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In the Empire of Underpants and Other Stories (Blastoff Stories) Kindle Edition

by Robert Jeschonek (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
5.0 out of 5 stars 3 ratings
Imagine a world without humans, where smart clothes equipped with apparel intelligence fight for supremacy. When a brave pair of smart-briefs sets out on a quest to cure his people's madness, he ends up in the middle of an all-out wardrobe war instead. That's just one of the incredible science fiction stories featured in this collection by USA Today bestselling author Robert Jeschonek. Don't miss these thrilling tales of robot messiahs, love-starved dishwashing machines, giant killer chickens, high-speed chases with self-driven automobiles, and future warriors who kill more fiercely the more they proclaim their undying love for each other. These stories, gathered together for the first time anywhere, will send you from the deepest levels of human and robotic insanity to the furthest reaches of bleeding edge techno-nightmares. Strap in and prepare your mortal mind for these 18 outrageous scifi shockers: "In the Empire of Underpants" "Messiah 2.0" "The Love Quest of Smidgen the Snack Cake" "Every Cloud Has A Silicon Lining" "The Dancing Dead" "Acirema the Rellik" "Tijuana, Massachusetts" "The Secret of the Ultimate Male Enhancement" "The Memory of You Lingers" "The Little Robot's Bedtime Prayer" "Dirty Dreams of a Dishwasher" "Driverless" "Give the Hippo What He Wants" "The Men Without Heads Join a Health Club" "Teacher of the Century" "Cock-a-Doodle Die" "The Man in the Scifi Suit" "With Love in Their Hearts" About the Author Robert Jeschonek is an award-winning, envelope-pushing author whose fiction and comics have made waves around the world. His stories have appeared in Galaxy's Edge, StarShipSofa, Fiction River, Pulphouse, Tales From The Canyons Of The Damned, and many other publications. He has written official Doctor Who and Star Trek fiction and comics for DC and AHOY. He has won an International Book Award, a Scribe Award for Best Original Novel, and the grand prize in Pocket Books' Strange New Worlds contest. Visit him online at www.robertjeschonek.com. You can also find him on Facebook and follow him as @TheFictioneer on Twitter.
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    Blastoff Stories
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    430 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    July 26, 2020
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    1.9 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08DN7XJLD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pie Press (July 26, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 26, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 430 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1736168738
  • Customer Reviews:
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Robert Jeschonek

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Robert Jeschonek is an envelope-pushing, USA TODAY bestselling author whose fiction, comics, and non-fiction have been published around the world. His stories have appeared in CLARKESWORLD, STARSHIPSOFA, PULPHOUSE, and many other publications. He has written official STAR TREK and DOCTOR WHO fiction and has scripted comics for DC, AHOY, and others. His young adult slipstream fantasy novel, MY FAVORITE BAND DOES NOT EXIST, won the Forward National Literature Award and was named one of BOOKLIST's Top Ten First Novels for Youth. He also won an International Book Award, a Scribe Award for Best Original Novel, and the grand prize in Pocket Books' Strange New Worlds contest. Visit him online at www.bobscribe.com. You can also find him on Facebook and follow him as @TheFictioneer on X (Twitter) and on BlueSky as @bobscribe.bsky.social. Subscribe to the Blastoff Books Newsletter: http://newsletter.blastoffbooks.net/.

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  • Sara
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great escape!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2020
    If you're looking for an escape, these are definitely the stories for you. In each one, (there are a total of 18) a VERY unique world is created and perspective told. I was constantly surprised, entertained, and excited to see what could possibly come next. Right off the bat, author Robert Jeschonek spins a very inventive tale about AI (Apparel intelligence! ). I've never read a fantasy story quite so quirky--I found myself rooting for a pair of underpants by the end which was, I must admit, an experience which was totally new for me! I really recommend this collection of stories to anyone looking for a diverse set of increasingly-exciting, consistently-entertaining reads. 5/5!
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  • Jacq
    5.0 out of 5 stars Original and Entertaining Tales!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2020
    This book was a fun read for sure. It let me escape my house for several hours (which is no easy feat in reality, given the current, COVID-infested state of the world), and made me genuinely laugh out loud at several parts. The length of all the stories was perfect as well for me, long enough to have a complete narrative arc, but short enough that my attention didn't wander while reading each one. If you're looking for an amusing escape from reality but don't have the patience for a full-length novel, then this collection is for you!
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  • Natalie Arnold
    5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging Language, Vivid Imagery, and Laughs
    Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2020
    This collection is full of engaging language that creates vivid imagery. The language works well to craft clever jokes and make the reader smile. Incredibly entertaining and a great read.
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