Jubilee is the first novel in the eponymous science-fiction series, written by Stephen K. Sanford, published by Flame Tree Press. A fun romp adventure that is set in a really imaginative world, which paired together with solid characterisation and explosive action gifts the reader with a narration that has reminiscences of classic detective pulp in a space setting.

Jubilee is an artificial world existing in a parallel universe; a place where people go to lose their inhibitions and enjoy in a place akin Las Vegas. Detectives Col and Danee are sent to retrieve a corpse there; a mission that should have been quick, but after a delay due to circumstances, nothing goes according to plan. After returning to their home planet of Brouggh, the rising popularity of the Movement 4 Morality party and its ascend to power will put our characters on the run while trying to rescue Col's wife, all with the help of Douglas, the AI leader of Jubilee.

A fun adventure that is not afraid to poke fun at toxic masculinity, especially if we take into account Col's narration; however, Col hides much more behind his appearance, being a really complex character that is dealing with trauma. He's conflicted between his wife and Danee, a situation that is only aggravated as they are forced on a rescue mission in which he will need Danee's help.
The rest of the cast is also interesting, with Douglas shining a bit over the rest; a really proficient character who also has space for funny moments.

Jubilee is a novel full of action, but there's still space for some world-building, with the most interesting parts dedicated to the own world of Jubilee, a quite imaginative setting that serves as the refuge for our characters. As you might expect from this kind of novel, the pacing is quite fast, with some intercalated slower moments to let the reader breathe.

If you are looking for a pulpy science-fiction adventure that also allows the imagination to fly wild, Jubilee is a great novel in that regard. I'm quite curious to see how the lives of our characters will continue in the next novel!