Too Good To Be True
M T McGuire
When trouble comes knocking, meet the one man dumb enough to answer the door.
When The Pan of Hamgee encounters some mudlarkers trying to land a box on the banks of the River Dang he is happy to help. Having accepted a share of the contents as a reward he cannot believe his luck. It contains one of the most expensive delicacies available in K’Barth, Goojan spiced sausage. If he can sell it, the sausage might spell the end of his troubles. On the other hand, knowing his luck, it could bring a whole load more.
Probably the only book you'll hear with a gripping 11 mph barge chase.
Suggested UK cinema rating for this one PG (parental guidance). Humorous science fiction fantasy set in a parallel reality.
ASK THE AUTHOR
Q – What made you write this series?
A – If you want the honest answer I wrote it for me. 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 a gripping tale that zips along quickly. And of course, I like genre fiction mashups; Douglas Adams meets StarTrek and James Bond - with a smidge of Dr Who and a dash of romance (but no squelchy bits). I wanted a fast paced story, a gripping tale but at the same time a funny one. Comedy in the tradition of all the great humorous British authors. I wanted protagonists people could love and empathise with, mavericks, misfit characters, real people ... except they're not all people obviously, some of them are other alien (ish) species. The Hamgeean Misfit series is science fiction fantasy action - it's planet based, so it's a bit of a blend. You'll find all sorts of quirky characters and interesting alien species: from 6ft Swamp Things with antennae to cute furry creatures like the Blurpons with their fluffy ears, big button eyes and penchant for extreme violence.
Oh ... and did I mention the flying car chases?
Duration - 9h 57m.
Author - M T McGuire.
Narrator - Gareth Davies.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2020 M T McGuire ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
M T McGuire
Gareth Davies
K'Barthan Extras, Hamgeean Misfit
Hamgee University Press
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
When trouble comes knocking, meet the one man dumb enough to answer the door. When The Pan of Hamgee encounters some mudlarkers trying to land a box on the banks of the River Dang he is happy to help. Having accepted a share of the contents as a reward he cannot believe his luck. It contains one of the most expensive delicacies available in K’Barth, Goojan spiced sausage. If he can sell it, the sausage might spell the end of his troubles. On the other hand, knowing his luck, it could bring a whole load more. Probably the only book you'll hear with a gripping 11 mph barge chase. Suggested UK cinema rating for this one PG (parental guidance). Humorous science fiction fantasy set in a parallel reality. ASK THE AUTHOR Q – What made you write this series? A – If you want the honest answer I wrote it for me. 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 a gripping tale that zips along quickly. And of course, I like genre fiction mashups; Douglas Adams meets StarTrek and James Bond - with a smidge of Dr Who and a dash of romance (but no squelchy bits). I wanted a fast paced story, a gripping tale but at the same time a funny one. Comedy in the tradition of all the great humorous British authors. I wanted protagonists people could love and empathise with, mavericks, misfit characters, real people ... except they're not all people obviously, some of them are other alien (ish) species. The Hamgeean Misfit series is science fiction fantasy action - it's planet based, so it's a bit of a blend. You'll find all sorts of quirky characters and interesting alien species: from 6ft Swamp Things with antennae to cute furry creatures like the Blurpons with their fluffy ears, big button eyes and penchant for extreme violence. Oh ... and did I mention the flying car chases? Duration - 9h 57m. Author - M T McGuire. Narrator - Gareth Davies. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2020 M T McGuire ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:13
Chapter 1: Chance encounter
Duration:00:32:54
Chapter 2: Escape ... or not
Duration:00:13:58
Chapter 3: Back into danger
Duration:00:10:18
Chapter 4: Uh-oh
Duration:00:20:06
Chapter 5: A sharp exit
Duration:00:15:11
Chapter 6: Now what?
Duration:00:16:16
Chapter 7: Regrouping
Duration:00:15:56
Chapter 8: Goldy McSpim
Duration:00:28:28
Chapter 9: Another sharp exit
Duration:00:08:32
Chapter 10: Cruel fate
Duration:00:25:24
Chapter 11: Lying low
Duration:00:09:56
Chapter 12: Off the hook?
Duration:00:15:49
Chapter 13: Surprise visitor
Duration:00:19:23
Chapter 14: Subtle signals
Duration:00:10:20
Chapter 15: The Happy Doris
Duration:00:11:44
Chapter 16: Almost lucky
Duration:00:14:22
Chapter 17: Prepare for departure
Duration:00:13:51
Chapter 18: Slow-motion flight
Duration:00:22:11
Chapter 19: Desperate measures
Duration:00:15:42
Chapter 20: Awkward interview
Duration:00:26:17
Chapter 21: Escape at last
Duration:00:11:25
Chapter 22: Time to regroup
Duration:00:12:34
Chapter 23: Disappearance
Duration:00:17:16
Chapter 24: Who? Me?
Duration:00:11:54
Chapter 25: Unwilling accomplice
Duration:00:16:43
Chapter 26: Catastrophe
Duration:00:15:07
Chapter 27: King Milo
Duration:00:21:19
Chapter 28: Aftermath
Duration:00:11:46
Chapter 29: Safe, for now
Duration:00:19:21
Chapter 30: A rare gift
Duration:00:10:11
Chapter 31: Words of warning
Duration:00:19:57
Chapter 32: Let fate decide
Duration:00:16:04
Chapter 33: Difficult decision
Duration:00:16:39
Chapter 34: Problems
Duration:00:13:39
Chapter 35: Waiting
Duration:00:04:37
Chapter 36: Surprise parcel
Duration:00:17:00
Chapter 37: The penny drops
Duration:00:13:27
Afterword
Duration:00:01:00
Closing Credits
Duration:00:00:16