Agent to the Stars by John Scalzi
Long before Old Man's War, John Scalzi made his first attempt at writing with this Hollywood-set sci-fi romp. Fun, lighthearted read that, while rough, shows the promise that Scalzi continues to bring to the table.
Picked by @bkimball.
About: alien, aliens, comedy, early work, english, first contact, hollywood, hollywood setting, humor, humorous
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