PRoblem

Pete Greenwood, a down‑on‑his‑luck ice‑box salesman, gets an urgent, cryptic note from his old PR buddy Tommy, who’s in a jam that only Pete can fix. He hops on the Eastbound Rocketjet, expecting a routine trip, when a sudden, absurd emergency unfolds in the cabin. The story opens with a half‑laughing, half‑panicked tone that mixes corporate satire with off‑world oddities.

Mid‑flight a gigantic, reptile‑like creature with satiny green fur materializes, sending passengers into a frenzy. Pete’s dead‑pan humor and calm demeanor turn the encounter into a bizarre negotiation with a Grdznth—an alien mammal that constantly misjudges its jumps and yearns for the warmth of Florida. Their exchange is witty, absurd, and oddly compassionate, setting the stage for a larger scramble to keep the creature from wreaking havoc.

The novel blends sharp social commentary with classic sci‑fi whimsy, offering listeners a fast‑paced, laugh‑laden adventure that questions how we handle the unexpected. If you enjoy clever dialogue, quirky characters, and a story that balances tension with humor, this opening promises a delightfully strange ride.