# Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits

By Jason Pargin · Zoey Ashe, book 1

Profile: https://hahafiction.com/books/futuristic-violence-and-fancy-suits-9d738c57/

Zoey Ashe has little money and no wish to become a hero. Her late father's fortune draws her into Tabula Ra$a, a city built for criminals and the very rich. Several dangerous people believe she can give them what they want.

## What makes it funny?

The technologically enhanced villains don't just commit crimes. They broadcast themselves doing it, complete with elaborate speeches. Zoey's response to this glamorous new world is rude disgust.

### The comedy at work

Pargin puts extravagant wealth and futuristic power in front of someone thoroughly unimpressed by them. The exaggerations target status and online attention as the action keeps pushing Zoey into danger.

### Try this if…

A prospect for readers who enjoy fast science fiction thrillers with social satire and a reluctant heroine who objects to her new circumstances.

### Good to know

Expect violence, profanity and crude jokes. Earlier editions name the author as David Wong, Jason Pargin's pen name.

## What to expect

- Genre: Crime & thriller · Science fiction
- On the shelf: Cyberpunk
- Kind of humor: Satire
- Format: Novel
- Published: 2015

## Sources & further reading

- Publisher: [Publisher introduction](https://read.macmillan.com/lp/futuristic-violence-and-fancy-suits)
- Book information: [Bibliography and series order](https://www.fantasticfiction.com/p/jason-pargin/futuristic-violence-and-fancy-suits.htm)
- Publisher: [Publisher](https://titanbooks.com/7999-futuristic-violence-and-fancy-suits)
- Review: [Kirkus review](https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/david-wong/futuristic-violence-and-fancy-suits)