Acts of God

Kanan Gill

08-12-25

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08-12-25

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Genre

Fiction/Science Fiction

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“A brilliantly self-aware and satirical debut, Acts of God confronts all of us with an existential question…What if the Creator was actually a mad scientist?” Anees Salim, author of The Blind Lady’s Descendants

The twenty-first-century heir to Kurt Vonnegut, Kanan Gill’s debut, Acts of God, is a madcap futuristic romp that dares to question the meaning of existence—with equal parts reverence and hilarity.

Private detective P. Manjunath thinks like fire and works like dust as he sets out to investigate existential cataclysms unfolding over the globe—not knowing that the ripples in reality he sees are being caused by Dr. Krishna, a scientist in a utopian future and technically the God of their world. 

As Manjunath’s investigation disrupts God’s plans, a Danish police officer attains enlightenment, a lapel pin gives disruptive advice, a sentient wall provides the key to creativity, a pill cures the human condition, and everyone in the world develops a lisp at the same time. 

A blend of philosophical provocation, inventive lyricism, humor, and chaos, Acts of God marks the evolution of one of the finest voices in comedy.

Praise

“A brilliantly self-aware and satirical debut, Acts of God confronts all of us with an existential question…What if the Creator was actually a mad scientist?” Anees Salim, author of The Blind Lady’s Descendants

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Language English
Release Day Aug 11, 2025
Release Date August 12, 2025
Release Date Machine 1754956800
Imprint Blackstone Publishing
Provider Blackstone Publishing
Categories Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Humorous, Absurdist
Author Bio
Kanan Gill

Kanan Gill is a writer and comedian from Bangalore, India. Performing worldwide for more than a decade to widespread acclaim, he has written several comedy specials and movies for television, OTTs, and film. Acts of God is his first novel.

Overview

The twenty-first-century heir to Kurt Vonnegut, Kanan Gill’s debut, Acts of God, is a madcap futuristic romp that dares to question the meaning of existence—with equal parts reverence and hilarity.

Private detective P. Manjunath thinks like fire and works like dust as he sets out to investigate existential cataclysms unfolding over the globe—not knowing that the ripples in reality he sees are being caused by Dr. Krishna, a scientist in a utopian future and technically the God of their world. 

As Manjunath’s investigation disrupts God’s plans, a Danish police officer attains enlightenment, a lapel pin gives disruptive advice, a sentient wall provides the key to creativity, a pill cures the human condition, and everyone in the world develops a lisp at the same time. 

A blend of philosophical provocation, inventive lyricism, humor, and chaos, Acts of God marks the evolution of one of the finest voices in comedy.