The Electric Church is a science fiction novel written by Jeff Somers. It is the first book in the Avery Cates series. The story is set in a future where a powerful religious organization known as the Electric Church controls society through technology and mind control. The protagonist, Avery Cates, is a former assassin who becomes involved in a plot to overthrow the Electric Church. The book combines elements of cyberpunk and dystopian fiction to create a fast-paced and thrilling story.