THE WORLDS OF BLAKE'S 7: Heroes and Villains

by Mark B. Oliver, Trevor Baxendale, Andrew Smith

Unscrupulous bounty hunter. Cunning rogue trader. Sadistic interrogator. They’re adversaries to avoid, but now they’ve found Jenna Stannis and Cally.

The Amagons deceive enemies and allies alike. Dorian’s glamour disguises his danger. And there’s no hiding Shrinker’s brutal intentions. These villains will have no mercy when they encounter our heroes.

1. The Amagon Queen by Trevor Baxendale
Smugglers. Slave-traders. Bounty hunters. Jenna Stannis knows from personal experience that you just can’t trust the Amagons.

So why has she delivered herself alone into the hands of the infamous Amagon Queen? And can Cally help her escape before a Federation commander and his ruthless mutoid track them all down?

2. The Deal with Dorian by Mark B Oliver
Jenna and Cally need supplies to repair the damaged Liberator, and treacherous dealer Dorian is the only one who can help.

But he has dangerous plans of his own at a remote Federation research station. Will Cally and Jenna realise the danger they’re in before they fall under Dorian’s influence?

3. Everyone Talks to Shrinker by Andrew Smith
Captured and alone, Jenna is defenceless in the Federation’s clutches. Cally’s desperate to find her friend - and they are both far from the Liberator.

In a hostile Federation battleground, Jenna discovers there can be no escape from her cruel interrogator, the notorious Shrinker.

Audio CD

Published May 1, 2022

Reviews

[Drew · Rating 3 out of 5]

While the first episode feels kind of light and inconsequential, the next two make up for it. Again we have Cally and Jenna off on an adventure, and while I understand how the passing of original cast members has led to this "Worlds of Blake's 7" series, I'm starting to feel like they focus way too much on Cally and Jenna. Michael Keating and Steven Pacey are still with us, and Yasmin Bannerman has been playing Dayna in the audios for a few years now, and she's also still around. So how about we start expanding beyond Cally and Jenna? (To be fair, Vila's appeared a few times now, too, but not enough.)

And ironically, my favorite of the series so far have been the opening two sets focused on Avalon. More of that would be welcomed.

But that's aside from this set of episodes, which are solid and adequate, . . . but . . . I want a little more connection between these releases. (The last three did have some connecting plot points and character arcs.)

[Debra Cook · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jenna and Cally fight against the federation.

[Rob Cook · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️ 3.5 ⭐️

Three more solid adventures for Jenna and Cally but the format of just them meeting villains from the TV show is starting to wear a bit thin.