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The Four Baristas of the Apocalypse (sample)

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Reads 326,517
Votes 12,821
Parts 16
Time 2h 2m

Wattys winner

When aliens invade, four baristas are forced to become the saviours of the world. Grab your double-shot of java and strap in - it's going to be a bumpy ride!
 
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In the Earth's darkest hour, unexpected heroes are stirring... their coffee, that is. Four baristas on a camping trip are under-qualified to save the world from an alien invasion.  But thanks to a hologram with no fashion sense, newly developed superpowers and an alien with a guilty conscience, they've landed the job anyway! So grab your double-shot of java, your blueberry muffin and strap in - Hasta barista, baby.

[[2018 Wattys winner and twice featured]]

[[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

Please note this is a sample of the book, which has been published and is available for purchase:

Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WKFVKQJ

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