Starter Villain
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Inheriting a family business is never easy – and this one includes a hidden volcano lair, minions, talking cats and supervillains. Starter Villain is a Hugo Award-nominated, page-turning adventure fro...
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Inheriting a family business is never easy – and this one includes a hidden volcano lair, minions, talking cats and supervillains. Starter Villain is a Hugo Award-nominated, page-turning adventure from New York Times bestseller John Scalzi. ‘Laugh-out-loud funny, intricately plotted and big-hearted’ – SFXWarning: supervillain in training. Risk of world domination.Locus and Hugo Award-winning author John Scalzi brings us Starter Villain, a turbo-charged tale of a family business with a difference – as Charlie discovers upon inheriting it. This one comes with a hidden headquarters, minions, talking cats and villainous rivals worthy of James Bond. Divorced, broke and emotionally dependent on his cat, Charlie hasn’t been loving life. Then he finds out his recently deceased Uncle Jake has left him a top-secret, international supervillain business. And, as if this wasn’t problematic enough, Jake’s vengeful rivals ambush the funeral. Charlie must decide if he should stay stuck in his rut, or step up to take on the business, the enemies, the minions, the hidden volcano lair . . .Even harder to get used to are the talking, computer-savvy cats – and the fact that they’re management. If Charlie says yes to his inheritance, could this lifeline become a death wish? Or could it finally be his chance to shine?‘You will laugh so loudly you will wish you weren't reading in public’ – New Scientist‘Prepare to be delighted’ – Daily Mail‘The book had me hooked from page one’ – London Weekly News
Detaljer
Forlag
Tor
ISBN
9781509835416
Sprog
Engelsk
Sider
288
Udgivelsesdato
31-10-2024
Format
Paperback
Varenr.
3212749
EAN nr.
9781509835416
Varegruppe
Fiction
Bredde (mm)
197
Længde (mm)
130