Synopses & Reviews
"...great fun, with lots of quirky characters, witty dialogue, a bit of romance, some hot sex, and oodles of action." Locus
Planning any wedding is hard enough, but Katherine "Kitty" Katt and Jeff Martini have a lot more to worry about than seating arrangements, because multiple inter-stellar invasions, Alpha Team in mortal peril, and inter-alien conspiracies are all on the guest listand the gifts they've brought contain some explosive surprises.
The discovery that Martini is actually a member of the Alpha Centaurion Royal Family brings additional bad newsemissaries are on their way to see if Kitty's royal bride material. And they're not the only things coming from the Alpha Centauri system. Amazonian assassins, spies, alien beasties, shape-shifters, and representatives from the Planetary Council, combined with a tabloid reporter who's a little too on the mark, create a deadly situation for Kitty and the rest of Alpha Team. When the assassins strike far too close to home for anyone's comfort, Kitty realizes it's going to come down to more than throwing a bouquetshe's going to have to face an entire planetary consciousness and dethrone a monarch in order to make it to the church on time...
Alien in the Family is the thrilling third 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." Booklist (starred review)
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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." Locus
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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!" RT Book Reviews
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"Aliens, danger, and romance make this a fast-paced, wittily-written sf romantic comedy." Library Journal
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"A hyperspeed-paced addition to a series that shows no signs of slowing down." Publishers Weekly
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"Campy, hyperactive, implausibly entertaining, there's a lot of fun here, and more fun to come in future installments." SFSite
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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."—
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
"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!"—RT Book Reviews
"Aliens, danger, and romance make this a fast-paced, wittily-written sf romantic comedy."—Library Journal
"A hyperspeed-paced addition to a series that shows no signs of slowing down."—Publishers Weekly
"Campy, hyperactive, implausibly entertaining, there's a lot of fun here, and more fun to come in future installments."—SFSite
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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
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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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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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"Aliens, danger, and romance make this
a fast-paced, wittily written sf romantic comedy." —
Library Journal
"As charming and quirky as ever.... Equal parts tongue-in-cheek humor, romance, sci-fi and action adventure, this rare treat is filled with quick wit, although make no mistake, it is the wedding with all the trimmings that takes center stage in this wild ride." —Monsters and Critics
"Even though Alien in the Family may seem like a straight up comedy, theres more here than meets the eye. Gini Koch makes sure to get a message across about acceptance in all forms, whether its someone religion, gender or sexual preference." —Book Fetish
"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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"In this second installment, Koch places her intrepid heroine Kitty Katt smack in the middle of several murderous plots. Kittys world view has recently undergone a seismic shift and readers are along for the riotous ride as she combines gut instinct and a practical bent while facing dangers both alien and domestic.
A rip-roaring and outlandish romp!" —RT Book Reviews
"Quirky characters, wacky situations, and nonstop action from battleground to bedroom keep this romp entertaining." —Booklist
"Alien Tango goes above and beyond what any sequel should. Gini Koch amplifies the intensity in this book in terms of humor, suspense and character development without dwelling on back story." —Mark of the Stars
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"Kochs fourth Katherine “Kitty” Katt space adventure takes things up several notches: the characters develop in interesting ways, the continual banter never gets stale...This is
a hyperspeed-paced addition to a series that shows no signs of slowing down." —
Publisher's Weekly
"The books in the series just get better and better." —Fresh Fiction
"The fourth installment in Kochs Alien series roars off the page, bringing readers the over-the-top fun found in the prior three volumes while layering in even more entertainment." —RT Book Reviews
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"Another awesome installment in
an incredible series." —ALPHA Reader
"Ms. Koch kept the action and humor levels high in this book. It was one of those that the reader doesn't want to put down. I love this series and can't wait for the next installment." —Fresh Fiction
"Alien Diplomacy has everything I love about this series—the jokes, pop culture references, the hot aliens and a clever but still real heroine. I love how Koch gives her characters strength but never makes them seem untouchable. Kitty is definitely a gal I would love to call my friend." —Book Lovers Inc.
"Without a doubt this is one of my favourite series and one that I can't recommend highly enough." —Feeling Fictional
Synopsis
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
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 Mexico s 2nd Congressional District dies under mysterious circumstances while at the Centaurion Embassy, it s 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 Mexico s 2nd District Jeff Martini.
Alien in the House is the thrilling seventh installment of the Alien series."
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Super-Being Exterminator Kitty Katt and the Alpha Centaurian she loves, Jeff Martini, should be finalizing their wedding plans. But that was before she discovers Jeff is in line to become Emperor back on his home world. Kitty knows she is everything a royal family wouldn't approve of, and is bracing herself for the worst. As it turns out, the royal family is just the beginning. Especially when extraterrestrial Amazonian terrorists are determined to start and end Kitty and Jeff's nuptial festivities with a bang.
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Read Gini Koch's blogs and other content on the Penguin Community. It's been five months since marketing manager Katherine "Kitty" Katt started working with the aliens from Alpha Centauri, and she and Jeff Martini are getting closer. But when an experimental spacecraft is mysteriously returned to the Kennedy Space Center, Kitty and the rest of her team are called in to investigate. Now the team must survive murderous attacks, remove a space entity from a group of astronauts, and avoid an unhinged woman with a serious crush on Kitty's high school boyfriend. And that's all before evil masterminds decide Kitty's extermination is vital.
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Alien Super-Being Exterminator Kitty Katt is expecting her first baby. But the alien attacks are getting more dangerous, and now Kitty and her Alpha Centaurion husband, Jeff, have to find out who's behind the conspiracy to kill Kitty's secret agent mom and what caused Kitty's transformation into a superhuman-and they've got to do it all before the baby shower...
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Being newlyweds and new parents is challenging enough. But Jeff and Kitty Martini are also giving up their roles as super-being exterminators and Commanders in Centaurion Division while mastering the political landscape as the new heads of Centaurion's Diplomatic Corps. Enter a shadowy assassination plot and a new set of anti-alien conspirators, and nothing will ever be the same...
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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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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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"...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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Alien Separation is the eleventh novel in Gini Kochs hilarious and rollicking Alien series.
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For Alien Super-Being Exterminator Katherine "Kitty" Katt, anti-alien conspiracies, threats from outer space, and a couple of killer alligators are all in a day's work. It's been five months since Kitty joined Centaurion Division, working with the aliens from Alpha Centauri. She and Jeff Martini have grown closer and life looks rosy. But when an experimental spacecraft is unexpectedly returned to the Kennedy Space Center, Kitty and the rest of Alpha Team are called on to investigate and are immediately embroiled in life-or-death situations that scream "political conspiracy."
The team must survive murderous attacks, deal with a mysterious space entity that has seized control of a group of astronauts, and evade a woman who'll do anything to eliminate the competition when she develops an obsessive crush on Kitty's old high school boyfriend. And that's all before the evil masterminds decide Kitty's extermination is vital...
Alien Tango is the thrilling second installment of the Alien series.
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After the wildest wedding ever, Katherine "Kitty" Katt-Martini and her Alpha Centaurion husband Jeff are hoping life will settle down. But alien attacks are on the increase, and someone is testing a dangerous new drug on unwilling subjects within their group. As if that's not enough, they discover that their newborn's talents are off the chartsand the bad guys want their baby.
The last thing anyone in Centaurion Division needs after that is a conspiracy to kill the heads of the C.I.A.'s Extra-Terrestrial Division and the Presidential Terrorism Control Unit, otherwise known as Charles Reynolds and Kitty's mother, Angela Katt. Then, suddenly, key members of Alpha and Airborne start vanishing. Can Kitty, her remaining team members, friends old and new, and a totally unexpected new partner rescue everyone and figure out why Kitty's become a superhuman? Most importantly, can they pull it all off before the event Kitty dreads mosther Alpha Centaurion baby shower?
Alien Proliferation is the fourth installment of the thrilling Alien novels.
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"4 ½ stars! Top pick!" RT Book Reviews Being newlyweds and new parents is challenging enough. But nothing's ever easy for Jeff and Kitty-Katt Martini, particularly not when they have to switch from being super-being exterminators and Commanders in Centaurion Division to mastering the political landscape as the new heads of American Centaurion's Diplomatic Corps.
Kitty's brand of diplomacy and lobbying isn't quite as smooth as Jeff'sbut when a shadowy assassination plot and a new set of anti-alien conspirators are identified, Kitty's the diplomat for the jobin between "Mommy and Me," "Diplomacy for Beginners," and the dreaded "Washington Wife" classes. Armed with only their wits, and dressed to kill, it's up to Kitty and the Diplomatic Corps to stop the bad guys from unleashing mayhem on all the world's leaders. But will Kitty trust the right people, at the right times, or will going her own way prove deadlynot just to her, but to her daughter, Jamie?
Alien Diplomacy is the fifth installment of the thrilling Alien novels.
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.