In the book The Vacuum of Space, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through a solid science fiction environment where Triana, a feisty space janitor, stumbles upon a murder mystery on a space station. Alongside the charming Agent Ty O'Neill, Triana delves into the investigation, uncovering secrets, facing threats, and navigating unexpected twists. The story is a blend of humor, action, and a touch of romance, with well-developed characters and a fast-paced plot that keeps readers engaged. The writing style, although some readers found the present tense distracting, is described as humorous, well-edited, and with great dialogue, creating a believable future society with relatable characters.

Characters:

The characters are multifaceted, with the protagonist Triana being clever and sassy, and Ty offering support and depth, contributing to the overall relatability of the cast.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style uses present tense narration, is characterized by humor and engaging dialogue, while effectively describing the technological and spatial setting.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative centers on a space janitor who stumbles upon a murder, entangling her in a complex web of mystery and interconnections, leading to unexpected twists.

Setting:

Set in a futuristic space station, the environment enhances the narrative with its unique technological aspects, contributing to the story's mystery.

Pacing:

The pacing is fast with moments of humor, interspersed with slower parts dedicated to character development, ensuring the reader remains engaged throughout.

After another trip to the trash can, I stumble into the bathroom. Running cold water over my wrists and splashing more on my face seems to help, so I do that for a while. The body isn't going anywhere...

Notes:

The heroine, Triana, is a janitor who controls maintenance bots on a space station.

Triana discovers a dead body when one of her bots encounters an obstruction.

The story features a murder mystery that unfolds in space.

Triana has a sassy personality and is skilled with technology, which helps in her investigation.

There is a romantic subplot involving Agent Ty O'Neill, who is initially in a fake relationship with Triana.

The book includes humor and quirky characters, making it a fun read.

The narrative is written in present tense, which some readers find distracting.

The world-building in the story is praised for its creativity and depth.

The book is described as having twists and turns that keep readers guessing about the perpetrator.

Readers appreciated the mix of action, humor, and a touch of romance throughout the story.

Has Romance?

The romance is present but not the central focus, described as a slow burn progression.

From The Publisher:

It's a dirty galaxy and someone has to clean it.

Avoiding the wealthy inhabitants on the upper levels of Station Kelly Kornienko is bot-programmer Triana's number one rule. Well, number two, right after "eat all the chocolate."

But when one of her cleaning bots finds a dead body, all the rules go out the airlock. A highly connected security agent interrupts her routine with stories of missing bodies, and Triana can't ignore him; it's cooperate or find a new job. A girl has to pay the rent, even on a crappy studio compartment.

Working with a shiny detective beats a shuttle dirt-side, so Triana lends her programming skills to Agent O'Neill's investigation. Together, they find more victims and evidence of a major cover-up.

It will take all Triana's technical talents, most of O'Neill's connections, and some really excellent croissants to stop the murders, save her job, and ultimately, her life.

The Vacuum of Space is the first book in a completed series.

This book was previously published as Murder is Messy

2018

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228 pages

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The Vacuum of Space

Julia Huni

Book 1 in the series:Space Janitor

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