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Terminal Alliance

Book 1 in the series:Janitors of the Post-Apocalypse

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In the book 'Terminal Alliance' by Jim C. Hines, humanity has been decimated by a plague, leaving most survivors feral. The story follows Marion Mops Amdamopoulos, the head of Sanitation and Hygiene on a spaceship, who, along with her crew, must save the world after an attack that turns everyone else into zombie-like characters. As they navigate through difficulties and face other aliens, the crew showcases humor, action, and inventive solutions to challenges. The plot unfolds with quirky characters, misadventures, and a complex universe, all set in a future where humans work alongside aliens, unaware of hidden agendas and old conspiracies.

The book is praised for its fast-paced, witty, and original narrative that blends humor with a clever and serious plot. Readers are drawn into a universe where post-plague humans, rescued by aliens, become a formidable military force. The story revolves around Mops and her crew as they unravel mysteries, confront perils, and strive to save humanity while navigating alien ship systems and uncovering sinister secrets about Earth's past. With engaging characters, robust universe-building, and skillfully revealed secrets, 'Terminal Alliance' offers a blend of humor, action, and intrigue that captivates readers from start to finish.

Characters:

Characters are quirky and well-developed, particularly the strong female lead Mops, who navigates a complex environment with a mix of humor and strategic thinking.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is characterized by humor, clever dialogue, and strong character development, creating a lighthearted yet engaging narrative.

Plot/Storyline:

The story revolves around a post-apocalyptic Earth where a janitorial crew must navigate challenges after most of the crew turns feral due to a bioweapon. They seek to uncover deeper truths about their world and their existence with the help of an alien alliance.

Setting:

The setting is a futuristic Earth and space, involving alien interactions and a post-apocalyptic backdrop that influences the narrative.

Pacing:

The pacing is fast, keeping the reader engaged through constant action and humorous situations, leading to a satisfying conclusion.
LIEUTENANT MARION “MOPS” Adamopoulos, commander of the Shipboard Hygiene and Sanitation team on the EMCS Pufferfish, switched off the translation of a nineteenth-century human history textbook she’d b...

Notes:

The story is set in a post-apocalyptic future where a plague has turned most of humanity feral.
Aliens called the Krakau come to help humanity by offering them a cure and an alliance.
Marion Mops Adamopoulos is the main character, a janitor who becomes captain of her ship.
The crew of the EMCS Pufferfish consists of janitors who must save their ship after a bioweapon attack reverts most crew members back to a feral state.
The novel explores serious themes but incorporates humor and quirky characters.
The aliens in the story, including the Krakau, are described as being mostly non-humanoid and varied in appearance.
Mops uses her skills in sanitation to solve problems, rather than resorting to violence like traditional soldiers.
The book includes funny misunderstandings of Earth history due to aliens sanitizing it for humans.
The tone is reminiscent of space comedies like Guardians of the Galaxy and Red Dwarf.
The universe-building is robust, with interesting subplots and unique alien races.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of bioweapons, violence related to human-turned-zombies, and a post-apocalyptic setting that may involve distressing scenarios.

From The Publisher:

The Krakau came to Earth to invite humanity into a growing alliance of sentient species. However, they happened to arrive after a mutated plague wiped out half the planet, turned the rest into shambling, near-unstoppable animals, and basically destroyed human civilization.

You know—your standard apocalypse.

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About the Author:

Jim C. Hines is the author of numerous fantasy novels, including the Magic ex Libris series, the Princess series of fairy tale retellings, and the humorous Goblin Quest trilogy.

He’s an active blogger, and won the 2012 Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer. He lives in mid-Michigan with his family.

 
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