Synopses & Reviews
"...I was hooked from the first page, and felt downright resentful of dinner for making me put the book down." Tempting Persephone
Marketing manager Katherine "Kitty" Katt had just finished a day on jury duty. When she stepped out of the Pueblo Caliente courthouse, all she was thinking about was the work she had to get caught up on. Then her attention was caught by a fight between a couple that looked like it was about to turn ugly. But ugly didn't even begin to cover it when the "man" suddenly transformed into a huge, winged monster right out of a grade Z science fiction movie and went on a deadly killing spree. In hindsight, Kitty realized she probably should have panicked and run screaming the way everyone around her was doing. Instead she sprinted into action to take down the alien.
In the middle of all the screeching and the ensuing chaos, a hunk in an Armani suit suddenly appeared beside her, introduced himself as Jeff Martini with "the agency," and then insisted on leading her to a nearby limo to talk to his "boss." And that was how Kitty's new life among the aliens began...Touched by an Alien is the thrilling first installment of the Alien novels.
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"This delightful romp has many interesting twists and turns as it glances at racism, politics, and religion en route. It will have fanciers of cinematic sf parodies referencing Men in Black, Ghost Busters, and X-Men. Meanwhile, readers who like the smart sf silliness of Douglas Adams’ Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy novels, Lois McMaster Bujold’s Vorkosigan Saga, Pat Murphy’s There and Back Again, and A. Lee Martinez’s The Automatic Detective will find it distinctively different, for Koch’s humor is more in the vein of MaryJanice Davidson in her Undead series, but darned amusing, all the same."
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"It's one hot, fast-paced, crazy romp, with plenty of humorous banter to go with the blood spatter and discussions of wedding dresses."
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"If you like your futuristic adventure with heapings of over-the-top fun and absurdity, Koch has the series for you...A rip-roaring and outlandish romp!"
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"Aliens, danger, and romance make this a fast-paced, wittily-written sf romantic comedy."
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"A hyperspeed-paced addition to a series that shows no signs of slowing down."
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"Campy, hyperactive, implausibly entertaining, there's a lot of fun here, and more fun to come in future installments."
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"This delightful romp has many interesting twists and turns as it glances at racism, politics, and religion en route. It will have fanciers of cinematic sf parodies referencing Men in Black, Ghost Busters, and X-Men. Meanwhile, readers who like the smart sf silliness of Douglas Adams Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy novels, Lois McMaster Bujolds Vorkosigan Saga, Pat Murphys There and Back Again, and A. Lee Martinezs The Automatic Detective will find it distinctively different, for Kochs humor is more in the vein of MaryJanice Davidson in her Undead series, but darned amusing, all the same."
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"It's one hot, fast-paced, crazy romp, with plenty of humorous banter to go with the blood spatter and discussions of wedding dresses."
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"If you like your futuristic adventure with heapings of over-the-top fun and absurdity, Koch has the series for you.... A rip-roaring and outlandish romp!"
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"Aliens, danger, and romance make this a fast-paced, wittily-written sf romantic comedy."
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"A hyperspeed-paced addition to a series that shows no signs of slowing down."
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"Campy, hyperactive, implausibly entertaining, there's a lot of fun here, and more fun to come in future installments."
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"This
delightful romp has many interesting twists and turns as it glances at racism, politics, and religion en route. It will have fanciers of cinematic sf parodies referencing Men in Black, Ghost Busters, and X-Men." —Booklist
"...a fun romp reminiscent of an extended X-Files episode. There are, of course, the Aliens mentioned in the title, a big bad guy, an ordinary-yet smart and capable woman thrust into unusual circumstances, humor, a spicy bit of romance...All make for a truly enjoyable read." —BookMom
"Trust me when I say, Koch makes it work. This book never tries to take itself too seriously; instead its all kinds of fun, and pokes a sharp finger at pop culture moments..." —Tempting Persephone
"...a fun, fast-paced and sexy read..." —ALPHA Reader
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"The tenth outing of Koch's
insanely fun Alien series.... Hilarious, thrilling adventures that are sure to make readers giggle and grin!" —RT Reviews (top pick!)
“Campy, hyperactive, implausibly entertaining, theres a lot of fun here, and more fun to come in future installments.” —SF Site (for Alien Research)
"If you're a fan of this series, you won't want to miss Alien Research -- it really is another fabulous installment. If you haven't discovered these books yet, but are looking for a fast-paced, action-packed series full of humor and sexy aliens, then I can't recommend it highly enough." —Feeling Fictional (for Alien Research)
"The best hallmarks of the series—frequent banter, head-first dives into action, tangled webs, and Kittys snark—are in full force again." —Publishers Weekly (for Alien in the House)
"Aliens, danger, and romance make this a fast-paced, wittily-written sf romantic comedy." —Library Journal (for series)
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"Kitty and Jeff Martini and their ever-expanding gang of humans and aliens return for another highly entertaining dose of dangerous and wildly offbeat adventures. Koch continues to be the go-to author for anyone wanting madcap futuristic adventure heavily laced with deadly danger and laugh-out-loud fun."—
RT Book Reviews
"The variously dark and cheerful seventh installment of Kochs Alien series is a crowd-pleaser…. The best hallmarks of the series—frequent banter, head-first dives into action, tangled webs, and Kittys snark—are in full force again.”—Publishers Weekly
"Rollicking, sexy fun—science fiction hasn't been this much of a blast since ... well, never. Grab on with both hands and enjoy the wild, lusty ride."—Robert J Sawyer
"This delightful romp has many interesting twists and turns as it glances at racism, politics, and religion en route. It will have fanciers of cinematic sf parodies referencing Men in Black, Ghost Busters, and X-Men. Meanwhile, readers who like the smart sf silliness of Douglas Adams Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy novels, Lois McMaster Bujolds Vorkosigan Saga, Pat Murphys There and Back Again, and A. Lee Martinezs The Automatic Detective will find it distinctively different, for Kochs humor is more in the vein of MaryJanice Davidson in her Undead series, but darned amusing, all the same."—Booklist
"It's one hot, fast-paced, crazy romp, with plenty of humorous banter to go with the blood spatter and discussions of wedding dresses."—Locus
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Praise for
Alien Collective:
"Koch returns to her blend of complex, intertwining plot threads, outlandish action and irreverent humor.... An irrestitible hoot!" —RT Reviews (top pick!)
"Alien Collective has less to do with making a statement about humanity than it does about reminding us of one of the reasons we read: because it's fun." —Kirkus
“Gini always delivers such great adventures full of heart that you can't help but fall in love with the world and characters she has brought to life.” —Larissa's Bookish Life
“Gini Koch has created a monster with the Katherine "Kitty" Katt series that continues to grow, and we are only on book #9!” —Gizmo's Reviews
“Alien Collective has all that you could want in a fantasy/romance story, plus a bunch of extra side dishes on the house.” —I Smell Sheep
“Alien Collective has the Kittyisms, the adorable animals, the killer playlist, the fun sexy-time, and breakneck pacing we have come to expect from the Alien series.” —Bitten By Books
“If you like your books moving at the speed of sound, with plenty of action, then look into Gini Koch.” —Fresh Fiction
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Campy, hyperactive, implausibly entertaining, there's a lot of fun here, and more fun to come in future installments."—
SF Site
"Gini Koch mixes up the sometimes staid niche of science fiction romance by adding nonstop humor, blockbuster action, and moments worthy of a soap opera."—Dirty Sexy Books
"When it comes to futuristic fun, Koch has literally written the book(s), as Kitty Katt-Martinis outlandish adventures are completely giggle-inducing. A wonderful element of this series is how Kittys adversaries constantly underestimate her and find themselves in for some very rude awakenings." —RT Book Reviews
"Gini Koch's Kitty Katt series is a great example of the lighter side of science fiction. Told with clever wit and non-stop pacing, this series follows the exploits to the country's top alien exterminators in the American Centaurion Diplomatic Corps. It blends diplomacy, action and sense of humor into a memorable reading experience." —Kirkus Reviews
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Rollicking, sexy fun—science fiction hasn't been this much of a blast since...well, never. Grab on with both hands and enjoy the wild, lusty ride." —Robert J. Sawyers, Hugo Award-winning author of
Triggers "The variously dark and cheerful seventh installment of Kochs Alien series is a crowd-pleaser...The best hallmarks of the series—frequent banter, head-first dives into action, tangled webs, and Kittys snark—are in full force again." —Publisher's Weekly
"A-C Ambassadors Kitty and Jeff Martini and their ever-expanding gang of humans and aliens return for another highly entertaining dose of dangerous and wildly offbeat adventures. Koch continues to be the go-to author for anyone wanting madcap futuristic adventure heavily laced with deadly danger and laugh-out-loud fun." —RT Book Reviews
Synopsis
How can a sexy marketing manager join forces with an Alpha Centauri male in Armani to save the planet-using hairspray, a Mont Blanc pen, and rock n' roll? Easy...
She's Touched by an Alien
Marketing manager Katherine "Kitty" Katt steps into the middle of what appears to be a domestic dispute turned ugly. And it only gets uglier when the man turns into a winged monster, straight out of a grade-Z horror movie, and goes on a killing spree. Though Kitty should probably run away, she springs into action to take the monster down.
In the middle of the chaos a handsome hunk named Jeff Martini appears, sent by the "agency" to perform crowd control. He's Kitty's kind of guy, no matter what planet he's from. And from now on, for Kitty, things are going to be sexy, dangerous, wild, and out of this world.
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Sci-fi action meets steamy paranormal in Gini Koch s Alien novels, as Katherine Kitty Katt faces off against aliens, conspiracies, and deadly secrets. Futuristic high-jinks and gripping adventure. RT Reviews
Marketing manager Katherine "Kitty" Katt had just finished a day on jury duty. When she stepped out of the Pueblo Caliente courthouse, all she was thinking about was the work she had to get caught up on. Then her attention was caught by a fight between a couple that looked like it was about to turn ugly. But ugly didn't even begin to cover it when the "man" suddenly transformed into a huge, winged monster right out of a grade Z science fiction movie and went on a deadly killing spree. In hindsight, Kitty realized she probably should have panicked and run screaming the way everyone around her was doing. Instead she sprinted into action to take down the alien.
In the middle of all the screeching and the ensuing chaos, a hunk in an Armani suit suddenly appeared beside her, introduced himself as Jeff Martini with "the agency," and then insisted on leading her to a nearby limo to talk to his "boss." And that was how Kitty's new life among the aliens began...Touched by an Alien is the thrilling first installment of the Alien novels."
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More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA.
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Jeff and Kitty Katt-Martini and the rest of the American Centaurion Diplomatic Corps are still recovering from their introduction to Washington D.C. politics, parties, and conspiracies. New worries in the form of evil androids running amok, birds of all kinds and from all places creating havoc, a Senator trapped in an ever-tightening web of intrigue, and escalating international tensions all seem tough but manageable.
But the disappearance of Jeff Martini and Charles Reynolds during the International One World Festival signals more than the usual nastinessand it looks like even ACE cant help them. Then more trouble arrives, and even with the best hackers in the world, the full might of Earths military, and the Wonder Twins on their side, Centaurion Divisions outmanned . Now Kittys racing against the clock to find not only Jeff and Chuckie, but to keep the peace between Middle Eastern countries, all while searching for the bases of super-soldier operationsto stop them or die trying.
Alien vs. Alien is the thrilling sixth installment of the Alien novels.
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Jeff and Kitty Katt-Martini have learned the ins and outs of Washington politics, not to mention how to prevail in intergalactic war and foil dangerous plots. So when the newly elected Representative from New Mexicos 2nd Congressional District dies under mysterious circumstances while at the Centaurion Embassy, its up to Kitty and the rest of the Diplomatic Corps to fstop the killer, before the rest of the U.S. House of Representatives become casualties, particularly the replacement Representative for New Mexicos 2nd DistrictJeff Martini.
Alien in the House is the thrilling seventh installment of the Alien series.
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When rumors of a new super-drug surface, the FBI comes to Jeff and Kitty Katt-Martini for help. It becomes quickly apparent that the drug is merely the tip of a deadly iceberg and a much more insidious plan is underway involving Titan Security, Gaultier Enterprises, and YatesCorp.
As newly discovered A-Cs and hybrids begin to surface, each with expanded and deadly talents, more and more signs point to a new evil genius whos using the A-Cs and their enemies both as guinea pigs. Then Area 51 and the Dulce Science Center go silent while Alpha Team, Airborne, and most of the worldwide A-C Security team are there for training. And if thats not bad enough, Centaurion Division is hit with more bad, and deadly, news: Chernobog the Ultimate, isnt a hacker myth, hes a real person -- and hes on the bad guys side.
Now Kitty and company must find the real Dr. Feelgood and stop him or her before the latest version of Surcenthumain hits the streets and more people they love are harmed, or worse. But when the inconceivable happens, Kittys focused on two things only: reviving the ACE entity before their enemies realize Earths best protection isnt actually active
and revenge.
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Life in the White House isnt easy. Kitty Katt-Martinis husband, Jeff, has been elected vice president, and their lives are more complicated than ever.
After Kitty accidentally offends the Australian prime minister, both Jeff and Kitty must scramble to make amends. The consequences if they fail? Jeff will be forced to resign, and the A-C community will be forced to leave the planet. Its a mistake that could cause World War III.
But the process of saving her planet yet again is violently interrupted when Kitty is thrown into an alternate reality. She finds herself in a universe where aliens dont exist, and even stranger, shes been married to Charles Reynolds for years. To add to the chaos, the alternate-reality Kitty has taken her place back home.
Can they both save their respective worlds before its too late to return to their own universes? Or will one Kitty decide to keep the others life
forever?
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Despite not having run for office, nor wanting to remain in office, Representative Jeff Martini is being wooed as the vice presidential running mate for a charismatic senator who seems likely to win the campaign. While the Diplomatic Corps has to deal with the pressures of a political campaign sure to uncover secrets they dont want shared with the world, Ambassador Kitty Katt-Martini has other worrieshandling the reemergence of her most potent nemesis, thought dead and buried.
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Universal Alien is the tenth installment in Gini Koch's action-packed and hilarious Alien series and the thrilling follow-up to
Alien Collective. The process of saving her planet yet again is violently interrupted when Kitty is thrown into an alternate reality.
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Alien Separation is the eleventh novel in Gini Kochs hilarious and rollicking Alien series.
About the Author
Gini Koch lives in the American Southwest, works her butt off (sadly, not literally) by day, and writes by night with the rest of the beautiful people. Touched by an Alien, the first in her Alien/Katherine "Kitty" Katt Series, received a starred review from Booklist and was named one of Booklist's Top Ten adult science fiction and fantasy novels of 2010. Alien Tango released December 7, 2010, with Alien in the Family releasing April 5, 2011, and Alien Proliferation in Winter 2011. Gini started writing as an excuse to stay up late playing on the computer while listening to rock music and mooning over pictures of hunky men. She's thrilled all that drooling has finally paid off. She can be found at ginikoch.com.