Lunar Laughs and Deadly Schemes
4.75 out of 5 stars
Returning to the wild and witty world of Moon City Vice felt like diving back into my favorite TV show. You know, because so many of them are set on the moon! This one comes complete with shady conspiracies and a talking dog named Barksley. C.T. Phipps delivers once again with his signature blend of snarky humor and high-stakes storytelling, crafting a universe that somehow manages to feel fresh and comfortably familiar.
Neal Gordon is as quick with his one-liners as he is with his trigger finger, and honestly, that’s exactly why I adore him. Whether he’s dealing with poisoned narcotics, alien-founded cults, or surprise appearances from supposedly dead acquaintances, the ride never slows down. Phipps packs every chapter with razor-sharp banter and frantic action that kept me laughing even as my pulse quickened.
But let’s talk about the real star for a moment: Barksley. Who knew an intelligent canine could be the perfect sidekick to balance the chaos? Whenever things threatened to get overly dramatic—and trust me, there’s plenty of drama—Barksley would step in with a perfectly timed quip or canine wisdom, reminding me why I love Phipps’ writing so much.
Alex Freeman’s narration is spot-on. His voice effortlessly captures Neal’s sarcastic charm and vividly brings each quirky character to life. Freeman’s skill in delivering deadpan humor is a huge part of what makes listening to these audiobooks so enjoyable—I couldn’t imagine experiencing Moon City Vice any other way.
If you’re already a fan of Phipps’ expansive multiverse, particularly the Supervillainy Series, you’ll feel right at home here. And if you’re new, get ready for a wildly fun introduction to some of the funniest, fastest-paced sci-fi satire out there. Just make sure you buckle up—lunar conspiracies wait for no one!
Book Description:
FROM THE BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF THE SUPERVILLAINY SAGA:
“Welcome to the Moon!”
Neal Gordon and his partners, former actress Lucy Westenra and intelligent canine Barksley, are in hot water with Cyberlife after a bust goes disastrously wrong. Put on what is likely to be permanent suspension, they receive a job offer to work for EarthGov directly. Unfortunately, EarthGov is hiring them because they know a catastrophic plague is about to be unleashed throughout the Moon’s neighborhood.
Neal finds himself trying to unravel a conspiracy involving poisoned narcotics, a sham church founded by humans from another planet, and a mysterious woman from his past that he was sure had died.
Enjoy this latest satirical entry in the Moon Cops series that is already a best-selling new entry in the Futurepunk universe (Agent G, Cyber Dragons, Space Academy) by C. T. Phipps!
Moon City Vice by CT PhippsNarrator: Alex Freeman
Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins
Series: Moon Cops #2
Published by Crossroad Press on January 5th 2025
Genres: Noir, Science Fiction
Also by this author: Cthulhu Armageddon, Agent G: Infiltrator, The Tower of Zhaal, Lucifer's Star
Also in this series: Moon Cops on the Moon
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