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The Galactic Peace #2
Galactic Diplomacy
Man versus machine. Synthetic versus organic. The galaxy has seen countless conflicts between these factions. Civilisations have fallen, worlds have burned, and stars have died.
Clearly, the Galactic Peace Committee has more work to do.
As a proud diplomat of the Galactic Peace Committee, Jake Smith is all too familiar with the difficulties involved in keeping the peace between men and machines. From the petty – like convincing a robotically enhanced organic to join a gang of robots – to the absolutely horrible – like killer robots with plasma chainsaws for arms – Jake has seen it all… and somehow managed to survive even if there’s usually a lot of running, screaming, and bashing things to death with pieces of furniture involved.
And, well, if sometimes there’s a little bit of collateral damage, what’s a planet or two between friends?
But Jake’s life isn’t all about evil killer robots. There’s his killer robot secretary, and she’s only kind of evil. There are also volleyball-loving aliens with a penchant for dismemberment and aliens with advanced technology who are perfectly happy using that technology to rob people of their pizza pockets. Yes, there’s plenty of villainy to go around, both minor and major.
And then there are the tree people.
The galaxy is a weird and wonderful place. Unfortunately for the brave – some would say suicidal – diplomats of the Galactic Peace Committee, it also tends to be less than peaceful.
Clearly, the Galactic Peace Committee has more work to do.
As a proud diplomat of the Galactic Peace Committee, Jake Smith is all too familiar with the difficulties involved in keeping the peace between men and machines. From the petty – like convincing a robotically enhanced organic to join a gang of robots – to the absolutely horrible – like killer robots with plasma chainsaws for arms – Jake has seen it all… and somehow managed to survive even if there’s usually a lot of running, screaming, and bashing things to death with pieces of furniture involved.
And, well, if sometimes there’s a little bit of collateral damage, what’s a planet or two between friends?
But Jake’s life isn’t all about evil killer robots. There’s his killer robot secretary, and she’s only kind of evil. There are also volleyball-loving aliens with a penchant for dismemberment and aliens with advanced technology who are perfectly happy using that technology to rob people of their pizza pockets. Yes, there’s plenty of villainy to go around, both minor and major.
And then there are the tree people.
The galaxy is a weird and wonderful place. Unfortunately for the brave – some would say suicidal – diplomats of the Galactic Peace Committee, it also tends to be less than peaceful.
- GenresScience Fiction
100 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 13, 2018
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About the author
L.G. Estrella
35 books508 followersI'm a reader and writer with a keen interest in psychology, history, physics, and economics. I'm especially interested in the intersection of these different areas (e.g., the psychology behind the sub-prime mortgage collapse).
In terms of fiction, I enjoy reading horror, fantasy, science fiction, Westerns, and thrillers. I believe that every genre has its good points, and I want to be able to incorporate all of these strengths into my own writing.
I currently live in Australia. When I'm not writing, I'm busy trying to fend off all of the deadly wildlife.
If you're interested in my fiction, you can find it on Amazon here.
In terms of fiction, I enjoy reading horror, fantasy, science fiction, Westerns, and thrillers. I believe that every genre has its good points, and I want to be able to incorporate all of these strengths into my own writing.
I currently live in Australia. When I'm not writing, I'm busy trying to fend off all of the deadly wildlife.
If you're interested in my fiction, you can find it on Amazon here.
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December 10, 2025
If you are Vegan, don't go to a planet inhabited by Broccoli People with super powers.
This book has no right to be as good/funny as it is, right? After all, it IS a sequel and everybody knows the sequel is never as good as the original (except for "Aliens"). Well this one wins the Brevity stakes, and the Hilarity stakes. I haven't identified with alien characters so much since...well...Martin from My Favourite Martian. Or Ed from Mr Ed. (Ed had to be an alien horse for sure).
I sincerely hope Mr Estrella (who might also be an alien) writes another sequel in this series. I'm desperate to follow Jake's progress through the Galactic Peace Corps. I suppose I could start reading the other 50,000 books the author has written.
Time for a beer.
This book has no right to be as good/funny as it is, right? After all, it IS a sequel and everybody knows the sequel is never as good as the original (except for "Aliens"). Well this one wins the Brevity stakes, and the Hilarity stakes. I haven't identified with alien characters so much since...well...Martin from My Favourite Martian. Or Ed from Mr Ed. (Ed had to be an alien horse for sure).
I sincerely hope Mr Estrella (who might also be an alien) writes another sequel in this series. I'm desperate to follow Jake's progress through the Galactic Peace Corps. I suppose I could start reading the other 50,000 books the author has written.
Time for a beer.
February 6, 2025
Honestly disappointed in the last 20% or so of this novel. I've read all the full length novels by this author and am working through their older, shorter works now. I know it was somewhat relevant to the plot, but the hatred against vegans just felt super over the top in an unnecessary way. I've read plenty of jabs at veganism in a variety of books, but this was just distasteful and poorly done. We get it, vegans are the worst.
August 14, 2018
Like the first one, this is quite enjoyable.
However, I would have liked the (still quirky) characters to gain a bit more depth in this follow-up novella. Also, it is at times quite repetitive (in itself as well as regarding the first novella). It still was an entertaining read. A third follow-up, however, should provide more meat...
However, I would have liked the (still quirky) characters to gain a bit more depth in this follow-up novella. Also, it is at times quite repetitive (in itself as well as regarding the first novella). It still was an entertaining read. A third follow-up, however, should provide more meat...
February 10, 2019
A Bit Weird
As usual.. A bit weird. Or weirdly unusual. Lots of gratuitous violence with tons of silly humor; a fuzzy monster who is dangerously destructive and a hero named Jake. What more could you want?
As usual.. A bit weird. Or weirdly unusual. Lots of gratuitous violence with tons of silly humor; a fuzzy monster who is dangerously destructive and a hero named Jake. What more could you want?
November 25, 2021
A funny story
I like this unusual story. There is violence as Jake goes out in diplomatic missions. He has a furry, who loves to destroy planets. The reason for why a diplomatic mission becomes violent is unusual.
I like this unusual story. There is violence as Jake goes out in diplomatic missions. He has a furry, who loves to destroy planets. The reason for why a diplomatic mission becomes violent is unusual.
June 2, 2024
If the first book had you rolling in the aisles, go for it. Otherwise, do not bother. The same jokes as the first book repeated again and again. Light reading but repetitive to the point of becoming annoying, and they were not that great to start with, just mildly amusing.
August 29, 2018
I love this author! I now have a new favorite.
September 25, 2023
Great read, way too short I wanted more
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