PODAK TALES #1: THE TAILNAPPING by Chet Novicki

PODAK TALES #1: THE TAILNAPPING by Chet Novicki
Hard Shell Word Factory - January 2001
ISBN: 1582006148 - E-book
ISBN: 075991457 - Paperback

Reviewed by Jen Oliver, MyShelf.com
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This was a very relaxing and funny book about a Podak alien named Prince Stee from the planet Tetepu who was saved by a human professor named Roger Denton. Podak aliens are known for having long fleshy tails that many humans wanted to eat in the 21st Century. The Podaks would die if their tails were cut off. Roger, who got some help from Prince Stee's assistant, Raz, saved Prince Stee from getting his tail cut off by some human criminals.

This story had interesting plot devices including kidnapping and scenes where Roger would get set up by the kidnappers. The kidnappers set him up by getting caught by the police. These plot twists were rather amusing to read and easy to picture. The plot was exciting and very easy to follow. The scenes dealt with a futuristic Hawaii but it did not take away from how Earth is these days. The scenes were realistic if technology continues down the same path it is going on now. There were humanoids (part human, part robot) that were taking over many professions that are currently occupied by humans.

Overall this was a refreshing and enjoyable book that can be enjoyed by many. If you are a fan of Science Fiction, Fantasy, or Suspense, you should enjoy this book.