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Sharyn McCrumb’s Bimbos of the Death Sun follows professor James Owen Mega—writing under the pseudonym Jay Omega—and his girlfriend, Dr. Marion Farley, as they attend a science‑fiction and fantasy convention. The event is framed as a mystery with the murder of famed novelist Appin Dungannon, but the narrative focuses more on the peculiarities of the sci‑fi subculture than on the crime itself. Through an outsider’s eyes, McCrumb offers a satirical look at conventions, fan customs, and the often obsessive fandom culture, while also acknowledging science‑fiction as a legitimate literary genre.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comic Satire
Authors: Sharyn McCrumb
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