Starship Grifters is a comedic science fiction novel that follows the adventures of the main character, Rex Nihilo, a bumbling con artist, and his robotic sidekick, Sasha. The story is set in a parallel universe reminiscent of George Lucas' creations, filled with humor, absurdity, and parodies of major science fiction movies. Rex's misadventures lead him to become the accidental owner of a planet, plunging him into debt and entangling him in a conflict between the galactic empire and rebel forces.
The narrative style of Starship Grifters is described as fast-paced, witty, and filled with comedic dialogue. The book features a mix of absurd situations, clever banter between characters, and a plot that keeps readers engaged through twists and turns. Despite the unlikable nature of the main character, the book manages to entertain with its humorous take on space opera tropes and its unique blend of comedy and science fiction elements.
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"My favorite read this year. A hilarious space adventure. Hard book to put down." -Hugh Howey, author of Wool
A space-faring ne'er-do-well with more bravado than brains, Rex Nihilo plies the known universe in a tireless quest for his own personal gain.
But when he fleeces a wealthy weapons dealer in a high-stakes poker game, he ends up winning a worthless planet…and owing an outstanding debt more vast than space itself!
The only way for Rex to escape a lifetime of torture on the prison world Gulagatraz is to score a big payday by pulling off his biggest scam.
But getting mixed up in the struggle between the tyrannical Malarchian Empire and the plucky rebels of the Revolting Front-and trying to double-cross them both-may be his biggest mistake. Luckily for Rex, his frustrated but faithful robot sidekick has the cyber-smarts to deal with buxom bounty hunters, pudgy princesses, overbearing overlords, and interstellar evangelists…while still keeping Rex's martini glass filled.
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