Step into the dusty boots of Rex Nihilo, a charming and crafty interstellar con man, in the rip-roaring adventure, "High Plains Grifter." Set against the rugged backdrop of Dustbowl Prime—a planet as wild as any old Western frontier—Rex and his dutiful robotic sidekick, Sasha, find themselves entangled in a web of danger, deceit, and downright dubious dealings.
On Dustbowl Prime, where the saloons are rowdy, the stakes are high, and the law is just a suggestion, Rex’s schemes and scams attract the attention of notorious bandits, crooked sheriffs, and anyone else looking to make a name for themselves in the galactic Wild West. From high-octane horseback chases across sprawling deserts to gunslinging duels under twin setting suns, the pair must hustle their way out of tight spots with their signature blend of humor and cunning.
As Rex plots his greatest con yet—one that could either make him the king of the frontier or cost him everything—Sasha’s logical wit is put to the test, navigating both the dangers of their scams and the unpredictabilities of their allies and enemies. Will Rex's silver tongue be enough to outwit a planet where every shadow could be hiding a foe, or will his name end up just another forgotten legend whispered in the dusty winds of Dustbowl Prime?
Prepare for a tale of action, wit, and suspense in "High Plains Grifter," where the spirit of the Wild West meets the endless possibilities of the stars. This is one space adventure that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat until the last gun is holstered and the final card is played.
Praise for Starship Grifters
"My favorite read this year. A hilarious space adventure. Hard book to put down." ―Hugh Howey, author of Wool
"I am reminded of Harry Harrison... but Rex Nihilo novels are like 10x funnier than Stainless Steel Rat." - Travis Corcoran, Prometheus Award-winning author of The Powers of the Earth
"Fiendishly clever." - Frederick Heimbach, author of Ronald Reagan's Brilliant Bullet
"Starship Grifters is one of the funniest things I’ve ever experienced. It is certainly the funniest book I’ve read." - N.R. LaPoint, author of Chalk
"Laugh-out loud funny. I loved every page of it. If you like sci-fi and laughter, this is the book for you!" - Rob Blackwell, author of The Forest of Forever
"This is a funny, funny book. It is loveably absurd and ridiculously extravagant." - Benjamin Espen
"Damn, I laughed.... This novel is funny, and should be approached only by those looking for a damn good reason to laugh." - John Daulton
"Funny SF is tricky. Funny SF that holds up over an entire novel is a rarity. The writing in this book is sharp, tight, and clever. I laughed out loud enough to lose track of tally or occurrence. In a word, this novel is SMART." - SFFAudio.com
"It’s kind of like Foucault’s Pendulum in space but without 500 pages of Italians discussing European history." - Castalia House
"Kroese is the premier writer of humorous genre fiction in the indie sphere." - J. Manfred Weichsel, author of Five Maidens on the Pentagram
Genre: Science Fiction
On Dustbowl Prime, where the saloons are rowdy, the stakes are high, and the law is just a suggestion, Rex’s schemes and scams attract the attention of notorious bandits, crooked sheriffs, and anyone else looking to make a name for themselves in the galactic Wild West. From high-octane horseback chases across sprawling deserts to gunslinging duels under twin setting suns, the pair must hustle their way out of tight spots with their signature blend of humor and cunning.
As Rex plots his greatest con yet—one that could either make him the king of the frontier or cost him everything—Sasha’s logical wit is put to the test, navigating both the dangers of their scams and the unpredictabilities of their allies and enemies. Will Rex's silver tongue be enough to outwit a planet where every shadow could be hiding a foe, or will his name end up just another forgotten legend whispered in the dusty winds of Dustbowl Prime?
Prepare for a tale of action, wit, and suspense in "High Plains Grifter," where the spirit of the Wild West meets the endless possibilities of the stars. This is one space adventure that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat until the last gun is holstered and the final card is played.
Praise for Starship Grifters
"My favorite read this year. A hilarious space adventure. Hard book to put down." ―Hugh Howey, author of Wool
"I am reminded of Harry Harrison... but Rex Nihilo novels are like 10x funnier than Stainless Steel Rat." - Travis Corcoran, Prometheus Award-winning author of The Powers of the Earth
"Fiendishly clever." - Frederick Heimbach, author of Ronald Reagan's Brilliant Bullet
"Starship Grifters is one of the funniest things I’ve ever experienced. It is certainly the funniest book I’ve read." - N.R. LaPoint, author of Chalk
"Laugh-out loud funny. I loved every page of it. If you like sci-fi and laughter, this is the book for you!" - Rob Blackwell, author of The Forest of Forever
"This is a funny, funny book. It is loveably absurd and ridiculously extravagant." - Benjamin Espen
"Damn, I laughed.... This novel is funny, and should be approached only by those looking for a damn good reason to laugh." - John Daulton
"Funny SF is tricky. Funny SF that holds up over an entire novel is a rarity. The writing in this book is sharp, tight, and clever. I laughed out loud enough to lose track of tally or occurrence. In a word, this novel is SMART." - SFFAudio.com
"It’s kind of like Foucault’s Pendulum in space but without 500 pages of Italians discussing European history." - Castalia House
"Kroese is the premier writer of humorous genre fiction in the indie sphere." - J. Manfred Weichsel, author of Five Maidens on the Pentagram
Genre: Science Fiction