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Terry From Another Dimension: A Science-Fiction Comedy in 42 Chapters (Mostly Humorous Sci-Fi) Paperback – December 4, 2022

by Paul Mathews (Author)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 36 ratings
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Meet Terry. He’s a likeable layabout living in London, 2056 – the self-styled happiest city in what’s left of the world. He loves his mood-soup, bar snacks, and hanging out with his best buddy Godric in MegaPub-19 bar central. He’s just an average guy. Except for one minor detail. Terry is from another dimension.

But here’s the thing. Nobody on Planet Earth knows this startling fact. Not even Terry. After banging his head on arrival, he lost all memories of his previous life. And, six months later, his true identity still remains locked in his battered brain – like an atomic ID bomb.

Who is the real Terry? Is he on a mission? Does he have a lift home? Or will he have to hitchhike back to his own galaxy? All these questions, and more, will be answered in this science-fiction comedy in 42 chapters that may – or may not – teach you something about life, the universe and everything!

The first title in the Mostly Humorous Sci-Fi series

The first title in a trilogy that may run for more, or fewer, than three books, Terry From Another Dimension is the brainchild of English author Paul Mathews, who has travelled to the future and back to bring you an insight into London life thirty years from now. Don’t ask him how he did it. He won’t tell you. Unless you read this book – then he might tell you, if you ask him nicely and buy him a Pangalactic Gargle Blaster.

So, fasten your reading glasses. Settle down with this very English science-fiction comedy. And have fun in multiple dimensions, as you boldly read what no comedy sci-fi lover has read before!
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    Mostly Humorous Sci-Fi
  2. Print length
    284 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    December 4, 2022
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.71 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-13
    979-8365651272
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BNV8H2G1
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (December 4, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 284 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8365651272
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.09 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.71 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 36 ratings

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Paul Mathews

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Paul Mathews is a quite funny British guy whose sharp, satirical – often surreal – sense of humour has been honed during nearly half a century of not taking life too seriously. He gains inspiration from his love of good food, Earl Grey tea, four-legged animals & the quirks and quibbles of British life. You can visit his website at www.quitefunnyguy.com. Or not. Whatever.

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Owen Porterfield
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Dimension of Comedy
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2022
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Set in 2056 London – the self-proclaimed happiest city in what’s left of the world – this is the English comedy author Paul Mathews’ first venture into humorous science fiction. As with Mathews’ other books, the emphasis is very much on the humor. The sci-fi bit is basically just a vehicle for Mathews to go on a comic rampage, an assault of jokes, gags, and (lots of) puns – the wonderfully silly stuff that only the English can get away with.
The story features Terry, from another dimension, who lands on Earth with a nasty bump that leaves him a complete amnesiac; his friend Goodric, a more or less normal human being (Mathews doesn’t do normal people); Anna the Anarchist, who really a Disrupter but doesn’t object to the better sounding anarchist handle; Drudge, a very intelligent, but not quite sentient, chore drone; and Rosetta, a Class-A military grade android with an fully sentient attitude, particularly about men.
There is a large supporting cast of denizens of another dimension, pubkeepers, scientists, bureaucrats, secret agents, political sorts, a supercomputer named H2-O, and other odd creations of Mathews’ truly odd imagination.
The plot is unimportant – Terry comes to earth, has no idea who he is, dithers through six months of a hilariously dysfunctional London, and needs to go back to another dimension, though he doesn’t actually understand that until Chapter 42. (Hitchhikers Guide fans will appreciate the homage.)
What is important is that the book is fun to read. Just the thing to relax with in the evening and forget all about the not-so-funny world of 2022.
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Carol J.
5.0 out of 5 stars Far, far out there!
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2022
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I enjoy lighthearted sci-fi and this fit the bill perfectly! A follower of Mr. Mathews, he did not disappoint! The characters are well developed and feel like I may have known them! Godric, the staunch friend and nice guy is a recently unemployed tech specialist who's ideas are being used by the company without him- ouch! Terry, poor loveable traveling soul, is lost in so many ways! Just like a Christmas tree, all the bits and baubles fit together nicely to create the whole decorated adventure. He rambles, he's sarcastic, he's tongue in cheek and exceptionally punny! I loved the "mood soup" ! Oh for that to be a reality! The part where he has Anna the anarchist/disrupter laundering her silver suit is hysterical! Only in Mr Mathews mind do superheroes launder their costumes! 😂 The author has left the door wide open for a sequel, and my fingers are crossed in hopes of it coming to life! If you like sci-fi and British wit, you will love this book and also want more!
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J. C. Johnson
4.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Read
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023
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You just never know what to expect from Mathews' characters. This treat of a story was no exception--suspense and laughs in equal measure. Enjoy!
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marcymPC
5.0 out of 5 stars A Most Amusing Book
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2022
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I've been reading this author's books for quite a while. In my opinion, this is the best he's produced to date. The story had continuity, the characters are appealing, the funny bits are reasonably funny.
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Donnac81
5.0 out of 5 stars Such fun!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2023
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A must read for sci-fi fans! Very funny, and for those who enjoyed The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, lots of nods to the genre- even the fact it is written in 42 chapters.
Terry is a joyful and guileless amnesiac in a fairly dystopian London in the 2050s. All anyone knows about him is that he was found unconscious in the cellar of the pub - seemingly knocked out on a barrel of mood soup. This book is part James Bond style spy drama, part Sci fi comedy, mixed together with a wholesome story of finding yourself and knowing who your true friends are.
This is Terry's quest to find out who he really is and how he got to be in the cellar - taking his group of human and robot friends on the adventure with him.
The characters are endearing and likeable, my favourite being the underestimated chore droid Drudge who often ends up saving the day. There is also Terry's sardonic best friend Godric, the military grade android Rosetta and Anna the Anarchist (who prefers to be called a disruptor - much more reliable you know!)
This is a fun and original novel that once I got to grips with the characters and environment, I enjoyed immensely. Can't wait for the sequel!
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Simon M
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Funny Sci-Fi From Another Dimension
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2022
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'Terry From Another Dimension' is a light-hearted science-fiction novel with a fun and original premise. A visitor from another world – who looks as human as you and I – arrives on Earth from another world but bumps his head and develops amnesia. So, instead of embarking on whatever mission he's been given, he enjoys an easy life in 2050s London ... until his carefree existence is suddenly turned on its head when secrets about his true identity begin to emerge. There's a well-worked plot at its heart that encompasses espionage, rubber cacti, a hilarious robot double-act, and countless kooky human characters who all make a contribution to the comedy mayhem. Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy fans will also appreciate the many nods to the great books (it's 42 chapters, for a start!). The author's humour definitely has shades of the great Douglas Adams with its intelligent vision of a universe where a lot is different but the problems faced are very much those of the present day. Highly recommended for humans and robots everywhere!
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Crittercat
5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful accidental find
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 16, 2022
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I stumbled upon Paul Mathews during a random wander on Twitter which led me to having a peek at this book. I've long been a fan of sci-fi/fantasy type tales and this looked like being a box ticker; happy to say it is! Plenty of giggles along the way, enjoy the ride.
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