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The Ridiculous

The Ridiculous Series, Book 1

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The Ridiculous

By: Jeffrey Neil Kippel, Mindy Heather Blackstien
Narrated by: Alan Irving
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A laugh-out-loud sci-fi comedy of cosmic chaos, absurd adventure, and surprising depth.

A human wakes up in an alien body.

A budgie thinks life is a musical.

An AI won’t shut up.

An android just wants to feel things.

And absolutely no one knows what they’re doing.

They’re not a crew.

There’s no plan.

And nobody is really in charge.

What unfolds is a not-quite-accidental, frequently illogical, occasionally profound journey through life, the universe, and everything. And it’s all told through curious beings, at improbable moments, with meaning hiding where you’d least expect it.

Welcome to The Ridiculous—where intergalactic chaos, absurd humor, and sneakily profound moments collide. Perfect for fans of sci-fi comedy, absurdist fiction, space opera humor, and stories that hide deeper meaning when you least expect it.

This newly revised and expanded edition delivers 42% more laughs, cosmic absurdity, and galaxy-hopping chaos than ever before. What begins as a cosmic accident spirals into a journey where snack breaks are sacred, rules are optional, and the most ridiculous moments… might just be the most important.

Meet Serbinand—a blissfully clueless alien with a human soul and a motto that reads: Have fun. Play dumb. Alongside a Broadway-belting budgie and a philosophical AI, he stumbles through a universe that’s equal parts satire, comedy, and heart.

Grab your copy, and prepare to laugh, question everything, and maybe file a refund request with the universe itself.

©2023 Jeffrey Neil Kippel & Mindy Heather Blackstien (P)2023 Jeffrey Neil Kippel & Mindy Heather Blackstien
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The book has been written in a unique style that educates and brings us as the reader to a better understanding of the world and how life works. As a coach in the self help space I really enjoyed the way the authors bought to my awareness with humour some of the aspects of self empowerment. If you want a laugh, a good story and a better understanding on how to be better this is worth the listen.

An entertaining way to learn

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