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Daryl Gregory's The Album of Dr. Moreau combines the science fiction premise of the famous novel by H. G. Wells with the panache of a classic murder mystery and the spectacle of a beloved boy band.It’s 2001, and the WyldBoyZ are the world’s hottest boy band, and definitely the world’s only genetically engineered human-animal hybrid vocal group. When their producer, Dr. M, is found murdered in his hotel room, the “boyz” become the prime suspects. Was it Bobby the ocelot (“the cute one”), Matt the megabat (“the funny one”), Tim the Pangolin (“the shy one”), Devin the bonobo (“the romantic one”), or Tusk the elephant (“the smart one”)?Las Vegas Detective Luce Delgado has only twenty-four hours to solve a case that goes all the way back to the secret science barge where the WyldBoyZ’ journey first began—a place they used to call home.
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0The Album of Dr. Moreau is witty, clever, and filled to bursting with animal puns. Daryl Gregory plays with structure and genre, using the scant pages he provides the reader deftly. He shows a deep understanding and appreciation of mysteries and detective stories, as well as boy bands (and puns -- really cannot overemphasize how many amazing puns are in this book). This book is little, but excellent, and provides the reader with a sometimes dark, always funny, little mystery that will keep you guessing. Plus, the fact that it is set in 2001 gives a little taste of nostalgia that hits just right.
Thank you to NetGalley and Tordotcom for the ARC!
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