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A new audiobook adventure for the crew of Stingray, The Titanican Stratagem, is out now from Big Finish.

The Titanican Stratagem is part of Deadly Uprising, a multi-media narrative to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of Stingray. It features the introduction of Sara Coral of the Marineville Police Force, a newly created character who joins Atlanta and Marina in their investigations. It will be followed by a second audiobook, Project Orca, due in December.

A daring raid on Marineville is merely the first stage in an audacious scheme by Titan to achieve final victory over the terraineans! The undersea despot is hunting for new allies – but has he made a fatal mistake with the first recruits to his cause?

As the Stingray crew deals with the fallout of Titan’s latest scheme, the team at Marineville – including new arrival Lieutenant Sara Coral – embarks on a rescue mission to save them, but some old enemies are about to intervene in the war between Marineville and Titanica – and the result could be the obliteration of all sides!

The audiobook is narrated by voice actor Wayne Forester, who Anderson fans will know from Big Finish’s previous Stingray and Thunderbirds audio plays.

The author, Chris Dale, has written episodes of Terrahawks and adapted several vintage Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons adventures for audio for Anderson Entertainment and Big Finish Productions.

Dale said: “Playing in the vast toybox that is the Anderson universe is always a delight, especially when it involves spending time with characters I’ve known and loved for over thirty years – but if the Stingray crew think they’ll be having an easy time of it in The Titanican Stratagem, they should think again, as that old rascal Titan is embarking on one of his maddest schemes for revenge yet!

“As always, Wayne Forester has done a first-class job with his reading, superbly bringing to life characters both familiar and new. Chief among these is security officer Sara Coral, a character I had the chance to create for this sixtieth-anniversary saga and who allows us to see the world of Marineville through fresh eyes. I really hope listeners enjoy Wayne’s reading of The Titanican Stratagem as much as I enjoyed writing it!”

Producer Andrew Clements added: “When Chris Dale first pitched me his idea for The Titanican Stratagem, I thought he was mad. I still do, but I’m very glad that listeners now have a chance to hear his fantastic story performed expertly by Wayne Forester, as it’s truly a gargantuan tale full of duplicity, deceit and plenty of classic Stingray action! Marvel as the brave personnel of the W.A.S.P. meet new friends and old enemies, and thrill as the Stingray: Deadly Uprising narrative shifts into high gear in this unforgettable adventure.”

Stingray: The Titanican Stratagem has a running time of just under eight hours, and is now available to own as a digital download for just £19.99, exclusively from http://www.bigfinish.com.