Audio Books
SPACE AFRICA
A comedy
Written and voiced by Tom Fairfoot
The Year is 2199. The galaxy is divided into various quadrants. Alien life has been discovered due to the advent of worm holes enabling space travel across millions of light years. Along with NASA, the European Space Agency and the Asian Space Agency, the rather “dodgy” United African Space Agency has emerged. It was Funded by Shark Muttleworth’s great grandson in 2085 in return for a free flight to Alpha Centauri and named rather unfortunately UASA.
We join the Freight cargo ship Mandela 19 on it’s maiden journey delivering supplies to the mining town, Nostra, on Alpha Centauri, the closest star in our galaxy and by this time a huge international space port. The only problem is that it is New Year’s eve and the crew have just woken. They are a little pissed off because they are working on a holiday, and to make matters worse, they are a bit lost. They are three billion light years off course. They also discover the lost Mandela 4. Mandela 4 is the original cargo ship sent as an emmisary of UASA in 2085. They detect that Mandela 4 is silent apart from a rather distraught entertainment droid who was originally programmed for the festivities on Alpha Centauri. However, like Mandela 4, in 2085, Mandela 19 never reaches it’s destination.
The format is a sitcom, the characters are larger than life, and all rejects from various walks of life, who have ended up on Mandela 19, a large cargo ship. The setting is mainly around the interior of the ship and their attempts to get home, after being thrown off course by a one in a million fluctuation in the wormhole called Catalan. The style is parody and a light hearted look at some contemporary situations and characters set in the future.
The interior of the ship is cheap, and the uniforms shoddy, to indicate that the African Space Agency is rather badly funded, and due to typical African bureaucracy, nothing has really changed even in 2199.
Talented Narrator and Loved the Book!
Lee Ellis is a clear master in this field to my mind. The story telling and characters are very engaging and a lot fun too. Tom Fairfoot (award winning voice) narrates with human authenticity and beautifully paces the tale. He also realistically breathes life into each of a multitude of characters in this epic journey and we are drawn further into the adventure. So refreshing to hear this genre narrated so well. It is more movie than an audio book. I look forward to the next one.
They Came by night
The Icor Tales Book 1
By Andrew Bathgate
Narrated by Tom Fairfoot
Reviews on Amazon Audible
The narrator, Tom Fairfoot, showcases his brilliant versatility. His effortless storytelling really draws the listener in and his performance makes it a truly immersive experience
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Andrew Bathgate’s numerous richly drawn characters are brought alive by the superb performance of the narrator Tom Fairfoot. Not only has he a flair for the various regional/class accents but he gives each personality his/her own distinctive individuality.
The narrator did a incredible job of bringing the story to life I did not want to quit listening it really made you feel like you were these characters.
Reviews on Amazon Audible
I’m very glad that I listened to this as an audiobook! The narrator’s voice makes it sound like a classic fairytale. The story was so unique and wholesome, while including adventure and twists I didn’t expect.
This is a wonderful fantasy read that is family friendly! My two young daughters were hooked and we all loved it! The narrator is phenomenal! If you loved stories like Artemis Fowl, you will love Tucked Away! Mystery, fantasy, and adventure! I love that this will be a series BUT I am dying to know what’s next!!
Amazing YA fantasy!
The audio was again so fantastic! Thank you! A true YA high fae fantasy full of adventure, love, and reconciliation. I needed to reread book one to understand book two. There are a lot of characters, but they are all so fitting and developed this story to its fullest potential! The writing again was phenomenal. I loved book one and book two!
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What audio book listeners say
"Soft fantasy. Warm narration. A story you can sink into"
Lives Entwined in Kind, Tucked Away by Mel Parrish
NARRATED by Tom Fairfoot
“Loved This!!” – Kellie F
This is a wonderful fantasy read that is family friendly! My two young daughters were hooked and we all loved it! The narrator is phenomenal! If you loved stories like Artemis Fowl, you will love Tucked Away! Mystery, fantasy, and adventure! I love that this will be a series — I’m dying to know what’s next!!
“A fantastic world with fantastic characters.” – T. Morton
I enjoyed the twists and turns in this book and the development of the characters and their relationships.
“A Whimsical & Creative Tale” – Devlin
The narrator was spot on and made this an easy to follow and warm feeling listen. The story was unique and imaginative, with diverse characters and flowing multiple POVs. The cliffhanger left me wanting more.
“Amazing Fantasy Storytelling” – Abby D
The narrator’s voice makes it sound like a classic fairytale. Unique, wholesome, with adventure and unexpected twists. I’m definitely on board for book two.
“Well written and performed beautifully.” – Krystyna
A great cast of characters. Highly recommended.
Emerge, Lives Entwined in Kind, Book 2
BY MelParrish
NARRATED BY Tom Fairfoot
“A captivating series — the narration is superb!” – mmagnolia
He brings each character alive and immerses you in every realm.
“Amazing YA fantasy!” – Kellie F
The audio was again so fantastic. A true YA high-fae fantasy full of adventure, love, and reconciliation.
Perfect for listeners who love gentle fantasy, rich worlds, and narration that feels like a classic fairytale.