Super-Monk vs Alien Berbelalai Panjang

The mix of sci-fi and cozy mystery feels so unique—I'm curious what inspired the idea to put Monk in outer space and how the tone was balanced.

His obsessive quirks are funny but also make me wonder how they translate in such an unfamiliar setting. Was that intentional or just for laughs?

The narration really brings Monk’s personality to life—did the author envision it as a perfect fit from the start, or was that a choice made later?