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The Cosmic Turkey Kindle Edition

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 29 ratings

Technology Hates Janet

After she accidentally smashes a floatcar through City Hall, the bureautopia sentences Janet to captaining the starship S.S. Turkey, and its misfit crew. Her mission: to boldly rescue a prisoner from the one corner of the universe colder than her ex-boyfriend’s heart—Pluto. Which, aside from not even being a real planet, is the one place in the universe where chocolate is illegal.

In between studying
The Space-Faring Moron’s Guide to Common Science Fiction Plot Devices, falling for a rival captain’s boyfriend, and avoiding unnecessary time travel, Janet has a chance to save two worlds . . . or doom them to permanent chocolatelessness.

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"The Cosmic Turkey is hilarious! Reminiscent of Douglas Adams, this book is just what the doctor ordered for these times."Sage Blackwood, author of the Jinx trilogy

"A delight-filled romp of an interplanetary adventure, The Cosmic Turkey puts the subversive fun back in SF. A fast-paced, humor-filled journey I couldn't put down. Stellar. (Heck - even interstellar.)"-Dean Gloster, author of Dessert First

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08F7JNR1K
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thinklings Books, LLC (August 3, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 3, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3033 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 161 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 29 ratings

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Laura Ruth Loomis
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Social worker by day, space cadet by night. Distantly related to a gang of horse thieves.

Still trying to catch the 3-legged gremlins who steal socks out of my dryer. My main character's talent for accidentally destroying technology might be slightly autobiographical.

I write both serious and silly, science fiction and contemporary, YA and adult. Short stories, a novel, and working on a novel-in-short-stories. I'm not indecisive, I'm just Californian.

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This was a quick, fun read that gave me a lot of Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy vibes. The MC Janet has a distinct, colorful voice that helps to bring in even more flavor to the ridiculous story, and I loved the way she describes things in such an unusual way. One of my favorites was when she was describing a light as looking like a disco ball got drunk. Definitely worth reading!
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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024
    Don't even try to bring science into this sci-fantasy, it is pure romp. But with engaging characters and situations that need fixing, so our heroes try.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2023
    Perfect for when you need some light, fun reading but you don't want to re-read Adams or Pratchett. Just good fun.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2024
    I really enjoyed the cultural references and digs in this comedy. Reminiscent of The Orville TV show.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2020
    They've joined a very strange and select group, of which Poul Anderson and Gordon Dickson are the most recent authors of fame that I can think of. I count the Hoka stories, which were their main co-authoring experience, and Gordie's "Rex and Mr. Rejilla," and "Who Dares a Bulbur eat?" as some of the high points of that category.

    In other words, welcome to left field, and curling as an interplanetary sport.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2020
    What a fun romp!
    I really enjoyed this book. Just what I needed after a long day at work, some thing fun and entertaining to take me outside of myself. The Cosmic Turkey sure fit the bill. It’s great to know that Janet is out there protecting the universe is access to chocolate and coffee!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2020
    If you enjoy reading Douglas Adams' books, then you will relish reading this book. It has a very creative and fast moving plot. With every turn of the page, you never know where you will end up -- from Earth to Pluto and anywhere in between. And if you love chocolate and caffeine, this is book is absolutely for you!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2020
    The Cosmic Turkey is a propulsive story told through a loving send-up of interplanetary science fiction. Although it contains many nods to the genre, you don't need to be a die hard fan to enjoy the humor. Highly recommended for those looking for a light, but intelligent diversion from the everyday grind.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2020
    A perfect escape as Janet and her crew take you on a fast-paced fun ride around the galaxy. Laugh out loud funny!
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Top reviews from other countries

  • C.Paulin
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Three C’s of Comedy: Chocolate, Coffee, and Curling
    Reviewed in Canada on May 12, 2023
    I happened upon The Cosmic Turkey and, given that it’s one of my precepts in life to read anything relating to space fowl, I decided to give it a try. It wasn’t long before the other parents in the music school’s waiting area began side-eyeing me as I giggled like the Knox Harrington character from The Big Lebowski. I dare anyone to read the part where the main character takes the “Is He the Right Anthropoid for You?” quiz and not laugh. If you can do it, you probably deserve to have your humeri confiscated.

    Like other great satires, The Cosmic Turkey verges on the wonderfully absurd. Janet Delane, an adorably awkward worker at an edible air factory, is sentenced to serve a term aboard the starship Turkey after being accused of destroying public property. Despite her lack of experience, she is appointed captain of the ship and tasked with rescuing a scientist, who is being held hostage on Pluto, the “Realest of the Real Planets.”

    I can’t remember the last time a novel brought out so many laughs. The author effectively uses a number of comedic devices, and the book is a master class on the running gag. But there is also a nicely crafted story beneath the humour, where the various threads of the narrative all come together for a delightful ending.

    Aside from the laughs, what I appreciated most about The Cosmic Turkey was its tone. In my opinion, much of today’s satire has become too angry and strident, jack hammering its message into the reader/viewer. This usually dampens the humour, even if I agree with the author’s view point. In contrast, The Cosmic Turkey’s social critiques are subtle and nicely woven into the fabric of the narrative, making for a fun, lighthearted read.

    In short, I loved The Cosmic Turkey from beginning to end. You can enjoy it with chocolate and coffee, though for liability reasons I won’t recommend reading it while you curl. It will put a smile on your face, and I highly recommend it for every age group, from middle-graders on up.
  • e.phi
    5.0 out of 5 stars delightfully absurd
    Reviewed in Germany on March 20, 2023
    Cosmic Turkey does not take itself seriously, and is more enjoyable for that. Somewhat Star Trek-y setting and plenty of wonderfully absurd aliens and a classic unlikely, surprised, unwilling, and finally pretty plucky heroine. Looking forward to the next installment.
  • AJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars A comedic romp through the cosmos
    Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2023
    I LOVED everything about this book. This lighthearted sci-fi comedy was exactly what I didn't know I needed. Highly recommend.

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