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Hyperloop To Hell
Johnny Rios is not the action film star his father is. “Zombies On A Blimp” was a bust. With no backup plan, he takes a gig job as a security guard for “America’s First Hyperloop.” Funded by a down-on-his-luck trillionaire, Rusk Hanson, the Hyperloop on its maiden voyage rockets through the Nevada desert from Las Vegas to Reno. Cruising 700 mph.
Johnny has two hours to find an onboard killer-saboteur. He must also regain control of the Hyperloop to prevent it from levitating too high off its maglev track and exceeding clearance for a smart tunnel (corporately branded as the Doctor Henderson’s Footpads Acceleration Tunnel). The passengers in dire jeopardy include his action movie star father, a meth-addicted brain surgeon, a body-building “Sunshine Gal,” VIP ticket winners from the Greedy Bastard Casino, and a STEM girl with identity issues. Johnny must also cope with “Loopster,” a confused Siri for hyperloops, and a fellow security guard terrified of public speaking. Can Johnny overcome his self-doubt, prove himself to his meddling father, and stop an out of control hyperloop in time to save everyone from certain death?
Johnny has two hours to find an onboard killer-saboteur. He must also regain control of the Hyperloop to prevent it from levitating too high off its maglev track and exceeding clearance for a smart tunnel (corporately branded as the Doctor Henderson’s Footpads Acceleration Tunnel). The passengers in dire jeopardy include his action movie star father, a meth-addicted brain surgeon, a body-building “Sunshine Gal,” VIP ticket winners from the Greedy Bastard Casino, and a STEM girl with identity issues. Johnny must also cope with “Loopster,” a confused Siri for hyperloops, and a fellow security guard terrified of public speaking. Can Johnny overcome his self-doubt, prove himself to his meddling father, and stop an out of control hyperloop in time to save everyone from certain death?
375 pages, Paperback
Published June 25, 2023
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About the author
Mike Player
5 books3 followersMike Player is a novelist and a comedian. Three of his novels have been published as well as one non-fiction book. He is also the author of several published science fiction short stories.
His work includes the non-fiction "Out on the Edge: America's Rebel Comics" and the comedy suspense novels, "Viral - The Story of the Milkshake Girl" and "Hyperloop To Hell." His latest novel is a queer comedy western, "Utopia," available for preorder (release date 9/19/25).
He is also the creator/executive producer of MTV’s LOGO Network series, “The Outlaugh Festival on Wisecrack.” He is the founder of three comedy groups; “Shock of the Funny” in New York, and “The Gay Mafia” and "Angry Daddies" in Los Angeles.
Find out all about him at www.mikeplayer.net.
His work includes the non-fiction "Out on the Edge: America's Rebel Comics" and the comedy suspense novels, "Viral - The Story of the Milkshake Girl" and "Hyperloop To Hell." His latest novel is a queer comedy western, "Utopia," available for preorder (release date 9/19/25).
He is also the creator/executive producer of MTV’s LOGO Network series, “The Outlaugh Festival on Wisecrack.” He is the founder of three comedy groups; “Shock of the Funny” in New York, and “The Gay Mafia” and "Angry Daddies" in Los Angeles.
Find out all about him at www.mikeplayer.net.
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October 2, 2023
This was surprisingly good. I say that because I really was not expecting anything. I wound up staying up late several nights to read this and I didn't mind a bit.
It is somewhat of a cross genre tale. There are aspects of sci fi, mystery, thriller and perhaps a couple of others.
The main character is relatable and generally likable. There are a lot of peripheral characters in this; probably a few too many. It was difficult to keep track of the entire cast and most of them were not very differentiated. The few that were were okay.
There were also a few different factions involved and understanding the various motivations and objectives of each was sometimes a challenge. Part of that MAY have been from staying up late to read this.
Other than that, the story itself is good. The plot moves along and there is enough going on to keep things interesting. This would make for a good movie and it FELT like it was reminiscent of a few movies I have seen.
Basic idea is there is a form of train that can travel at speeds in excess of 700 mph in the Nevada desert. There is a group of people on its inaugural run and in the midst of that, the "engineer" is murdered. The murderer is on the train and the train is also sabotaged so that it is intended to not reach its destination intact. I am not sure what the murderer/saboteur had in mind in terms of being able to survive that. I do not recall that ever being explained. The security team on the train fights to save the passengers AND the train from destruction. There is also a subplot (or two) underlying this, involving revenge and interwoven relationships.
This is a good read and I enjoyed it.
It is somewhat of a cross genre tale. There are aspects of sci fi, mystery, thriller and perhaps a couple of others.
The main character is relatable and generally likable. There are a lot of peripheral characters in this; probably a few too many. It was difficult to keep track of the entire cast and most of them were not very differentiated. The few that were were okay.
There were also a few different factions involved and understanding the various motivations and objectives of each was sometimes a challenge. Part of that MAY have been from staying up late to read this.
Other than that, the story itself is good. The plot moves along and there is enough going on to keep things interesting. This would make for a good movie and it FELT like it was reminiscent of a few movies I have seen.
Basic idea is there is a form of train that can travel at speeds in excess of 700 mph in the Nevada desert. There is a group of people on its inaugural run and in the midst of that, the "engineer" is murdered. The murderer is on the train and the train is also sabotaged so that it is intended to not reach its destination intact. I am not sure what the murderer/saboteur had in mind in terms of being able to survive that. I do not recall that ever being explained. The security team on the train fights to save the passengers AND the train from destruction. There is also a subplot (or two) underlying this, involving revenge and interwoven relationships.
This is a good read and I enjoyed it.
June 24, 2023
Murder with a twist of crazy!
I wasn’t sure I was going to like this book when I first started reading it, but as the story developed, I found myself drawn into the plot and the characters. A narcissistic trillionaire, an aging action film hero and his disappointing son, survival warriors, a drug-addled brain surgeon, a STEM student, and lottery winners go on the hyperloop ride of their life through a flaming desert. To make things even more interesting, there is a murderer on board. Between the characters, sabotage, and a futuristic train overflowing with inept technology there is drama, humor, and heroism. I received a free advance copy but my review is honest and voluntary.
I wasn’t sure I was going to like this book when I first started reading it, but as the story developed, I found myself drawn into the plot and the characters. A narcissistic trillionaire, an aging action film hero and his disappointing son, survival warriors, a drug-addled brain surgeon, a STEM student, and lottery winners go on the hyperloop ride of their life through a flaming desert. To make things even more interesting, there is a murderer on board. Between the characters, sabotage, and a futuristic train overflowing with inept technology there is drama, humor, and heroism. I received a free advance copy but my review is honest and voluntary.
July 9, 2023
Mike Player does a great job in creating a thriller element. The characters were what I was looking for and were written perfectly. It does a great job in creating a unique story and the characters felt like they were suppose to in the universe.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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