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Interstellar Caveman
You think you’re struggling to find your place in the universe?
Consider poor old Colin Douglass, a terminally ill insurance agent who awakens from centuries in cryogenic freeze to find Earth is a devastated wasteland. Now, he’s being pursued by a homicidal interstellar tourist board, and calculating insurance dividends is as outdated as making stone axes.
Sci-fi-hating technophobe Colin embarks on a desperate struggle to find a cure for his illness, as well as a place for himself in this strange new galaxy where toilets talk back, and door handles are a long-forgotten relic. Only by teaming up with his rescuer, hard-boiled, space-traveling archaeologist Tyresa Jak (that’s Doctor Jak to you), can Colin hope to succeed before time runs out.
Along the way, this galactic odd-couple must evade the Erd Tourist Board - a powerful mega-corporation which will do anything to ensure the mythical Earth stays mythical - and deal with a crackpot religious cult who not only possess a cure for Colin’s illness, but who also believe there is more to this caveman from Earth than meets the eye....
Don't miss the start of this side-splitting intergalactic adventure that will keep you laughing into the night. It's perfect for fans of Guardians of the Galaxy, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and Space Team.
Also available on Audible, narrated by Steve West.
Consider poor old Colin Douglass, a terminally ill insurance agent who awakens from centuries in cryogenic freeze to find Earth is a devastated wasteland. Now, he’s being pursued by a homicidal interstellar tourist board, and calculating insurance dividends is as outdated as making stone axes.
Sci-fi-hating technophobe Colin embarks on a desperate struggle to find a cure for his illness, as well as a place for himself in this strange new galaxy where toilets talk back, and door handles are a long-forgotten relic. Only by teaming up with his rescuer, hard-boiled, space-traveling archaeologist Tyresa Jak (that’s Doctor Jak to you), can Colin hope to succeed before time runs out.
Along the way, this galactic odd-couple must evade the Erd Tourist Board - a powerful mega-corporation which will do anything to ensure the mythical Earth stays mythical - and deal with a crackpot religious cult who not only possess a cure for Colin’s illness, but who also believe there is more to this caveman from Earth than meets the eye....
Don't miss the start of this side-splitting intergalactic adventure that will keep you laughing into the night. It's perfect for fans of Guardians of the Galaxy, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and Space Team.
Also available on Audible, narrated by Steve West.
384 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 19, 2019
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November 30, 2019
A very enjoyable, light hearted sci-fi adventure. Mild mannered Britisher Colin Douglass is awakened from suspended animation by relic hunter Tyresa. How things have changed! And how they haven’t! I liked this book a lot.
December 11, 2019
I didn't get very far into this book at all. The two main protagonists were had personalities I found repellent each in their own way. One too whiny to tolerate seeming to have far to low an IQ to have possibly kept their job for as long as they supposedly had. The other to selfish and self absorbed to tolerate and also not seeming to have the IQ to have the doctorate the story claims. And aside from IQ both are complete fools who wouldn't know common sense if you sat them down and gave them a comprehensive lecture on it.
I was given these impressions so forcefully within the first two hours I just couldn't stomach it anymore. The overall feel the book gave me was sort of similar to hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy but without the characters having a fraction of the charm of HGttG...
I was given these impressions so forcefully within the first two hours I just couldn't stomach it anymore. The overall feel the book gave me was sort of similar to hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy but without the characters having a fraction of the charm of HGttG...
January 13, 2020
My basic reaction was that the author is trying too hard to be Douglas Adams. I regarded the "funny" description with a mix of curiosity and scepticism, as that's a subjective judgement, but I can use a good laugh.
I didn't get it (the laughs), although I could tell where the attempts to provide it were. It's not a bad book, but it's not great, and certainly not "funny", at least to me. I do have a darker, more ironic (in the true sense of the word) sense of humour, so you may find it more amusing. I'll still give the next one a try, as the basic story is interesting and the writing is competent.
I didn't get it (the laughs), although I could tell where the attempts to provide it were. It's not a bad book, but it's not great, and certainly not "funny", at least to me. I do have a darker, more ironic (in the true sense of the word) sense of humour, so you may find it more amusing. I'll still give the next one a try, as the basic story is interesting and the writing is competent.
November 18, 2019
Immensely enjoyable, with nods to hitchhikers galaxy, Futurama and sci fi in general. At times Brilliantly funny, a great start to a new series.
November 19, 2019
A fun sci-fi adventure about a man out of time.
November 23, 2019
Read the book. It’s hilarious they said
Read the book. It’s side splitting funny they said. Read the book. You’ll laugh all nite they said. Well, they said wrong. To me it wasn’t even remotely funny. Not even a chuckle. Nope. Maybe you have to be a Brit to get the humor but I sure missed it. What the hell is a dogsbody anyway?
Read the book. It’s side splitting funny they said. Read the book. You’ll laugh all nite they said. Well, they said wrong. To me it wasn’t even remotely funny. Not even a chuckle. Nope. Maybe you have to be a Brit to get the humor but I sure missed it. What the hell is a dogsbody anyway?
November 29, 2019
( Format : Audiobook )
"It was a big galaxy and life was short."
OR: "Don't you ever stop moaning, Colin?"
It was a bad day for Colin Doouglas. Firstly, he was sacked from his job, replaced in his insurance job by a computer, then he discovered someone had broken into his car. Head aching and sight spotted by little white aliens, he ends the day going to his doctor's appointment to learn that he has an incurable disease and only a few more weeks to live. And yes, this is a comedy. Colin opts for a new form of cryogenics. And there we leave him - for a very long time. Until after the Earth has been lost and a new planet promoted as the birthplace of humanity...
This book is a delight. Perhaps not quite the non stop hilarity promised, but nevertheless funny, and how refreshing for the humour not to be totally dependent on schoolboy jokes and toilet guffaws. This is a good, basic thriller, too, not overly original but simply and well presented so it retains the excitement of the chase. A great intergalactic adventure story for all ages. Narration is expertly performed by Steve West who's English accented voice was the perfect foil for Colin. Not only did Mr.West individually voice all of the protagonists, his reading was perfectly paced, with good intonation and with a close adherence to the emotions of the text. His delivery really enhanced the reading experience.
My thanks to the rights holder of Interstellar Caveman, who, at my request via Aethon, freely gifted me with a complimentary copy. Perhaps not a contender for a prize in high literature, this book is sure to bring a smile and lightness of heart to any reader, especially fans of science fiction. Highly recommended for an enjoyable read.
"It was a big galaxy and life was short."
OR: "Don't you ever stop moaning, Colin?"
It was a bad day for Colin Doouglas. Firstly, he was sacked from his job, replaced in his insurance job by a computer, then he discovered someone had broken into his car. Head aching and sight spotted by little white aliens, he ends the day going to his doctor's appointment to learn that he has an incurable disease and only a few more weeks to live. And yes, this is a comedy. Colin opts for a new form of cryogenics. And there we leave him - for a very long time. Until after the Earth has been lost and a new planet promoted as the birthplace of humanity...
This book is a delight. Perhaps not quite the non stop hilarity promised, but nevertheless funny, and how refreshing for the humour not to be totally dependent on schoolboy jokes and toilet guffaws. This is a good, basic thriller, too, not overly original but simply and well presented so it retains the excitement of the chase. A great intergalactic adventure story for all ages. Narration is expertly performed by Steve West who's English accented voice was the perfect foil for Colin. Not only did Mr.West individually voice all of the protagonists, his reading was perfectly paced, with good intonation and with a close adherence to the emotions of the text. His delivery really enhanced the reading experience.
My thanks to the rights holder of Interstellar Caveman, who, at my request via Aethon, freely gifted me with a complimentary copy. Perhaps not a contender for a prize in high literature, this book is sure to bring a smile and lightness of heart to any reader, especially fans of science fiction. Highly recommended for an enjoyable read.
January 11, 2023
This isn't a Isekai novel, but really it might as well be. The way it starts. It's really similar to Denis E Taylor's Bobiverse. Starting out with a cryogenic pod. But from there everything goes ascue. I immediately fell for Colin the MC. Empathizing with the predicament he finds himself in... then waking up where no 20th century guy has gone before. With a whole new reality awaiting him.
Karl Beecher writes with a light touch and it shows up in the book. So go grab the book and be entertained as Steve West doles out a superb performance.
And a couple of quotes...
"Shoot first, ask questions, then shoot some more."
"And we can't even find a man who sticks out like a Bic on a wedding cake."
"He suddenly became aware of his eye brows, which had lifted so high up his forehead they were close to adding a couple of centimeters to his height."
Karl Beecher writes with a light touch and it shows up in the book. So go grab the book and be entertained as Steve West doles out a superb performance.
And a couple of quotes...
"Shoot first, ask questions, then shoot some more."
"And we can't even find a man who sticks out like a Bic on a wedding cake."
"He suddenly became aware of his eye brows, which had lifted so high up his forehead they were close to adding a couple of centimeters to his height."
December 11, 2019
If you like funny as in Python type British humour then you will adore this book. There is no need to write a synopsis but what I will say is this is brilliantly written with just enough intrigue to keep you turning pages.
I mean " He's not the messiah, he's just a very poorly boy" would be an excellent line to have in a funny novel, don't ya think? Anyway if you have a sense of humour (or if American a sense of humor) and like a good read with interesting characters, places and a dash of thought provoking themes then stop read this drivel and click buy already.
I mean " He's not the messiah, he's just a very poorly boy" would be an excellent line to have in a funny novel, don't ya think? Anyway if you have a sense of humour (or if American a sense of humor) and like a good read with interesting characters, places and a dash of thought provoking themes then stop read this drivel and click buy already.
February 11, 2022
Dry wit romp through the stars
It wasnt what I was expecting but I still enjoyed it. I especially liked how Colin the Caveman came to be a couple thousand years in the future on a starship! I cant wait to find out what actually happened to Earth and if he ever gets a cure. Not nearly as funny as I like but I did enjoy the dry british wit. Im definitely going to read the next book in this series.
It wasnt what I was expecting but I still enjoyed it. I especially liked how Colin the Caveman came to be a couple thousand years in the future on a starship! I cant wait to find out what actually happened to Earth and if he ever gets a cure. Not nearly as funny as I like but I did enjoy the dry british wit. Im definitely going to read the next book in this series.
November 28, 2019
Been there done that story line
While there is little to criticize about the writing the title led this reader to expect more humour than what was encountered.The plot ,though well used,has been encountered too many times by this reader to have much impact.Hopefully younger readers will enjoy this well written story.
While there is little to criticize about the writing the title led this reader to expect more humour than what was encountered.The plot ,though well used,has been encountered too many times by this reader to have much impact.Hopefully younger readers will enjoy this well written story.
January 1, 2020
4.25 quite funny at times, fun overall
Most important note: read the endnotes as you go along at the end, they will made me at least smile and occasionally snort! This is a really rather British story in space, and that should be enough to make you want to read its silliness. Mr. Beecher you better save him!
Most important note: read the endnotes as you go along at the end, they will made me at least smile and occasionally snort! This is a really rather British story in space, and that should be enough to make you want to read its silliness. Mr. Beecher you better save him!
January 30, 2023
So what if, if you have read "We Are Bob", than this is not it... although ppl are still Nazis and and as always white preachers are the problem... anyway its a light read... main character is whiny weak white guy but thank god there is a strong-smart woman... the weak man part was a little annoying but "stronK-woman" was charming so overall experience was 4/5... good space story...
December 12, 2019
I think it's probably just me, but I felt the bumbling, emotionally and intellectually inflexible, English dude space-shenanigans had been thoroughly covered by HGttG. The dialogue consisting endless variations of "What is even happening?!?" got tiresome quickly.
March 2, 2020
Worth your time reading
I don't know if I would call this book funny, but it was a good story worth reading. I think a lot of the "humor" in this book was intended for an English audience. I liked the book and enjoyed reading it, but I did not find it funny.
I don't know if I would call this book funny, but it was a good story worth reading. I think a lot of the "humor" in this book was intended for an English audience. I liked the book and enjoyed reading it, but I did not find it funny.
May 18, 2020
Not bad, not great. There is a second book in this series at this time. This one spends a lot of time setting that second book up. I'm not sure right now if I will read the second one, if I do I'm not in a rush for it.
May 30, 2020
Short, fun read. It looks to be a good start. Reminds me of Hitchhikers Guide of course. Similarly, I will probably continue on to the next couple in the series.
I recommend the audiobook. It is well produced and performed.
I recommend the audiobook. It is well produced and performed.
January 16, 2023
If you're looking for "side-splitting intergalactic adventure that will keep you laughing into the night" this isn't the book. No humor at all. Started out pretty interesting but plunged deep into the boring. Don't recommend. Narrator was good.
December 19, 2019
A humorous story about a human who is left in stasis for 2000 years, and his struggle to work out what the heck is going on
January 9, 2020
Give it a go
Give it a go you never know. I tried it as I liked the sound of the story and well I, now have another author to follow maybe you will have as well.
Give it a go you never know. I tried it as I liked the sound of the story and well I, now have another author to follow maybe you will have as well.
January 27, 2020
Definitely bureaucracy
Funny pokes at tourism, theocratic confidence, politics, history inaccuracies, and poor social skills build this fun story about us all
Funny pokes at tourism, theocratic confidence, politics, history inaccuracies, and poor social skills build this fun story about us all
January 30, 2020
Fun read
Great start to a fun adventure. Full of great character development and lots of laughs.
If you enjoy comedy and sci-fi, this book is for you.
Great start to a fun adventure. Full of great character development and lots of laughs.
If you enjoy comedy and sci-fi, this book is for you.
February 28, 2020
Readgood
Sort of believable in a funny sort of way. I loved it. I read a lot and enjoy science fiction and humour. It takes you away from politics and viruses!
Sort of believable in a funny sort of way. I loved it. I read a lot and enjoy science fiction and humour. It takes you away from politics and viruses!
April 1, 2020
Started off great, was fun and entertaining.
Half way through, it became a thinly veiled attack on non Christian religions. Really weird, a let down, made me feel quite uncomfortable.
Half way through, it became a thinly veiled attack on non Christian religions. Really weird, a let down, made me feel quite uncomfortable.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 12, 2021
Für mich ein bisschen zu nah an aktueller politischer Lage, um nur rein amüsante Unterhaltung zu sein, aber auch das ist es.
Gelesen wie immer perfekt von Steve West.
Gelesen wie immer perfekt von Steve West.
May 12, 2021
A new way of looking at history
A realistic view of what would happen if someone woke up a few thousand years in the future and how someone would cope with it
A realistic view of what would happen if someone woke up a few thousand years in the future and how someone would cope with it
August 29, 2021
Het its not douglas adams but its close enough
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February 17, 20222/10: Managed half the book, tempted to read more but just couldn't get there.
March 22, 2022
Terminally Ill colin goes into stasis....and the teeming galaxy he awakens to is a source of his insipient destiny he makes new friends and visits strange new worlds and boldly etc
October 25, 2025
Amusing
Light science fiction, a little heavy handed humor, quirky characters, unlikely heroes and a terminal disease, all done up in a nice British package
Light science fiction, a little heavy handed humor, quirky characters, unlikely heroes and a terminal disease, all done up in a nice British package
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