ZERO
How does an egotistical buffoon with no talent become the darling political celebrity of his country?
Maxie convinces her husband, Zero, to commit a bizarre crime that showers him with riches, making it possible for him to campaign for leader of their country. With Horace as Campaign Manager, the trio embarks on a whirlwind of fundraising, cover-ups, debates, makeovers and scams. Meanwhile, Inspector Oodles and his assistant, Minnie, assume a variety of disguises to uncover the true identity of Zero and his cohorts. Who will garner the most votes: the Zealots, Hysterics or Fanatics? An outrageous fable, fueled with invented words, that lampoons American-Style politics. Cabal Books.
Endorsements
“Schnupp has adapted his extraordinarily prescient stage work into a novel that would be utterly off-the-rails, if it didn’t so eerily reflect actual American politics...At once both uproarious and terrifying in how closely its madness parallels reality, Zero is highly recommended.”
Midwest Book Review
“Al Schnupp’s brand of political satire is delivered with sensational results….his choice to ground such madness in an off-world setting proves wholly sublime…a must-read for fans of the genre.”
BookViral
“the characters are ludicrously colorful with sort of a Dr. Seuss meets Monty Python vibe…”
Elaine Pascale, Hellnotes Review
“an inventive and unique novel filled with laugh-out-loud comedic moments from the outset. The characters are extremely memorable and their dialogue highlights their personalities perfectly. The author can make even a death and funeral scene hysterical. The entire novel is fast-paced, sharp, and witty…I would highly recommend this novel to anyone who loves dry humor and political satire.”
Lesley Jones, Readers’ Favorite
“Al Schnupp’s writing is witty, sharp and distinct…a stand out book of 2021…(his) satire is top tier…one of the funnest books I’ve read this year.”
Literary Titan
“brilliant political farce. The plot of Zero by Al Schnupp, however, is not what carries this fast-moving circus. What carries it is Mr. Schnupp’s mind-boggling comedic use of language, which starts in the first sentence and doesn’t end until the final period. It soon enveloped me in outbursts of laughter…Mr. Schnupp never lets up with his hilarious mutilation of the English language. I laughed with tears in my eyes.”
Jon Michael Miller, Readers’ Favorite.
“Inspired by political shenanigans and cultural idiosyncrasies and narrated with colorful, bubbly words, Zero by Al Schnupp combines playfulness and preposterousness…. From the most absurd campaign slogans to the funniest words I've seen from one source, Zero had me gasping with shock, laughing hysterically…The satirical work is delivered with irony, unpredictable twists and turns, and a greatly enthralling, fast moving pace…Besides the humor, I found many parts quite brilliant and satisfying to unravel…Readers who love to make light of serious situations and laugh to release tension should read this unique book by Al Schnupp.”
Foluso Falaye, Readers’ Favorite.