Resident Alien Omnibus Volume 1

by Peter Hogan

[Quirky Cat]

Summary:

Dr. Harry Vanderspeigle may seem like your regular recluse. He loves spending his time in his cabin – away from the rest of humanity. There's only one catch – Harry isn't actually human. He's an alien trapped on Earth.

Harry (as he is now known) came to Earth on a mission (to destroy it). Luckily for humanity, things didn't go as planned. Unluckily for Harry that means he's trapped on Earth until further notice. Does that mean he can indulge in TV crime dramas?

Review:

Upfront confession: I did not read Resident Alien before the TV Series came out. It was actually the other way around. I watched (and loved) the show, so I wanted to see what the source material looked like.

I'll admit, I was surprised. Resident Alien Omnibus Vol. 1 is different from what I expected. Don't get me wrong, it's still great! But it does make me appreciate the show all the more. You can see what changes were made and why. Ultimately, both versions are solid, but they serve different purposes.

Resident Alien Omnibus Vol. 1 is the perfect read if you like murder/crime mysteries and science fiction. It seamlessly blends the two together, and our resident alien (ha) is obsessed with solving crimes. Yes, that makes him a nosy recluse, but it works.

The best way I could describe this series is that it is Murder She Wrote meets space. Harry is basically Jessica Fletcher – whether he wants to be or not! If that sounds great to you, make sure to add the Resident Alien backlog to your TBR list.

Highlights:
Mystery/Crime
Aliens
Sci-Fi Fantasy
Turned into a TV Series

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