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Simon Haynes
Hal Spacejock
Hal Spacejock
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These novels feature a charming but misguided freighter pilot by the name of Hal Spacejock. What he lacks in wisdom, patience, business acumen, skill and common sense he more than makes up for with bravado and good intentions. He's an anti-establishment loner struggling to make a buck, fiercely independent and wary of corporations and governments alike.
A character like this wouldn't last five minutes without a rusty sidekick, and that's where Clunk the capable robot creaks into the picture. Dignified, wise and intelligent, he's just what you need when 'consquences' are something you only think about after the dust has settled. But whatever you do, don't mention second billing.
The characters in these books are earnest and deadly serious. They don't make silly jokes, they just struggle mightily with their lousy hands while we - the readers - sit back with all the kings and aces up our sleeves.
Hal Spacejock is not hard science fiction, and it's not macho gun play. It's a gentle(ish) comedy with no bloodshed, no sex, and just a touch of mild swearing. These are books my ten year old daughters cackled their way through - hopefully without understanding the double-entendres - and I'm happy for my mum & dad to read them too.
This is how one of my readers put it: "It's not the zany slapstick style of comedy I was expecting - more of a really well developed, fun story with interesting characters and enough real-world observations to make it a very enjoyable read."
If you're considering the Spacejock books for your kids I'd read them first because they weren't intended for children and we all have different rules. I suggest ages 15+
--- Back cover blurb ---
Hal Spacejock doesn't mind navigating to an uncharted planet, landing in a deserted field, dodging customs and loading a suspicious cargo under cover of darkness.
That's a normal day's work.
No, the real battle starts when the customer sends a broken-down pilot to fly Hal's beloved ship ...
80,000 words/340 pages
A character like this wouldn't last five minutes without a rusty sidekick, and that's where Clunk the capable robot creaks into the picture. Dignified, wise and intelligent, he's just what you need when 'consquences' are something you only think about after the dust has settled. But whatever you do, don't mention second billing.
The characters in these books are earnest and deadly serious. They don't make silly jokes, they just struggle mightily with their lousy hands while we - the readers - sit back with all the kings and aces up our sleeves.
Hal Spacejock is not hard science fiction, and it's not macho gun play. It's a gentle(ish) comedy with no bloodshed, no sex, and just a touch of mild swearing. These are books my ten year old daughters cackled their way through - hopefully without understanding the double-entendres - and I'm happy for my mum & dad to read them too.
This is how one of my readers put it: "It's not the zany slapstick style of comedy I was expecting - more of a really well developed, fun story with interesting characters and enough real-world observations to make it a very enjoyable read."
If you're considering the Spacejock books for your kids I'd read them first because they weren't intended for children and we all have different rules. I suggest ages 15+
--- Back cover blurb ---
Hal Spacejock doesn't mind navigating to an uncharted planet, landing in a deserted field, dodging customs and loading a suspicious cargo under cover of darkness.
That's a normal day's work.
No, the real battle starts when the customer sends a broken-down pilot to fly Hal's beloved ship ...
80,000 words/340 pages
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