August Kitko and the Mechas from Space
August Kitko and the Mechas from Space by Alex White, published by Orbit in 2022, is a science fiction novel that combines action and adventure within a vibrant space opera setting. This 464-page book follows jazz pianist Gus Kitko, who finds himself unexpectedly thrust into a battle for humanity’s survival against an army of giant robot AIs known as the Vanguards. As the world faces imminent destruction, Gus’s final moments are transformed from a farewell performance into a pivotal role in a fight against these ultra-powerful robots.
Readers will discover a narrative that intertwines themes of alien contact and space exploration, as Gus is saved by a mecha that defies its destructive purpose. This unexpected alliance leads him to join a group of renegade Vanguards and their pilots, all dedicated to thwarting the impending doom. The story unfolds with a blend of urgency and creativity, showcasing Gus’s journey from a farewell concert to becoming a key player in humanity’s last stand.
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When an army of giant robot AIs threatens to devastate Earth, a virtuoso pianist becomes humanity’s last hope in this bold, lightning-paced, technicolor space opera series from the author of A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe.
Jazz pianist Gus Kitko expected to spend his final moments on Earth playing piano at the greatest goodbye party of all time, and maybe kissing rockstar Ardent Violet, before the last of humanity is wiped out forever by the Vanguards–ultra-powerful robots from the dark heart of space, hell-bent on destroying humanity for reasons none can divine.
But when the Vanguards arrive, the unthinkable happens–the mecha that should be killing Gus instead saves him. Suddenly, Gus’s swan song becomes humanity’s encore, as he is chosen to join a small group of traitorous Vanguards and their pilots dedicated to saving humanity.
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