The Flaxen Femme Fatale [Paperback]

John Zakour (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2, 2008

The last freelance P.I. on earth, Zach Johnson has been hired to track down a young beauty who happens to be a deadly secret weapon for the World Council. Figuring girls just want to have fun, he follows Natasha to various vacation destinations, but she eludes him, leaving a trail of destruction in her wake.

Zach, however, isn’t surprised to discover that things aren’t what they seem, and to save the world, he’s going to have to find a way to team up with the woman he’s supposed to destroy...

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: DAW (December 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 075640519X
• ISBN-13: 978-0756405199
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #989,625 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Zach at it again, September 7, 2009

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R. Howell "boriskhan" (Medford, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Flaxen Femme Fatale (Paperback)

Zach Johnson is back with another case, whether he wants to be or not. Our favorite noir futuristic PI is more-or-less forced into tracking down Natasha, a pale blonde (real men don't use the word flaxen) knockout. Natasha's deal is that she is a genetic clone of Zach's powerful psi-secretary with a few tweaks and 'upgrades' making her the most dangerous weapon on the planet that can kill with a simple thought. Unfortunately, this happens when she gets mad. So, armed with HARV, the computer attached to his brain, and GUS, his super powerful sidearm, Zach must track down Natasha before she destroys everyone. Along the way, Zach learns a few hidden secrets about himself and HARV that even he didn't know. Toss in some appearances by past super-babes and you have another humor and action filled stories. The problem is, it may have went on just one chase too many in this story. Otherwise, another great entry by John Zakour.

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5.0 out of 5 stars serio-comic futuristic noir, December 4, 2008

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Flaxen Femme Fatale (Paperback)

It is after 2070 on Earth and the only remaining independent private investigator is Zachary Nixon Johnson, a modern day Marlowe who has been shot many times, tangled with psychos containing psychic powers, and defied the political military power structure. Nothing surprises him so when he wakes up to the vision of a beautiful bimbo Natasha lying in his bed next to him he listens when she warns him "they" will want him to find her; she says "don't".

She appears at his office and repeats the same lines. Six androids grab Zach and take him to General Sandy who wants to hire him find and bring in Natasha. Natasha is a cyborg created by the military with super powers including the ability to kill thousands with her mind. Zach follows her trail across the United States and concludes she is not evil, but others want to use her mind as a weapon of mass destruction. Regardless of his beliefs and feelings, his task is to bring her back to the authorities.

John Zakour has written a serio-comic noir set six plus decades in the future and starring figuratively a Marlowe clone with the addition of HARV the computer in his head and a power weapon up his sleeve. HARV brings humor in a Jack Benny kind of way with his observations on the human condition while also insuring his host does not get them killed. The carrying out of the assignment is fun to follow as readers will enjoy the latest misadventures of the last private sleuth.

Harriet Klausner

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4.0 out of 5 stars Clever and Fun, December 5, 2008

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SciFiChick "The SciFiChick" (Fishers, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Flaxen Femme Fatale (Paperback)

Zach Johnson, P.I. receives a mysterious visit from a flaxen haired woman who warns him not to come after her. As it turns out, the government then tries to hire Zach to find a missing and extremely powerful psi, named Natasha. This will be Zach's toughest assignment yet, as Natasha is the most powerful being on the planet, able to kill a multitude of people with barely a thought. But the government has been keeping secrets. And Zach will have to make a tough decision between Natasha's freedom and the safety of the people of Earth.

Once again, Zach Johnson is back on a wild and crazy adventure with even more eccentric characters. The Flaxen Femme Fatale was pure fun, from beginning to end. Combining clever humor, classic noir, and futuristic science fiction, this latest installment of Zakour's Hair Color series is even better than the previous. I couldn't put this one down. Wonderfully colorful characters, a couple big surprises, and lots of laughs - science fiction fans shouldn't miss this new release.