The War Master: Solitary Confinement

The Drane Institute is home to the galaxy's most criminally deranged patients, with the Master being one of them. He has no memory of how he came to be there but knows he is part of a greater design. The Master shares stories of love and loss, madness and glory, but there is still a final twist in the tale that he is waiting to share with his enemies.

Format: CD-Audio
Publication date: 31 August 2023
Publisher: Big Finish Productions Ltd

The Drane Institute is a sanctuary for the galaxy's most criminally deranged individuals, where they are kept under strict lockdown for the protection of themselves and the rest of the universe. Among these patients is The Master, a mysterious figure with no recollection of how he arrived at the institute. However, he knows that he has a greater purpose to fulfill, and he confides in the staff members, sharing tales of love, loss, madness, and glory.

As he delves deeper into his own mind, The Master discovers a shocking final twist that he has been waiting to share with his enemies. In this collection of four new stories, written by some of the genre's most talented authors, The Master embarks on a journey of self-discovery and redemption, while facing deadly trials and confronting his darkest fears.

"The Walls of Absence" by James Goss takes us to the distant world of Chift, where The Master seeks the help of the Code Purgers to repair his damaged mind. However, the Purgers have their own agenda, and The Master soon finds himself trapped in a web of deceit and danger.

In "The Long Despair" by Tim Foley, The Master embarks on a perilous voyage across the ocean world of Mehr Kee, in search of a beacon that shines across the waves. Along the way, he encounters a captain who is not what he seems, and together they face a series of deadly trials that test their courage and loyalty.

"The Life and Loves of Mr Alexander Bennett" by Alfie Shaw introduces us to Alexander Bennett, a seemingly ordinary man with a normal life. However, his world is turned upside down when he acquires a new home assistant, Maisu, who offers him advice and guidance in all aspects of his life, whether he wants it or not. As The Master's madness unfolds, Alexander becomes caught up in his schemes, and his secrets threaten to destroy both him and the institute.

"The Kicker" by Trevor Baxendale brings us to the Crane Institute, where a member of the Temporal Inquisition arrives to investigate The Master's madness. What they discover is more than they bargained for, and The Master's secrets now threaten them all.

The cast of this captivating collection includes Derek Jacobi (The War Master), Kae Alexander (Mia Chan), Silas Carson (Drane), Lois Chimimba (Bartholom), Jacob Dudman (Alexander Bennett), Jason Flemyng (The Captain), Jack Forsyth-Noble (Shilling), Mia Hope (Charrup), Neve McIntosh (Innkeeper), and Mateo . Each actor brings their own unique talent and depth to their characters, making this a truly immersive experience for the reader.

The Drane Institute is a place of mystery and danger, where the line between good and evil is blurred, and the fate of the universe hangs in the balance. With each new story, the reader is taken deeper into The Master's mind, and the stakes are raised higher than ever before. This is a must-read for fans of science fiction and fantasy, and for anyone who loves a good mystery.

Dimension: 142 x 125 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838689797