The Left Hand of Dog: An extremely silly tale of alien abduction

Written by Si Clarke

Narrated by Kay Eluvian

Escaping intergalactic kidnappers has never been quite so ridiculous.

When Lem and her faithful dog, Spock, retreat from the city for a few days of hiking in Algonquin Park, the last thing they expect is to be kidnapped by aliens. No, scratch that. The last thing they expect is to be kidnapped by a bunch of strangely adorable intergalactic bounty hunters aboard a ship called the Teapot.

After Lem falls in with an unlikely group of allies – including a talking horse, a sarcastic robot, an overly anxious giant parrot, and a cloud of sentient glitter gas – the gang must devise a cunning plan to escape their captors and make it back home safely.

But things won’t be as easy as they first seem. Lost in deep space and running out of fuel, this chaotic crew are faced with the daunting task of navigating an alien planet, breaking into a space station, and discovering the real reason they’re all there…

Packed with preposterous scenarios, quirky characters, and oodles of humour, The Left Hand of Dog tackles complex subjects such as gender, the need to belong, and the importance of honest communication. Perfect for fans of Charlie Jane Anders’ Victories Greater than Death and The Long Way to a Small by Becky Chambers – especially ones who enjoy endless references to Red Dwarf, Star Trek, and Doctor Who. This book will show you that the universe is a very strange place indeed.

• Language: English
• Publisher: White Hart Fiction
• Release date: Oct 18, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822620506

Reviews for The Left Hand of Dog

[Paul H · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was such a fun book! Shorter than the books I usually read, but not any less enjoyable. It feels like a HHGTTG-esque story where the main character is just as much of a (Babel)fish out of water as Arthur Dent and we get to go along for the ride.

If you enjoy the idea of a fun space romp, pick this up immediately!

[Kc Coburn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is exactly what it says it is; silly. Also, sweet, funny, and endearing. If you have a German Shepherd, hearing one voiced in this book will bring a bonus smile.

[Jess · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book made me laugh out loud so many times for such a short piece. Looking forward to the rest of the series.