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Cannibal Nuns from Outer Space!
The summer blockbuster book! Probably. With an encyclopaedic knowledge of cake, and exclusive access to the church’s stockpile of holy weapons, the Order of the Crimson Rosary are on the frontline in the eternal war between good and evil. Whether it’s repelling demonic possession, judging the authenticity of supposed miracles or having the final say on the colour of bunting at church fetes, the organisation's members sacrifice their own freedom to keep the world safe. Father Flynn, the top operative in the UK, has been responsible for a number of recent high profile gaffs. Given an ultimatum, he must choose between returning to his old job of preserving the last microfiche machine in the church’s library, or submit himself for rehabilitation. Yet evil doesn’t take a ticket and wait in line, as the dreaded cannibal nuns from outer space land to begin their annual harvest. Can Flynn get himself sober enough to repel their evil machinations? Or will another idyllic British village become the nun’s latest buffet?
One thing’s for certain, to beat them, Father Flynn is going to have to kick the habit. Book two in the GoreCom series, this time it's highly trained priests facing off against the titular cannibal nuns from outer space. Can the finest Crimson Rosary operatives in the UK thwart the nefarious plan to reduce another population centre to compote?
One thing’s for certain, to beat them, Father Flynn is going to have to kick the habit. Book two in the GoreCom series, this time it's highly trained priests facing off against the titular cannibal nuns from outer space. Can the finest Crimson Rosary operatives in the UK thwart the nefarious plan to reduce another population centre to compote?
324 pages, Paperback
Published July 26, 2019
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About the author
Duncan P. Bradshaw
34 books72 followersI live in the simply marvelous county of Wiltshire in England with my wife Debbie and our two cats, Rafa and Pepe.
We wile away the wee hours learning arcane incantations and medieval wind instruments, surviving solely on what our two furry faced fellows bring us. Winter is a bleak time indeed, when the common vole, the staple of our diet slumbers deep within the earth.
After writing a number of books and stories on the undead to begin with, I now write whatever weird and wonderful stories infect my brain. Sitting outside of conventional genres, my books have a mix of comedy, horror and the bizarre, you can never be too sure what the hell is going to happen next.
With my own label, EyeCue Productions, the physical copies of my books are something a little different. And with my own genre of GoreCom invented, a whole new level of EPICness is inbound. Don't worry about a seatbelt, let yourself get thrown through the windscreen of weirdness and see how you get on.
We wile away the wee hours learning arcane incantations and medieval wind instruments, surviving solely on what our two furry faced fellows bring us. Winter is a bleak time indeed, when the common vole, the staple of our diet slumbers deep within the earth.
After writing a number of books and stories on the undead to begin with, I now write whatever weird and wonderful stories infect my brain. Sitting outside of conventional genres, my books have a mix of comedy, horror and the bizarre, you can never be too sure what the hell is going to happen next.
With my own label, EyeCue Productions, the physical copies of my books are something a little different. And with my own genre of GoreCom invented, a whole new level of EPICness is inbound. Don't worry about a seatbelt, let yourself get thrown through the windscreen of weirdness and see how you get on.
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September 18, 2019
Thoroughly enjoyed this from start to finish. In fact, I started reading it on Kindle and the quickly upgraded to paperback which I heartily recommend. Completely insane, hilarious, gory and just so much fun. I loved the pop culture references too. Duncan Bradshaw is immensely readable. Do NOT cheese it!
August 6, 2019
When it comes to creativity, corny one-liners and base humor, Duncan P. Bradshaw has it in spades.
I loved the concept of Cannibal Nuns from Outer Space! It’s a whole lot of fun to read Bradshaw’s synopses, they are always a bit tongue-in-cheek and this one goes above and beyond. I love it when an author wants to have as much fun writing their book as I want to have reading it.
Bradshaw went full force for the B-movie feel, complete with cinematic style previews before the feature presentation, both of which sound like perfect additions to my TBR.
Comedy is a touchy bitch. There is a thin line between genius and eye rolling. Bradshaw walks this line precariously throughout Cannibal Nuns from Outer Space! At times I was in awe of the brilliant build up to a particular line, other times it just felt like he was trying too hard. In the end, I tired of the constant pop culture references.
For me, comedy is subject to timing, the timing of the delivery of the punchline as well as the timing of the reception by the audience. Was this the right time for me to read this book? Was the book a bit too much for me as a reader? Did the author go too far with the story? Who really knows the answer?
Cannibal Nuns from Outer Space! was a story high on creativity and with a fabulous presentation that just didn’t hit the mark for me.
I loved the concept of Cannibal Nuns from Outer Space! It’s a whole lot of fun to read Bradshaw’s synopses, they are always a bit tongue-in-cheek and this one goes above and beyond. I love it when an author wants to have as much fun writing their book as I want to have reading it.
Bradshaw went full force for the B-movie feel, complete with cinematic style previews before the feature presentation, both of which sound like perfect additions to my TBR.
Comedy is a touchy bitch. There is a thin line between genius and eye rolling. Bradshaw walks this line precariously throughout Cannibal Nuns from Outer Space! At times I was in awe of the brilliant build up to a particular line, other times it just felt like he was trying too hard. In the end, I tired of the constant pop culture references.
For me, comedy is subject to timing, the timing of the delivery of the punchline as well as the timing of the reception by the audience. Was this the right time for me to read this book? Was the book a bit too much for me as a reader? Did the author go too far with the story? Who really knows the answer?
Cannibal Nuns from Outer Space! was a story high on creativity and with a fabulous presentation that just didn’t hit the mark for me.
quit-dnf
July 15, 2019DNF at 15%. The author, Duncan Bradshaw, was gracious enough to provide me with an ARC. Unfortunately, this just isn’t for me. I think I was expecting a B-movie type of book in the vein of LIFEFORCE or CV Hunt’s COCKBLOCK, so I wasn’t prepared for how straight-up silly it is. I’m not a fan of slapstick books and while I’ve chuckled a few times here and there this just isn’t for me. I certainly do not intend this to be a knock against Mr. Bradshaw; I’m just not the target audience for this type of material. The cover is freaking gorgeous, I did like the way the front of the book is presented as a theatrical experience, complete with movie trailers and production logos. Huge props to the design work here! I do hope this book finds the right readers and wish Mr. Bradshaw and Sinister Horror Company much success with this latest release!
July 20, 2020
If you've been looking for an excuse to read one of Duncan P. Bradshaw's growing library, start no further. Cannibal Nuns from Outer Space! is a fantastic introduction into the ridiculous, gory, comedic, and other worldly mind of Bradshaw. With an obvious love of horror movies, you'll find plenty of easter eggs to classic treasures from the days of VHS whilst reading a story unlike anything i've read before. I could almost smell the stale beer breath of the hero of this story. Take a gander, you won't be disappointed.
April 23, 2025
The title of this book says it all really, its about Cannibal Nuns from Outer Space, and these girls are Hungry as fuck!!
A unique kind of demon spews forth in this sick tale of possession, death, wrongness and hilarity, and the nuns are not to be messed with!
A bizarre, bonkers, brutal, trip. A divine and extremely fun experience, you'll be turning the pages like you're possessed!
I think I will forever be able to smell this book too, it's aroma will linger within me for years to come 🤢 yet it still leaves me hungry for more.
This was fucking hilarious from the outset, and I still have faceache from laughing so much (I read this in February!)
It's absolutely batshit crazy.
SO gross and SO funny!
A brilliantly crazy conclusion, a conclusion like ‘nun’ other, you might say!
Some stonking great lines too, ie….
"Pork sausage rolls with chorizo in. That's like being double teamed by a pair of fine looking pigs, their little hooves holding you down as they engulf you with their meaty swine wares."
"Gilbert, we've got some nuns to waterboard.”
I had an absolute blast with this book! If you're looking for a crazy ass trip, full of nuns, aliens, and so many bodily fluids, grab a copy post haste and enjoy the insanity!
A unique kind of demon spews forth in this sick tale of possession, death, wrongness and hilarity, and the nuns are not to be messed with!
A bizarre, bonkers, brutal, trip. A divine and extremely fun experience, you'll be turning the pages like you're possessed!
I think I will forever be able to smell this book too, it's aroma will linger within me for years to come 🤢 yet it still leaves me hungry for more.
This was fucking hilarious from the outset, and I still have faceache from laughing so much (I read this in February!)
It's absolutely batshit crazy.
SO gross and SO funny!
A brilliantly crazy conclusion, a conclusion like ‘nun’ other, you might say!
Some stonking great lines too, ie….
"Pork sausage rolls with chorizo in. That's like being double teamed by a pair of fine looking pigs, their little hooves holding you down as they engulf you with their meaty swine wares."
"Gilbert, we've got some nuns to waterboard.”
I had an absolute blast with this book! If you're looking for a crazy ass trip, full of nuns, aliens, and so many bodily fluids, grab a copy post haste and enjoy the insanity!
August 22, 2019
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This book was just plain ridiculous horror humor with a sprinkle of scifi. The references were great and when you really understand that this was all exactly what the author intended, you just sit back and enjoy.
This book was just plain ridiculous horror humor with a sprinkle of scifi. The references were great and when you really understand that this was all exactly what the author intended, you just sit back and enjoy.
November 19, 2021
Second time reading it, and like the first time I loved it!
August 30, 2019
I don't know what it was with this book, but it just did not click with me.
Maybe I expected too much (or at least something different) from it (not aliens disguised as nuns that sometimes eat their own, but - well, nuns). Also, the setting itself did not gel with me too well, either. An earth that is simply a waystation for so many different weird things (demons, aliens, chupacabras, what-have-you) just lessens the impact that the eponymous cannibal nuns would have. Additionally, the weirdness making up the Catholic Church in this setting (or at least the exorcism branch), including reeducation centers etc., I did not like too much.
But the story was entertaining enough, chock-full of weird (and mostly non-likeable) characters, and with quite a lot of surprising (and, well, weird) twists and turns.
Maybe I expected too much (or at least something different) from it (not aliens disguised as nuns that sometimes eat their own, but - well, nuns). Also, the setting itself did not gel with me too well, either. An earth that is simply a waystation for so many different weird things (demons, aliens, chupacabras, what-have-you) just lessens the impact that the eponymous cannibal nuns would have. Additionally, the weirdness making up the Catholic Church in this setting (or at least the exorcism branch), including reeducation centers etc., I did not like too much.
But the story was entertaining enough, chock-full of weird (and mostly non-likeable) characters, and with quite a lot of surprising (and, well, weird) twists and turns.
January 1, 2020
First of, this is an absolutely stellar-looking book. The design and presentation of it is great. The cover art is fantastic and suits the story down to the ground and the decision to present the story like a film, with trailers at the start, credits at the end, and bonus features all helps make this a very attractive package.
The story is very much in the style of a B-movie which you'd expect with a title like that. It starts with an epic set piece - an Exorcist inspired battle between our hero, Father Flynn, and a demon. One way in which Bradshaw elevates this above the level of the B-movie is how tightly plotted this is. While the first scene acts as an introduction to some of our characters, it's actually also important in the plot later on.
The cannibal nuns make for great villains. They are suitable monstrous and their plot serves to drive the story on.
It is very much a comic tale. It's absurd and absolutely crammed full of jokes and movie references. One particularly meandering Predator pastiche was particularly notable. Not all of the jokes hit home, but Bradshaw loads it with punch and punch, that it's very much more hit that miss. If one thing is for certain, Bradshaw knows the value of a well-placed reference to small British market town. There's something about a nod to Tewkesbury which hits the spot every time.
All in all, a very enjoyable read.
The story is very much in the style of a B-movie which you'd expect with a title like that. It starts with an epic set piece - an Exorcist inspired battle between our hero, Father Flynn, and a demon. One way in which Bradshaw elevates this above the level of the B-movie is how tightly plotted this is. While the first scene acts as an introduction to some of our characters, it's actually also important in the plot later on.
The cannibal nuns make for great villains. They are suitable monstrous and their plot serves to drive the story on.
It is very much a comic tale. It's absurd and absolutely crammed full of jokes and movie references. One particularly meandering Predator pastiche was particularly notable. Not all of the jokes hit home, but Bradshaw loads it with punch and punch, that it's very much more hit that miss. If one thing is for certain, Bradshaw knows the value of a well-placed reference to small British market town. There's something about a nod to Tewkesbury which hits the spot every time.
All in all, a very enjoyable read.
July 28, 2019
The title of this book immediately drew me in to wanting to read this book. Cannibal nuns? FROM OUTER SPACE? Yep! It's like Mystery Science Theater meets B-horror!
The book started out with total slapstick horror vibes, akin to the comedy spoof sequel of The Exorcist starring Linda Blair and Leslie Nielsen, Repossessed. The priest's name was even Father Mayeye (which still makes me laugh). I also wonder if the author is a Grey's Anatomy fan because I was introduced to married couple Meredith and Derek and then another priest was named Father O'Malley. EIther way, I am picking up what the author is putting down!
Then at around 15% the style changed to me. I was no longer laughing like I had been and I was confused and struggling to identify who new characters were that kept being introduced when I was still attached to the others I just met. There was a good 20% of the book I read where it felt like I fell asleep in a movie and woke up and knew nothing that was going on because of how the tone changed and all the characters were brand new. Maybe I missed a transition somewhere and that is what threw me a bit.
I enjoyed the rest of the book and was extremely intrigued and interested in the nuns, their bodily descriptions, what they were doing with bodies and why, etc. It is such a fun concept! But I thought I would be laughing a little more based on the first quarter of the book or so. It went from a campy slapstick horror to more of just a drama horror to me.
It takes a lot more than what I have to come up with something so creative and unique and get it all down on paper. Bradshaw's mind is definitely full of twisted and amazing stories and I am excited to check out some of the backlog and see what else he comes up with! 3.5 stars!
The book started out with total slapstick horror vibes, akin to the comedy spoof sequel of The Exorcist starring Linda Blair and Leslie Nielsen, Repossessed. The priest's name was even Father Mayeye (which still makes me laugh). I also wonder if the author is a Grey's Anatomy fan because I was introduced to married couple Meredith and Derek and then another priest was named Father O'Malley. EIther way, I am picking up what the author is putting down!
Then at around 15% the style changed to me. I was no longer laughing like I had been and I was confused and struggling to identify who new characters were that kept being introduced when I was still attached to the others I just met. There was a good 20% of the book I read where it felt like I fell asleep in a movie and woke up and knew nothing that was going on because of how the tone changed and all the characters were brand new. Maybe I missed a transition somewhere and that is what threw me a bit.
I enjoyed the rest of the book and was extremely intrigued and interested in the nuns, their bodily descriptions, what they were doing with bodies and why, etc. It is such a fun concept! But I thought I would be laughing a little more based on the first quarter of the book or so. It went from a campy slapstick horror to more of just a drama horror to me.
It takes a lot more than what I have to come up with something so creative and unique and get it all down on paper. Bradshaw's mind is definitely full of twisted and amazing stories and I am excited to check out some of the backlog and see what else he comes up with! 3.5 stars!
November 20, 2025
Cannibal Nuns from Whatever Channel My Remote Gave Up On 📼🛸
Reading Cannibal Nuns from Outer Space! felt like dozing off in front of an old TV, waking up at 2:07 a.m., and realizing the remote is gone and the channel is… whatever this is. That woozy, slightly panicked “what am I accidentally watching?” vibe is the book’s finest achievement.
The first half leans hard into bargain-bin British absurdism: punchlines everywhere, scenes stitched together with duct tape, characters who appear like NPCs from forgotten sitcom pilots. And honestly? It works whenever the chaos is truly unpredictable — like the entrance of Phil de Hole, a cringe-legend whose dedication to deserves both a spin-off and probably jail time. Every time the book stops trying to be clever and just lets the madness spiral, it snaps to life.
But when it shifts into sitcom rhythm — setup, punchline, groan — the energy sags. By the time we hit the mid-book lore dump about the nuns’ cosmic origins, I felt like someone had paused the VHS to read me the back of the box. It’s overlong, nonsensical, and delivered with a straight face that only makes it funnier… accidentally. . This isn’t Plan 9 from Outer Space with a hidden thesis; it’s Father Ted on hallucinogens. The over-the-top gore is fun but weightless; you always know who will die and who won’t, because this universe resets itself like a 90s sitcom after the ad break.
The final act aims for full B-movie crescendo: returning characters, goo, explosions, slapstick theology, all tossed into the blender. The problem is that not every piece lands where it should. It’s frantic, indulgent, occasionally hilarious, but mostly the narrative equivalent of running through a hallway where every door opens onto a different sketch.
Still: when the book leans into pure, over-the-top gore-comedy, it’s fun in its own feral way. It never pretends to be smarter than it is. It’s messy, uneven, occasionally exhausting — but unmistakably itself.
Verdict: 3.5 / 5. A chaotic midnight channel-surfing experience — not good, not bad, but undeniably something. +0.5 for its original and brilliant concept.
For those who like their camp actually sharp:
• John Dies at the End — David Wong (book): cosmic nonsense that knows exactly what it’s doing.
• The Hollow Places — T. Kingfisher (book): portal horror with better jokes and actual structure.
• The Evil Dead (1981, film): chaotic gore with purpose, not just volume.
#MidnightChannelEnergy #SitcomFromHell #BMovieBrainrot
Reading Cannibal Nuns from Outer Space! felt like dozing off in front of an old TV, waking up at 2:07 a.m., and realizing the remote is gone and the channel is… whatever this is. That woozy, slightly panicked “what am I accidentally watching?” vibe is the book’s finest achievement.
The first half leans hard into bargain-bin British absurdism: punchlines everywhere, scenes stitched together with duct tape, characters who appear like NPCs from forgotten sitcom pilots. And honestly? It works whenever the chaos is truly unpredictable — like the entrance of Phil de Hole, a cringe-legend whose dedication to deserves both a spin-off and probably jail time. Every time the book stops trying to be clever and just lets the madness spiral, it snaps to life.
But when it shifts into sitcom rhythm — setup, punchline, groan — the energy sags. By the time we hit the mid-book lore dump about the nuns’ cosmic origins, I felt like someone had paused the VHS to read me the back of the box. It’s overlong, nonsensical, and delivered with a straight face that only makes it funnier… accidentally. . This isn’t Plan 9 from Outer Space with a hidden thesis; it’s Father Ted on hallucinogens. The over-the-top gore is fun but weightless; you always know who will die and who won’t, because this universe resets itself like a 90s sitcom after the ad break.
The final act aims for full B-movie crescendo: returning characters, goo, explosions, slapstick theology, all tossed into the blender. The problem is that not every piece lands where it should. It’s frantic, indulgent, occasionally hilarious, but mostly the narrative equivalent of running through a hallway where every door opens onto a different sketch.
Still: when the book leans into pure, over-the-top gore-comedy, it’s fun in its own feral way. It never pretends to be smarter than it is. It’s messy, uneven, occasionally exhausting — but unmistakably itself.
Verdict: 3.5 / 5. A chaotic midnight channel-surfing experience — not good, not bad, but undeniably something. +0.5 for its original and brilliant concept.
For those who like their camp actually sharp:
• John Dies at the End — David Wong (book): cosmic nonsense that knows exactly what it’s doing.
• The Hollow Places — T. Kingfisher (book): portal horror with better jokes and actual structure.
• The Evil Dead (1981, film): chaotic gore with purpose, not just volume.
#MidnightChannelEnergy #SitcomFromHell #BMovieBrainrot
March 19, 2020
I reviewed this for High Fever Books, so you can find the full review there. But here's just a taste...
Cannibal Nuns From Outer Space! gives you everything you need to know right in the title. It’s a promise that there will be nuns that are cannibals and they are from outer space. And if you take a step back and really think about the title, it shows you that this is going to be a goofy romp that does not take itself too seriously. Duncan P. Bradshaw has created a fun, imaginative spook poking fun at over-the-top B-movies and pulpy novels.
The first big thing to point out is that this might not be for everyone. Cannibal Nuns From Outer Space! is very tongue in cheek and at points can almost be too much to handle. It takes some time to find its footing and let you in on the joke. I guess I should have known just from the cover and the fact that the first couple of pages are “trailers” for several movies that’d be perfect direct-to-video fare. After that we are thrown right into a scene with two priests performing an exorcism in a very unconventional way that cement the idea that this is going to be spoof along the lines of Scary Movie or Repossessed. If you are not fully in on what’s happening at this point, then I’m guessing this is not your bag and would not be surprised if this turned you off.
Cannibal Nuns From Outer Space! gives you everything you need to know right in the title. It’s a promise that there will be nuns that are cannibals and they are from outer space. And if you take a step back and really think about the title, it shows you that this is going to be a goofy romp that does not take itself too seriously. Duncan P. Bradshaw has created a fun, imaginative spook poking fun at over-the-top B-movies and pulpy novels.
The first big thing to point out is that this might not be for everyone. Cannibal Nuns From Outer Space! is very tongue in cheek and at points can almost be too much to handle. It takes some time to find its footing and let you in on the joke. I guess I should have known just from the cover and the fact that the first couple of pages are “trailers” for several movies that’d be perfect direct-to-video fare. After that we are thrown right into a scene with two priests performing an exorcism in a very unconventional way that cement the idea that this is going to be spoof along the lines of Scary Movie or Repossessed. If you are not fully in on what’s happening at this point, then I’m guessing this is not your bag and would not be surprised if this turned you off.
August 19, 2019
5 out of 5 stars
Cannibal Nuns From Outer Space is truly one of a kind.
The nuns are a force to be reckoned with.........."That is one ugly mother..."
Father Flynn is a bad-ass in his own.........."Anyone out of the Old Testament, Beards were very much in vogue back then."
With all the trash, all the cheese (and I don't mean cheap ass cheese, I am talking the high end, expensive stinky cheese) and gut wrenching laughs. This is a grade A classy book for anyone's book shelves. I don't think I have had so much fun reading something in a very long time. Now this book is not for everyone, but if you have a tremendous sense of humour, you don't mind a bit of crude content and are up for a little bit of gore splashed with a whole lot of hilarious moments, look no further!... Cannibal Nuns from Outer Space is for you.
Now not only is the guts of the book fan-freaking-tastic but the physical book is glorious! Depending on the edition you get....(may I suggest the Hardcover special edition copy). The book reads just as a B movie. You get the play button, movie previews (which all need to be brought to book), movie posters. Then of course you have a soundtrack and end credits. Now if you go the route I suggested and get the hard cover special edition you also receive alternate endings and a few other little jazzy features.
Find out if Father Flynn saves the day. See if you can spot which Nun's are good vs evil. Spend some one on one time with Phil De Hole and fall in love with Albie.
So happy that I read Cannibal Nuns from Outer Space with my fellow BookTubers. This has easily become one of my most talked about favourites in my 2019 reading year.
And of course thank you all for reading.
Your Fellow Albie Lover
-Nichole
Cannibal Nuns From Outer Space is truly one of a kind.
The nuns are a force to be reckoned with.........."That is one ugly mother..."
Father Flynn is a bad-ass in his own.........."Anyone out of the Old Testament, Beards were very much in vogue back then."
With all the trash, all the cheese (and I don't mean cheap ass cheese, I am talking the high end, expensive stinky cheese) and gut wrenching laughs. This is a grade A classy book for anyone's book shelves. I don't think I have had so much fun reading something in a very long time. Now this book is not for everyone, but if you have a tremendous sense of humour, you don't mind a bit of crude content and are up for a little bit of gore splashed with a whole lot of hilarious moments, look no further!... Cannibal Nuns from Outer Space is for you.
Now not only is the guts of the book fan-freaking-tastic but the physical book is glorious! Depending on the edition you get....(may I suggest the Hardcover special edition copy). The book reads just as a B movie. You get the play button, movie previews (which all need to be brought to book), movie posters. Then of course you have a soundtrack and end credits. Now if you go the route I suggested and get the hard cover special edition you also receive alternate endings and a few other little jazzy features.
Find out if Father Flynn saves the day. See if you can spot which Nun's are good vs evil. Spend some one on one time with Phil De Hole and fall in love with Albie.
So happy that I read Cannibal Nuns from Outer Space with my fellow BookTubers. This has easily become one of my most talked about favourites in my 2019 reading year.
And of course thank you all for reading.
Your Fellow Albie Lover
-Nichole
October 21, 2019
Short Review: thoroughly preposterous, tremendous fun. Absolutely rammed with jokes, pop culture references, does a great job of capturing the essence of a wacky 'B Movie' in book form. But, it does go on a bit and some of it wears a bit thin. Definitely worth a look, though.
Full review: coming soon at www.spookyisles.com
Full review: coming soon at www.spookyisles.com
September 4, 2019
Refreshing
I enjoyed a lot of the story but the references to films got very old very quickly as did some of the humour towards the end.
I enjoyed a lot of the story but the references to films got very old very quickly as did some of the humour towards the end.
August 25, 2019
I finished it! Who could resist a book with such a title?!
It was an interesting idea. The story was, at times, nauseating and strange.
It was an interesting idea. The story was, at times, nauseating and strange.
July 31, 2019
A supremely silly, enjoyable romp. Full of pop culture references (lose a star if you're under 40), lots of gore and laugh out loud moments. This is the first comedy book to make me laugh out loud since early Pratchett and that's high praise. This is nothing like Pratchett though and Bradshaw does his own thing - he is not copying anyone. Great fun!
August 2, 2019
Sometimes B horror movies fit a certain kind of mood, when you are not wanting to take life too seriously. I have to admit that reading this book felt like watching a B horror movie. In fact, the beginning and end of the book intentionally emulated the style of a movie. It really fit the mood that I was in where I needed to laugh as a lot of the stuff in the book was obscure in a silly way but the writing itself was really mediocre.
I came close to abandoning this book. But with all of the other books that I had accumulated and want or need to read I realized that I just needed to be in the right kind of mood for it. When I finally got back to reading this book, I was in one of those moods where I was asking a lot of existential questions of myself and needed something that would bring me out of myself and enjoy this world. The silliness of this novel completely fit my mood.
It was not a remarkable book. I feel like I will probably forget all about it soon. However it was fun book to read. If you are in the kind of mood where you just want something silly to read that might make you take life less seriously this might fit the bill for you. Otherwise I would strongly suggest skipping it.
I received an advanced readers copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I also posted a longer version this review on my blog: https://glamorousbookgal.blogspot.com...
February 17, 2020
I'm disappointed! And I'm disappointed that I'm disappointed!
This started out so funny- reminded me a little of Grady Hendrix's brand of self-aware, self-deprecating humor. But somewhere along the way, it lost its steam. It even stopped being funny after a little while. Maybe humorous lit isn't for me. But I'm also a moody, ~*~dARk ATmosPHere~*~ type of reader, whatever that means. I definitely need to try some more of Bradshaw's other work and see if it's really for me.
This started out so funny- reminded me a little of Grady Hendrix's brand of self-aware, self-deprecating humor. But somewhere along the way, it lost its steam. It even stopped being funny after a little while. Maybe humorous lit isn't for me. But I'm also a moody, ~*~dARk ATmosPHere~*~ type of reader, whatever that means. I definitely need to try some more of Bradshaw's other work and see if it's really for me.
August 22, 2020
A thoroughly entertaining mix of action and humour. There are endless references to 80s pop culture and B-movie madness complete with a hilarious cast and genuinely creepy antagonists (ugh, nuns!). Bradshaw's style is perfect for this blend of horror and comedy, and the attention taken with not only the story, but the presentation of the book, is truly wonderful. Can't wait for the next one!
October 28, 2025
Underestimate nuns at your peril… the instant you let your guard down, they’ll make mincemeat of you.
3 ½ stars. I have to be honest: with a title like "Cannibal Nuns from Outer Space!" (exclamation point included to claim full trademark points), I expected Duncan P. Bradshaw's book to be more, well, funny. No that's not really it, is it? It did have its moments and it was if not perfectly- then certainly well-executed. Heck, I even appreciated the one good jab through the fourth wall in the interest of age-appropriateness. Plus many - but definitely not all - of the cultural references had me, well, not LOL'ing but maybe … um, hang on, I'll work something out … RWF'ing (reminiscing with fondness) of the days of first catching those great original Star Wars movies ("Yes…yes…take your drink, and your journey to the drunk side will be complete…") or Monty Python lines on public television or via their few movies as well ("…yes, two things, surprise, holy weapons and a grim determination to save our planet. Shit. Yes, yes, I know, three things."). And naturally, we had the whole MIB schtick going on full blast plus the random taxi driver's version of "Predator" so … Just trust me on all that, ok?
I flash-fried your finger, and ate it with some borlotti beans and a nice cup of sake …
However, overall I felt like a whole slew of issues kept this from being more than what I'd call a GOOD book. First of all, I thought the pacing was at best sluggish, which somewhat surprisingly doesn't actually refer to any slugs having been in the cast. But the constant bouncing around from one obvious bit to the next - or even on to parts that just went way, way too far out there - never really caught fire for me and I struggled to make my way forward. And that's certainly not because Bradshaw wasn't trying - great googly moogly did he try (I felt sometimes he was having more fun writing this than I was having reading it). So yeah, there were stretches where it felt like my infant kids trying to remember a joke: good intentions, sure, but maybe next time try to remember the punch-line that goes with THIS joke.
I, Fattori Gutso, Prince of Puke, the Duke of Dry-Retching, have almost ascended.
One thing you will not be able to accuse the author of in this book is plot holes. Because literally every single person, thing, location, and more is brought back for at least a quick hello if not a fully realized meal ("The versatility of the human being really does lend itself to a wide variety of meat-based products."). I mean, one minute you're ignoring the entire first third of the story ("we’ve got some nuns to waterboard.") and the next, well, the whole lethal vomit-sword trick is brought back into the fray. Not that we ever had any shortage of weapons for these Priests In Black and their efforts to safe humankind from demons, aliens, rude people having sex with ordinary objects, and worse. Heck, we even find out there's kind of a "safe zone" that exists on Earth that holds examples of just about any kind of being you can imagine from your shelves of urban fantasy novels to your bestest of best scifi books. Why? I'm not entirely sure but they're there! Oh and lest we forget: in this reality, priests can have sex. With grown ladies, I mean. Um, would you settle for a description of female-like creatures…?
You can drop the act, you’re as Scottish as a banana.
Oh and speaking of weapons, how much mileage did Bradshaw get out of his own versions of The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch (where if you don't catch my reference, then a LOT of this is gonna be flung past you rather abruptly)? Answer: a lot. Some of my favorites included The Brass Knuckles of Godiva (those rogues will never steal a lady's clothes again!), The Almighty 800 Drone, the mace of Windoo, the morning star of braining, a convenient nine-inch dildo (a must in this business), the switchblade of justice, and the stiletto blade of bastardry. Still, could any of these have done the trick without the assistance as well of the Holy Frying Pan of Lighting (without an "n"!) or the Crimson Rosary lightning (with an "n"!) satellite? I think not. But again, this was a joke that was squeezed dry after a few examples and could have been dialed waaaaaaaay back. No, keep backing up, you're not far enough away yet… tell you what, when you get there, I'll phone you…
I was quite taken aback when I landed on this planet and found out that you still had game shows.
But please believe me when I say that getting to know the Order of the Crimson Rosary as they rushed around with all those tools at their disposal including even hiding sentient amphibians in their beards that wound up releasing all their anti-Saint Georgian powers to avenge their own kind and naturally keep man from being led for all eternity into the "Zinnki Food Processor, 2000 series, where (we would be) basted, smashed, minced, jellified, preserved and packaged away" was an amusing jaunt. As another reviewer mentioned, humo(u)r is a fickle mistress (I may be paraphrasing) so if it doesn't always register remember that at least you have the LSD to look forward to. So, um, yay?
And as a final thought:
"Animal, we salute you, may your flesh be firm yet yielding, rich but not sickly."
Amen.
3 ½ stars. I have to be honest: with a title like "Cannibal Nuns from Outer Space!" (exclamation point included to claim full trademark points), I expected Duncan P. Bradshaw's book to be more, well, funny. No that's not really it, is it? It did have its moments and it was if not perfectly- then certainly well-executed. Heck, I even appreciated the one good jab through the fourth wall in the interest of age-appropriateness. Plus many - but definitely not all - of the cultural references had me, well, not LOL'ing but maybe … um, hang on, I'll work something out … RWF'ing (reminiscing with fondness) of the days of first catching those great original Star Wars movies ("Yes…yes…take your drink, and your journey to the drunk side will be complete…") or Monty Python lines on public television or via their few movies as well ("…yes, two things, surprise, holy weapons and a grim determination to save our planet. Shit. Yes, yes, I know, three things."). And naturally, we had the whole MIB schtick going on full blast plus the random taxi driver's version of "Predator" so … Just trust me on all that, ok?
I flash-fried your finger, and ate it with some borlotti beans and a nice cup of sake …
However, overall I felt like a whole slew of issues kept this from being more than what I'd call a GOOD book. First of all, I thought the pacing was at best sluggish, which somewhat surprisingly doesn't actually refer to any slugs having been in the cast. But the constant bouncing around from one obvious bit to the next - or even on to parts that just went way, way too far out there - never really caught fire for me and I struggled to make my way forward. And that's certainly not because Bradshaw wasn't trying - great googly moogly did he try (I felt sometimes he was having more fun writing this than I was having reading it). So yeah, there were stretches where it felt like my infant kids trying to remember a joke: good intentions, sure, but maybe next time try to remember the punch-line that goes with THIS joke.
I, Fattori Gutso, Prince of Puke, the Duke of Dry-Retching, have almost ascended.
One thing you will not be able to accuse the author of in this book is plot holes. Because literally every single person, thing, location, and more is brought back for at least a quick hello if not a fully realized meal ("The versatility of the human being really does lend itself to a wide variety of meat-based products."). I mean, one minute you're ignoring the entire first third of the story ("we’ve got some nuns to waterboard.") and the next, well, the whole lethal vomit-sword trick is brought back into the fray. Not that we ever had any shortage of weapons for these Priests In Black and their efforts to safe humankind from demons, aliens, rude people having sex with ordinary objects, and worse. Heck, we even find out there's kind of a "safe zone" that exists on Earth that holds examples of just about any kind of being you can imagine from your shelves of urban fantasy novels to your bestest of best scifi books. Why? I'm not entirely sure but they're there! Oh and lest we forget: in this reality, priests can have sex. With grown ladies, I mean. Um, would you settle for a description of female-like creatures…?
You can drop the act, you’re as Scottish as a banana.
Oh and speaking of weapons, how much mileage did Bradshaw get out of his own versions of The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch (where if you don't catch my reference, then a LOT of this is gonna be flung past you rather abruptly)? Answer: a lot. Some of my favorites included The Brass Knuckles of Godiva (those rogues will never steal a lady's clothes again!), The Almighty 800 Drone, the mace of Windoo, the morning star of braining, a convenient nine-inch dildo (a must in this business), the switchblade of justice, and the stiletto blade of bastardry. Still, could any of these have done the trick without the assistance as well of the Holy Frying Pan of Lighting (without an "n"!) or the Crimson Rosary lightning (with an "n"!) satellite? I think not. But again, this was a joke that was squeezed dry after a few examples and could have been dialed waaaaaaaay back. No, keep backing up, you're not far enough away yet… tell you what, when you get there, I'll phone you…
I was quite taken aback when I landed on this planet and found out that you still had game shows.
But please believe me when I say that getting to know the Order of the Crimson Rosary as they rushed around with all those tools at their disposal including even hiding sentient amphibians in their beards that wound up releasing all their anti-Saint Georgian powers to avenge their own kind and naturally keep man from being led for all eternity into the "Zinnki Food Processor, 2000 series, where (we would be) basted, smashed, minced, jellified, preserved and packaged away" was an amusing jaunt. As another reviewer mentioned, humo(u)r is a fickle mistress (I may be paraphrasing) so if it doesn't always register remember that at least you have the LSD to look forward to. So, um, yay?
And as a final thought:
"Animal, we salute you, may your flesh be firm yet yielding, rich but not sickly."
Amen.
January 22, 2023
All I can say is...
Please tell me that Father Flynn will return in more kampy adventures!
Please tell me that Father Flynn will return in more kampy adventures!
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