Moon City Vice by C.T. Phipps Narrator: Alex Freeman
Series: Moon Cops #2
Published by Crossroad Press on January 06, 2025
Genres: Cyberpunk
Length: 7 hours, 50 minutes
Format: Audiobook
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FROM THE BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF THE SUPERVILLAINY SAGA:"Welcome to the Moon!"Neal Gordon and his partners, former actress Lucy Westenra and intelligent canine Barksley, are in hot water with Cyberlife after a bust goes disastrously wrong. Put on what is likely to be permanent suspension, they receive a job offer to work for EarthGov directly. Unfortunately, EarthGov is hiring them because they know a catastrophic plague is about to be unleashed throughout the Moon's neighborhood.Neal finds himself trying to unravel a conspiracy involving poisoned narcotics, a sham church founded by humans from another planet, and a mysterious woman from his past that he was sure had died.Enjoy this latest satirical entry in the Moon Cops series that is already a best-selling new entry in the Futurepunk universe (Agent G, Cyber Dragons, Space Academy) by C. T. Phipps!
If you follow my reviews, you know I’m a huge fan of C.T. Phipps. His stories are always a ton of fun—sometimes a bit silly, but in the best way possible. I love escaping into his worlds, where action, humor, and ridiculousness blend perfectly.
Moon City Vice continues the adventures of Neil Gordon, former actress-turned-cop Lucy Westenra, and the ever-entertaining, sentient toy robot corgi, Charles Barksley. This series is a wild mix of comedy and cop thriller, with just enough real-world elements to keep things grounded—this time, pulling us back to the peak of COVID with a pandemic woven into the story.
As always, Phipps delivers a fast-paced ride packed with pop culture references, snarky dialogue, and quirky characters—both returning favorites and some fresh faces. This book leans a little more serious than the first, but it still maintains that signature fun, over-the-top energy that makes his stories so addictive. Whether it’s the absurdity of crime-fighting on the moon or the nonstop witty banter, it’s an absolute blast from start to finish.
If you’re looking for an entertaining escape with action, humor, and a side of sci-fi shenanigans, this is definitely worth picking up.
Narration:
Alex Freeman is a blast with this story, bringing each character to life with distinct voices and spot-on delivery. His portrayal of Barksley, the talking corgi, is especially fun, and he nails the balance between humor and the darker moments. The pacing is great, and he delivers the snark and pop culture references effortlessly. I’ve only listened to him in this series, but I’d gladly pick up more of his work.
Listen to a clip: HERE
About C.T. Phipps
C.T. Phipps is a lifelong student of horror, science fiction, and fantasy. An avid tabletop gamer, he discovered this passion led him to write and turned him into a lifelong geek. He is a regular reviewer at The United Federation of Charles and the author of Agent G, Cthulhu Armageddon, The Red Room series, Lucifer’s Star, Straight Outta Fangton, and The Supervillainy Saga.
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I started listening to audiobooks when a new book in a series was coming out and I wanted to get a refresher, but didn’t have time to read all the books (I think it was Anita Blake). I fell in love. I stayed with strictly re-reading books that I’d already read for a long time. I eventually tried an audiobook for something that I hadn’t read first and was hooked there too. Now, I listen to audio for both re-reads and first time. I have some series that I’ve given up reading and only listen. I try to get any many books/audiobooks from the library to help save on my budget. Books on CD and the newer digital downloads from the library really allow me to listen more. I then purchase my favorites (because who can wait in line for your favorite book??) and less mainstream books from Audible or some other online retailer.
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That sounds fun.
That puppy has me giggling.
That is a totally cool cover! Glad you’re enjoying this series. Great review!