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Finding work is easy. Staying alive is a little bit harder. When Russ Wesley finds an unusual artifact in his grandfather’s collection of rare antiquities, the last thing he expects is for it to draw the attention of a ferocious alien from a distant planet. Equally surprising is the adventurous team of intergalactic exterminators dispatched to deal with the alien threat. They’re a little wild, and a little reckless. Worse yet, they’re so impressed with Russ’s marksmanship that they insist he join their squad . . . whether he wants to or not.
608 pages, Paperback
First published September 6, 2022
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Ash Bishop
7 books196 followersAsh Bishop is a lifetime reader. He loves all genres but has a particular affinity for mystery, science fiction and fantasy.
Ash was born in Bloomington, Indiana where his dad taught at Indiana University. His family moved to Orange County, California when he was very young, and he spent his formative years among the mean streets of Irvine. He attended college at UCSB, then the National University of Ireland, Galway. Ash is also a graduate of San Diego State University with an MFA in Creative Writing. He currently lives in Southern California with his family and numerous pets.
He spent a good number of years as a high-school English teacher and an adjunct college professor, but he's also done a few less important, though slightly more glamorous, things. He worked in the video game industry, and educational app development; he currently acts as a script supervisor for a major Hollywood studio, and he even used to fetch coffee for Quentin Tarantino during the production of Jackie Brown.
Ash can't get enough of fellow sci-fi authors Philip K. Dick and John Scalzi, but he also likes the classics, thanks to all those years teaching F. Scott Fitzgerald and Edith Wharton. He plays at least an hour of Magic the Gathering a day and considers a revival of Logan's Run and Robotech among his dream projects. He is currently running a very loquacious level-8 Bard through The Rise of Tiamat (alongside three friends and a cruel, unforgiving DM).
Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc. is his first published novel. The Horoscope Writer, a murder mystery, will be released in the Summer of 2023.
For more information, check out www.linktr.ee/ashlbishop or www.ash-bishop.com
Ash was born in Bloomington, Indiana where his dad taught at Indiana University. His family moved to Orange County, California when he was very young, and he spent his formative years among the mean streets of Irvine. He attended college at UCSB, then the National University of Ireland, Galway. Ash is also a graduate of San Diego State University with an MFA in Creative Writing. He currently lives in Southern California with his family and numerous pets.
He spent a good number of years as a high-school English teacher and an adjunct college professor, but he's also done a few less important, though slightly more glamorous, things. He worked in the video game industry, and educational app development; he currently acts as a script supervisor for a major Hollywood studio, and he even used to fetch coffee for Quentin Tarantino during the production of Jackie Brown.
Ash can't get enough of fellow sci-fi authors Philip K. Dick and John Scalzi, but he also likes the classics, thanks to all those years teaching F. Scott Fitzgerald and Edith Wharton. He plays at least an hour of Magic the Gathering a day and considers a revival of Logan's Run and Robotech among his dream projects. He is currently running a very loquacious level-8 Bard through The Rise of Tiamat (alongside three friends and a cruel, unforgiving DM).
Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc. is his first published novel. The Horoscope Writer, a murder mystery, will be released in the Summer of 2023.
For more information, check out www.linktr.ee/ashlbishop or www.ash-bishop.com
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August 12, 2022
It's pretty rare that a book is balanced like this one. This book had a really strong beginning (fast, interesting, fun characters, hints of an emotional journey to come, etc), which made me excited to keep going. However, the middle was boring enough that I lost that momentum and gave up on the book around 80%.
Here is my video review: https://youtu.be/p9jR6lNil0M?t=534
This is a book about Russ and Nina, twenty-somethings in a small mountain-west town that get entangled with intergalactic exterminators.
My biggest complaint about the middle of this book is the lack of emotional stakes. Russ and Nina choose to continue with the alien exterminators plot, and their main motivation for it is to earn money. There are emotional reasons why they might want to have money, but those weren't given much emotional weight in the narrative. So why do they decide to pursue this course of action, one that is dangerous and likely to get them killed when they could find jobs elsewhere (Nina, in particular, is very qualified for a number of jobs on Earth). I don't think the characters or the story much care about that. The plot becomes focused on these alien side-quests and training programs instead of on any emotional arcs for the characters.
My secondary complaint about this book is the writing of Nina. Some other reviewers may point to the many times the book reiterates how large Nina's breasts are, but I don't think that is actually a problem. The size of Nina's breasts does actually become a plot point, and so I don't think it's bad to establish it for a small payoff. But the problem I had with Nina is something else. When Nina is being harassed at work, she doesn't even consider finding a new job (despite being shown to be a very capable and smart girl with an engineering degree). When Nina fumbles a romantic encounter that she actually wanted to maybe happen, she has barely any emotional reaction. When push comes to shove, Nina usually becomes a damsel in distress for Russ to save (despite being much more excited than him at the prospect of battling space monsters, and in many ways more skilled than him). Yes, the author did a good thing by attempting to include a competent female protagonist. However, in the end, she doesn't actually feel competent or female.
Thanks to Netgalley and Camcat Books for a copy of this book to review. All opinions are my own.
Here is my video review: https://youtu.be/p9jR6lNil0M?t=534
This is a book about Russ and Nina, twenty-somethings in a small mountain-west town that get entangled with intergalactic exterminators.
My biggest complaint about the middle of this book is the lack of emotional stakes. Russ and Nina choose to continue with the alien exterminators plot, and their main motivation for it is to earn money. There are emotional reasons why they might want to have money, but those weren't given much emotional weight in the narrative. So why do they decide to pursue this course of action, one that is dangerous and likely to get them killed when they could find jobs elsewhere (Nina, in particular, is very qualified for a number of jobs on Earth). I don't think the characters or the story much care about that. The plot becomes focused on these alien side-quests and training programs instead of on any emotional arcs for the characters.
My secondary complaint about this book is the writing of Nina. Some other reviewers may point to the many times the book reiterates how large Nina's breasts are, but I don't think that is actually a problem. The size of Nina's breasts does actually become a plot point, and so I don't think it's bad to establish it for a small payoff. But the problem I had with Nina is something else. When Nina is being harassed at work, she doesn't even consider finding a new job (despite being shown to be a very capable and smart girl with an engineering degree). When Nina fumbles a romantic encounter that she actually wanted to maybe happen, she has barely any emotional reaction. When push comes to shove, Nina usually becomes a damsel in distress for Russ to save (despite being much more excited than him at the prospect of battling space monsters, and in many ways more skilled than him). Yes, the author did a good thing by attempting to include a competent female protagonist. However, in the end, she doesn't actually feel competent or female.
Thanks to Netgalley and Camcat Books for a copy of this book to review. All opinions are my own.
October 15, 2023
I didn't need the literal size of the female main characters boobs to get worked into the plot.
April 18, 2022
To keep it short and sweet, this was a fun, adventurous sci-fi read from beginning to end. The characters and their interactions make for what you’d want from a book. Unique, would make a great series on tv.
September 7, 2022
Thank you to #NetGalley, #AshBishop, and #VictoryEditing for letting me read and review #IntergalacticExterminatorInc.
Russ and Nina are in need of some financial help and a break from the stress of just trying to live a regular life. Then one day, Russ finds a rare gem in his late grandfather’s book shop. He asks his grandmother about the stone, and she does not know anything about it. She tells Russ to take it to Nina, who might know what it is. Only, Nina has no clue, as well.
Thus begins a story unlike any Earthling could imagine. This story gave me many Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy vibes. There is planetary traveling, portals, humor, odd creatures, witty banter and a smidgeon of romance.
If you enjoy the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and need something similar, I highly recommend Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc.
There is so much potential for more of this story, I am hoping for a series. I would love to learn more about the Intergalactic Exterminators crew.
Russ and Nina are in need of some financial help and a break from the stress of just trying to live a regular life. Then one day, Russ finds a rare gem in his late grandfather’s book shop. He asks his grandmother about the stone, and she does not know anything about it. She tells Russ to take it to Nina, who might know what it is. Only, Nina has no clue, as well.
Thus begins a story unlike any Earthling could imagine. This story gave me many Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy vibes. There is planetary traveling, portals, humor, odd creatures, witty banter and a smidgeon of romance.
If you enjoy the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and need something similar, I highly recommend Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc.
There is so much potential for more of this story, I am hoping for a series. I would love to learn more about the Intergalactic Exterminators crew.
June 11, 2022
Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc. is a novel by Ash Bishop. I thought that the book was so much fun. Russ hits a deer on Route 89 and his life changes forever. Russ sees a creature from another planet, aliens who were sent to kill the creature, Russ was never supposed to see any of this, but he did. So, what happens in the rest of the story is exciting and surprising with an ending that I was not expecting! I found this book to be a wild and funny ride that lovers of SiFi will want on their must read list. I received an arc for free and am leaving my review voluntarily.
June 1, 2024
Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc
By Ash Bishop
Some books are fun to read because of the crazy situations, enjoyable characters, unusual plot, and fun dialog. This book is all that and more. The main character has bad luck and can't seem to do anything right, except he's a sharp shooter. This comes in handy when he is drafted into being an exterminator! There is lots of dry humor and a fun ride.
By Ash Bishop
Some books are fun to read because of the crazy situations, enjoyable characters, unusual plot, and fun dialog. This book is all that and more. The main character has bad luck and can't seem to do anything right, except he's a sharp shooter. This comes in handy when he is drafted into being an exterminator! There is lots of dry humor and a fun ride.
June 11, 2022
There is so much awesome stuff in this book! I loved the unique aliens and the robots! There’s a bookstore that is a big part of the story. The fight simulator with ominously named opponents! I don’t want to give anymore away but there is a lot more. I had so much fun reading this. I was laughing but also at the edge of my seat & there were moments that made my skin crawl. I’d give it an A+ for world building. This is a great, stand-alone story but I would gladly visit these characters again in future books.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 14, 2022
Couple of disclosures up front:
1) I received an advance review copy of this from the publisher CamCat Books through BookSirens.
2) I don't synopsize fiction. Even with a "spoilers" tag, I don't want to do the reader... or the author ... a disservice by, well, spoiling, or worse, getting it wrong (perception is on the part of the reader, yes, but if the author has a vision that I just didn't get... happens all the time with me...well, don't ruin it for others!)
That said, this is a fun trip of a book! Shades of Hitchhiker (oh, but better) and Harry Harrison (way better!) and imagination all his own, Mr. Bishop has written a great debut novel. Well-paced, entertaining, clever, a bits of social commentary ("Earth is considered an undesirable planet. The file on Earthlings says we're violent toward the environment and each other, and that we use a lot of magical thinking. I wish I could disagree." I wish I could disagree, too.) It's a page turner and I hope there will be more.
1) I received an advance review copy of this from the publisher CamCat Books through BookSirens.
2) I don't synopsize fiction. Even with a "spoilers" tag, I don't want to do the reader... or the author ... a disservice by, well, spoiling, or worse, getting it wrong (perception is on the part of the reader, yes, but if the author has a vision that I just didn't get... happens all the time with me...well, don't ruin it for others!)
That said, this is a fun trip of a book! Shades of Hitchhiker (oh, but better) and Harry Harrison (way better!) and imagination all his own, Mr. Bishop has written a great debut novel. Well-paced, entertaining, clever, a bits of social commentary ("Earth is considered an undesirable planet. The file on Earthlings says we're violent toward the environment and each other, and that we use a lot of magical thinking. I wish I could disagree." I wish I could disagree, too.) It's a page turner and I hope there will be more.
May 14, 2022
Reading for me has always been a way to transport myself to another time and place. Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc. gets the job done. A great escape from the everyday realities of life written by the creative mind of Ash Bishop. Make sure to fasten your seatbelts as you enter the Dexadrive Lane and keep your rebreathers handy, this book is going to be your Waypoint to take you out of this world. Looking forward to the next adventures of Russ and Nina.
January 20, 2023
I really like the premise of this book. But beyond that, I can't really say that it was good, so I'm pretty surprised by the generally high scores this book has gotten. My main qualm is that the majority of the book just doesn't make sense and is very poorly written/lazy science fiction that is completely impossible from every aspect.
Yeah, as you can tell, I have a lot of issues with the story. I suppose people could say I'm being overly picky, but when you try to set up as story as science fiction, there has to be at least some plausible science or logic behind it. Which is again really disappointing, as I really love the concept. The execution was just really bad in my opinion. I really wanted to like the book and at least I finished it, which is more than I can say for some other stuff I have read, but this one is certainly too highly scored.
Yeah, as you can tell, I have a lot of issues with the story. I suppose people could say I'm being overly picky, but when you try to set up as story as science fiction, there has to be at least some plausible science or logic behind it. Which is again really disappointing, as I really love the concept. The execution was just really bad in my opinion. I really wanted to like the book and at least I finished it, which is more than I can say for some other stuff I have read, but this one is certainly too highly scored.
June 28, 2022
I received a review copy for free via Book Sirens and am leaving this honest review voluntarily.
Sci-fi is definitely not my usual reading genre but I enjoyed the humour in the sample so gave this book a try. I really enjoyed it. It's clever, original, funny, quirky and basically well written. Great action and well paced. Only a couple of times the "tech talk" got a bit involved for my liking but didn't bother me much. I'd recommend trying it whether you are a fantasy/sci-fi fan or not. Interesting characters and did I mention it's funny? We all need a bit of funny these days
Sci-fi is definitely not my usual reading genre but I enjoyed the humour in the sample so gave this book a try. I really enjoyed it. It's clever, original, funny, quirky and basically well written. Great action and well paced. Only a couple of times the "tech talk" got a bit involved for my liking but didn't bother me much. I'd recommend trying it whether you are a fantasy/sci-fi fan or not. Interesting characters and did I mention it's funny? We all need a bit of funny these days
May 31, 2022
This was such a good read! Finally something fresh, interesting, full of intergalactic aliens, portals, spaceships, murderous insects, predatory apes, funny (main character syndrome) robots, mysterious bookstores and awesome characters. Oh and those pain pills! 🤤 I've enjoyed every chapter thoroughly, the chemistry between Russ and Nina was great, i loved all the twists and the turns in the story and i absolutely CAN.T WAIT. for the next book, please tell me we'll have a sequel because I NEED IT RIGHT NOW 😩. (ok now that i calmed down i'm asking politely in lowercase). And this is the author's first novel! Congratulations and bravo!
Thank you CamCat Books for sending me ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you CamCat Books for sending me ARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 18, 2022
I am always looking for book recommendations and received an advance copy of this book, so thought I’d give it a chance. I normally find alien type stories a bit hard to follow with oddball names and storylines, but that was not the case here, I felt myself drawn in almost immediately to the story and the characters. I was just as interested in the alien characters as the human characters, especially the more personal relationship between 2 of them, it caught me by surprise, but was very sweet and relatable. Enjoyed the logic of the team figuring out what made the triwin’s tick and how to go about fighting them. I have to say that my favorite character in this book is Steven Applebum, loved him! I look forward to any future books in the series.
August 18, 2022
Arnold Schwarzenegger Is An Ex-Terminator, But a Sad Robot Is a Woebot
Ash Bishop's Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc. is a whimsical extraterrestrial romp, full of pests, peppers, pathos, and programming glitches. There are wonderful characters, terrifying creatures, and plenty of action, although some of it is more agricultural than out of this world.
Alien technology is featured in significant ways. As tech is used in some of the characters' courtships, readers are taken to…AHEM…strange places. I meant ROMANCES, get your mind out of the gutter. This is not that kind of book.
There's the usual kind of romance that begins as friendship, becomes a fight for survival, then a competition, and then something else. But, Bishop deftly and sensitively explores the surprising aspects of human romances with aliens, and even between different species of extraterrestrials. Anyway, the sweet glow of blossoming love gives an added dimension to this already multi-dimensional novel.
I must say, the contrast with real-life Earth is stunning. Here, 22 years into the twentieth century, there's continued public outcry about same gender relationships and even about multiracial and interfaith couples. And, in real life, these cases are all human. I can't conceive of how they would react to the amorous entanglements with REAL aliens!
But, Intergalactic Exterminators isn't entirely about human/human, alien/human, or alien/other alien romance. Aside from its romantic applications, alien tech creates magical solutions and hilarity, time and again. Additionally, the book's about managing monstrous infestations of (actual) invasive species on other planets, earning a living, coming home to a small town not seen since childhood, family, the foibles common to all life forms (including sentient AI), and fate.
No more spoilers, though. You'll have to read for yourself to find out how Russ Wesley was accidentally involved by an alien extermination team in their hunt for a pestilent entity on Earth. I won't reveal how, once Russ learns of their existence, interstellar corporate rules require the team to conscript him. I certainly won't divulge how the dominant oligarchical dystopian extraterrestrial society requires Russ to sign an iron-clad contract to become an exterminator, or he'll be mind-wiped by SAS units who will never, ever stop hunting him. Or how he (unsurprisingly) doesn't want to cooperate.
I was pleased to discover the glossary Bishop has included at the end of the book which lists all the various terms used. Varieties of AI, advanced processes, and extraterrestrial pests are well-defined and chucklesome.
I'm grateful to the author, Ash Bishop… Wait a minute, I just realized that the AIs in Alien and Aliens were named Ash and Bishop! I'm going to be considering this coincidence (if it is one) for a while.
Anyway, big thank yous to Ash Bishop, CamCat Books, and BookSirens for the opportunity to read a free advance reader's copy of Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc. My review is given freely, without any obligation. The book is a real treat and I can't recommend it enough!
Ash Bishop's Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc. is a whimsical extraterrestrial romp, full of pests, peppers, pathos, and programming glitches. There are wonderful characters, terrifying creatures, and plenty of action, although some of it is more agricultural than out of this world.
Alien technology is featured in significant ways. As tech is used in some of the characters' courtships, readers are taken to…AHEM…strange places. I meant ROMANCES, get your mind out of the gutter. This is not that kind of book.
There's the usual kind of romance that begins as friendship, becomes a fight for survival, then a competition, and then something else. But, Bishop deftly and sensitively explores the surprising aspects of human romances with aliens, and even between different species of extraterrestrials. Anyway, the sweet glow of blossoming love gives an added dimension to this already multi-dimensional novel.
I must say, the contrast with real-life Earth is stunning. Here, 22 years into the twentieth century, there's continued public outcry about same gender relationships and even about multiracial and interfaith couples. And, in real life, these cases are all human. I can't conceive of how they would react to the amorous entanglements with REAL aliens!
But, Intergalactic Exterminators isn't entirely about human/human, alien/human, or alien/other alien romance. Aside from its romantic applications, alien tech creates magical solutions and hilarity, time and again. Additionally, the book's about managing monstrous infestations of (actual) invasive species on other planets, earning a living, coming home to a small town not seen since childhood, family, the foibles common to all life forms (including sentient AI), and fate.
No more spoilers, though. You'll have to read for yourself to find out how Russ Wesley was accidentally involved by an alien extermination team in their hunt for a pestilent entity on Earth. I won't reveal how, once Russ learns of their existence, interstellar corporate rules require the team to conscript him. I certainly won't divulge how the dominant oligarchical dystopian extraterrestrial society requires Russ to sign an iron-clad contract to become an exterminator, or he'll be mind-wiped by SAS units who will never, ever stop hunting him. Or how he (unsurprisingly) doesn't want to cooperate.
I was pleased to discover the glossary Bishop has included at the end of the book which lists all the various terms used. Varieties of AI, advanced processes, and extraterrestrial pests are well-defined and chucklesome.
I'm grateful to the author, Ash Bishop… Wait a minute, I just realized that the AIs in Alien and Aliens were named Ash and Bishop! I'm going to be considering this coincidence (if it is one) for a while.
Anyway, big thank yous to Ash Bishop, CamCat Books, and BookSirens for the opportunity to read a free advance reader's copy of Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc. My review is given freely, without any obligation. The book is a real treat and I can't recommend it enough!
June 24, 2022
Have you ever needed a job so bad that you’ll take anything—even if it required an unpaid certification program that killed half the applicants? Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc is a fun, action-packed sci-fi adventure. The humor lies in the absurdity of the premise, and we get to encounter a range of unique and incredible alien species, some that need protection, others that are targets for extermination. Overall, the story is well-written. I appreciated that it didn't use sarcasm, cynicism, or crass humor as a crutch. The narrative voice is smooth and perfect for this whirlwind adventure. If you’re looking for sci-fi humor, this is a great find.
We’re introduced to Russ, a life-long wanderer and expert marksman, who attracts the attention of Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc when he saves their team from a massive alien beast that has gone rogue on Earth. But Russ has just decided to settle down and help his grandmother restore his late grandfather’s bookstore. He’s not the type to sign a contract, especially under duress. However, having seen the aliens, he’s been marked for a mind-cleanse and the only way to save himself is to join this international alien association.
As he’s uncovering artifacts and trying to escape his destiny, Russ meets Nina—a scientist who has finally escaped her small town, only to be dragged back by an ailing father. In desperate need of money, Nina hopes to escape her current pervy boss by tagging along with Russ and getting a job on his spaceship. She’s smart, creative, and an interesting foil to Russ.
Despite both of them being in dire need of cash, you constantly see their humanity as they risk their lucrative job prospect to save the lives of their crew, and others. They’re both fun and endearing, and provide an excellent anchor to the storytelling. Another fun and wonderful character in the story is a sentient AI that Russ inadvertently breaks, then teaches how to read. The side characters add a beautiful layer of both complexity and entertainment.
I was absolutely riveted for the first half of the book, then things seemed to derail when Russ and Nina find themselves in a battle for a single job with Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc. Their disappointment with their certification jobs and subsequent alien encounters were kind of a let-down to me. For several chapters, they were ride-alongs in a story, and emotional stakes were lacking. The quality of the writing never wavered, though, and the adventures were detailed and immersive. The last quarter of the book picked up again, and as the story finished, I was cheering for Russ, Nina, and their AI friend. (Don’t skip the Epilogue.)
If you’re looking for fun, imaginative sci-fi humor, I’d highly recommend this book.
We’re introduced to Russ, a life-long wanderer and expert marksman, who attracts the attention of Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc when he saves their team from a massive alien beast that has gone rogue on Earth. But Russ has just decided to settle down and help his grandmother restore his late grandfather’s bookstore. He’s not the type to sign a contract, especially under duress. However, having seen the aliens, he’s been marked for a mind-cleanse and the only way to save himself is to join this international alien association.
As he’s uncovering artifacts and trying to escape his destiny, Russ meets Nina—a scientist who has finally escaped her small town, only to be dragged back by an ailing father. In desperate need of money, Nina hopes to escape her current pervy boss by tagging along with Russ and getting a job on his spaceship. She’s smart, creative, and an interesting foil to Russ.
Despite both of them being in dire need of cash, you constantly see their humanity as they risk their lucrative job prospect to save the lives of their crew, and others. They’re both fun and endearing, and provide an excellent anchor to the storytelling. Another fun and wonderful character in the story is a sentient AI that Russ inadvertently breaks, then teaches how to read. The side characters add a beautiful layer of both complexity and entertainment.
I was absolutely riveted for the first half of the book, then things seemed to derail when Russ and Nina find themselves in a battle for a single job with Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc. Their disappointment with their certification jobs and subsequent alien encounters were kind of a let-down to me. For several chapters, they were ride-alongs in a story, and emotional stakes were lacking. The quality of the writing never wavered, though, and the adventures were detailed and immersive. The last quarter of the book picked up again, and as the story finished, I was cheering for Russ, Nina, and their AI friend. (Don’t skip the Epilogue.)
If you’re looking for fun, imaginative sci-fi humor, I’d highly recommend this book.
September 7, 2022
Enthralling is the word that comes to mind and exciting too if you could catch your breath but you’ve no time to hardly think as you peek at the first few pages lol you’ll get no secrets from me ... enjoy that was the word thoroughly and the pace furious tempo but well rewarded yay Ash Bishop Thank you I enjoyed very much ts
August 7, 2022
Imagine... You're a regular guy with restless feet. You make your way from job to job, never settling anywhere. When you learn that your grandfather has died, you make your way to his funeral. And then things get weird. A random accident between your car and a stray deer leads to an invitation to join an ecosystem preservation squad of beings from the UAIB (United Alliance of Intelligent Beings). What follows is craziness of the best sort. Robots. Alien lifeforms. Unethical business rivals. Transportation systems that zap you from one part of the galaxy to another. Really cool holographic systems. Nanobots.
Along the way to a surprising conclusion, the protagonist Russ makes friends with another resident of his grandparents' town. Nina has taken a gap year from studying electrical engineering to help her mother while her father is ill. Her family needs money for his medical treatments. Russ needs money to save his grandmother's store from foreclosure. Maybe a job with the Exterminators isn't such a bad idea for either of them?
This story has a lot of appeal. There are advanced civilizations out in the galaxy and the chance for some humans to leave Earth and see the amazing technology. There is the family-loyalty subplot with both Russ and Nina stubbornly trying to save their loved ones. At least one character has issues with self-determination. And I appreciated how many of the characters struggled with doing the right thing and figuring out what the right thing was.
If you enjoy Sci-Fi with aliens, distant planets, robots, cool technology, and humans in the midst of it all, then pick up Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc. when it comes out. (And if we're lucky, maybe there will be another adventure to follow this one.)
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Along the way to a surprising conclusion, the protagonist Russ makes friends with another resident of his grandparents' town. Nina has taken a gap year from studying electrical engineering to help her mother while her father is ill. Her family needs money for his medical treatments. Russ needs money to save his grandmother's store from foreclosure. Maybe a job with the Exterminators isn't such a bad idea for either of them?
This story has a lot of appeal. There are advanced civilizations out in the galaxy and the chance for some humans to leave Earth and see the amazing technology. There is the family-loyalty subplot with both Russ and Nina stubbornly trying to save their loved ones. At least one character has issues with self-determination. And I appreciated how many of the characters struggled with doing the right thing and figuring out what the right thing was.
If you enjoy Sci-Fi with aliens, distant planets, robots, cool technology, and humans in the midst of it all, then pick up Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc. when it comes out. (And if we're lucky, maybe there will be another adventure to follow this one.)
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 14, 2022
As is so often the case with books I neither love nor hate, I had mixed feelings about this book. It started off really strong. I was interested in the characters and the emerging plot—real what will happen next territory. Unfortunately, the book quickly lost that initial bust of energy.
Instead of Russ going to space and having the adventure I was hoping for, the book spends quite a lot of time diddling its thumbs with earth-side drama. Then, once he (and Nina) finally make it to space, there's no single, coherent plot to follow. Instead there's a series of episodic mini-adventures that wash and repeat until the book ends...and I can see it picking right back up with more of the same too.
Now, the writing is pretty good and I think Bishop managed to avoid some of the most common action-hero pitfalls. Not every female in the book threw herself at him, for example. (There was one moment I thought Bishop was going in that direction and I got cranky about it. But I was given a reprieve from having to read another such scene, thankfully.)
All in all, I'll call this a middle of the road (for me) read, with the caveat that I bet it will find it's audience and do well.
Instead of Russ going to space and having the adventure I was hoping for, the book spends quite a lot of time diddling its thumbs with earth-side drama. Then, once he (and Nina) finally make it to space, there's no single, coherent plot to follow. Instead there's a series of episodic mini-adventures that wash and repeat until the book ends...and I can see it picking right back up with more of the same too.
Now, the writing is pretty good and I think Bishop managed to avoid some of the most common action-hero pitfalls. Not every female in the book threw herself at him, for example. (There was one moment I thought Bishop was going in that direction and I got cranky about it. But I was given a reprieve from having to read another such scene, thankfully.)
All in all, I'll call this a middle of the road (for me) read, with the caveat that I bet it will find it's audience and do well.
July 9, 2023
Oof. Well first I will admit I went in with unrealistic expectations. I was wanting quirky, banter filled, action packed space fights.
In this Russ and Nina are living in Wyoming and both have money troubles when Russ has an interaction with intergalactic exterminators. Russ then goes to Nina for help and they see their way out of their financial struggles and go to space to fight space bugs.
It was pretty meh. The plot was fine but about mid way wasn’t really making sense. The characters were flaaaat.
The women were definitely giving written by a white man.
Ikyk.
If you don’t know tho… some examples.
Nina’s boobs are mentioned a lot because they become like a weird thing the aliens discuss??
The only other female tells Russ that Nina will manipulate him it’s just how women work.
Nina is more qualified and smarter than Russ but somehow always needs to be saved? Her motivations for being in space didn’t really make sense.
So it went from meh to ughhh and then round it off with HP references?
I wish I skipped it. The cover was enticing, damn it.
Thanks to NetGalley and CamCat books for an alc.
In this Russ and Nina are living in Wyoming and both have money troubles when Russ has an interaction with intergalactic exterminators. Russ then goes to Nina for help and they see their way out of their financial struggles and go to space to fight space bugs.
It was pretty meh. The plot was fine but about mid way wasn’t really making sense. The characters were flaaaat.
The women were definitely giving written by a white man.
Ikyk.
If you don’t know tho… some examples.
Nina’s boobs are mentioned a lot because they become like a weird thing the aliens discuss??
The only other female tells Russ that Nina will manipulate him it’s just how women work.
Nina is more qualified and smarter than Russ but somehow always needs to be saved? Her motivations for being in space didn’t really make sense.
So it went from meh to ughhh and then round it off with HP references?
I wish I skipped it. The cover was enticing, damn it.
Thanks to NetGalley and CamCat books for an alc.
July 5, 2022
What do write here?
A blurb? A review? ...Spoilers?
I'd like to write a couple of paragraphs about the trials, tribulations, and adventures of our co-heroes, Russ and Nina, and their forthcoming adventures in exterminating... intergalactically.
I could throw in a nugget or two about some of the potential exterminatees (is that a word?) and maybe add a bit or two about how some of the aliens were the true friends (or enemies) they made along the way.
There might even be some mention of the clever bits in the book, where you think it gonna go one way, but it goes this whole other way, and you have a laugh and dig in further to see where the next bit is going to come from, but without, of course, KNOWING where the next funny yet clever bit will come from.
(For my money, those are the best bits.)
But I'm not gonna write any of that because you should read this book for yourself.
So sit down, take your shoes off, go get yourself a tasty beverage, and dig into this book. You'll have a good laugh.
A blurb? A review? ...Spoilers?
I'd like to write a couple of paragraphs about the trials, tribulations, and adventures of our co-heroes, Russ and Nina, and their forthcoming adventures in exterminating... intergalactically.
I could throw in a nugget or two about some of the potential exterminatees (is that a word?) and maybe add a bit or two about how some of the aliens were the true friends (or enemies) they made along the way.
There might even be some mention of the clever bits in the book, where you think it gonna go one way, but it goes this whole other way, and you have a laugh and dig in further to see where the next bit is going to come from, but without, of course, KNOWING where the next funny yet clever bit will come from.
(For my money, those are the best bits.)
But I'm not gonna write any of that because you should read this book for yourself.
So sit down, take your shoes off, go get yourself a tasty beverage, and dig into this book. You'll have a good laugh.
July 10, 2022
When Russ finds an odd rock in his late grandfather’s office of oddities in the back room of his grandfather’s bookstore. Russ never thinks it would hurt him but boy was he wrong, what it brings would have killed him if not for the Intergalactic Exterminators, and when the exterminators see Russ’ marksmanship they want him to join them and give him a deal he literally can’t pass up especially if he is too save the store for his grandmother, but what about the girl, there is always a girl.
This book isn’t what I thought it would be, which is good because it was so much better. This book has everything, action, suspense, humor, and heartbreak. At one point you might even find yourself cheering the bad guy on. This book is one that easily allows you to transport into it just don’t transport into the dexadrive lane, oh and be very careful of the immigration bots, but they are easily confused. I really enjoyed this book, but it would love it if we could have the gang come back again for more fast paced adventures.
This book isn’t what I thought it would be, which is good because it was so much better. This book has everything, action, suspense, humor, and heartbreak. At one point you might even find yourself cheering the bad guy on. This book is one that easily allows you to transport into it just don’t transport into the dexadrive lane, oh and be very careful of the immigration bots, but they are easily confused. I really enjoyed this book, but it would love it if we could have the gang come back again for more fast paced adventures.
July 27, 2022
This book was a wild ride! I had so much fun following Russ’s adventures, from the moment he found a strange stone in his grandparents’ failing bookstore to his recruitment by the Intergalactic Exterminators and subsequent trials, there was never a dull moment. Who wouldn’t want to get paid traveling the universe with a super cool group of colleagues whose main job is to keep all the planets of the United Alliance of Intelligent Beings pest free and ecologically balanced? When Russ reads the contract’s fine print, however, he hesitates to sign, even if his employment could help him save the bookstore. Because it looks like this job is for life.
I enjoyed this book from cover to cover. Russ is a protagonist you’d want to root for and his story is full of heart and humor, as well as aliens, robots, spaceships, and entertaining fight scenes.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I enjoyed this book from cover to cover. Russ is a protagonist you’d want to root for and his story is full of heart and humor, as well as aliens, robots, spaceships, and entertaining fight scenes.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 21, 2022
You've got to pick up Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc! Bishop's sci-fi story following Russ and Nina is so immersive and entertaining.
Both characters need money and they need it badly. What lengths will they go to gain financial security? Follow along with Russ and Nina as they find themselves in a new world... er... worlds, unique aliens, and state of the art technology.
And yes, I'm eagerly awaiting Ash Bishop's next story.
A special thanks to Ash Bishop and CamCat Books for the Advanced Readers Copy (WON as part of a Goodreads Giveaway). I'm thrilled to give my honest feedback on an amazing book!
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Both characters need money and they need it badly. What lengths will they go to gain financial security? Follow along with Russ and Nina as they find themselves in a new world... er... worlds, unique aliens, and state of the art technology.
And yes, I'm eagerly awaiting Ash Bishop's next story.
A special thanks to Ash Bishop and CamCat Books for the Advanced Readers Copy (WON as part of a Goodreads Giveaway). I'm thrilled to give my honest feedback on an amazing book!
If you like this review check out more on my page, find me on my others socials too.
📷: @mollys.little.library
📱: @mollys.little.library
🎥: @Mollys Little Library
September 9, 2022
Russ Wesley accidentally gets mixed up with a bunch of intergalactic exterminators who are so impressed by his marksmanship that they insist he joins them. His friend Nina tags along and suddenly she and Russ are rivals for the one available place on the team. The book is quirky and entertaining, and there's some imaginative worldbuilding and a cool robot, but I admit I almost gave up at around 65%, though I persevered and it finished well.
Copy provided by Netgalley.
Copy provided by Netgalley.
May 21, 2022
Bishop’s novel is a page turner from start to finish. This author has created a witty and exciting story that will keep all readers engaged and anxious for the next adventure. Delightful characters with personalities that you will root for!
September 25, 2022
You can read my full review on my blog, The Bookwyrm's Den, here.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
Overall
When I first read the description of this book, I absolutely knew I had to read it! It sounded like such a fun, rip-roaring adventure that I just couldn’t resist. Who doesn’t love a good alien-hunting squad? This one gave me all sorts of Stargate SG-1 vibes, and I was here for it.
Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc., is what would happen if Supernatural and Stargate SG-1 had a baby, taught it sarcasm, and released it onto the universe. It’s a fun, action-packed ride in a setting I absolutely loved!
I wasn’t disappointed on the adventure front, as this book launches the reader into space and introduces them to all sorts of interesting creatures. The “squad” in this is a bunch of bounty hunters, and while we don’t really get to know them well, their life is exciting, if not extremely dangerous. And then there’s poor Russ, thrust in the middle of it, whose sarcasm is almost endearing. The end seems to set up for a possible sequel or series, and I am 100% here for that.
My Thoughts
- Russ Wesley is thrust into an unexpected and dangerous world when he finds out aliens are real . . . the hard way. You know, like when a hulking giant of a cat attacks him and tries to eat his face. Surprise! Russ is given an ultimatum: join the crew and hunt alien pests or have his mind wiped. Unfortunately, Russ isn’t particularly good at following instructions, and he chooses option three: say “screw the system” and find his own way to space.
The setting Bishop sets up is a thrilling and exciting one that I absolutely enjoyed following Russ into. Some aliens are humanesque in their appearance, but most are not. They come in all different shapes and sizes, with vastly different cultures. It was extremely interesting getting the chance to see all these different aliens, especially the species Russ ends up hunting with the squad.
- As far as protagonists go, Russ is a rather interesting one. He doesn’t have a whole lot going for him, but he’s not a bad guy, either. He’s mostly an everyman. Which is exciting, in some ways, because it made me feel like, hey, I could totally be accosted in the middle of the night and forced to become an alien bounty hunter, too!
The one major talent Russ has is his marksmanship, which he’s always been ridiculously good at. Other than that, Russ is a drifter with almost no money to his name, no real property, and his family is currently in turmoil after his grandfather’s passing, with the bank threatening to take the bookshop, his grandfather’s only legacy. In short, he’s down on his luck, dirt poor, and with absolutely no idea how to go forward. If that’s not relatable, I don’t know what is.
At his heart, though, beneath the delightfully sarcastic exterior, Russ really does want to help. He just doesn’t always know how.
- Every good book needs a robot with an existential crisis and questionable morals, right?! So meet Steven Applebaum. He is absolutely delightful, let me tell you. Honestly, it’s really Russ’s fault that he’s currently in an existential crisis, reading all the books he can get his supercomputer fingers on in order to find an answer to his dilemma. Of course, the answers he finds aren’t always the ones you might want him to find, but reading is subjective, okay?
Steven is a delightful character, and I absolutely want more of him! I don’t want to say too much about his character for fear of spoilers, but needless to say, you will definitely want to meet him.
Sticking Points
- I wanted so badly to like Nina’s character, but I just . . . didn’t. Actually, I straight-up hated her. Nothing about her character makes sense to me, starting with her name. I’m not sure how Doreena becomes Nina instead of Doree . . . or Reena . . . or basically anything else other than Nina, nor does the book explain why that’s the nickname she went with. Not that it’s a big thing, because it isn’t, but inquisitive minds are dying to know!
Readers are told that Nina is super smart. After all, she’s pursuing her master’s and is apparently an engineering genius. Other than a few smart sentences of dialogue, Nina does nothing to exhibit this. Russ, sure, is smart and wily, but Nina? She does one dumb thing after another and is a damsel in distress more often than not.
I believe it was Bishop’s intent to make her a badass female protagonist, but to me, she read like a horrible female stereotype. She’s super hot with big boobs, to the point where it’s repeatedly commented on, and she even laments how hard it is that men have lusted after her since she hit puberty. Despite being super smart, she allows a man to sexually harass and stalk her and acts like there’s nothing she can do about it (though she does eventually do something, as low-key as it is).
Worse of all, another female character even warns Russ that she’s a taker and will use him for her own purposes, to his detriment. Which made me mad because surely not. I was ready to defend Nina! But no, side character was right. Nina was a useless waste of space that did nothing but cause Russ trouble and then made flimsy, pathetic excuses to justify her actions.
I can see some people liking Nina or even empathizing with her. But for me? The character was a huge miss and just frustrated me.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
Overall
When I first read the description of this book, I absolutely knew I had to read it! It sounded like such a fun, rip-roaring adventure that I just couldn’t resist. Who doesn’t love a good alien-hunting squad? This one gave me all sorts of Stargate SG-1 vibes, and I was here for it.
Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc., is what would happen if Supernatural and Stargate SG-1 had a baby, taught it sarcasm, and released it onto the universe. It’s a fun, action-packed ride in a setting I absolutely loved!
I wasn’t disappointed on the adventure front, as this book launches the reader into space and introduces them to all sorts of interesting creatures. The “squad” in this is a bunch of bounty hunters, and while we don’t really get to know them well, their life is exciting, if not extremely dangerous. And then there’s poor Russ, thrust in the middle of it, whose sarcasm is almost endearing. The end seems to set up for a possible sequel or series, and I am 100% here for that.
My Thoughts
- Russ Wesley is thrust into an unexpected and dangerous world when he finds out aliens are real . . . the hard way. You know, like when a hulking giant of a cat attacks him and tries to eat his face. Surprise! Russ is given an ultimatum: join the crew and hunt alien pests or have his mind wiped. Unfortunately, Russ isn’t particularly good at following instructions, and he chooses option three: say “screw the system” and find his own way to space.
The setting Bishop sets up is a thrilling and exciting one that I absolutely enjoyed following Russ into. Some aliens are humanesque in their appearance, but most are not. They come in all different shapes and sizes, with vastly different cultures. It was extremely interesting getting the chance to see all these different aliens, especially the species Russ ends up hunting with the squad.
- As far as protagonists go, Russ is a rather interesting one. He doesn’t have a whole lot going for him, but he’s not a bad guy, either. He’s mostly an everyman. Which is exciting, in some ways, because it made me feel like, hey, I could totally be accosted in the middle of the night and forced to become an alien bounty hunter, too!
The one major talent Russ has is his marksmanship, which he’s always been ridiculously good at. Other than that, Russ is a drifter with almost no money to his name, no real property, and his family is currently in turmoil after his grandfather’s passing, with the bank threatening to take the bookshop, his grandfather’s only legacy. In short, he’s down on his luck, dirt poor, and with absolutely no idea how to go forward. If that’s not relatable, I don’t know what is.
At his heart, though, beneath the delightfully sarcastic exterior, Russ really does want to help. He just doesn’t always know how.
- Every good book needs a robot with an existential crisis and questionable morals, right?! So meet Steven Applebaum. He is absolutely delightful, let me tell you. Honestly, it’s really Russ’s fault that he’s currently in an existential crisis, reading all the books he can get his supercomputer fingers on in order to find an answer to his dilemma. Of course, the answers he finds aren’t always the ones you might want him to find, but reading is subjective, okay?
Steven is a delightful character, and I absolutely want more of him! I don’t want to say too much about his character for fear of spoilers, but needless to say, you will definitely want to meet him.
Sticking Points
- I wanted so badly to like Nina’s character, but I just . . . didn’t. Actually, I straight-up hated her. Nothing about her character makes sense to me, starting with her name. I’m not sure how Doreena becomes Nina instead of Doree . . . or Reena . . . or basically anything else other than Nina, nor does the book explain why that’s the nickname she went with. Not that it’s a big thing, because it isn’t, but inquisitive minds are dying to know!
Readers are told that Nina is super smart. After all, she’s pursuing her master’s and is apparently an engineering genius. Other than a few smart sentences of dialogue, Nina does nothing to exhibit this. Russ, sure, is smart and wily, but Nina? She does one dumb thing after another and is a damsel in distress more often than not.
I believe it was Bishop’s intent to make her a badass female protagonist, but to me, she read like a horrible female stereotype. She’s super hot with big boobs, to the point where it’s repeatedly commented on, and she even laments how hard it is that men have lusted after her since she hit puberty. Despite being super smart, she allows a man to sexually harass and stalk her and acts like there’s nothing she can do about it (though she does eventually do something, as low-key as it is).
Worse of all, another female character even warns Russ that she’s a taker and will use him for her own purposes, to his detriment. Which made me mad because surely not. I was ready to defend Nina! But no, side character was right. Nina was a useless waste of space that did nothing but cause Russ trouble and then made flimsy, pathetic excuses to justify her actions.
I can see some people liking Nina or even empathizing with her. But for me? The character was a huge miss and just frustrated me.
July 21, 2022
"Russ stood perfectly still, but began to whisper, hoping the words were loud enough to register on the rebreather’s mic. “Shoot it in the butthole,” he whispered. “The butthole.” As deliberately as he could, he tried to form a butthole shaped circle with his hands, held high above his head."
I know this is fiction with the space travelling and sentient robots and all but it was a far stretch to think up a bookstore in Wyoming of all places. As a current resident of Wyoming, most of the people that live here are not that bright and they definitely don’t read books. That said, this book was a fun journey.
In typical Wyoming fashion, our main character Russ is out at night hunting deer……. when he meets the Intergalactic Exterminators after a gigantic cat tries to eat him. They are impressed with his sharpshooting skills and offer him a job to join their crew. Russ uses his wits to outsmart sentient robots, fights giant monsters while seriously injured throughout the entire journey and without signing any contracts. Everything felt fresh and original. The author is a powerful storyteller and should be the DM for future campaigns and hopefully doesn’t get eaten by Tiamat.
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I know this is fiction with the space travelling and sentient robots and all but it was a far stretch to think up a bookstore in Wyoming of all places. As a current resident of Wyoming, most of the people that live here are not that bright and they definitely don’t read books. That said, this book was a fun journey.
In typical Wyoming fashion, our main character Russ is out at night hunting deer……. when he meets the Intergalactic Exterminators after a gigantic cat tries to eat him. They are impressed with his sharpshooting skills and offer him a job to join their crew. Russ uses his wits to outsmart sentient robots, fights giant monsters while seriously injured throughout the entire journey and without signing any contracts. Everything felt fresh and original. The author is a powerful storyteller and should be the DM for future campaigns and hopefully doesn’t get eaten by Tiamat.
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December 29, 2022
Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc
by Ash Bishop
Science Fiction
Scribd Audio
Russ Wesley is a wanderer. Just like his grandfather, he can't stay in one place for very long. But upon the news of his grandfather's passing, Russ instantly takes to the road, arriving in Wyoming just in time to watch as his grandfather is lowered into his final resting place.
Feeling guilty for not being there and helping his grandmother take care of his grandfather and the bookstore, Russ takes on the task of trying to save the bookstore, but upon cleaning he discovers a rock with golden swirls. That rock wasn't from Earth, and the raw power inside it attracts an alien, and that alien brings exterminators to deal with it.
With that almost perfect blend of story and descriptions, action and plot, 'Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc' had me giggling with the word choices and situations the characters found themselves in. All of the characters, including the minor ones, were very well thought out, each with their own personalities, quirks, and things that you can relate to, or know someone like them. The plot was smooth, all subplots stayed within the main storyline.
While there's no wording that this is the first of a series, the book irritatingly ended as if there will be another, (bye star) but the story was good and I would be interested in reading the next.
3 Stars
by Ash Bishop
Science Fiction
Scribd Audio
Russ Wesley is a wanderer. Just like his grandfather, he can't stay in one place for very long. But upon the news of his grandfather's passing, Russ instantly takes to the road, arriving in Wyoming just in time to watch as his grandfather is lowered into his final resting place.
Feeling guilty for not being there and helping his grandmother take care of his grandfather and the bookstore, Russ takes on the task of trying to save the bookstore, but upon cleaning he discovers a rock with golden swirls. That rock wasn't from Earth, and the raw power inside it attracts an alien, and that alien brings exterminators to deal with it.
With that almost perfect blend of story and descriptions, action and plot, 'Intergalactic Exterminators, Inc' had me giggling with the word choices and situations the characters found themselves in. All of the characters, including the minor ones, were very well thought out, each with their own personalities, quirks, and things that you can relate to, or know someone like them. The plot was smooth, all subplots stayed within the main storyline.
While there's no wording that this is the first of a series, the book irritatingly ended as if there will be another, (bye star) but the story was good and I would be interested in reading the next.
3 Stars
September 11, 2022
[Blurb goes here]
I have mixed feelings about this story. They start with the poor writing from the first couple of chapters. Then extend to the undeveloped characters. Two of them have real gifts, one a crack shot, the other, impressively smart. Or so the author tells us. But do they get to use their abilities? Maybe twice or trice. Do they get to evolve? Do we really care for them? Not really.
The world building, while interesting, has more than it share of flaws. Like a human being able to fool, and even disable intelligent robots, with childish mind games. It feels as if the author wanted to keep his characters out of danger, in almost absurd ways.
What I did like about the adventure, was the setting. I mean, intergalactic exterminators? Aliens? Spaceships? Count me in.
Thank you for the free copy!
I have mixed feelings about this story. They start with the poor writing from the first couple of chapters. Then extend to the undeveloped characters. Two of them have real gifts, one a crack shot, the other, impressively smart. Or so the author tells us. But do they get to use their abilities? Maybe twice or trice. Do they get to evolve? Do we really care for them? Not really.
The world building, while interesting, has more than it share of flaws. Like a human being able to fool, and even disable intelligent robots, with childish mind games. It feels as if the author wanted to keep his characters out of danger, in almost absurd ways.
What I did like about the adventure, was the setting. I mean, intergalactic exterminators? Aliens? Spaceships? Count me in.
Thank you for the free copy!
July 26, 2022
Thank you BookSirens for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 stars, rounded up. This book was packed with action and just the right amount of world building from beginning to end. I was pulled in from the very beginning and never lost interest. There was more variety in life forms beyond humanoid which I feel a lot of sci-fi novels don't have. Definitely recommend for Sci-fi fans.
4.5 stars, rounded up. This book was packed with action and just the right amount of world building from beginning to end. I was pulled in from the very beginning and never lost interest. There was more variety in life forms beyond humanoid which I feel a lot of sci-fi novels don't have. Definitely recommend for Sci-fi fans.
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