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The Amazing Conroy #1
Buffalito Bundle
Foodie. Smuggler. Billionaire. Hypnotist. Just how much will one man (and his alien companion animal) endure in the quest to find a really great meal? When not running the company he accidentally founded, the Amazing Conroy, the greatest hypnotist in Human Space, travels the galaxy with his buffalito companion animal, Reggie, trancing aliens and searching for the next great meal. And yet, at every stop, he finds his life, his love, or his fortune on the line. Because he's Amazing, Conroy must match wits and test his hypnotic abilities against a host of aliens with mental powers of their own. For delightful stories full of fun and flavor, download Buffalito Bundle now. The Amazing Conroy series is an interstellar adventure by a six-time Nebula Award-nominated author. Mind control, manipulation, and mayhem abound in a collection that will keep you brilliantly entertained.
- GenresScience FictionHumor
280 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 21, 2019
45 people are currently reading
30 people want to read
About the author
Lawrence M. Schoen
129 books233 followersLawrence M. Schoen holds a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology, is a past Astounding, Hugo, and Nebula, nominee, twice won the Cóyotl award for best novel, founded the Klingon Language Institute, and occasionally does work as a hypnotherapist specializing in authors’ issues. He is a chimeric cancer survivor.
His science fiction includes many light and humorous adventures of a space-faring stage hypnotist and his alien animal companion. Other works take a very different tone, exploring aspects of determinism and free will, generally redefining the continua between life and death. Sometimes he blurs the funny and the serious. Lawrence lives near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with his wife and their dog.
His science fiction includes many light and humorous adventures of a space-faring stage hypnotist and his alien animal companion. Other works take a very different tone, exploring aspects of determinism and free will, generally redefining the continua between life and death. Sometimes he blurs the funny and the serious. Lawrence lives near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with his wife and their dog.
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April 1, 2024
A very entertaining collection
March 18, 2020
Excellent and fun
Not laugh out loud hilarious, but thoughtfully funny. Light hearted, occasionally serious, easy to follow story lines. All the stories are well written and the timeline holds together well. The story introductions are just enough to add to the collection. I look forward to the rest and future stories.
Not laugh out loud hilarious, but thoughtfully funny. Light hearted, occasionally serious, easy to follow story lines. All the stories are well written and the timeline holds together well. The story introductions are just enough to add to the collection. I look forward to the rest and future stories.
January 6, 2022
Weird and a bit Odd
This storyline is a blend of sci-fi, fantasy and rambling monologue. It’s an OK read, sometimes amusing, a bit jumbled at times and with an overall positive slant to the multiple story threads. Minimal character development tied into some interesting moments which resemble a book. Probably not a repeat read, but good enough for a once and done.
This storyline is a blend of sci-fi, fantasy and rambling monologue. It’s an OK read, sometimes amusing, a bit jumbled at times and with an overall positive slant to the multiple story threads. Minimal character development tied into some interesting moments which resemble a book. Probably not a repeat read, but good enough for a once and done.
December 16, 2020
Lots of fun
Very breezy style, charming main character mingles with the rich and influential of the galaxy, with hypnotism and wits his best tools.
Very breezy style, charming main character mingles with the rich and influential of the galaxy, with hypnotism and wits his best tools.
September 8, 2019
Buffalito Bundle is a new collection of the author's Amazing Conroy short stories (there are also Amazing Conroy novels and novellas). Conroy is a stage hypnotist in the 21st century who travels around the galaxy doing shows and getting into trouble. It seems a bit ridiculous, but that's the point: Conroy is a bit of a rogue, and these stories are usually funny with a side of alien wonder. The stakes are usually limited to Conroy and company. I loved how Conroy dealt with conundrums using his ability to (self-)hypnotize, even against telepaths. I flew through this collection in a few hours, and I definitely recommend this as a palate cleanser for anyone.
The included stories (and my summaries):
* "Buffalo Dogs": How Conroy gets a buffalo dog (the first Amazing Conroy story written)
* "Buffalogenesis": How Conroy makes some money.
* "A Buffalito of Mars": Conroy solves an alien mystery.
* "Requiem": How Conroy came to be Amazing.
* "Mind Din": Conroy helps a scientist think great thoughts.
* "Telepathic Intent": Conroy finds love and murder.
* "The Matter at Hand": Conroy plays some cards.
* "Yesterday's Taste": Conroy looks for a good meal.
Each story also comes with a note on its origin, something I always appreciate in collections.
The included stories (and my summaries):
* "Buffalo Dogs": How Conroy gets a buffalo dog (the first Amazing Conroy story written)
* "Buffalogenesis": How Conroy makes some money.
* "A Buffalito of Mars": Conroy solves an alien mystery.
* "Requiem": How Conroy came to be Amazing.
* "Mind Din": Conroy helps a scientist think great thoughts.
* "Telepathic Intent": Conroy finds love and murder.
* "The Matter at Hand": Conroy plays some cards.
* "Yesterday's Taste": Conroy looks for a good meal.
Each story also comes with a note on its origin, something I always appreciate in collections.
August 11, 2019
An Iridium Mongoose
Conroy is a great rogue. In every sense of the word. Not quite as big time as a certain Rat of interstellar fame, but fully endowed with trickery and a flexible concept of ownership. Following him through his escapades is very enjoyable an also brings to mind a diplomat of galactic renown. Fans of Harrison and Laumer should find this character comfortable and enjoyable.
Conroy is a great rogue. In every sense of the word. Not quite as big time as a certain Rat of interstellar fame, but fully endowed with trickery and a flexible concept of ownership. Following him through his escapades is very enjoyable an also brings to mind a diplomat of galactic renown. Fans of Harrison and Laumer should find this character comfortable and enjoyable.
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