Unlucky Dip

di M T McGuire (Autore)

Davies Gareth (Narratore)

Hamgee University Press, 2020

When the finger of destiny points ... duck! The Pan of Hamgee, starving outlaw, bumps into Big Merv; the meanest, scariest gangster in the City and without thinking what he is doing, steals his wallet. When Big Merv realises what has happened our hero's future looks short. Will he talk his way out of it or will he be 'recycled' into a stanchion of the Outer Ring Road extension. U certificate. British comedy, British English. This comedic sci fi quick read is a thirty minute short story prequel to the K'Barthan Series. This comedic sci fi quick read is a short story prequel to both the K'Barthan Series and the forthcoming new series: K'Barthan Shorts, Hamgeean Misfit. It is a short story in the sense that it is not long rather than that the plot fits with any particular preconceived 'short story' format. Or to put it another way there is no twist in this tale. It takes place in a contemporary setting, in a parallel universe - as does the whole series. The characters are not all human, but they are not exactly aliens either because it's all happening on Earth, just a version in an alternate - alternative? - reality. This is light comedy science fiction and explains how two of the characters meet. This story sits in the of British tradition of humour and satire and I'm giving it away as a free book. Hopefully, you will consider it a good free read. If it raises a smile it's served its purpose. There is also an excerpt from Few Are Chosen, the first book in the K'Barthan series, over and above the word count quoted here (which is for the actual story only). ASK THE AUTHOR Q – What are the other books in the K’Barthan series? A – After Unlucky Dip, there are: Few Are Chosen, K'Barthan Series: Part 1 (12 hrs) The Wrong Stuff, K'Barthan Series: Part 2 (18hrs) One Man: No Plan, K'Barthan Series: Part 3 (14hrs) Looking For Trouble, K'Barthan Series: Part 4 (16hrs) Q – Do any other stories follow this one? A – Yes. K’Barthan Shorts, Hamgeean Misfit. They cover the year in our hero’s life between this and the K’Barthan Series. The first is: Small Beginnings, K’Barthan Shorts, Hamgeean Misfit: No 1 (2.4hrs). Q – Why did you write the K’Barthan Series? A – No-one wrote the book I wanted to read, so I had to. I love British satire and humor (or humour). I love wit; funny epic fantasy series like the Discworld novels and comedic sci fi like Douglas Adams. I like genre mashups; Douglas Adams meets StarTrek and James Bond with a dash of romance (but no squelchy bits). I wanted a page turner but a comedy, a funny book that felt British, because everything else, except Dr Who, feels American. It’s about good folks from different sides banding together to fight evil. I wanted protagonists I could love and empathise with, mavericks, misfit characters, real people ... except they're not all people obviously, some of them are other species. You won't find standard mythic creatures in my sci fi - I couldn't face the deluge of emails I'd inevitably get from those who knew more about them than I do, telling me I'd got them wrong. However, you will find all sorts of quirky characters and interesting alien species. From six feet Swamp Things with antennae to cute furry creatures like the Blurpons, with their fluffy ears, big button eyes and penchant for extreme violence. Q – Should the K’Barthan Series be listened to in order? A – Yes! The character development – and some of the technology – will make very little sense if it isn't. Q – What will readers enjoy most about The K'Barthan Series? A – Hopefully, the same things as I do: the humour, the wit (such as it is) the plot and the character development. Oh yeh and the flying cars. Q – What is your favourite kind of Book? Would your books fit on the list? A – Oh yes. I wrote them entirely for me. If anyone else likes my brain vomit, that’s gravy ... hmm ... maybe I shouldn't have put the words 'gravy' and 'vomit' so close together. Never mind, too late now. I love British humou

• Autore: M T McGuire
• Narratore: Davies Gareth
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 00:34:02
• Anno edizione: 2020
• Editore: Hamgee University Press
• EAN: 9781907809378

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