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Greetings, Planet Earth!: A Science Fiction Comedy

Jack Gripper Series, Book 1

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Greetings, Planet Earth!: A Science Fiction Comedy

By: Steve Heiman
Narrated by: Joe Conley Golden
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The hilarious new science fiction comedy

When a misfit trash collector is chosen by aliens to represent Earth, one wrong move can lead to galactic war. Or, even worse... the end of chocolate!

Jack Gripper loves playing pranks and eating pizza. But when he’s tasked with selecting an alien species to mentor Earth for the next 100 years, he’d better make the right call or the Earth is doomed!

Can he overcome obstacles and diabolical plots to pick the right alien? And, just as important, can chocolate and pizza survive the alien encounter?

©2021 Steve R. Heiman (P)2021 Steve R. Heiman Adventure First Contact Humorous Science Fiction Funny Witty
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I was pleasantly surprised at how good this was. The writing was so descriptive and elaborate. The story never lagged or got stagnant. It stayed jovial the whole time without being childish. For a comedy it actually held great substance and showed strong archetypes of our humanity and reflections through alien encounters to see where our race is at. The depth it touches at times into the expanded self also leaves me very curious to see what the sequel will bring. This book touches on fun, humor, spirituality, politics, the human psyche, human connection, and so much more. Definitely worth a listen to bring some light hearted, but still thought provoking, energy in.

A joyful experience

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This was a remarkable story, and I loved every bit of it. An average joe becomes not so average and leaves you wanting more. The Narrator does such an excellent job that I know have his voice baked in my head for these characters. Can't wait to read the next ones.
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Top Notch!!! What a great story

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This story was a fun step out of my normal TBR lineup. Author has great imagination and vivid descriptions. The story was full of witty and quirky humor, and a great choice for something a little different.

Comical & Quirky

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I love picking up unreviewed titles! You never know. The casual nature of the story, with a very likeable and interesting MC, subtlety hides a story with deep meaning and resonance. It's funny, action filled, intriguing and thought provoking. The writing is excellent as well, with brilliant narration! I look forward to more Jack Gripper novels.

Don't skip this 5* review!

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Brilliant first effort Steve Heiman!!! It was a wonderful, griping narrative throughout! And Joe Conley Golden is a narrator I will be looking for more and more on Audible!

Loved it

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one more author I wont read. Not even that funny and the reason I bought it.

Childish to say the least

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