Starter Villain
Locus and Hugo Award-winning author John Scalzi brings us a turbo-charged tale of a family business with a difference - as Charlie discovers when he inherits it. This one comes with a hidden headquarters, minions, talking cats and James Bond-like supervillain rivals. Warning: supervillain in training. Risk of world domination. Inheriting his late uncle’s business proves complicated. It’s also way more dangerous than Charlie could ever have imagined. Because his uncle had kept his supervillain status a secret – until now. Divorced and emotionally dependent on his cat, Charlie wasn’t loving life. Although they weren’t close, news of his Uncle Jack’s death didn’t help. And that was before Jake’s rivals (seriously vengeful ones) ambushed his funeral. Now Charlie must decide if he should stay stuck in his rut, or step up to take on the business, the enemies, the minions, the hidden volcano lair . . . Even harder to get used to are the sentient, language-using, computer-savvy cats – and the fact that in the organization’s hierarchy, they’re management. If Charlie does say yes, this lifeline could become a death wish. Because there’s much more to being an Evil Mastermind than he suspected. Yet could this also, finally, be his chance to shine? Praise for John Scalzi: ‘Hugely enjoyable, intelligent and good-humoured fun’ - The Guardian ‘Sheer geeky pleasure from start to finish’ - Financial Times ‘An escapist delight’ - The Times
Sneak Peek for Starter Villain
Inheriting your uncle's supervillain business is more complicated than you might think. Particularly when you discover who's running the place. Download a FREE sneak peek today! Charlie's life is going nowhere fast. A divorced substitute teacher living with his cat in a house his siblings want to sell, all he wants is to open a pub downtown, if only the bank will approve his loan. Then his long-lost uncle Jake dies and leaves his supervillain business (complete with island volcano lair) to Charlie. But becoming a supervillain isn't all giant laser death rays and lava pits. Jake had enemies, and now they're coming after Charlie. His uncle might have been a standup, old-fashioned kind of villain, but these are the real thing: rich, soulless predators backed by multinational corporations and venture capital. It's up to Charlie to win the war his uncle started against a league of supervillains. But with unionized dolphins, hyper-intelligent talking spy cats, and a terrifying henchperson at his side, going bad is starting to look pretty good. In a dog-eat-dog world... be a cat. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Starter Villain
Inheriting a family business is never easy, especially when it involves underwater volcanoes, minions, sentient cats - and supervillains. Starter Villain is another page-turning adventure from New York Times bestseller John Scalzi.
Write A Book Fast: The Busy Writer's Starter Pack
What you get in "WRITE A BOOK FAST - The Busy Writer's Starter Pack" The Busy Writer's Starter Pack brings together FOUR of the most popular books in the Busy Writer Series: # The Busy Writer's One-Hour Plot # The Busy Writer's One-Hour Character # The Busy Writer's Book of Checklists # The Busy Writer's Kickstart Program Armed with this collection of books for writers, you will be able to see your novel taking shape after just a few hours—and if you’re having trouble organizing your life to find time to write, simply follow the eight easy steps in the Kickstart Program to get your novel underway! Here's what other writers have said about the four books in this collection: The Busy Writer's One-Hour Plot: "I have read many books about all aspects of writing during my writing years. None compare with this book - it's a winner for sure. It is clear, concise and to the point." The Busy Writer's One-Hour Character: "I followed Marg's instructions and at the end of one strictly-timed hour, which she has divided into 7 segments, I had a cast of characters for my story. I was stoked!" The Busy Writer's Book of Checklists: "Four years ago a friend introduced me to the Plotting Checklist you see in this book. My friend is a professional book reviewer, and she'd stumbled across it on Marg McAlister's website. We both thought it was marvelous... and instantly, we figured where we were heading wrong. I've been hoping for a fuller list of lists ever since. Wow. So here they all are." The Busy Writer’s Kickstart Program: "It's obvious that this author has been there. She has captured the essence of the busy writer's life and offered inspiration, but also practical tips to guide you through those challenging times. This book will help you to clear your physical as well as mental workspace. Once your creativity is pushing through those barriers again, you will find practical advice on developing plots as well as three-dimensional and believable characters. This book is well organized for easy reference." If You're Ready to Write A Book, "Write a Book Fast" will Get You On Track!
