![]() ![]() Nonhumans and outré skin colors are described, but there is little racial or ethnic detail provided otherwise, implying a mostly white human cast. And the end of the novel promises at least one sequel for readers’ delight. Puns, shaggy dog stories, snarky remarks, and hoaxes are just a few of the humorous elements used expertly here. ![]() The group survives riots, radioactive tunnels, and a sentient, oversized, mutated cheese sandwich. ![]() When Badde abducts Blake’s daughter, Lisa, orders no longer count: Blake, Nicki, and Lisa’s mother, Astrid-and the car-are off on a chase to save her. The irascible Blake is the world expert on Bartholomew Badde, but he has been removed from the search for the villain-and saddled with cyborg Nicki Steel as a partner. In the Planetary Bureau of Investigation’s vast building, big-time grouch Blake Carter has his own office. This pseudo–science-fiction book provides laughs of all types: readers will progress from snickers to giggles to, finally, belly laughs and shouts of outrage.Ī mismatched band of two adult humans, a self-activated car, and a golden-skinned cyborg begin a (seemingly) impossible task: capturing the most skillful thief in the planetary system before he destroys electrical service in 26th-century Neo City. ![]()
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