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    Starship Grifters - Rex Nihilo by Kate Rudd, Robert Kroese
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    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.

    The early thirty-first century was a dark time in the galaxy, as the oppressive regime known as the Galactic Malarchy threatened to snuff out the last remaining embers of freedom far out on the southe...

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