Books published by publisher Big 1 Productions

In the not too distant future, the Earth finds itself under constant threat from Zelda, a blood-thirsty android who, along with her fiendish family and monstrous creations, has established a base on Mars. The only thing standing between this evil queen and her quest for the ultimate annihilation of mankind are the Terrahawks - an intrepid band of heroes led by the stern but fair clone, Doctor Tiger Ninestein. In this new series, the Terrahawks defence grows all the more desperate, when a terrifying new enemy joins the Androids on Mars. This new villain has a sinister connection to Queen Zelda; and together with an army of new monsters, the Earth doesn't stand a chance! Eight episodes on four CDs, with a bonus, behind-the-scenes CD featuring interviews with the cast and crew: 1. Sale of the Galaxy by Andrew T Smith and Jamie Anderson Ninestein and Zelda both receive invitations to appear on a gruesome gameshow - Sale of the Galaxy. But will grim gameshow host, Nickel-plate Starsons' personal history with Zelda influence the outcome of the game? 2. The Trouble With Toy Boys by Chris Dale. A pernicious puppet - one half of a famous ventriloquist act - is on the loose, but even the Terrahawks can't keep a bad dummy down as Timmy the Toy Boy takes his final act to Hawknest! 3. Return to Sender Chris Dale. The return of a missing NASA probe and an encounter with an old flame of Ninestein's means a case of fatal attraction for the Terrahawks.4. Renta-Hawks by Andrew T Smith. A beautiful island in the pacific - the secret base of Global Rescue. So far - undetected. Outwardly the luxury home to billionaire ex-nightclub owner Dick Branston. But there's something fishy about this gang of slick would-be heroes - particularly the firm's backer. 5. Chain of Command by Geraldine Donaldson. With Zelda missing, the government's focus is firmly on the Terrahawks, and Ninestein is under serious pressure to cooperate. So when a mysterious device lands in Texas, Kate and Mary must go on a Thelma and Louise style mission to prevent the package getting into the wrong hands. 6. Lights, Camera, Disaster by David Hirsch. It-Star's plans for a propaganda movie go awry when Anderburr Pictures' new owner - Lord Low Grade - decides to make a few alterations to the script. 7. Count Anaconda's Magnificent Orbiting Circus by Terry Adlam. Roll up, roll up for the most amazing show in the Universe. Malevolent MC Count Anaconda welcomes one and all to the orbiting big top, although the chances are that you may never leave...8. My Enemy's Enemy by Jamie Anderson. Hiro and Ninestein finally decode Zelda's message, and not a moment too soon. The android queen is in trouble - on the run from her greatest foe; a direct descendent of her original master - Prince Zegar of Guk. Finding themselves outgunned and outnumbered, could this be the end of the Terrahawks? Eight episodes on four CDs, with a bonus, behind-the-scenes CD featuring interviews with the cast and crew. Director and producer Jamie Anderson is the son of Gerry Anderson - who created Terrahawks as well as other hit shows such as Captain Scarlet, UFO and Thunderbirds. The Gerry Anderson shows have a huge following across the world, and Big Finish's announcement of this title has already received a lot of attention on the Internet.Jeremy Hitchen and Denise Bryer reprise their voice roles from the 1983-1986 original series. CAST: Jeremy Hitchen (Ninestein, Hiro, It-Star [male], Hawkeye, Dick Branston), Robbie Stevens (101, Hudson, Yung-Star, Stew Dapples, Cy Splitter), Denise Bryer (Zelda, Mary Falconer, It-Star [female], Grandma Buggins), Beth Chalmers (Kate Kestrel, Cy-Star, Miss Donaldson), Nicholas Parsons (Nickel-plate Starsons), Richard James (Jeremy Vile).

Bats and Bones is IPPY award winning author Jeffrey Hickey's second work for children. This collection of spooky tales for middle school aged children and above is a subtle masterpiece of fright and emotion. Hickey wrote all the stories, the lush music, and does all the voices for the audio book. His wife, Karen Kiser, contributes the cover art, along with some penny whistle and a little piano. The inside illustrations, layout and design are by Rachel Betz, who also designed Hickey's first work for children, Wages Creek.

Express Exec is a short novel about business in the fast lane. In this book, the VP of Manufacturing at Juggernaut Industries must make rapid and radical change to her department in order to help turn the company around in six months. The reader gets to go along for the ride and experience 'rst-hand' the ups and downs, the failures and victories, and the fears and joys of both the employees and management. Unlike anything you've ever read, Express Exec will teach you about the process that makes rapid change possible.

Following the death of his father, the King of Denmark, young prince Hamlet returns home to find his mother married to his uncle: the late king's brother, Claudius. When he is later visited by the ghost of his own dead father, Hamlet learns how he was actually murdered by his own brother, and vows to take revenge. However, Hamlet's contemplative nature works against him, breeding doubt and hesitation at every turn, until the only certainties he has left are madness, betrayal and murder. Alexander Vlahos stars in this three-hour production of Shakespeare's most famous tragedy. This release also includes twenty-five minutes of roundtable interviews with the cast as they discuss the production Alexander Vlahos stars in this three-hour production of Shakespeare's most famous tragedy. CAST: Alexander Vlahos (Hamlet), Miles Richardson (Claudius), Tracey Childs (Gertrude), Terry Molloy (Polonius), Daniel Brocklebank (Horatio), Deirdre Mullins (Ophelia), Samuel Barnett (Laertes), Jolyon Westhorpe (Rosencrantz), Geoffrey Breton (Guildenstern), Barnaby Edwards (The Ghost), Youssef Kerkour (Barnardo), Alex Jordan (Francisco) and James Joyce (Marcellus).

Book series about the thrilling adventures of Luke Stolin and his search for the magical creations of the Danish inventor Soren Jacobsen. Just the right mix of action, adventure, suspense and comedic fun to keep readers, young and old, on the edge of their seats and wanting for more. --- Luke is an average kid with an ordinary life. He likes it that way, it gives him plenty of time to play video games and hang out with friends. When a gift arrives from his Uncle Al, Luke couldn’t be more excited. Gifts from Uncle Al are always cool and this one is no exception, a package with a magical coin inside. But this coin brings with it strange events and dangerous people. Before Luke knows it his whole life is turned upside down, his brother Billy has been kidnapped and the coin is gone. Now Luke must face the dangers of an unpredictable world if he is going to save his little brother and get back what is rightfully his. But, as Luke will learn, life is not like a video game, there is no reset button and the consequences of our choices are very real.