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DAVE! (a political sci-fi comedy) Part I: The Invaders (DAVE! (A Novel from the Future) Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Marc Richard (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 40 ratings
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Aliens. Armageddon. President Mel Gibson?

America is in trouble, dudes.
The country is in ruins after the president walls it up, sealing it like a giant prison. The rich get richer and the poor starve to death in the streets. Enter the Invaders, a secret society led by a charismatic and flawlessly handsome dude named Dave. Their mission: Destroy the forces in D.C. and take back the U.S.A.!

Starlet Richter is your typical transgender American woman. After years of watching the place fall apart, she’s gonna do something about it. Eric Tisdsale is Starlet’s long-lost love. He’s making a pretty mundane living as a pool shark, until one phone call changes everything.

Will they save each other? Themselves? The world? How about when they discover the president is not actually human, and there may be more of his kind hiding among us?


"The worst thing you'll read all year!" raves the general population.

"Fake News!" cries D.T.


DAVE! is a science fiction comedy that features fast-paced action, pie-throwing clowns, nudists, and lots and lots of aliens. Equal parts Hitchhiker’s Guide and Coen Brothers, download now and laugh your way through the apocalypse!
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01ECNS5UW
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 15, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2454 KB
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Marc Richard

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Marc Richard is first and foremost a comedian. He would probably fit in best with those "alternative" comics, but he has too much stage fright to do stand-up and too much social anxiety to have his own TV show. So he writes stories, which he ain't half-bad at. He lives in Westbrook Maine with his wife Jill, his dog Ethan, some pots and pans, and a lemon. And he really likes you.

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3.8 out of 5 stars
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I read it, I loved it, I reviewed it, YOUR TURN!
What do I write... hmmm. Normally I read a book and write a review based on what I read. This time I had to come and read others reviews on here before I wrote mine, to see if I was a crazy person for thinking that this book was written by a psycho who was brilliant and devious....and, I wish I was not married so I could propose to him, or if this book was just too out there for anyone to like.... I guess I am in good company, as I am not the only one who liked this book. I signed up to win a kindle, yes I am one of those who just has to have it but have not won it yet so I shall keep trying... anyway, this authors book happened to be one I got for free and I thought, hmmm.... canned alien. What can this be about? To prove my point, my son, now 19, was in love with an alien toy I bought him one day at Walmart and he carried that thing, EVERYWHERE.... we went to Pakistan 4 times by the time he was 6, that stupid alien went with us. He had to have neck "surgery" a few times, because anytime his bigger brother got angry at him, he would take it out on alien to make said younger baby brother cry... by trying to pull off aliens head, baby cried and promised to stop making bigger brother angry... win win.. then, every day in kindergarten, the teacher let the kids who behaved pull out a toy from her treasure box... every day my son brought home a miniature little alien... they are so cute, I had over 70 of this stupid things but over the years lost a lot of them and now, down to these precious few, I will be super gluing them to a board of some sort to give his wife so she can point at them and laugh at her husband, or cherish them, her choice...long story short, I liked the cover because of my son, and now, having read it, loved the book story, too! (Check out the hair bow on the little alien girl, too cute!!! I could not find his actual alien toy, we moved into our new home last July and who knows where it is, lol).
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J. Souza
5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Insanity Wrapped in a Coccoon of Dystopian Despair!
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2016
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How do I describe a book like Dave? That's what I thought as soon as I sat down to write this review. Dystopian brilliance? The raving thoughts of a very intelligent lunatic? Is the writer suicidal or on the brink of a nervous breakdown? This first installment is inanity wrapped in a quasi political Pez. I can't even describe it except to say that it's hilarious, politically incorrect times ten, and bipolar in a brilliant sort of way. It's savagery. The writing is savage and brave. I cowed in embarrassment. There are sexual organs where one would not expect. Sexual fluidity is rampant. Mel Gibson is President of the US but his face slips. Is he an alien or really Mel Gibson? Of course he's preceded by Donald Trump, who has put up a wooden wall that Topplers would love to topple. Chip away at actually. WTF! There's a bartender called Charlie whose name is not really Charlie, but he calls everyone Mac. There are marauding whites, acting as Mexican homies, stealing pictures of men's girlfriends so they can go home and masturbate. Is this novel Dave a political diatribe or satire at its most surreal? I suppose we'll have to wait until the next instalment. The author has a savant mind and a rambling style that encompasses all of pop,culture. Politically, I don't know if he's making fun of the Dems or Republicans. Both sides are skewered under the flame of his satirical pen. Really enjoyed this anti-novel novel. Love the crazy, invented language. What the hell is a 'fluffer'? Can someone explain this to me. Starlet seems hot---except she's got,quite a package, and her father's a fluffer. WTF? I'm lost reading this language, laughing, looking away in shock, embarrassed and fascinated. What else can I say? It's great!
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Dr.Gonzo
3.0 out of 5 stars Weird but Fun Read; Serial Episode Lacks A Satisfying Ending
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2016
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This story is wacky. It is fun, but boy is it a twisted look at the future of the US. Giant poorly-made wall around the country? Ok maybe not too far fetched. Mel Gibson succeeding President Trump? And he might be an alien imposter? Hmm pretty weird

The story is not bad, but I was disappointed to find that this is a serial. I'm not a huge fan of the format personally. The plot does progress but there isn't a conventional story arc. Most of the story feels like build up.

Just a heads up for some reader, this story does contain some LGBT themes. To be clear, they actually fit in the story and contribute to the plot so they didn't really bother me personally, but I thought I would give a heads up for any potential readers who are put off by that.

If this was a full novel I prob would have given it 4 stars but the ending of this chapter (well technically 4 chapters) left me feeling unsatisfied so I'm going with 3 stars. Readers into wacky tales of the dytopian future might want to check this out... if you're cool with the serial format.
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Nicholas Perry
5.0 out of 5 stars The Classic Tale of Good vs. Mel Gibson
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2016
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I have read all of Marc Richard's books up to this point (at least the ones he's readied for public consumption) and I believe that "DAVE!" is his most epic story in terms of scope so far. And we're talking about someone who has written about interdimensional giants, people turned into guitars, and frozen ocean men. "DAVE! Pt. 1: The Invaders" sets the stage for adventure to come, and Richard does a great job at establishing the principal characters and putting them in a chaotic world that isn't that far removed from our own. Every page has the potential to break your heart and defile your eyes with tears or make you laugh your ass off and defile your nose with milk (lactose content may vary). This book if vintage Marc Richard and was the perfect was to start up the "DAVE!" saga. Now on to part 2.

I've noticed in other reviews that people seem to be disappointed that this Novel from the Future isn't future-y enough, so I will say if you're looking for hard sci-fi or something to make you bored, this isn't going to be the book for you.
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4.0 out of 5 stars WOW
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2018
One word: Wow! This book is hilariously unique. I love the first person point of view and the fun characters I meet while listening to Dave! Part 1. I laughed out loud while listening; I listen while I drive so I got an extra perk with the looks I got from the other drivers!

This is a brilliantly written work of fiction; it’s a quick and smooth listen/read. The narrator did a great job too! His voice and tones were perfect for every situation.

I highly recommend it and look forward to part 2! Overall, Dave! is a huge Four Boundless star book. I loved it!
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Quella
2.0 out of 5 stars Adult Swim meets future dystopian comedy world
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2016
If you enjoy stories that read like an Adult Swim cartoon, this rather short (serialized) book may be for you. If you are not one who enjoys shows like The Family Guy, South Park, etc. I would not recommend it. The characters are goofy, the plot is light and weak, and the vulgar language is over the top excessive. This book is not for anyone easily offended by vulgar language or childish poop jokes.

The story itself is unique and somewhat humorous like “Agent to the Stars”, without the things that made that book entertaining for me. This book for me was all over the place and could easily be listened to by some with ADHD as it continued to jump around like a dog seeing a squirrel. It was difficult for me to focus or take the book seriously; although it is a comedy I still wanted more depth.

The book, like TV cartoon comedies, attempts to insult nearly ever people group or subject. It deals with gender issues, racism, illegal immigrants, etc. Again, if you are offended by this material, I would say this book is not for you.

The narration of this book was done by Davis Dear, which was a new narrator for me to listen too. He currently has a mix of book genres found on Audible, most of them shorter works; three hours or less. The audio was well produced and I could not find any artifacts such as pops, clicks, or swallows while listening. Mr. Dear was able to voice the different characters and their inflection quite well. He gave the book’s characters’ life and made them unique in their own way. I would listen to other audio materials by this narrator in the future.

Disclaimer: This book was provided to the reviewer by the author, narrator, or publisher in exchange for posting a non-bias review.
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Lolah
3.0 out of 5 stars Not for me
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2018
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I just want to preface this review by saying I love Marc's books usually, but this one just didn't make me fall in love with it. Whilst some of the basis of the story is scarily realistic (though not the alien bit!) - which does make you worry about just how far the rest could come true - I found the characters hard to relate to, and the writing style tough to stay involved with. It also ended just as the story really started to get going (making you go buy part 2, then part 3). This book might appeal more to people who enjoy South Park-style comedy (as recommended previously) and scifi apocalyptic themes, but it wasn't for me.
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