Lars Breaxface: Werewolf in Space

by Brandon Getz

Exiled from his home planet after exposure to a lycanthropic virus, orbit-salvager Lars Breaxface roams the cosmos as muscle for hire, the ultimate lone wolf.

But when he meets a mysterious stranger in the far reaches of space, the wolfman finds himself in the middle of an alien plot he doesn't understand, breaking a lot of faces.

With the galaxy hanging in the balance, can Lars tame the beast? Or is he only capable of super apocalyptic werewolf mass destruction?

Genres: Science Fiction

320 pages, Paperback

Published October 8, 2019

About the author

Brandon Getz earned an MFA in fiction writing from Eastern Washington University. His work has appeared in F(r)iction, Versal, Flapperhouse, and elsewhere. Lars Breaxface: Werewolf in Space is his first novel. He lives in Pittsburgh, PA.

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fuck yeah, that was fun :)

[Michael Lake Marcey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fun and witty sci-fi romp! With a highly entertaining sense of humor and a wide array of influences, Brandon Getz stands out as a personable writer with a knack for storytelling. Lars may be rough, and he may be wild, but that's exactly why I'd want him by my side for any adventure or misadventure through space.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'd been looking for a book to get me back into the habit of reading, something fast-paced and fun but also with some depth to the characters, and this book definitely delivered. It's a great read for anyone who wants a fresh take on pulp sci fi.

[Greg · Rating 5 out of 5]

What more do you need than a hard-drinking werewolf in space? This book is tons of fun, with great action, cool alien lifeforms, and it doesn't take itself too seriously. Read this book for a good time.

[Craig Leimkuehler · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not much. Brandon Getz writes like a man yearning to flip burgers at Mickey D’s. His style of writing is like a thirteen year old boy who has just discovered a new use for his genitals. The characters are all sadly very much one dimensional and as is the very predicable plot. All the references to having sex and sex toys is neither funny or titillating . Avoid this book at all costs.

[Sherry Seigal-Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

The references were really fun and the different art styles sprinkled throughout the book gave it awesome personality! I'm only giving this book Four stars because I had a hard time clicking with it for the first half.

[Chris Frank · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent sci fi action farce! Loved it from beginning to end!

[Angus Woodward · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great space adventure starring a kick-ass werewolf - what's not to love?

[Colin · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF - so ridiculously crude.

[Ian · Rating 5 out of 5]

So ridiculously crude I finished twice.

[Rick Claypool · Rating 5 out of 5]

The gonzo monster space adventure I had no idea I needed, Lars Breaxface: Werewolf in Space is new pulp sci-fi at its best. It's stupid fun riding along with badboy space werewolf Lars and his gang of misfits through the galaxy, causing mayhem and escaping from some of the weirdest space enemies I've ever encountered (including a variety of killer dildos), and the final battle with a truly unexpected Big Bad at the end has to be read to be believed. But what I really love about this book is that under its hairy, fang-toothed, dildo-riddled exterior is some seriously heartfelt warm and fuzziness. If too much grimdark speculative fiction is getting you down (or maybe just the annual bout of seasonal affective disorder), this surprisingly hopeful (or at least anti-cynical) read is the perfect chaser. Awoooo!

[Nic Eaton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do you like werewolves? Do you like space? Blood magic? Witches? Sentient trees? Weaponized sex toys? Look no further! Lars Breaxface is a delightful space opera that somehow manages to incorporate sci-fi and fantasy elements you might consider incompatible or divergent. A great novel that takes the seed of wonder you had as a child playing with your action figures and nurtures it into a story with adult implications about responsibility, privilege, fate, and colonialism.

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lars Breaxface: Werewolf in Space is funny, action packed, and well written. It's a fun ride from start to finish. Every character is well developed and realistic. I can't wait to read the next one!