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Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
One small-town mechanic. One busted spaceship. One wild ride into the galaxy. Rix Banner thought his fighting days ended with World War II. Back home in Cranberry Cove, he just wants to fix cars, drink coffee, and put the past behind him. But when a broken-down starship crash-lands in a Wisconsin cornfield, Rix discovers the universe isn't done with him yet. The Galactic Empire doesn't care about Earth's isolation. They want their ship back-and the fugitive who stole it. Rix isn't a soldier anymore, but he's the only one standing between his town and an alien war. With nothing more than wrenches, welding torches, and a stubborn streak, he'll have to patch together a ship-and a plan-before everything he loves is stripped for parts. Fans of retro science fiction, found-family crews, and grease-stained heroes will love Boltguns and Duct Tape-a fast-paced adventure where the galaxy's fate depends on one small-town mechanic who refuses to quit. Grab your copy today and discover why sometimes the galaxy doesn't need a hero-it needs a mechanic.
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Is Boltguns and Duct Tape appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
WWII veteran mechanic becomes reluctant hero when aliens arrive in 1940s Wisconsin. Expect moderate action violence and combat sequences consistent with military SF, but no graphic content or sexual situations.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include war and violence.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens will love the underdog mechanic who uses brains and grit to fix a spaceship and protect his town from galactic threats.