Zaftan Miscreants Reviews

Here are two reviews from Goodreads members who have read and reviewed my latest novel.

Johnny wrote:

Zaftan Miscreants, the second book in the trilogy, is a highly addictive and hilariously funny science fiction story by author Hank Quense. Unlike any sci-fi book out there Quense alternates viewpoints between the Zaftans and the Gundies with many a good laughs in between. The story line is catchy, original, satirical, and will have you hooked from the start. The Zaftans are treacherous alien race from planet Zaftan 31B who explore space conquering other alien species and exploiting there natural resources. On the other the hand, there are the Gundies from Gundarland, a mixed race of dwarfs, humans, half-pints, and their droids. In the book, these two enemies clash in an epic space battle filled with action, political satire, and romance. This book kept me entertained and from start to finish and would make a very good animated film. I recommend this book to anyone who wants a good sci-fi fantasy read. 


Yvensong wrote:
I really enjoyed this romp through space with Sam, Slash 9, Klatze, and Gongeblazn.
Starting with Sam, she was interesting and appealing, making her one of the more likeable droids I've had the pleasure to follow in a novel. Slash 9, a ship's computer was entertaining, as he tried to woo Sam and win her -- what would a droid have that's comparable to a human heart?
Klatze, a Zaftan bent on showing her species that ability is an important trait, has to deal with others who continue the old ways of deceit and violence -- and has to confront the old ways directly with Gongeblazn, her superior.
The story is well-paced and broken up in such a way to make it a very quick and easy read.
I did not read book one in the series, but didn't feel as though I was missing anything. The world, the characters and the story are well-developed and intriguing.
I look forward to reading more of Hank Quense's novels about the Zaftans and Gunderlanders.


Interested in reading it yourself?  Follow this link to find a list of Zaftan Miscreants sellers, both print and ebook versions.

Free ebooks

I have two free ebooks available.  Did you get your copies yet?

One ebook is called Humorous Yarns and Other Stuff and it's been downloaded over 2500 times since September 2010.  It contains samples of my stories and novels.

The scene is called The Strange Worlds of Hank Quense.  It provides a humorous backdrop for the two worlds I have created for my characters to romp around in.  Gundarland is a country populated with humans, dwarfs, elves and other fantasy creatures.  Zaftan 31B is the home world of my vicious, foul-smelling aliens.  It's been downloaded over 400 times since it became available last February.

Here's a review:  Elizabeth Miller on Dec. 21, 2011 :    
Hystically companion to Hank Quense's rather odd and funny novels.




Either (or both) are a good way to sample my stories and find out if you'll like my books.

You can both of these free ebooks at:
Smashwords:  https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/hanque
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/hank-quense?store=book
Sony: http://ebookstore.sony.com/author/hank-quense_160964

Faux News Network Expands its coverage

Faux News Network is proud to announce that it has signed agreements to greatly expand its network.  Effective immediately, a news bureau will be established in Dun Hythe, the capital of Gundarland.  A second bureau will be set up on Zaftan 31B, the home planet of the aliens known as Zaftans.

Our Gundarland bureau chief is named Sandra Elfenheimer.  She will concentrate on interviews and updates on the lives of the many story characters that live there.

On Zaftan 31B, Chazerei will head up the bureau.  We have asked her to compare election processors on Zaftan 31B and on Earth.  Look for her report in the near future.

Since both these bureaus are in a parallel universe, Faux News Network is the first news organization to expand into other worlds and we will be the first news organization to use the newly developed Wormhole Communication System.

Introductory Discounts

To celebrate the initial availablility of my book, I'm offering deep discounts on the print and ebooks versions of this exciting new novel.  The discounts are 1/3 off the ebook and $5.00 off the print version

To get the discounted price on the ebook version go to http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/90182  and enter coupon code QQ58D at checkout.
To get a discounted print version, it must be ordered fromCreatespace  https://www.createspace.com/3656094.  Enter coupon code 6BMT7TA6 at checkout
While the coupon won't work on Amazon, you can log in using your Amazon account.
These discounts will be valid until October 31

It's Party Time!

Faux News Network Spokesman:  It is my great pleasure to announce that Faux News Network in association with Strange Worlds Online presents the official launch party for Hank Quense's new novel, Zaftan Miscreants: Book 2 of the Zaftan Trilogy.
Ms. Marcia Hammerhead will be the Mistress of Ceremonies for the party.  You can watch her recent interview with Mr. Quense on YouTube.
And now, here is Ms Hammerhead.
Ms. Hammerhead:  I don't know why I have to do this stuff.  I hate genre fiction. Especially Quense's fiction.  Unfortunately, I need the money, so here goes.
This launch party is a virtual scavenger hunt.  If you go to various websites and find the correct pages, you can accumulate prizes that aren't virtual, they're real stuff.  However, if you're looking for true literature, you're out of luck.  The prizes are all trashy genre stuff.
First off, go the website http://strangeworldsonline.com. This is the home page.  Your job is to find the Zaftan Miscreants main page.  On that page you'll see what you won.
Next, go to Facebook, find the Strange Worlds Online page and click on "like". (Why you would 'like' this escapes me.) This entitles you to win one, possibly two ebooks filled with genre garbage. If you're unlucky, you may even win an ebook copy of Tales From Gundalrland, more of Quense's  drivel.
Personally, I think you should skip this scavenger hunt, get a copy of Moby Dick or Shakespeare's plays and read some true literature.
But, what do I know?  By the way, don't bother to watch the interview.  It's terrible.