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Sometimes when the muse hits you one can't stop. I threw everything I love into this book. Sci-Fi , History, Drama, Satire, Comedy, Mystery, Rock N Roll & more.
This 1st book in the trilogy is more than just Science Fiction and please don't let that tag scare you away from reading it. Take a chance and hop aboard this far out adventure like no other. Believe me you will happy you did!
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Halley's Casino: The Adventures of Nebula Yorker is a work of fiction penned by author Mark JG Fahey in the science fiction, adventure, and humor subgenres. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience and contains some moderate scenes of violence. We find ourselves thrown headlong into the whirlwind adventures of Nebula Yorker, a 26-year-old awaiting the return of Halley's Comet in 1986. This seemingly ordinary event takes a fantastical turn when Neb encounters Mr. Tict, the Concierge of Halley's, revealing the comet's secret identity as an intergalactic casino. Neb is recruited as Tict's assistant, leading him on an extraordinary journey through time and space, and encountering a diverse array of characters, including androids, aliens, and historical figures.
Author Mark JG Fahey's narrative is a rollercoaster of chaos, humor, drama, and satirical twists that make for addictive reading and laugh-out-loud joy in every chapter. The inclusion of the time travel element sparks all sorts of wild possibilities that keep readers on the edge of their seats, taking Neb to far-flung places where the description is atmospheric and cinematic, but also laced with sharp humor and glorious tongue-in-cheek pokes at humanity’s follies. The story unfolds with a rock and roll kind of flair, and I was particularly impressed with the dialogue and narrative style, which delivers so much plot without having to slow the pace down with chunky prose. Fahey's storytelling gains more and more credence as the seemingly simple plot deepens and Neb's journey evolves from a quiet evening of star-gazing into a cosmic adventure of epic proportions. Overall, I would certainly recommend Halley's Casino as a whimsical and imaginative experience for fans of science fiction, humor, and historical fiction in a narrative that defies expectations.
