The Heroes of Harbin IV: A Short Military Sci-Fi Sendup

By Michael McClung
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(4.00 based on 1 review)

Published: July 07, 2012
Words: 3,024 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781476407494


Short description

Send-up (noun): A humorous parody. P'uy (noun): A vicious alien race with too many legs and teeth and not enough heads. Varger: (noun): An alien species bearing a striking resemblance to pink jello. Subaltern Flint (noun): A very junior officer who never meant to start anything... On Harbin IV, it's better to be lucky than good.

Extended description

Send-up (noun): A humorous parody.

P'uy (noun): A vicious alien race with too many legs and teeth and not enough heads.

Varger: (noun): An alien species bearing a striking resemblance to pink jello.

Subaltern Flint (noun): A very junior officer who never meant to start anything...

On Harbin IV, it's better to be lucky than good.

"McClung has an impressive ability to write compelling characters and a fast paced and action packed plot that never seems to let up." -Speculative Book Review

Tags

sci fi, parody, sendup humor, sendup

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Review by: elaine rosenbaum on Aug. 06, 2012 : star star star star
Very funny. Reminds me a bit of Catch 22 and Kurt Vonnegut.
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