Bøker av Tom Alan Robbins

"Oh dear, you're going to be cross with me. You see, I may have... forged your signature just a teensy bit." Cyril and Binky are in the soup again. They are forced to flee in Cheeseworth's land yacht, which becomes a seething cauldron of family and friends. Cyril decides to use this opportunity to go on a hunt for something he has long hungered for. Alas, their quest leads them into mortal danger! Can Bentley save them one more time? "Tom Alan Robbins is mining gold with his Twits Chronicles, which soar above the "steampunk" label to heights of comic dialog that I would guess are rarely approached in the steampunk category. Come for the steampunk, if you must, but stay for the brilliant dialog and clever plotting!">Go to Twitschronicles.com to learn more or to "Ask a Twit a Question!"

"I would very much appreciate it if you would sponsor your cousin Caspar for membership at the club."I stared at her in shock. "But he's a cyst, Aunt! You know he is! He's famous for disappearing whenever a bill is due and his idea of fun would embarrass a drunken Visigoth."On the one day of the year when Bentley returns to the factory for a tune-up, Cyril's Aunt Hypatia enlists him in a complex scheme. All is not as it seems, however- there are plots within plots- which come to a head within the terrifying twists of The Labyrinth!Go to Twitschronicles.com to learn more or to "Ask a Twit a Question!"

The Twits Chronicles series follows the adventures of Cyril Chippington-Smythe and his mechanical valet, Bentley, as they navigate a dystopian world in search of love and meaning.>"The best satire is hilarious and engaging even to one who is not familiar with the antecedent. I have never read Wodehouse, whose work is elegantly and brilliantly roasted here by Mr. Robbins, but I don't need to. Twits is comic genius in its own right. I believe it is brilliant enough to belong to that rare category of literature, like Don Quixote, in which the satire is better known than the genre on which it is based. It would be a disservice, in fact, to limit Twits to the category of satire. It is humor fiction entirely in its own shelf, "steampunk" notwithstanding. Mr. Robbins' world inhabits the past, present and future simultaneously. The current and urgent theme of economic inequality is present on every page, and the vividness and completeness of the characters is on a par with the those of the greatest comic authors. Which brings me to the novel's central character, the endlessly appealing Cyril Chippington-Smythe. One of the great achievements of the story's structure, is that Cyril is both emblematic of everything that is ridiculous about his upper crust milieu, and also entirely free of any of its twitty residue. Even when recovering from a boozy night, Cyril is unfailingly fresh as as a daisy. He belongs, with Jack Worthing, to that family of literary heroes who are never made dull by the decadence of the world they inhabit. One wants to be his best friend, and to meet him for tea every afternoon. Try Twits. Like a really good chocolate mousse, you won't feel full, and you'll order another immediately."William Youmans, Amazon Reviewer

Alcohol is like the cousin that owes you money. It promises everything and delivers nothing.>Visit Twitschronicles.com to download a free copy of the Twits short story, "Uncle Hugo's Crisis". You can also sign up for our newsletter or "Ask a Twit a Question". "The Twits Chronicles are hilarious, blessed with truly exceptional dialogue. Steampunk dystopia meets Oscar Wildean wit in these books and I found myself laughing out loud on numerous occasions-- not something I often do while reading. The society that Tom Alan Robbins has created is something to behold: high-tech and low-tech collide, and society has split asunder between the have-nots and the have-everythings. The high society types are wonderfully clueless and carefree, but underneath the frivolity of their antics lies an emptiness. There are shades of P.G. Wodehouse in these books, and watching the lead "twit" of the series extricate himself from various situations--many of his own making-- is immensely entertaining. Throw in a clockwork butler and a cast of over-the-top characters and you've got a series that brings some much-needed laughter in our own dystopian times." - Nick Sullivan, author of The Deep Series and Zombie Bigfoot.

Those who know me will tell you I have a weakness for gambling. My valet, Bentley, has often had to speak to me about it. Bentley, however was at home. Cyril's old friends Ford and Lincoln wager that he can't survive living like an average citizen for a week. Cyril attempts to blend in with the crush of humanity but without Bentley's help he soon finds himself embroiled in one misunderstanding after another."Tom Robbins' Twits stories are hilarious, thought provoking and mind bending. He takes his lovable boobs on adventures that teach them truth and honor while giving us giggles, romance and even social justice. His juicy turns of phrase will stick in your ear like a catchy song."- Michael Urie, Actor, Director and Producer.

"There's this girl, you see..."Well, that was all I needed to hear. "Honestly, you'd fall in love with a shovel if there was nothing else handy."Binky, is in love again. The object of his affection is Anjelica De Souza Kleinhoffer- the well-known spiritual guide and philanthropist. Cyril is determined to help him win the lady. Bentley, however, is having a snit and Cyril must devise a plot without his help. This naturally leads to disaster as we discover that Anjelica is not exactly what she seems."Tom is the most talented, delicious writer, creating hilarious characters that leap off the page. Do yourself a favor, and immerse yourself in the fabulous world of TWITS!" - Mary Testa, Three-time Tony Award Nominee.Go to Twitschronicles.com to learn more or to "Ask a Twit a Question!"

"Euphonia Gumboot is the daughter of my oldest friend. You will oblige me by marrying her at once." When Aunt Hypatia arrives on Cyril's doorstep with the horrifying Euphonia Gumboot in tow, Bentley suggests an escape to New York in the company dirigible. Alas, the cat finds its way out of the bag and the dirigible becomes a kind of flying ark filled with friends, enemies... and Miss Gumboot. It will be a miracle if Cyril returns from America unbetrothed!"I haven't enjoyed the company of such eccentric characters since A Confederacy of Dunces, and Tom Alan Robbins has managed to place them in the stylized world of Oscar Wilde. A really unique journey."Kevin Conroy, Actor, The voice behind the DC Comics superhero Batman.Go to Twitschronicles.com to learn more or to "Ask a Twit a Question!"