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Sleeping Late on Judgement Day

Bobby Dollar #3 / 3
by Tad Williams
Sleeping Late on Judgement Day (Bobby Dollar #3) by Tad Williams
Unrated

Where does an angel go when he's been to Hell and back?

Renegade angel Bobby Dollar does not have an easy afterlife. After surviving the myriad gruesome dangers Hell oh-so-kindly offered him, Bobby has returned empty-handed – his demon girlfriend Casmira, the Countess of Cold Hands, is still in the clutches of Eligor, Grand Duke of Hell. Some hell of a rescue.

Forced to admit his failure, Bobby ends up back at his job as an angel advocate. That is, until Walter, an old angel friend whom Bobby never thought he’d see again, shows up at the local bar. The last time he saw Walter was in Hell, when Walter had tried to warn him about one of Bobby’s angel superiors. But now Walter can’t remember anything, and Bobby doesn’t know whom to trust.

Turns out that there's corruption hidden within the higher ranks of Heaven and Hell, but the only proof Bobby has is a single feather. Before he knows it, he’s in the High Hall of Heavenly Judgement – no longer a bastion for the moral high ground, if it ever was, but instead just another rigged system – on trial for his immortal soul...

Sleeping Late on Judgement Day is the third installment of Tad Williams' urban fantasy Bobby Dollar series!

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FantasyUrban Fantasy
Release date: September 2, 2014

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Tad Williams

Tad Williams

Tad Williams never set out to create entire worlds from scratch—yet, in many ways, that's exactly what he's done. Known for his lush, expansive fantasy novels, Williams has an uncanny ability to make the fantastical feel deeply human. His work taps into the timeless themes of adventure, destiny, and the complexity of the human spirit, all while layering in rich, immersive worlds that are as fully realized as the characters who inhabit them.

Born in San Jose, California, Williams’ journey into writing was not a straight line. He began his career as a writer of short stories and a member of the underground comics scene before discovering his passion for epic fantasy. It was the immense, world-spanning narrative of The Dragonbone Chair, the first book in Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, that catapulted him into the literary spotlight. His ability to balance sweeping, epic landscapes with intimate character studies made him a standout in the genre and drew comparisons to other masters of fantasy, while allowing him to carve out a voice uniquely his own.

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Williams has often said that one of his greatest joys as a writer is not just creating worlds, but creating places—locations that feel like they have existed long before the story begins, and will continue to live on after the story ends. That love for detailed world-building is evident throughout his works, especially in his Shadowmarch series and the more recent The Last King of Osten Ard. These books are filled with richly textured landscapes, layered histories, and characters whose struggles feel both monumental and deeply personal.

Beyond his immersive worlds, Williams has a rare gift for weaving myth and legend into his narratives in a way that feels both ancient and fresh. Whether he’s exploring the collapse of kingdoms, the rise of unlikely heroes, or the endless battle between light and dark, his stories have a timeless, almost mythic quality to them.

Williams’ impact on the fantasy genre has been profound—his books have resonated with readers across generations, earning him a devoted fan base and critical acclaim. His ability to blend traditional high fantasy with modern sensibilities has ensured his place among the greats of the genre.

Even as he continues to push the boundaries of fantasy, Williams remains grounded in his love for storytelling. "The world isn't built from a map or a plot," he once said, "it’s built from the people who live in it." And that’s what makes his works so memorable: the heart and soul of every place, person, and event he brings to life, no matter how grand the scale.

Bobby Dollar

Urban fantasy thriller series about an afterlife investigator who searches for a missing soul and finds himself caught in a battle much larger than he could have imagined.

Bobby Dollar consists of three books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

The Dirty Streets of Heaven (Bobby Dollar #1)
★ 8.20 / 5
Happy Hour in Hell (Bobby Dollar #2)
★ 8.00 / 3
Sleeping Late on Judgement Day (Bobby Dollar #3)
Unrated


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