Sheep Book Review: Alien Research by Gini Koch

Alien Research (Book 8) 
By: Gini Koch
Fantasy Romance
December 3, 2013 

Plot:
When rumors of a new super-drug surface, the FBI comes to Jeff and Kitty Katt-Martini for help. It becomes quickly apparent that the drug is merely the tip of a deadly iceberg and a much more insidious plan is underway involving Titan Security, Gaultier Enterprises, and YatesCorp.

As newly discovered A-Cs and hybrids begin to surface, each with expanded and deadly talents, more and more signs point to a new evil genius who’s using the A-Cs and their enemies both as guinea pigs. Then Area 51 and the Dulce Science Center go silent while Alpha Team, Airborne, and most of the worldwide A-C Security team are there for training. And if that’s not bad enough, Centaurion Division is hit with more bad, and deadly, news: Chernobog the Ultimate, isn’t a hacker myth, he’s a real person -- and he’s on the bad guys’ side.

Now Kitty and company must find the real Dr. Feelgood and stop him or her before the latest version of Surcenthumain hits the streets and more people they love are harmed, or worse. But when the inconceivable happens, Kitty’s focused on two things only: reviving the ACE entity before their enemies realize Earth’s best protection isn’t actually active…and revenge. 

I'm a long time fan of this series, the writing style, the campy dialog, sexy aliens, the plethora of animals and general political intrigue. The latest edition from Gini takes a slightly darker detour this time around. You think you know where a story is going and then BAM, you're blindsided with some twists. 

I believe in spoiler free reviews, so I can't tell you what the twist is. But by the undead gods, I want to! I will say that the never ending adventure and high stakes action are enough to keep anyone entertained and wanting more. You will not read any other book on the shelf like this. There are just none. Gini takes her unique skill to the next level. It's a gift and she uses it with gusto!

On top of all the drama is our main pair Kitty and Martini, raising a family the best way they know how. Holding onto their love and passion under the harshest of times and keeping the world safe from alien maniacs, but having a blast doing it. These books are pure enjoyment from beginning to end. 

If you don't fancy heavy dialog with snarky banter, this book wont be for you. If you don't enjoy political games and secret pelican brief scenarios, this book wont be for you. If you hate animals, see a doctor and...this book wont be for you. If you've yet to start this series, do not start here. The saga is meant to be read in order. 

My only complaint would be; keeping the characters names to either first or last. Kitty has a bad habit of calling someone by a first name and then in the next paragraph by their last. With this many characters now in the series, I'm getting lost! But aside from that, this is yet another hit from the Megalomaniac mastermind pulling the strings!

Getting 4 'magic elf' Sheep 
KD

Sheep Book Review: Alien in the House by Gini Koch

Alien in the House (Book 7 in Alien Novels)
By: Gini Koch
Science Fiction/Romance
Published by DAW

*Spoiler Free Review*

Plot:
Jeff and Kitty Katt-Martini have learned the ins and outs of Washington politics, not to mention how to prevail in intergalactic war and foil any variety of dangerous conspiracies. So when the newly elected Representative from New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District dies under mysterious circumstances while at the Centaurion Embassy, it’s up to Kitty and the rest of the Diplomatic Corps to find out how and why and stop the killer, before the rest of the U.S. House of Representatives become casualties, particularly the replacement Representative for New Mexico’s 2nd District—Jeff Martini.

With the volcanic passion that pumps gallons of lifeblood into Gini's veins, she brings us the latest edition to her Alien saga. The series as a whole, is campy at times, snarky to the tenth degree, jam packed with adventure and intrigue, all set to the pace of a hunky alien race just trying to get by on Earth. The stories are meant to be this way, as Gini see's them, and that's not a bad thing! There's a lot here to love and tons of belly laughs to have along the way.

Alien in the House is a murder-mystery dinner that takes a paranormal turn for the worst. Waiter, check please! It's 007 meets a day time soap opera that had a baby in a corny 70's sci-fi TV show. I love it. Always have and always will! 

However, characters are now starting to confuse me a bit. So many new folks mixed in with the ones we love. At times it's hard to remember who this or that person is. This is not a series you can pick up from here. If I was getting a little lost at this point in the series, a newbie wouldn't have a chance.

With the evolution of the saga, the guys and gals are taking on new roles within the fantasy world. Some of these changes are awesome to read, some not so much. If am used to reading about a character doing one thing for so long, then a change means I am unable to compute. (Must reboot, must reboot.) Add to that a constant shift in job titles and I'm about to have a Nuke moment.

Is this saga one straw shy short of weaving a basket of koo koo, sure it is. But what makes that a bad thing, I appreciate these stories for what they are. A dialog heavy, fun ride that is sure to knock your socks off! 

Getting 3 and 1/2 'Coke loving' Sheep 
KD