Erik Eckel

To say you must suspend disbelief to appreciate bestselling author John Scalzi’s Starter Villain is an understatement. Reading the book’s marketing blurb alone alerts you to that fact. I mean, just look at the front cover! Expertly designed by illustrator and Chesley Award-winning Tristan Elwell, the executive feline dominating the cover more than hints at the integral role cats play propelling the novel’s playful plot.

So, if you’re looking for a lighthearted, entertaining read that creatively spices its story using a sprinkling of James Bond-like spies, irreverent humor and an amusing indictment of wealth concentration, you’ve found the next book you should read. Enjoy.