Description
Human civilisation didn't just fall. It was pushed. The Krakau came to Earth in the year 2014. By 2015, humanity had been reduced to shambling, feral monsters. In the Krakau's defense, it was an accident, and a century later, they did come back and try to fix us. Sort of. But whe Mops and her rogue cleaning crew learns of a secret Krakau laboratory on Earth, they will have to do the one thing she fears most: return to Earth, a world overrun by feral apes, wild dogs, savage humans, and worse.
Now in paperback, the second book of the Janitors of the Post-Apocalypse follows the unlikely heroes trying to save the galaxy from a zombie plague.
About the Author
Jim C. Hines has published more than forty short stories as well as numerous fantasy and sci-fi novels, including the humorous Jig the Dragonslayer trilogy; the Princess series, which re-imagines traditional fairy-tale princesses as butt-kicking action heroines; and the Magic Ex Libris series, about a centuries-old secret society dedicated to the use and control of book magic. In 2012, he won the Hugo for Best Fan Writer.
Reviews
Praise for The Janitors of the Post-Apocalypse
"The book is damn hilarious. It's less Tanya Huff and more Phule's Company in the best possible way. It's witty and sharp, it sneaks in some social commentary, and it skates just on the right side of the line between clever absurdity and complete chaos." -Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"A high-stakes romp full of interstellar hi-jinks and pulse-pounding action. Jim Hines's space janitors are the unlikeliest crew of heroes ever to save a galaxy." -Lisa Shearin, New York Times-bestselling author of the Raine Benares novels
"It's like Guardians of the Galaxy meets MacGyver, with zombies." -Howard Tayler, Hugo-winning author of Schlock Mercenary
"Jim Hines is one of the funniest, and most fun, writers in our genre! Terminal Alliance skewers science fiction tropes and takes on a wild romp through an original universe." -Tobias S. Buckell, author of the Xenowealth series
"Terminal Alliance was a really fun read. Mops is a great POV character, and I enjoyed the way that the maintenance crew got to be the heroes-but also they didn't just pick up the controls of the ship and fly around as though it were super easy." -Ann Leckie, Nebula- and Hugo-winning author of Ancillary Justice
"I enjoyed Terminal Alliance very much. It's a spunky, irreverent interstellar romp with most unlikely heroes and frequent laugh-out-loud moments. I look forward to more adventures featuring this delightful cast of galactic janitors." -Marko Kloos, author of the Frontlines series
"Like the slightly demented love child of Douglas Adams and Elizabeth Moon, Terminal Alliance is clever, silly, full of surprises, and unfailingly entertaining. Apparently Jim C. Hines is capable of being funny in every genre." -Deborah Blake, author of the Baba Yaga series
"Hines (Libriomancer) delivers a fantastic space opera that doesn't skimp on the action and excitement but pairs it with a hefty dose of slightly scatological humor. The author is especially clever in having Mops and her team leverage cleaning tools and a knowledge of spaceship plumbing to fight their enemies." -Library Journal (starred)
"[Terminal Alliance] is also good science fiction: a solid premise, an expansive universe, a compelling history, a strong and varied cast of characters, pulse-pounding action, and a galactic crisis with high stakes. The fact that it's funny is icing on a rich and delicious cake. Clever, and should appeal to fans of Douglas Adams and John Scalzi." -Booklist
"Subtle absurdist humor permeates the narrative, derived from faulty translations, cultural references without context, and unconventional solutions to problems. Clever characterization and action-packed moments round out this thoroughly satisfying outing." -Publishers Weekly
Book Information
ISBN 9780756412784
Author Hines Jim C.
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint DAW Books
Publisher Astra Publishing House
Now in paperback, the second book of the Janitors of the Post-Apocalypse follows the unlikely heroes trying to save the galaxy from a zombie plague.
About the Author
Jim C. Hines has published more than forty short stories as well as numerous fantasy and sci-fi novels, including the humorous Jig the Dragonslayer trilogy; the Princess series, which re-imagines traditional fairy-tale princesses as butt-kicking action heroines; and the Magic Ex Libris series, about a centuries-old secret society dedicated to the use and control of book magic. In 2012, he won the Hugo for Best Fan Writer.
Reviews
Praise for The Janitors of the Post-Apocalypse
"The book is damn hilarious. It's less Tanya Huff and more Phule's Company in the best possible way. It's witty and sharp, it sneaks in some social commentary, and it skates just on the right side of the line between clever absurdity and complete chaos." -Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"A high-stakes romp full of interstellar hi-jinks and pulse-pounding action. Jim Hines's space janitors are the unlikeliest crew of heroes ever to save a galaxy." -Lisa Shearin, New York Times-bestselling author of the Raine Benares novels
"It's like Guardians of the Galaxy meets MacGyver, with zombies." -Howard Tayler, Hugo-winning author of Schlock Mercenary
"Jim Hines is one of the funniest, and most fun, writers in our genre! Terminal Alliance skewers science fiction tropes and takes on a wild romp through an original universe." -Tobias S. Buckell, author of the Xenowealth series
"Terminal Alliance was a really fun read. Mops is a great POV character, and I enjoyed the way that the maintenance crew got to be the heroes-but also they didn't just pick up the controls of the ship and fly around as though it were super easy." -Ann Leckie, Nebula- and Hugo-winning author of Ancillary Justice
"I enjoyed Terminal Alliance very much. It's a spunky, irreverent interstellar romp with most unlikely heroes and frequent laugh-out-loud moments. I look forward to more adventures featuring this delightful cast of galactic janitors." -Marko Kloos, author of the Frontlines series
"Like the slightly demented love child of Douglas Adams and Elizabeth Moon, Terminal Alliance is clever, silly, full of surprises, and unfailingly entertaining. Apparently Jim C. Hines is capable of being funny in every genre." -Deborah Blake, author of the Baba Yaga series
"Hines (Libriomancer) delivers a fantastic space opera that doesn't skimp on the action and excitement but pairs it with a hefty dose of slightly scatological humor. The author is especially clever in having Mops and her team leverage cleaning tools and a knowledge of spaceship plumbing to fight their enemies." -Library Journal (starred)
"[Terminal Alliance] is also good science fiction: a solid premise, an expansive universe, a compelling history, a strong and varied cast of characters, pulse-pounding action, and a galactic crisis with high stakes. The fact that it's funny is icing on a rich and delicious cake. Clever, and should appeal to fans of Douglas Adams and John Scalzi." -Booklist
"Subtle absurdist humor permeates the narrative, derived from faulty translations, cultural references without context, and unconventional solutions to problems. Clever characterization and action-packed moments round out this thoroughly satisfying outing." -Publishers Weekly
Book Information
ISBN 9780756412784
Author Hines Jim C.
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint DAW Books
Publisher Astra Publishing House
