Starter Villain
Starter Villain by John Scalzi, published by Tor Publishing Group on September 19, 2023, is a humorous science fiction novel that explores the unexpected complexities of inheriting a supervillain business. The story follows Charlie, a divorced substitute teacher whose mundane life takes a dramatic turn when he inherits his uncle’s supervillain empire, complete with an island volcano lair. As he navigates this new reality, Charlie discovers that becoming a supervillain involves more than just flashy gadgets and dramatic confrontations; he must contend with powerful enemies and the legacy of his uncle’s past.
Readers will find a blend of action and adventure as Charlie faces off against a league of formidable supervillains, supported by an eclectic cast that includes unionized dolphins and hyper-intelligent talking spy cats. The narrative delves into themes of ambition and identity, all while maintaining a humorous tone. With 272 pages, this edition presents a unique take on the superhero genre, inviting readers to consider what it truly means to embrace villainy in a world filled with corporate greed and moral ambiguity.
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Inheriting your uncle’s supervillain business is more complicated than you might think. Particularly when you discover who’s running the place.
Charlie’s life is going nowhere fast. A divorced substitute teacher living with his cat in a house his siblings want to sell, all he wants is to open a pub downtown, if only the bank will approve his loan.
Then his long-lost uncle Jake dies and leaves his supervillain business (complete with island volcano lair) to Charlie.
But becoming a supervillain isn’t all giant laser death rays and lava pits. Jake had enemies, and now they’re coming after Charlie. His uncle might have been a stand-up, old-fashioned kind of villain, but these are the real thing: rich, soulless predators backed by multinational corporations and venture capital.
It’s up to Charlie to win the war his uncle started against a league of supervillains. But with unionized dolphins, hyper-intelligent talking spy cats, and a terrifying henchperson at his side, going bad is starting to look pretty good.
In a dog-eat-dog world…be a cat.
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