I enjoyed this book. Sometimes the puns were a little painful but nothing that will stop me from reading thhe next book.

A nice mix of science fiction and mystery. ( )

This is what you get when Sam Spade, Indiana Jones, and Daniel Craig get mixed. A witty, irreverent celebrity detective (Who's over the celebrity part) who ends up saving the world on accident.

The writing was punchy, funny and with good world-building. I believed there was stuff going on in the world before and after I closed the book.

The mystery was fair (as in you could solve it if you wanted to and paid attention) and pretty well written with some twists and turns and red herrings.

The characters may be the weak point, but it's a pulp novel, and they were interesting, had a bit of depth, and kept the plot moving.

I enjoyed it and would read the next book in the series. ( )

Quick, breezy read with plenty of pulpy pep. ( )

Mid-21st Century private investigator Zachary Nixon Johnson takes a case to find the missing android doppleganger for BB Starr, ex-stripper, currently owner of the largest corporation on the planet, before the android kills anyone. He's aided by his computer, HARV. Fast-moving pulp adventure, billed as humor but the humor is a bit weak. The story itself is excellent and author John Zakour delivers a very satisfying pay-off. ( )

Please note: I read and reviewed this book in 2007. Just copying over review from Amazon.

Overview and Synopsis: In the year 2057 the world is brand new - everything is New - New New York, New New Mexico (the state) as well as New Mexico (the country). Zachary Nixon Johnson is the last licensed private investigator - the licensed bit is the important thing here. There are other private investigators (for example - the employees of DickCo) but none are licensed like Zachary! Gates is God and DOS is hell and news is down to the nano.

When Zachary receives a call from BB Starr - an ex-exotic dancer who is now CEO of the largest corporation of the planet - he is naturally concerned. She is one of the richest and most powerful people on the planet - why does she need him? It turns out she requires his discretion and - unique - skills. So, with the help of HARV - his holographic assistant (who is the most intelligent computer in the world - and is, during the course of this adventure, implanted directly into his brain) - Carol, his psionic receptionist and potential future niece-in-law and Dr. Electra Gevada, his fiance, he sets out to track down BB-2. Of course, things aren't always as they seem. . .

Review and recommendation: Always funny, constantly exciting and eminently readable, I cannot recommend this book enough. Zakour and Ganem play with the English language with all the virtuosity of a savant while keeping the story readable and the pace swift. Do yourself a favor and get this book! ( )