This is my first John Scalzi novel, but I have a feeling Starter Villain (#1,180) won't be my last. Not only do cats play a pivotal role in this book, so do dolphins and whales. It was the perfect book to be reading on a transatlantic cruise, where we saw both whales and dolphins. But having been owned by cats, I thought Mr. Scalzi captured their personalities perfectly. They are smarter than you, and they don't hesitate to prove it.
Here, they are out to help out hapless substitute teacher Charlie who lost everything in his divorce but the house he grew up in. His two older, very well-heeled half siblings are intent on selling the modest house out from under him after their father dies. Charlie can't even scrape together the down payment for the neighborhood pub he wants to buy. Everything changes the day the bank turns him down for the loan and he returns home to find his uncle's agent on his doorstep with an offer he can't refuse, provided Charlie agrees to attend said uncle's funeral. Did I mention the uncle is a multi-billionaire? Hang on for a very wild and fun ride!
Personally, I would have bought this book based on the cover art alone! Loved it!
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