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Elite: Mostly Harmless

Elite: Dangerous

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About this listen

Written by Kate Russell under official license from the creators of, and based in the vast universe of, the seminal space trading computer game Elite: Dangerous.

Commander Angel Rose, forced into a life of crime due to circumstances beyond her control, is determined to survive in the unforgiving void as a professional assassin.

Will she be forced into the ignominy of moving back in with her parents when her efforts fail to leave her with credit-earning blood on her hands?

After years of galactic travel, could Angel's destiny be to end up drinking cheap liquor in a bar in Slough?

Follow Kate on her website: katerussell.co.uk. Music by Allen Stroud. Cover design by Heather Murphy.

A Radio Theatre Workshop production for Fantastic Books Audio. All rights reserved.

©2014 Kate Russell (P)2015 Daniel Grubb Adventure Fiction Literature & Fiction Science Fiction

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What did you like most about Elite: Mostly Harmless?

The strong well detailed characters, face paced story line and Kate's enthusiasm towards the universe kept the story engaging throughout.

There are some characteristics of the male characters, that really made me think

What was one of the most memorable moments of Elite: Mostly Harmless?

**ignoring spoilers and chapter 10** The epic wedding deception ....oh and the epic description of slaughter

What about Kate Russell’s performance did you like?

The level of enthusiasm and obvious joy of the subject matter. - Great voice acting as well

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I challenge anyone not to have a reaction to chapter 10, either due to the behaviour of the male character or due to the way the behaviour was brought to a conclusion.

Any additional comments?

A great listen making for a great audio play...sequel please!!
Have headphones handy for chapter 10.

Welcome Addition to the Elite Universe

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The station is called Slough. so I'm waiting the entire time for the punchline. Was that the idea this flimsy story clung to or was it the other punchline with the book? Twists weaker than an ageing pop star. Awkward sex reminiscent of nature documentaries with the parents.

It felt like a school excercise. A task to tick the box against all aspects of the Elite universe, from technical workings to historical facts. everything present and correct -- now to build a story around it.

A school project

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The story is fast paced but really enjoyable with just enough detail to bring the characters to life. The worlds (most of which I've visited in the game) are really well described and vivid. The story itself is believable and follows a mostly logical path. A must for all Commanders!!

A wonderful glimpse into Elite Dangerous

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An entertaining story, well written and performed. Dealing with the misadventures of Angel, a rather hapless commander

Entertainment, thanks Kate Russell

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Really enjoyed this audio book, the story was fun but the poem bit near the end was a little too weird and threw me when I heard it. The production values of this are amazing as there are numerous effects at work and it really created an atmosphere whilst the story was being told.

Very well made.

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I am a big Elite Dangerous fan so I loved this story, lots of fun bits and serious bits. There is a problem with the editing on a couple of chapters, they repeat, but other than that the production is spot on. I highly recommend this title and I really hope that there will be further from this series!

Great book!

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I got so involved in the story couldn't stop, felt like i was there living through the story.
Was well performed.

Brilliant

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I liked the story though it wasn't difficult to guess the twist. The audio had a little too much echo. I listen to audio books when driving and prefer good clear narration to an attempt at a radio play.

Need less echo, fewer effects, crisper narrative

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really enjoyable. fun characters and the story sits comfortably in the Elite universe. happy to recommend.

great companion piece to the game

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As a lover of sci-fi but someone who was not familiar with the world of Elite-Dangerous I was unsure how much I would enjoy Kate Russell's first novel Mostly Harmless set in its world. I needn't have worried from the very get go Kate's narrative and writing style drag you effortlessly into the story . Added to this her brilliant performance as narrator and all characters and all that's left to do is sit back relax and be taken on a rip roaring adventure with Angel our reluctant Hero as her hitherto predictable life spins out of control both physically and metaphorically into the world of space pirates, murder, intrigue, assassinations, and all round 24/7 danger, all set in within complex and highly detailed sci-fi universe. Thank you Kate for an enthralling 6 hours of entertainment.
5/5

Great story/smart funny writing/xlnt performance

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