and grammatically flawless... Stephens mastered the one liner," and "unique it's like nothing I've ever read before." Seeing Jesus: "Well thought-out, fantastical journey through a spiritual life," and "Quirky story of high school bullying with surprise ending." Cigerets, Guns & Beer: "So many twists and turns and secrets to be revealed," and "Story-telling skills on par with the best. Engaging, fast-paced plot, witty dialogue."