The first novel in the Alice Luck Series.

After listening to H. Claire Taylor's audiobook series, The Killhaven Police, I was ready to devour more of her work.

What a kick! Claire has a knack for good storytelling, wit, sarcasm and satire. This is the first book in her new series, The Alice Luck Space Adventures.

This was an easy and fun read, following Alice (a bit of a slacker from Texas) who accepts/gets roped into a new job. Little does she know…

Like Arthur Dent in the HHGTTG, Alice is on a spaceship, heading through a time/space warp with a small crew who are totally confused why she is there with them. Alice is just as clueless. Except for her smart mouth, she has no discernable talents.

They have a definite, though bizarre, mission, and the clock is ticking. Apparently, Alice was chosen for her part because of her yet unorthodox way of thinking as a homegrown Texan. But no one, not even Alice, can figure out what her value is to the operation.

There will be rewards if they accomplish their mission. Failure means living out eternity on a completely boring planet. The on-board computer has the personality of a dirty old man throwing out sexual innuendos at every opportunity. The ship's holographic therapist supplies the wisdom of the Dali Lama, or Mr. Spock, or the robot from Lost in Space. The rest of the characters are well-defined, consistent and easy to envision.

References to Alice and her Texas lifestyle are hilarious (Hog wrestling, anyone?). Lots of salty language, so not for the prude or readers sensitive to a little swearing. I certainly laughed my ass off. This story was a great escape, a perfect way to end the day with some bedtime reading. I have the greatest respect for Claire’s imagination and writing chops!

I'm now starting the second book in this series and already loving it too. I highly recommend!Enjoy, and you’re welcome.