Gideon Defoe 
Elite Dangerous: Docking is Difficult 

Set in the world of bestselling computer game ELITE, and launched to tie in with the latest version, ELITE: DANGEROUS — a game almost 20 years in the making. One of three very distinct — but subtly linked — novels written by major authors who are fans of the game, this novel will be a must-buy not only the 25, 000+ people who funded the new game on kickstarter, but also for all of those fans of the original game.On what might be the worst planet in the universe, a young man dreams of the stars. Adventure! Lasers! Women! And the ultimate goal — to become Elite!Unfortunately, Misha has to do his chores first. And learn how to talk to Phoebe, the beautiful customs officer. And leave the planet.But the death of a famous author unexpectedly drags Misha and Phoebe into a system-wide conspiracy, complete with smuggling, international art thieves, multi-system corporations, canap s and exploding pigs. This is Misha’s chance to prove he has what it takes!After all, surely anyone can be Elite if they dream…