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Space Danger! Part One: The Deadly Planet Of Death: Space Danger Series Book 1
Join the Space Navy. Life expectancy is debatable but the perks are minimal.
The crew of HMSS Monstro have been given a mission, a very BIG mission. If they could only get around to it then the galaxy might be a safer place to live. Safer and, quite importantly, still existing.
The latest addition to the crew likes existing and is determined to carry on doing it as much as possible but no one is going to make it easy for him, least of all himself.
Read by renowned audiobook performer Barnaby Edwards (Doctor Who, Big Finish) and written by Doug Strider, this is the first in a four-part series.
The crew of HMSS Monstro have been given a mission, a very BIG mission. If they could only get around to it then the galaxy might be a safer place to live. Safer and, quite importantly, still existing.
The latest addition to the crew likes existing and is determined to carry on doing it as much as possible but no one is going to make it easy for him, least of all himself.
Read by renowned audiobook performer Barnaby Edwards (Doctor Who, Big Finish) and written by Doug Strider, this is the first in a four-part series.
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First published February 1, 2013
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Doug Strider
4 books12 followersAbout me? I'm human, with a nose, arms, legs and all the other regular bits and I'm male (so include those bits in the previous list if you would). I'm a fan of ale, wine, sci-fi & fantasy type stuff, food, writing in pubs, laughing and loads of other things.
I live in London with a more prolific writer, the bane of feet (cat), some of the more interesting sentient teddy bears around, door-slamming thunderous neighbours who I believe to be anger demons and, because it's a poor old building, a bit of mould.
I live in London with a more prolific writer, the bane of feet (cat), some of the more interesting sentient teddy bears around, door-slamming thunderous neighbours who I believe to be anger demons and, because it's a poor old building, a bit of mould.
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February 12, 2013
Full disclosure - I've known Doug Strider via Twitter for about a year, I'm also mentioned in the acknowledgments as a beta reader.
Now that's out the way, down to business.
This is a great read, instantly I could see Doug has drawn from some interesting DNA to mould his work. There are definite traces of Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett in the humour and pacing, and also - in the character names - a hint of Peter Rogers (you don't know who he is? Shame on you). There are not many books that have made me laugh out loud, but this was one, Doug has crafted some interesting characters and put them in situations that - in some ways - would warrant the books title having "Carry On..." at the start.
As the opening salvo to a sci-fi series it ticks all the boxes, heroic heroes, life threatening situations, alien counsellor. It starts with a cliffhanger and ends on one, in between the mismatched crew of the Monstro struggle to survive in a dangerous galaxy with only their wits and blind ignorance of the rules to help them.
More of the same please.
Now that's out the way, down to business.
This is a great read, instantly I could see Doug has drawn from some interesting DNA to mould his work. There are definite traces of Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett in the humour and pacing, and also - in the character names - a hint of Peter Rogers (you don't know who he is? Shame on you). There are not many books that have made me laugh out loud, but this was one, Doug has crafted some interesting characters and put them in situations that - in some ways - would warrant the books title having "Carry On..." at the start.
As the opening salvo to a sci-fi series it ticks all the boxes, heroic heroes, life threatening situations, alien counsellor. It starts with a cliffhanger and ends on one, in between the mismatched crew of the Monstro struggle to survive in a dangerous galaxy with only their wits and blind ignorance of the rules to help them.
More of the same please.
February 8, 2017
Review copy kindly provided by author and GR friend, Doug Strider.
There was an issue with some of the punctuation. When conversation was given, some of the sentences contained periods rather than commas before the closing quotation mark, which split off the text immediately following into a second sentence. This glitch aside, the writing is excellent.
Writing good parody is not easy. First of all, one has to know one's source material very well. Second, to get the right effect, one has to be in control of the tone and style at all times. And Doug Strider seems to have all these things well in hand.
This short novel, apparently the first in a series, is a hilarious send-up of the cliches of science-fiction. From cocky captains to grumpy aliens to snarky computers to clones to expendable underlings, this novel has it all. I read it quickly and got many a chuckle. I'm now a fan of Strider, and I ain't talkin' Lord of the Rings.
Please sir, can I have some more?
There was an issue with some of the punctuation. When conversation was given, some of the sentences contained periods rather than commas before the closing quotation mark, which split off the text immediately following into a second sentence. This glitch aside, the writing is excellent.
Writing good parody is not easy. First of all, one has to know one's source material very well. Second, to get the right effect, one has to be in control of the tone and style at all times. And Doug Strider seems to have all these things well in hand.
This short novel, apparently the first in a series, is a hilarious send-up of the cliches of science-fiction. From cocky captains to grumpy aliens to snarky computers to clones to expendable underlings, this novel has it all. I read it quickly and got many a chuckle. I'm now a fan of Strider, and I ain't talkin' Lord of the Rings.
Please sir, can I have some more?
February 18, 2013
The Good: Funny, Upbeat, Charming.
The Bad:
The Ugly (Truth): A very BRITISH wit, with a thrilling cliffhanger conclusion. Only for the lighthearted reader, don’t be expecting a dramatic space opera with meaning-of-existence consequences.
For Those That Like: Doug Adams, Terry Pratchett.
This book is something a little different. It’s not afraid to be something out of the ordinary. And I like it for that reason.
As the opening story for a Sci-Fi Series, ‘Space Danger – The Deadly Planet of DEATH!’ does what it says on the tin. It starts something – it gets you ready for more. My first impression from the title was that of ‘Ooo, Red Dwarf, in book format?’ I wasn’t far off the mark.
This book made me laugh out loud – and that’s rare. The odd smirk from a story is to be expected, but I was holding my sides at times with this. It’s a short, sharp read and it benefits from this. It’s a punch line delivered at the right time. Any longer and it’d be dragging out a joke.
All in all, a big thumbs up from me. It’s not my usual read, but it certainly brightened up my day!
D. E. M. EMRYS
Author of:
From Man to Man
It Began With Ashes
The Bad:
The Ugly (Truth): A very BRITISH wit, with a thrilling cliffhanger conclusion. Only for the lighthearted reader, don’t be expecting a dramatic space opera with meaning-of-existence consequences.
For Those That Like: Doug Adams, Terry Pratchett.
This book is something a little different. It’s not afraid to be something out of the ordinary. And I like it for that reason.
As the opening story for a Sci-Fi Series, ‘Space Danger – The Deadly Planet of DEATH!’ does what it says on the tin. It starts something – it gets you ready for more. My first impression from the title was that of ‘Ooo, Red Dwarf, in book format?’ I wasn’t far off the mark.
This book made me laugh out loud – and that’s rare. The odd smirk from a story is to be expected, but I was holding my sides at times with this. It’s a short, sharp read and it benefits from this. It’s a punch line delivered at the right time. Any longer and it’d be dragging out a joke.
All in all, a big thumbs up from me. It’s not my usual read, but it certainly brightened up my day!
D. E. M. EMRYS
Author of:
From Man to Man
It Began With Ashes
March 1, 2013
Quick, enjoyable read. Characters you can quickly get to know. Can't wait for more. Keep them coming!
October 3, 2017
A fun little novella in which every classic space-faring sci-fi trope is lovingly lambasted. Think Douglas Adams meets Start Trek with a dash of Galaxy Quest thrown in for good measure.
May 7, 2018
I think this is the first book i've read with a permanent smile on my face. Quick witted and stupidly funny. Definitely worth your time.
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