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The Replicants
THEY COME IN PEACE, OR SO THEY SAY.
Planet Schmoo is so far into outer space it is the last stop before heaven. When a cataclysmic seismic intervention decimates their world, the Schmooans look for refuge on Earth and a continuation of the lifestyle to which they are accustomed.
Homeland security agent Calvin Swift and his girl-friend, the alluring Alicia Angelico, already have their hands full with interstellar visitors. The once-in-a-millennium Intergalactic Games are in full swing and now they are alerted to alien refugees and their potential to replicate at will.
From the first splashdown in the Hudson River, the visitors also make their presence felt in France, Switzerland, Indonesia and Mongolia. These creatures are smart, inventive and very athletic, and when their intentions become obvious, even President Daphne Doolittle is at a loss. She doesnt know what to do.
This fast-moving humorous narrative pits the superior intellect of the aliens against the gritty determination of one man and his lady, with a little help from his British counterpart, the suave MI6 agent, Bulldog Bartholomew. With the fate of the world at stake, who else would you turn to?
Planet Schmoo is so far into outer space it is the last stop before heaven. When a cataclysmic seismic intervention decimates their world, the Schmooans look for refuge on Earth and a continuation of the lifestyle to which they are accustomed.
Homeland security agent Calvin Swift and his girl-friend, the alluring Alicia Angelico, already have their hands full with interstellar visitors. The once-in-a-millennium Intergalactic Games are in full swing and now they are alerted to alien refugees and their potential to replicate at will.
From the first splashdown in the Hudson River, the visitors also make their presence felt in France, Switzerland, Indonesia and Mongolia. These creatures are smart, inventive and very athletic, and when their intentions become obvious, even President Daphne Doolittle is at a loss. She doesnt know what to do.
This fast-moving humorous narrative pits the superior intellect of the aliens against the gritty determination of one man and his lady, with a little help from his British counterpart, the suave MI6 agent, Bulldog Bartholomew. With the fate of the world at stake, who else would you turn to?
255 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 25, 2017
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About the author
Gerry Burke
26 books47 followersGerry's first book was released in 2009 and he has now racked-up sixteen volumes, six of them dedicated to his enigmatic discount detective, Paddy Pest. Gerry's books have received 5 USA Best Book citations, an IPPY bronze medal for Best Fiction/Australia & New Zealand, 7 Book Excellence Awards, 3 American Fiction Awards, a da Vinci Eye Award, 2 Pinnacles Achievement Award for Best Book/Short Stories, and a BestThriller.com Award.
The author attended Xavier College prior to the commencement of his first career, as an accountant for a mining company. His second career saw him as a copywriter with a number of international advertising agencies with service in London, Asia and Australia.
Gerry eventually started his own boutique ad agency and production company, before retiring to become an author.Mr Burke is single and lives in Melbourne, Australia, where he is a retired horse breeder and golfer.
The author attended Xavier College prior to the commencement of his first career, as an accountant for a mining company. His second career saw him as a copywriter with a number of international advertising agencies with service in London, Asia and Australia.
Gerry eventually started his own boutique ad agency and production company, before retiring to become an author.Mr Burke is single and lives in Melbourne, Australia, where he is a retired horse breeder and golfer.
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January 24, 2026
Gerry Burke delivers a fast-paced, humorous, and high-stakes science fiction adventure in The Replicants. When the Schmooans, a highly intelligent and athletic alien race, arrive on Earth after their home planet is devastated, Homeland Security agent Calvin Swift and his partner Alicia Angelico find themselves caught between interstellar diplomacy and the threat of replication. The story escalates globally, with alien visitors landing from New York to Switzerland, Indonesia, and Mongolia, creating a playful yet tense narrative that blends comedy with suspense.
Burke’s work shines in its combination of witty humor, inventive worldbuilding, and relentless pacing. The interplay between Calvin, Alicia, and international counterparts like MI6’s Bulldog Bartholomew keeps the story engaging while presenting clever twists and escalating dilemmas. The narrative balances the aliens’ superior intellect against human ingenuity, creating stakes that feel both epic and entertaining.
The Replicants is ideal for readers who enjoy humorous sci-fi adventures, intergalactic intrigue, and stories with strong, resourceful protagonists navigating absurdly high stakes.
Burke’s work shines in its combination of witty humor, inventive worldbuilding, and relentless pacing. The interplay between Calvin, Alicia, and international counterparts like MI6’s Bulldog Bartholomew keeps the story engaging while presenting clever twists and escalating dilemmas. The narrative balances the aliens’ superior intellect against human ingenuity, creating stakes that feel both epic and entertaining.
The Replicants is ideal for readers who enjoy humorous sci-fi adventures, intergalactic intrigue, and stories with strong, resourceful protagonists navigating absurdly high stakes.
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