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Brooks & Smith #2
Time Purge
Detectives Arturo Brooks and Edward Smith have a problem. Following an ill-advised time travel adventure, Smith is immortal...and he's not happy about it. He lashes out by whistleblowing the existence of vampires on daytime television.
The public fallout is immense. While vampires plot revenge, Brooks, Smith, and their family and friends are targeted by protesters, monster rights activists, and an aesthetics-obsessed billionaire ready to make the men an offer that will change their lives (and afterlives) forever.
About the Series:
The Brooks & Smith series presents a satirical take on paranormal detectives.
It is often silly, sometimes dark, and never child friendly. Time Purge is Book #2.
The public fallout is immense. While vampires plot revenge, Brooks, Smith, and their family and friends are targeted by protesters, monster rights activists, and an aesthetics-obsessed billionaire ready to make the men an offer that will change their lives (and afterlives) forever.
About the Series:
The Brooks & Smith series presents a satirical take on paranormal detectives.
It is often silly, sometimes dark, and never child friendly. Time Purge is Book #2.
- GenresScience Fiction
252 pages, Paperback
Published March 21, 2017
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About the author
Martina Fetzer
10 books26 followersMartina is a technical writer by day and a creative writer by night. She holds an M.A. in English from West Virginia University and a Ph.D. in Emotional Whiplash from the Joss Whedon School of Fiction. She grew up reading comic books and watching stand-up, and now writes genre-bending sci-fi and fantasy stories. She likes her humor like she likes her font colors: #000000.*
*Her hobbies include writing alienating hex code jokes.
*Her hobbies include writing alienating hex code jokes.
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September 30, 2023
It doesn't matter if you love him or capital H-I-M
Just put your paws up
'Cause you were born this way, baby
My mama told me when I was young, "We are all born superstars"
She rolled my hair and put my lipstick on in the glass of her boudoir
"There's nothing wrong with loving who you are"
She said, "'Cause He made you perfect, babe
So hold your head up, girl, and you'll go far"
Listen to me when I say
I'm beautiful in my way 'cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way
Don't hide yourself in regret, just love yourself, and you're set
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way (born this way)
Ooh, there ain't no other way, baby, I was born this way
Baby, I was born this way (born this way)
Ooh, there ain't no other way, baby, I was born this way
Right track, baby, I was born this way
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Don't be (don't be, don't be)
Give yourself prudence and love your friends
Subway kid, rejoice your truth
In the religion of the insecure, I must be myself, respect my youth
A different lover is not a sin, believe capital H-I-M (hey, hey, hey)
I love my life, I love this record, and
Mi amore vole fe, yah (same DNA)
I'm beautiful in my way 'cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way
Don't hide yourself in regret, just love yourself, and you're set
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way
Ooh, there ain't no other way, baby, I was born this way
Baby, I was born this way (born this way)
Ooh, there ain't no other way, baby, I was born this way
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Whether you're broke or evergreen
You're Black, white, beige, chola descent
You're Lebanese, you're Orient'
Whether life's disabilities left you outcast, bullied, or teased
Rejoice and love yourself today
'Cause, baby, you were born this way
No matter gay, straight, or bi', lesbian, transgender life
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born to survive
No matter Black, white or beige, chola, or Orient' made
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born to be brave
I'm beautiful in my way 'cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way
Don't hide yourself in regret, just love yourself, and you're set
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way, yeah
Ooh, there ain't no other way, baby, I was born this way
Baby, I was born this way (born this way)
Ooh, there ain't no other way, baby, I was born this way
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way
I was born this way, hey
I was born this way, hey
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way, hey
I was born this way, hey
I was born this way, hey
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way, hey
Same DNA, but born this way
Same DNA, but born this way
Just put your paws up
'Cause you were born this way, baby
My mama told me when I was young, "We are all born superstars"
She rolled my hair and put my lipstick on in the glass of her boudoir
"There's nothing wrong with loving who you are"
She said, "'Cause He made you perfect, babe
So hold your head up, girl, and you'll go far"
Listen to me when I say
I'm beautiful in my way 'cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way
Don't hide yourself in regret, just love yourself, and you're set
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way (born this way)
Ooh, there ain't no other way, baby, I was born this way
Baby, I was born this way (born this way)
Ooh, there ain't no other way, baby, I was born this way
Right track, baby, I was born this way
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Don't be (don't be, don't be)
Give yourself prudence and love your friends
Subway kid, rejoice your truth
In the religion of the insecure, I must be myself, respect my youth
A different lover is not a sin, believe capital H-I-M (hey, hey, hey)
I love my life, I love this record, and
Mi amore vole fe, yah (same DNA)
I'm beautiful in my way 'cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way
Don't hide yourself in regret, just love yourself, and you're set
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way
Ooh, there ain't no other way, baby, I was born this way
Baby, I was born this way (born this way)
Ooh, there ain't no other way, baby, I was born this way
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Whether you're broke or evergreen
You're Black, white, beige, chola descent
You're Lebanese, you're Orient'
Whether life's disabilities left you outcast, bullied, or teased
Rejoice and love yourself today
'Cause, baby, you were born this way
No matter gay, straight, or bi', lesbian, transgender life
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born to survive
No matter Black, white or beige, chola, or Orient' made
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born to be brave
I'm beautiful in my way 'cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way
Don't hide yourself in regret, just love yourself, and you're set
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way, yeah
Ooh, there ain't no other way, baby, I was born this way
Baby, I was born this way (born this way)
Ooh, there ain't no other way, baby, I was born this way
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way
I was born this way, hey
I was born this way, hey
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way, hey
I was born this way, hey
I was born this way, hey
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way, hey
Same DNA, but born this way
Same DNA, but born this way
October 29, 2021
This book outdoes itself at every turn.
It was darkly hilarious (I laughed out loud so many times, my partner thinks I'm delirious and mildly deranged), and deeply emotional in places. Every character was well-fleshed out, even Mike, and shone under Fetzer's guidance.
Zane was a surprising favourite (I loved to hate him. He’s the worst kind of best person), as well as Patience. I found her Puritan values in a modern-day setting devilishly delightful, especially when egged on by Lemon, her unlikely sister and partner in crime. Though, I admit, Smith's POV was my favourite. He is, in fact, an ass, and I absolutely loved him for it.
This book hit all the markers of a comedy while keeping itself rooted. The characters have tragic backstories, and deal with, at times, ridiculous trauma, but there’s always something that can be related back to real life. Despite its dark nature, Fetzer's lighthearted jabs at the extreme existentialism experienced by her characters make it relatable, and square down their problems to things not quite so overwhelming. After all, it’s difficult to be concerned with alcoholism when you’re (spoiler) sequestered in your boyfriend’s cyborg brain.
This was a great pleasure to read. In fact, I was so happy I purchased it, I purchased the third in the series as well.
This was an awesome book.
It was darkly hilarious (I laughed out loud so many times, my partner thinks I'm delirious and mildly deranged), and deeply emotional in places. Every character was well-fleshed out, even Mike, and shone under Fetzer's guidance.
Zane was a surprising favourite (I loved to hate him. He’s the worst kind of best person), as well as Patience. I found her Puritan values in a modern-day setting devilishly delightful, especially when egged on by Lemon, her unlikely sister and partner in crime. Though, I admit, Smith's POV was my favourite. He is, in fact, an ass, and I absolutely loved him for it.
This book hit all the markers of a comedy while keeping itself rooted. The characters have tragic backstories, and deal with, at times, ridiculous trauma, but there’s always something that can be related back to real life. Despite its dark nature, Fetzer's lighthearted jabs at the extreme existentialism experienced by her characters make it relatable, and square down their problems to things not quite so overwhelming. After all, it’s difficult to be concerned with alcoholism when you’re (spoiler) sequestered in your boyfriend’s cyborg brain.
This was a great pleasure to read. In fact, I was so happy I purchased it, I purchased the third in the series as well.
This was an awesome book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 18, 2021
A really good continuation.
I had great fun with the first book in the series: Time Binge, so decided to pick up the second. I had a blast reading this one, probably a bit more so than the first. The reason I felt this book was a little better, is due to the top quality execution of the of humorous elements and the way in which everything from the first book is expanded on just that bit more.
In this installment, everything seems a little deeper, a little richer and a little bit better done.
Of course, the main themes of time travel, strange creatures/characters and the supernatural are still very much present as is the razor-sharp prose and humorous dialogue.
It’s strange to say that in a book with such outlandish themes (and characters), there are so many elements which are relatable. Tragedy, trauma and disappointment all feature but this only helps to ground the plot in an element of reality, allowing the story to really fly.
Thoroughly enjoyed this installment of the Brooks & Smith series.
On to the third!
I had great fun with the first book in the series: Time Binge, so decided to pick up the second. I had a blast reading this one, probably a bit more so than the first. The reason I felt this book was a little better, is due to the top quality execution of the of humorous elements and the way in which everything from the first book is expanded on just that bit more.
In this installment, everything seems a little deeper, a little richer and a little bit better done.
Of course, the main themes of time travel, strange creatures/characters and the supernatural are still very much present as is the razor-sharp prose and humorous dialogue.
It’s strange to say that in a book with such outlandish themes (and characters), there are so many elements which are relatable. Tragedy, trauma and disappointment all feature but this only helps to ground the plot in an element of reality, allowing the story to really fly.
Thoroughly enjoyed this installment of the Brooks & Smith series.
On to the third!
January 2, 2019
The magic of these books is in the character interactions. You can’t really help but believe that a hipster from the future would be more intrigued by a bottle of Pabst blue ribbon than afraid that it had been thrown in her direction. I wonder exactly how much that bottle cap guitar pick would go for on Etsy.
November 7, 2021
This is the second book in the series. I enjoyed this book as much as I did the first one.
I look forward to reading the next book in this series
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I look forward to reading the next book in this series
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
September 9, 2023
I’m officially addicted to Brooks and Smith. Please write more. Write piles. It’s been over a week and I’m getting the shakes.
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