How to Fix a Broken Numanoid: (Alternative 80s Book 1)

By Nicky Blue

Having been blown away by seeing Gary Numan perform on Top of The Pops in 1979, Five went out and put an ad in the paper to form a tribute band. He named it 'The Romford Bombers'. They soon went on to dominate the annual Essex battle of the Gary Numan tribute bands. Until last year that is, when 'The Storm Troopers' came out of nowhere and stole their crown.

The Bombers' 56-year-old lead singer will do whatever it takes to win it back. He also has reason to believe The Storm Troopers are pursuing a hidden agenda, and he's determined to get to the bottom of it.

As Five wrestles with his suspicions, the Romford and Dagenham Gary Numan Fan Club organise one final battle of the bands. The winner will become the all-time ultimate Numan tribute act. The stakes have never been higher.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Nicky Blue
• Release date: Nov 4, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393577980

Nicky Blue

Hi i’m Nicky, I am from Brighton in England. For years I played and wrote songs in an alternative rock band before going back to university and studying English Literature and Philosophy. I now have a passion for writing fantasy and dark comedy stories. I recently worked as a translator on the planet KELT 2Ab in the Andromeda Galaxy. That didn’t last very long though as the commute was killing me. I also write a blog about what it’s like being an indie author and how to coexist in different time realities. I am normally ready for bed by 10 pm. 

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HOW TO FIX A BROKEN NUMANOID

HOW TO FIX A BROKEN NUMANOID

Nicky Blue

Contents

1. Start Here

2. Lunatic Fringe

3. Where Next?

4. Five and Mystery

5. You Tube

6. Readers List

7. Massive Thanks

Dear Gary,

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I had this thing happen.

I can’t seem to shut it out.

Every time I close my eyes it’s there waiting for me.

It feels like it’s getting worse.

Tina thinks I’m being pathetic.

She’s the one person that should understand.

Thanks for listening, Gary.

I can’t talk about it with anyone else.

I know I can trust you.

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Five

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Start Here

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