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Ack Ack Macaque by Gareth L. Powell

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In Ack Ack Macaque, did you enjoy ...

... the irreverent, offbeat humor and satirical edge?

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams

If you loved the wild, cheeky humor and genre-mashing wit of Ack Ack Macaque, you'll delight in Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. Douglas Adams crafts a bizarre world where logic is warped, a holistic detective gets swept up in absurd escapades, and every page is loaded with snark and clever banter. The same playful spirit and sharp, irreverent tone will have you grinning throughout.

... a fast-paced, action-driven plot with a pulpy, cinematic feel?

Six-Gun Gorilla by Simon Spurrier

If it was the breakneck action and relentless, cinematic pacing of Ack Ack Macaque that grabbed you, Six-Gun Gorilla is your next adrenaline rush. Follow the titular gun-slinging gorilla across a war-torn, surreal landscape in a story packed with shootouts, chases, and larger-than-life set pieces. The action never lets up, and the energy crackles from start to finish.

... morally complex, flawed protagonists making questionable choices?

Zoo City by Lauren Beukes

If you were drawn to the edgy, morally ambiguous heroes like Ack-Ack Macaque himself, you'll find Zinzi December in Zoo City just as compelling. Navigating a gritty Johannesburg, Zinzi is a sharp-witted ex-journalist with a criminal past and a magical animal companion, making tough and often dubious choices in a world where no one is truly innocent.

... an ensemble of quirky, memorable characters thrown into chaotic adventure?

The Gone-Away World by Nick Harkaway

If you loved the colorful supporting cast and team dynamic of Ack Ack Macaque, The Gone-Away World offers a riotous crew of misfits facing surreal dangers together. From ninja sidekicks to philosophical truck drivers, this book revels in character-driven chaos and camaraderie, making every interaction as entertaining as the high-octane plot.

... a vividly imagined, alternate world with rich, immersive details?

Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey

If the immersive alt-history worldbuilding of Ack Ack Macaque drew you in, Leviathan Wakes will sweep you into its meticulously crafted solar system. From gritty Martian docks to the intricate politics of the Belt, every location bursts with life and culture, creating a setting just as engrossing and vibrant as Powell’s alternate 1940s.

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