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Lazer//Lizards
1999 - The Future.
In a world where the past and the future collide, a crack team of cyber commandos heads into the flooded, dinosaur-infested ruins of Old Los Angeles.
Their mission: find the key to putting humanity back on top of the food chain.
From the author of The Cotton Candy Massacre comes a high-octane, action-packed novella for fans of Saturday morning cartoons, 80s apocalyptic sci-fi, and retro video games.
In a world where the past and the future collide, a crack team of cyber commandos heads into the flooded, dinosaur-infested ruins of Old Los Angeles.
Their mission: find the key to putting humanity back on top of the food chain.
From the author of The Cotton Candy Massacre comes a high-octane, action-packed novella for fans of Saturday morning cartoons, 80s apocalyptic sci-fi, and retro video games.
- GenresScience Fiction
98 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 30, 2023
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About the author
Christopher Robertson
19 books344 followersChristopher Robertson writes cinematic pulp fiction that's often described as both wholesome and gruesome, sometimes in the same sentence. He won both the Gold award for Best Novel and Silver for Best Audiobook at the 2023 Godless 666 Awards.
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February 15, 2025
I loved every page. If you're an 80s kid 🙋🏻♂️, you'll love it. It's an action movie. It's a video game. It's a breakneck bonkers blast of a novella. The pop culture references make you smile and the one liners are brilliant.
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December 27, 2023
“𝘔𝘺 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘺 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘰. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘐 𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘥.”
Christopher did it again! Lazer//Lizards give you all the 80’s gaming vibe you love so much. I really connected with the characters. And the most robotic one of all, made the most humane sacrifice. The end even made me tear up a bit.
And Silver, talk about a power woman. Funny and sassy.
If you want a fun read with badass soldiers and feral lazer lizards? You better grab this one quick!
Will definitely re-read it soon!
Ps; i LOVE the easter egg Ferris wheel on fire, if you know, you know 👀
"𝘉𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘶𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯', 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘳. 𝘓𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘦."
Christopher did it again! Lazer//Lizards give you all the 80’s gaming vibe you love so much. I really connected with the characters. And the most robotic one of all, made the most humane sacrifice. The end even made me tear up a bit.
And Silver, talk about a power woman. Funny and sassy.
If you want a fun read with badass soldiers and feral lazer lizards? You better grab this one quick!
Will definitely re-read it soon!
Ps; i LOVE the easter egg Ferris wheel on fire, if you know, you know 👀
"𝘉𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘶𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯', 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘳. 𝘓𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘦."
January 2, 2024
Future Tech battles Prehistoric Creatures
This is my second Christopher Robertson book I have read, and it did not disappoint!
Following a science experiment gone wrong, the world has fractured letting in dinosaurs as well as tech from the future.
Souped-up soldiers that have the future tech grafted onto their bodies fight to close the fracture.
This is too much fun, and I hope the author continues the story
This is my second Christopher Robertson book I have read, and it did not disappoint!
Following a science experiment gone wrong, the world has fractured letting in dinosaurs as well as tech from the future.
Souped-up soldiers that have the future tech grafted onto their bodies fight to close the fracture.
This is too much fun, and I hope the author continues the story
March 15, 2025
Extremely fun and fast paced little retro style action book with a heart at its core.
January 28, 2023
" I was twelve when the Fracture happened"
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Spoilers/ Review for Lazer Lizards
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Lance Corporal Tommy Valentino aka "Cowboy" introduces us to the story as we open aboard a sub, cutting through the darkness. The mission is simple; they are to find a prototype of the Hargon Collider or notes relating to it, and bring it back to the base. Cowboy's world is different to ours; dinosaurs referred to as "lizards" roam the place, people have technologically enhanced body parts, and the world is a very different place to ours. But will Cowboy and the gang succeed?...
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One of the things I found cool about this was the call signs. It's a nice move and adds to the authenticity of the soldiers. As for the world building, it was very well done and has that cyber-punk edge to it, with elements of Philip K Dick's "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?"/ Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner" being a notable influence to me. It does have that futuristic feel and is well handled, introducing you in with ease. Pacing wise, it does move quite quickly but that works well in this case. You do get to know the cast nicely, and the plot has that good flow, without getting bogged down and stagnating at any stage. I don't want to say too much regarding the plot but a fully flesh out world and a number of colourful character do feature in this one, and it is easy to get lost in this world once more. I enjoyed where the story went and the twists and turns we witnessed unfold, and it really does work. My only thing was that at times I wish we had more time with this one exploring some of the characters and the ending. Especially that ending. On the whole, a well done sci fi/dinosaur tale with basically everything you could wish for and another solid outing for Robertson!
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Overall 4.5/5 🦖
Cheers to Christopher for the book in exchange for an honest review!
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Spoilers/ Review for Lazer Lizards
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Lance Corporal Tommy Valentino aka "Cowboy" introduces us to the story as we open aboard a sub, cutting through the darkness. The mission is simple; they are to find a prototype of the Hargon Collider or notes relating to it, and bring it back to the base. Cowboy's world is different to ours; dinosaurs referred to as "lizards" roam the place, people have technologically enhanced body parts, and the world is a very different place to ours. But will Cowboy and the gang succeed?...
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One of the things I found cool about this was the call signs. It's a nice move and adds to the authenticity of the soldiers. As for the world building, it was very well done and has that cyber-punk edge to it, with elements of Philip K Dick's "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?"/ Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner" being a notable influence to me. It does have that futuristic feel and is well handled, introducing you in with ease. Pacing wise, it does move quite quickly but that works well in this case. You do get to know the cast nicely, and the plot has that good flow, without getting bogged down and stagnating at any stage. I don't want to say too much regarding the plot but a fully flesh out world and a number of colourful character do feature in this one, and it is easy to get lost in this world once more. I enjoyed where the story went and the twists and turns we witnessed unfold, and it really does work. My only thing was that at times I wish we had more time with this one exploring some of the characters and the ending. Especially that ending. On the whole, a well done sci fi/dinosaur tale with basically everything you could wish for and another solid outing for Robertson!
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Overall 4.5/5 🦖
Cheers to Christopher for the book in exchange for an honest review!
April 17, 2023
Another excellent Christopher Robertson book! Very entertaining with some fun characters.
March 31, 2023
It isn’t right what Christopher Robertson did to littlefoot in this book. What is right though, is how Lazer Lizards feels like the creators of Contra got a script for Starship Troopers AND Jurassic Park, and just sorta mixed them up and made this bad ass video game of a book. Seriously, this feels like Dino Crisis mixed with terminator; so much fun. As always, Robertson’s style is spot on, his voice is unique, and his characters are great. One thing Robertson has an uncanny ability to do, other than make you laugh, is to find ways to bring social commentary into a book where seemingly no commentary or serious statement about society could be, or should be said. There’s a strong message here about shunning others that are different… maybe don’t because you may need them to save your ass from Lazer wielding dinosaurs! K thx.
February 14, 2023
Is there anything Robertson can't write? Beginning after The Fracture, where worlds have collided, we follow a bunch of misfit commandos on a mission to ya know, save the world. A homage to 80s sci fi, retro video games, and classic early morning cartoons of yesteryear, this fast-paced, action-packed, and utterly hilarious story, will grab you by the coattails and launch you into a nostalgic trip down memory lane. The characters are loveable, with natural flowing banter that makes you feel like part of the team that's gonna save humanity. A must-read for fans of sci fi, good stories, and Robertson. Oh did I mention there's dinosaurs?
February 6, 2023
Do you like the 80s? Do you like Dinosaurs? Do you like films like Aliens? If your answer is yes, Yes and YES! Read this.
Follow a group of wise-cracking cyber-commandos transverse a flooded city populated by dinosaurs and Humanists in search of the one thing that can save the future, the home of the man who destroyed it.
Honestly, the banter alone makes this book awesome, not to mention the settings and character work.
Follow a group of wise-cracking cyber-commandos transverse a flooded city populated by dinosaurs and Humanists in search of the one thing that can save the future, the home of the man who destroyed it.
Honestly, the banter alone makes this book awesome, not to mention the settings and character work.
January 30, 2023
5/5 - Such an awesome tribute to the 80s and all it’s greatness.
Christopher Robertson hasn’t missed with any of his books including Lazer//Lizards. In an alt universe human/cyborgs fight against weaponised dinosaurs that hunt and kill.
This fun sci-fi had me hooked from page one. The action, humor, nostalgia, and happy ending has me wanting more from this world - luckily more is to come!
Christopher Robertson hasn’t missed with any of his books including Lazer//Lizards. In an alt universe human/cyborgs fight against weaponised dinosaurs that hunt and kill.
This fun sci-fi had me hooked from page one. The action, humor, nostalgia, and happy ending has me wanting more from this world - luckily more is to come!
December 16, 2023
The main character really ticked me off when he killed a kid's pet lizard at the beginning, and I never really forgave him. Besides that, I really enjoyed this book. Robertson is an exciting voice in Indie horror these days. Lazer//Lizards is a wild ride, and, as it's also rather short, makes for a great one sitting read.
March 26, 2023
It’s safe to say, if it’s part of Robertson’s Terrorscope, I’m reading it. His latest installment, Lazer//Lizards, is a bit different from his pulp/film style horror novels, but really showcases his love for horror’s sub genre of Sci-fi. Specifically, 80’s sci-fi tv shows and video games.
Not much of a “gamer” myself, but this novella still has so much to offer in Robertson’s trademark humor, believable characters, 80’s nostalgia and attention to detail, which is what I was most impressed with. He creates a unique “future/past” world that really stands out in a genre where you thought all original concepts were spent. The “future-tech” and setting descriptions really brought this alternate world of 1999 to life. Even his fast paced action sequences are completely vivid, which is no easy feat to bring to a reader’s mind. With a complete arc of our main character, our tale wraps up perfectly for a single evening of intense reading while we all learn a valuable lesson. Highly recommend you add this and the rest of the Terrorscope portfolio to your reading list.
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Not much of a “gamer” myself, but this novella still has so much to offer in Robertson’s trademark humor, believable characters, 80’s nostalgia and attention to detail, which is what I was most impressed with. He creates a unique “future/past” world that really stands out in a genre where you thought all original concepts were spent. The “future-tech” and setting descriptions really brought this alternate world of 1999 to life. Even his fast paced action sequences are completely vivid, which is no easy feat to bring to a reader’s mind. With a complete arc of our main character, our tale wraps up perfectly for a single evening of intense reading while we all learn a valuable lesson. Highly recommend you add this and the rest of the Terrorscope portfolio to your reading list.
R~
November 16, 2023
It's 1999. There has been a time rift between the past and the future creating a new, bizarre world where dinosaurs have taken over. Man has been put back on the menu for beast. It is up to a group of cyber-commandos to kick some prehistoric butt!
Holy nostalgia, jumpsuit and tights wearing nocturnal flying creature man! I thoroughly enjoyed how this story was written like an old school video game script. The imagery took me back to playing classic NES and SNES games with my friends.
Not gonna lie, the dinosaurs towards the end of this book were super cool. Be sure to check out the character's bio cards at the back of the book. As with "Cotton Candy Massacre", there is a Spotify playlist to go along with this book!
Holy nostalgia, jumpsuit and tights wearing nocturnal flying creature man! I thoroughly enjoyed how this story was written like an old school video game script. The imagery took me back to playing classic NES and SNES games with my friends.
Not gonna lie, the dinosaurs towards the end of this book were super cool. Be sure to check out the character's bio cards at the back of the book. As with "Cotton Candy Massacre", there is a Spotify playlist to go along with this book!
May 22, 2023
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 to Lazer/Lizard’s by Christopher Robertson.
If you want to read a book that’s a cross between Predator and Jurassic Park then this is the story for you. Christopher outdoes himself here in a story that’s futurism is all 80s action movie. Lazer/Lizard’s is an absolute blast to read, a delight for the imagination and the soul. What impressed me most with the story was how great Chris is with characterisation, you immediately know who these people are and at the same time feel such empathy for them. A highly impressive feat considering the books short length. I’ve read a lot of longer fiction that can’t achieve what Chris has done here.
If you want to read a book that’s a cross between Predator and Jurassic Park then this is the story for you. Christopher outdoes himself here in a story that’s futurism is all 80s action movie. Lazer/Lizard’s is an absolute blast to read, a delight for the imagination and the soul. What impressed me most with the story was how great Chris is with characterisation, you immediately know who these people are and at the same time feel such empathy for them. A highly impressive feat considering the books short length. I’ve read a lot of longer fiction that can’t achieve what Chris has done here.
January 14, 2023
What an amazing tribute to all things retro 80's. I felt as though I was simultaneously in a video game and an animated [albeit more mature themed] TV show from that era. Robertson does an incredible job with the details of previously mentioned as well as developing an MC who is not only a violent borderline psychopath [IMO] but someone who feels relatable. You were sad when bad things happened to him. You the reader WANTED to see him kill all the lazer lizards in full bloody glory. You were shocked [maybe disgusted] when he had his transformation. But even with all the brutality and death, there was still this nostalgic "happy ending" that makes me want a damn sequel. Great job Robertson.
October 21, 2023
grab a bowl a cereal and settle in for some lazers and man eating lizards. this book was short but amazing. love the characters so much, cowboy of course being my favorite. cannot wait to see what happens in the next episode of lazer//lizards
January 27, 2024
👾🦕This was such a fun read! I did not expect the ending at all. And who doesn't love dinosaurs and future-tech? I recommend this book to anyone who likes a fast-paced action-packed story with twists and turns and glorious 90's references. Now get your six up and go read this book!!🦕👾
January 13, 2025
Another great by Christopher Robertson!
March 3, 2023
The literary equivalent of a retro cartoon. Like G.I. Joe but with real violence. If you grew up with things like G.I.Joe or Dinosaurs and Cadillacs check this out.
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