Tales from The Stranger Times: Volume 1

Dive into the wondrous world of The Stranger Times with this carefully curated selection of short stories from C.K. McDonnell.

Experience the magical underworld of Manchester with stories featuring lovelorn trolls, blood-thirsty books and a constipated dog who may’ve accidentally consumed a portal to another dimension. Drawn from the award-winning Stranger Times podcast and re-recorded by Brendan McDonald – the superb narrator of The Stranger Times novels – this collection features the new novella The Raven.

Featuring McDonnell’s trademark blend of black humour, outlandish ideas and expertly realised characters, this collection is perfect for first-time listeners or existing fans keen to learn more about the world he has created.

Praise for The Stranger Times

'I loved the dry and embedded humour of this book, it's the stuff of life . . . the whole thing is great fun.' SFCROSWNEST

'Wonderfully dark, extremely funny' ADAM KAY, Bestselling Author of This is Going to Hurt

'I loved this . . . great premise - great story - great characters . . . hugely enjoyable.'

JODI TAYLOR, Queen of Time and author of The Chronicles of St Mary's series

'A gag-filled romp . . . in the spirit of Terry Pratchett.' THE TIMES

'Great characters, a jet-propelled plot, and a winning premise.' GUARDIAN

'Fresh and genuinely funny.' SFX

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Release date

Audiobook: 22 August 2025