Starship Grifters (A Rex Nihilo Adventure) -
Rex is something of a buffoon. He has troubles with money. Troubles with knowing when to quit. Troubles with the bad guys -- and the good ones for that matter. But he's also got Sasha. Sasha can't lie. She cannot think new thoughts or she'll reboot. Still, she's Rex's best hope for saving him from himself (and some others). Together they travel the galaxy in a constant state of trying to escape the last mess that Rex got them into. They’ll travel everywhere, from a seemingly barren planet to a prison colony. They try to avoid just about everyone, including the ship-to-ship missionaries, and yet they still manage to pick up new friends and enemies both.
Fans of Kroese’s Mercury series won’t be disappointed but it’s also a suitable read for those new to his work. The same style of wit is here. Instead of angels and demons his characters deal with other humans and aliens. My only concern with this book is that is runs the risk of becoming repetitive if the series goes on too long.
This book is best for people who like comedic sci-fi (Hitchhiker’s, Red Dwarf, etc).
* Disclaimer: I received this book at no cost in order to review it. I offered no guarantee of a positive review, though I only request books I think I'll like because why read a book you think you’ll hate?
