Dark Heavens: ...await the Willing Dead — Roger Levy

This sequel to the acclaimed Reckless Sleep, called "brilliantly innovative" by Starburst magazine, takes readers back to Roger Levy's apocalyptic vision of a world in its final years, falling apart. London is awash with volcanic ash, and the fatalistic population distracts itself from the horror by burying themselves in virtual-reality programs. But something new has emerged: new religions that promise an escape to heaven itself. But to get there, you have to die first. And mass suicides have become common--and legal. Levy has made a name for himself in record time, and this remarkable novel builds on his promise with flair and verve.