Charlie Fante is a substitute teacher struggling to stay afloat when he inherits an international villainy empire from his estranged uncle. He quickly discovers that his uncle’s business involves more than secret volcano bases and high-stakes extortion; it requires managing unionized labor, navigating complex corporate bureaucracy, and communicating with genetically enhanced, hyper-intelligent cats who act as senior management. Charlie must survive assassination attempts from rival plutocrats while learning the logistical realities of global malevolence, including the high cost of maintaining a private army and the social etiquette of super-villain conferences.
Readers who enjoy satirical science fiction and workplace comedies will find this book useful for its cynical take on extreme wealth and corporate culture. It appeals to those who want a fast-paced story that subverts traditional spy thriller tropes with dry wit and absurd scenarios. The reader walks away with a humorous perspective on how the mechanics of late-stage capitalism and ego-driven ambition would likely function if secret volcanic lairs were real. It is a lighthearted choice for anyone looking to see the tropes of the genre dismantled through fiscal transparency and talking dolphins.
- Published
- 2023
- Language
- EN
