Space Team: The Wrath of Vajazzle

By: Barry J. Hutchison

Narrated by: Phil Thron

Suicide Squad meets Galaxy Quest, in this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud novel from the author the Independent calls, "the new Terry Pratchett." After saving an alien race and its god from a sentient zombie virus, Cal Carver and the crew of the Dread Ship Shatner are feeling pretty pleased with themselves. Unfortunately, the creator of the zombie virus is out for revenge, and has recruited the galaxy's deadliest - and oldest - assassin, Lady Vajazzle, to hunt Space Team down. But when Vajazzle discovers the crew is under the protection of a wolf-like species known as the Greyx, she is forced to implement a Plan B so diabolical it threatens to plunge the entire star system into chaos. With time running out, Cal must find a way to outmaneuver and outgun the galaxy's greatest killer before she murders his friends, butchers the Greyx, and buys the whole galaxy a one-way ticket to total annihilation.

©2016 Barry J. Hutchison (P)2017 Barry J. Hutchison

Fun lighthearted adventure.

This is the second book in the Space Team series by Barry Hutchison. It's a fun lighthearted space adventure. At times I think it tries a bit too hard to be funny, but overall it's an enjoyable tale.

Phil Thron does a spectacular job narrating the book. I find it hard to believe he only has a handful of titles here on Audible. He sounds like a true profession, as if he's been doing voice for for years, and I hope this is just an indication that he's just getting started on his book narration career and we'll be seeing many more titles from this talented artist.

I received a copy of this audio title for free in exchange for an unbiased review.

perfect blend of sci-fi and humor!

this is the second book of the series, I can't wait to start the third. I truly enjoy the humor and tension.

if you want a sci-fi with a fun story, this is it

This series has a fun story, relatable protaganist and is almost purely comical check this series out.

just plain fun.

go splurt. what a great name for a character this is been a fun book I wish they would have bundled it though it is getting pretty expensive and 13 books to go

Keeps you laughing

I enjoyed the second book. Lots of surprises and character growth. I was suspicious at first with the name of the book but it turned out good.

So fun

Just as fun as the first! A little confusing at some parts trying to keep up with the different tech and extra characters, but the narrator’s talent and the development and rapport of the main characters makes it all flow and always fun to listen to!

Sci-Fi with an unusual character

This is a fast-paced story with a character who seems have a snide remark or a great retort all the time. It is like having the late Robin Williams on the Spaceship "Shatner." I found it great fun, witty, and this part of the story is only the beginning. If you like comedy with your Sci-Fi, you will love this book.

One epic ride through space

What made the experience of listening to Space Team: The Wrath of Vajazzle the most enjoyable?

This book made me laughs and smiles many times. Really enjoyed listening to it from the beginning to the end. The narrator really succeeded in giving life to the characters, which are well build by the author. The crew is some twisted Han Solo team, with a cyborgish robot and some fury alien, riding a "as-fast as the Falcon" starship.

What other book might you compare Space Team: The Wrath of Vajazzle to and why?

Space team somehow reminded me of Starship Grifters : Rex Nihilo. The mains characters resemble each others, a bit overconfident and funny. The stories give place to a lot of unexpected events. They're both absurd and in space.

Which scene was your favorite?

When they first encountered Zertex on planet earth. I still don't get how they find a way out of every situations. Cal Carver is of lucky guy.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

SPACE TEAM, I guess...
Ain't no quests dangerous enough for Cal Carver and his space friends.

Any additional comments?

As soon as I finished this book, I jumped on the sequel book 1. I did not listened to it because "This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review". I don't think it matters to much to read book two before book one.
Hope book 3 will come soon as well.

hard not to laugh

I can't remember the last time I laughed at a book, seriously can't wait for the new one

Very entertaining.

Lots of fun. Dialogue is a key part of the humor and driver for many plot points. Cal is loveable and hateable at the same time.