Christopher Moore is a writer of absurdist fiction. He typically uses off-the wall characters and wacky settings and storylines to address legitimate political and social concerns. He is a best-selling author with major cult status. Among his published works:
... sent to Hawaii, where he was ordained on May 24, 1864. On May 10, 1873, at his request, he was permitted to travel to Molokai to help the lepers who had virtually nothing ...