Here I showcase the work of independent authors like me. If you’d like to read something different than the mainstream, consider supporting an Indie! They’re just like you, working towards a dream, so please consider giving your support.


The Third Prophesy of Hybobolus Clune

What to expect

What do you get if you mash up a bit of Tarantino, the humour of Mel Blanc and the whit of Roddy Doyle? A dialogue rich, comedic tale, steeped in the vernacular of the emerald isle, and this is exactly what you get with The Third Prophesy of Hybobolus Clune.

Overview

Written by Irish author and comedian Brian Sexton, Clune is chiefly a comedy that tracks the efforts of a group of slackers as they attempt to thwart an alien invasion of Earth. They lack everything one would normally need to combat a technically superior foe. They have no lasers – nor guns at all, have not acquired a secret map of the command ship, nor possess any advantage commonly used to fight aliens. Despite these steep odds, they have a few things greater – a Ford Transit van and an unbridled enthusiasm and can-do attitude that propels them forward in a most endearing way.

The Experience

Clune’s story starts with a group of friends plotting about how they can expel the alien ship that has parked in the stratosphere above Ireland. Fueled by a common goal and the creativity that can only come from copious amounts of alcohol and cannabis, they determine to convert the Ford Transit into a space-faring vehicle that can allow them to commandeer the alien ship. But it’s not easy. Even with such resolve, there remains technical hurdles that must be overcome – and the question of what they will do when they arrive on the command ship itself – is an even bigger one. Unfazed, this rag-tag group of anti-heroes recruit help, scrounge parts, and push forward with their plan, taking every opportunity to cajole, insult or rib their mates along the way. And this is where the charm of the story is on full display. The interaction of the friends is what you sign up for. The jokes between friends are aplenty and are conveyed through clever dialogue and whit for which the Irish are famous for, and the light-hearted nature of it is a refreshing escape from all the nonsense coming through the airwaves these days.  The story does take a little bit to unfold but picks up about a third of the way in and never lets go.  It’s like Half-Baked meets Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, the hits keep coming at a torrid pace, and the sci-fi element is noticeable in the background but doesn’t lay claim to the story since the characters do the heavy lifting themselves. In this way, it doesn’t feel like a sci-fi audio book, but a story about friendship, and you can’t help but like and cheer on the protagonists.

Key Theme

The true story of Clune ultimately holds that the slacker has a place in the world, and when their abundant common sense is combined with purpose and confidence (things slackers typically are not know for), not only great things happen, but they have the power to save the world.

Who won’t like this book?

Anyone looking for a more serious angle to storytelling, hard-sci-fi, deep character building or big set-ups before the punch line.

Who will like this book?

Anyone looking to escape from life and go on a fun ride that sometimes crosses into the silly, and those that like dialogue driven punch lines coming in rapid fire, non-stop from beginning to end.

Where to get it?

The Third Prophesy of Hybobolus Clune is available for FREE on Sexton’s website by clicking the following LINK.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *