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Reviewed by Golder Hazelton for Readers' Favorite
Aliens Venmoed Me a Trillion Dollars by Daniel Lawrence Abrams is a wonderfully tongue-in-cheek short story/novela precursor to a full-length novel wherein alien conspiracy theory debunker Douglas Dawkins and his astronomer wife Lena Fierro are, each in their own way, drawn into an alien-driven plot to prevent humans from learning of their existence before humanity is ready for such knowledge. The aliens’ approbation arrives in the form of enormous, untraceable deposits to Dawkins’ Venmo account, culminating in the titular trillion dollars. Along the way, various agents of chaos, some near misses, intergalactic hijinks, and creative use of AI figure in the mix, resulting in a fast-paced, humorous, highly entertaining blink-and-you-miss-it story sure to delight readers with a taste for lively narrative, zippy dialogue, and impeccably drawn, well-rounded characters.
The author has a keen grasp of the unique kind of larger-than-life but somehow authentic dialogue that will keep readers turning the page; in addition, the story is jam-packed with enough plot twists and pivot points to capture and hold reader interest through the planned novel-length expansion or perhaps even a series. The characters are so clearly drawn and compelling that they would translate easily to film or TV, and the degree of detail packed into this adventure in short story form is nothing short of astonishing. Aliens Venmoed Me a Trillion Dollars by Daniel Lawrence Abrams is a rare and superbly crafted gem, perfect for a quick escape and clearly the work of a gifted writer at the top of his game.
