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Starter Villain
by John Scalzi
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel · 2024 · ShortlistDragon Award for Best Science Fiction Novel · 2024 · Winner
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel | 2024 | Shortlist |
| Dragon Award for Best Science Fiction Novel | 2024 | Winner |
About This Book
Charlie Fitzer reluctantly inherits his uncle's supervillainy operation, complete with a volcano lair, trained dolphins, and ruthless corporate adversaries. A witty, fast-paced science fiction comedy that satirizes corporate culture and workplace dynamics through the lens of James Bond–style villainy. Winner of the Dragon Award for Best Science Fiction Novel 2024.
About the Author
John ScalziAmerican
John Scalzi (born May 10, 1969, in Fairfield, California) is an American science fiction author and blogger, best known for the Old Man's War series. He attended the University of Chicago, where he studied philosophy, and later worked as a film critic and corporate communications writer before transitioning to full-time fiction writing. He served as president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) from 2010 to 2013. Read more →
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