Our first piece of audio fiction for October is "Laying the Ghost" written by Eric Brown and read by Kate Baker.
Clarkesworld Magazine Issue 49 - Laying the Ghost by Eric Brown [49:36m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (8526)
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Eric Brown began writing when he was fifteen and sold his first short story to Interzone in 1986. He has won the British Science Fiction Award twice for his short stories and has published over thirty-five books. His latest includes the novel Engineman and, due out in December, Guardians of the Phoenix. He writes a monthly science fiction review column for the Guardian newspaper. He lives near Cambridge, England.
Website:
www.ericbrown.co.uk
Thought I saw it coming. Didn't saw it coming. Superb!
I really enjoyed this story and your reading of it, Kate. I was previously unfamiliar with Eric Brown, but now I'm going to have to go out and get more of his work!
Kate, you were not the only one that had tears in their eyes at the end of that one! The ending took me completely by surprise. I love a story that does that. Wonderful read, Kate!
Wow! Moving, scary and telling! Kate you made this very strong story all the stronger with your reading. (Wiping the tears from my face)
The pronunciation of "chitin" at 30:35 is incorrect. It should be KI-tin. An unusual word, but not too infrequent in science fiction.