The Radioactive Redhead (Daw Science Fiction)

Paperback, 368 pages

English language

Published Dec. 6, 2005 by DAW.

ISBN:
978-0-7564-0282-2
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OCLC Number:
62472063

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Review of 'The Radioactive Redhead (Daw Science Fiction)' on 'Goodreads'

This short story introduces the Earth's last private investigator Zachary Nixon Johnson. Along with his super computer, Harv, Zach has to find the bomber who has destroyed some wind turbines. It seems to be an inside job and the owner of the wind farms wants Zach to keep a low profile during the investigation. Not as funny as the series, but a good start filled with action and misgivings. You shouldn't miss the series if you enjoy sci-fi, action and mystery, and have a soft spot for geeky jokes.

Review of 'The Radioactive Redhead (Daw Science Fiction)' on 'Goodreads'

Teen pop star Sexy Sprockets and Zach meet during a killer performance at the Oakland Kabuki Palace Theatre. As he is trying to save himself from Kabuki actors with real weapons, Zach also saves Sexy because, as he explains to HARV, she is a woman. Sexy is impressed by Zach and hires him as her personal bodyguard as she is receiving some serious death treats while preparing her first farewell tour. HARV is also impressed by the way Zach acted and upgrades itself with hilarious consequences. The interaction between Zach and his personal computer are always funny and I'm often taken by surprise at some of the retorts. Another funny story that is more mysterious than I initially thought. Zach has to find who wants to kill Sexy, and at the same time stay alive from both killer robots and his girlfriend Electra who is not happy about his new …

Subjects

  • American Science Fiction And Fantasy
  • Fiction
  • Fiction - Science Fiction
  • Science Fiction
  • Science Fiction - General
  • Fiction / Science Fiction / General