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A New World Audiobook by John O'Brien

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John O'Brien) — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 01:25:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A New World Subtitle: Takedown, Book 7 Author: John O'Brien Narrator: Mark Gagliardi Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-15 Publisher: John O'Brien Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 393 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The Dice Are Cast... Death Watches and Waits The sanctuary walls were breached and through them poured screaming hordes of night runners. About to be overrun, the survivors formed a last stand against the thousands that threatened to end their existence. Inexplicably, the night runners, who were on the verge of taking one of the last vestiges of humanity, departed, carrying the limp body of Lynn with them. Communications with the compound failed as Jack was out searching for additional survivors, leaving him unaware of what was happening at home. A tragedy sends him rushing back where he learns about the attack and Lynn being taken. Not knowing if she's alive or dead, he sets off in search for her. A mysterious image is sent setting forth a confrontation with Sandra, the female night runner responsible for the attack on the sanctuary. Is Lynn alive, or is this some elaborate trap? Jack will put everything on the line in order to find out. When logical reasoning fails... Insanity must be expected Members Reviews: JACK IS A GREAT MAIN MAN!!! What made the experience of listening to A New World the most enjoyable? Jack...well and Mark Gagliardi as Jack...so I guess John O'Brien too...I have become quite enamored with Jack..he is such a good man...he is a great dad, great partner, great leader...I just adore him! Who was your favorite character and why? DUH! JACK!!!! ^^^^^ LOL What about Mark Gagliardis performance did you like? I love his narrating...He IS Jack Walker for me...he is good....I will listen to more of his work...so he better do some more books!!! lol Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Both! Any additional comments? I am on to book 8....I loved this one...the search and rescue for the soldiers...finding others and helping people.... .The Rescue of Lynn...and yet ANOTHER CLIFFHANGER ENDING!!!!!!!!! Book 8 is in my ears now! LOL Jack is a GREAT main character...his snarkiness and love for others is remarkable and makes me just adore him!!! love this series of books love these books but damn I hate the cliff hangers want more can't wait for the next one Great story! I wish the next one was available now You would think that after eight books this author's imagination would run dry on the topic of "Night Runners", but he keeps it entertaining with fresh content, including side stories and new situations for the main characters. Good book, Great narration. Well, I liked the book. It seems as though they are doing a lot of busy work in this one and not much of note happens for most of the book. And I truly despise cliffhanger books, especially when they are new books, mostly because you are left hanging the whole time it takes to write the followup book. That being said I really like the practicality the author puts into his work. The things talked about in this series are things you would have to think about if anything ever happened like this, hey don't knock it, you never know. lol. Another cliff hanger!!!! Very entertaining if you like post apocalyptic zombie type survival listens!!! I've listen to all of the new World Series and can't wait for the next. While this isn't normally my taste! I find the style and the narrator a little over the top. I can't help but enjoy this series!!! So much macho fun, with just enough humanity to keep it grounded.

Impulse Audiobook by Steven Gould

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steven Gould) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:33:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Impulse Author: Steven Gould Narrator: Emily Rankin Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1094 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Cent has a secret. She lives in isolation, with her parents, hiding from the people who took her father captive and tortured him to gain control over his ability to teleport, and from the government agencies who want to use his talent. Cent has seen the world, but only from the safety of her parents' arms. She's teleported more than anyone on Earth, except for her mother and father, but she's never been able to do it herself. Her life has never been in danger. Until the day when she went snowboarding without permission and triggered an avalanche. When the snow and ice thundered down on her, she suddenly found herself in her own bedroom. That was the first time. Members Reviews: Black mark on the series I'll start by saying, I chose to listen to this novel despite other reviews because I didn't want to miss any plot points leading into the 4th book, which looks interesting. This was a mistake. There are no plot developments in this book. Nothing of lasting import happens. I suggest skipping ahead. Where the first book was about Davey resolving emotional trauma, and the second was about his imprisonment, this one is almost entirely about their daughter and her trials as a teenager. The only problem with this character-centric story is that the character is uninteresting. She is the perfect child in every way. She's good at sports, a genius, beautiful, loved by all, has super powers that she uses frequently in front of people without anyone noticing, and doesn't fail at a single thing through the whole book. In short, she's not a realistic human being. As other reviewers have said, this is very much a high school drama (heavy on the drama) and has almost nothing to do with Davey and Millie. Not my cup of tea to start with but I have enjoyed such things from time to time. However, the character issues make this a bad book even for that genre. To be fair, there is a good bit of action. Cent does her share of butt kicking but she always wins without effort. There is no suspense. The only bit that piqued my interest was when the NSA came into it but it was over within 15 minutes and nothing came of it. All the more disappointing after I spent the whole book HOPING the NSA would capture Cent to put a stop to her nonsense. There are other problems as well. Cent has a nemesis that is pure evil to the extent that she has the same problem as Cent's character. No shades of gray. She also has a posse who are all, likewise, one-dimensional. Gould tried to remedy this with an explanation for their behavior at the end but it was unconvincing to me, not to mention disturbing... Cent discovers that she can use her teleportation ability to manipulate her speed. For one, I have trouble believing that Davey never thought of this, considering it was he who realized decades earlier that teleporting effects frames of relative motion. That aside, Cent uses this ability at literally every opportunity with little regard for observers. Issues with its use are also overlooked. For example, she uses it to gain inhuman bursts of speed running, ignoring the fact that the sudden acceleration would cause her to trip. Moreover, all the effects to her body of high speed impact and sudden acceleration are ignored. This might not be so jarring if the author had not, up to this point, given significant consideration to the physics of "jumping" previously.

Dying of the Light Audiobook by George R. R. Martin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (George R. R. Martin) — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:10:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dying of the Light Author: George R. R. Martin Narrator: Iain Glen Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 185 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In this unforgettable space opera, number-one New York Times best-selling author George R. R. Martin presents a chilling vision of eternal night - a volatile world where cultures clash, codes of honor do not exist, and the hunter and the hunted are often interchangeable. A whisperjewel has summoned Dirk tLarien to Worlorn, and a love he thinks he lost. But Worlorn isnt the world Dirk imagined, and Gwen Delvano is no longer the woman he once knew. She is bound to another man, and to a dying planet that is trapped in twilight. Gwen needs Dirks protection, and he will do anything to keep her safe, even if it means challenging the barbaric man who has claimed her. But an impenetrable veil of secrecy surrounds them all, and its becoming impossible for Dirk to distinguish between his allies and his enemies. In this dangerous triangle, one is hurtling toward escape, another toward revenge, and the last toward a brutal, untimely demise. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Critic Reviews: "Dying of the Light blew the doors off of my idea of what fiction could be and could do, what a work of unbridled imagination could make a reader feel and believe." (Michael Chabon) "Slick science fiction...the Wild West in outer space." (Los Angeles Times) "The galactic background is excellent.... Martin knows how to hold the reader." (Asimovs) Members Reviews: A thoughtful, gothic sci-fi debut This is George RR Martins earliest novel, and I daresay it anticipates A Game of Thrones in a few ways. The notable difference is that its science fiction instead of fantasy. Regardless of genre, though, Martin has always had a talent for imaginative world-building, for conveying a sense of universes that are very old, full of history, and home to many other stories besides the immediate one. The setting here is cool and gothic, a rogue planet named Worlorn which had a brief heyday as a sort of exhibition world for the neighboring star systems, which terraformed it and built showcase cities on it as it passed by a cluster of stars called Fat Satan and the Hellcrown (great names). Now winter is coming forever, as the mostly abandoned Worlorn heads back into deep space. The story concerns a man named Dirk, who receives an object of significance in the space mail from an ex-girlfriend hes still sorta pining for. Gwen is on Worlorn, studying the unique ecology. When he gets there, he discovers that shes sorta married to a man named Jaantony from a planet called Kavalaan. And to Jaantonys bondsman as well. Gwen cares for her primary mate, but isnt totally happy with her life. As it turns out, Kavalar society has a feudal past, very unfeminist values, a strong code of honor, and complex social rules left from its dark history. An offshoot colony has come to Worlorn in (seemingly futile) hopes of keeping its culture alive against the forces of modernization. Of course, Dirks arrival upsets the already uneasy relationship between three people, and he soon runs afoul of an even-more-traditional group of Kavalar, which has a very xenophobic view of outsiders.

The Petaybee Trilogy Audiobook by Anne McCaffrey, Elizabeth Ann Scarborough

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne McCaffrey) — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 06:19:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Petaybee Trilogy Subtitle: Powers That Be, Power Lines, and Power Play Author: Anne McCaffrey, Elizabeth Ann Scarborough Narrator: Marina Sirtis Format: Abridged Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-16 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Day by day, the sentient planet is learning to recognize and understand the meaning of outside stimuli, to communicate its own needs and desires...even to use human speech. The Petaybeans have their hands full trying to protect their beloved planet from the sudden influx of tourists. Then some of Petaybee's staunchest champions are kidnapped. Members Reviews: missing sections of stories the performance was great, but you can tell good size portions of the stories were deliberately left out. I can understand some parts being removed due to their sexual nature, but the rest just ruin the story. Great book I am a huge McCaffrey fan and I love Marina Sirtis. At first though, it was difficult to listen to the narration. Once I was used to her accent, it was wonderful. A great story and the performance of the narration really brought it to life.

The Complete Exodus Trilogy Audiobook by Andreas Christensen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andreas Christensen) — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 02:60:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Complete Exodus Trilogy Subtitle: Books 1-3 Author: Andreas Christensen Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-16 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 336 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: This is the complete omnibus edition of the Exodus Trilogy, which has captivated listeners all over the world. When an object threatens human civilization, it becomes clear that we need to venture to the stars. With just a few years' warning, this will be a race against time, and only a small number of colonists can be saved. In an America turned authoritarian, a small group of people draws up their plans to change not this world but the next. The confrontation seems inevitable, but who will prevail and at what cost? A world divided makes their separate plans. Some will fail, some will prevail, and some will stay hidden until the time comes to unveil their plans and schemes. In desperate times, humanity will show its darker side, and even the best of intentions can result in the worst of outcomes. Will human ability for compassion and unity rise up or succumb to fear and ruthlessness under pressure? And when the starship Exodus leaves for distant Aurora, more than 40 light -ears away, nobody knows that this journey will end up answering some of humanity's greatest and oldest questions: Who are we? Are we alone? Where do we come from? This omnibus contains Exodus (book 1), Aurora (book 2), and Genesis. Members Reviews: Not About The Wonder Of Discovery This series is trite and unimaginative political drama. It's really more like a poorly-written Steven King story, where the "backdrop universe" is a far-secondary part of the story, and the characters' interactions and inter-relationships are the principle focus. The problem is that those relationships and interactions are fairly shallow, stereotypical, unimaginative, and uninteresting. Thank goodness for the ability to play the audio at accelerated speed, or I would have bailed on the story before the end of the first book. If you're looking for a story that revels in the challenge and awe of interstellar space flight, exploration of new worlds, and the fantastic technologies to make it all happen, look elsewhere. The travelers might as well have hopped a bus to their new world, and checked in to the local Travelodge. And a minor irritation: While the narrator performance is okay overall, his tone and cadence for every sentence throughout the three books is essentially the same. The monotony gets to you after a while. Good Story, Did not like the Narrator Looking for a book 4. hope it will have a better narrator. Mr. Kafer is too wooden for my taste. good read i dont review many books, but i liked this one very much. so had to put attest to the fact that this was a good read. Loved the story for all 3 books! Great character development, interesting take on how a government-corporate partnership would impact a doomsday situation. History became the future Enjoyed following the characters from beginning to the end. What an adventure to start on a new world.

Victory Conditions Audiobook by Elizabeth Moon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elizabeth Moon) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:38:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Victory Conditions Subtitle: Vatta's War, Book 5 Author: Elizabeth Moon Narrator: Cynthia Holloway Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 643 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: But the enemy have their own escalation efforts under way - including the placement of covert agents among the allies with whom Ky and the surviving Vattas are collaborating in the war effort. And when a spy ring linked to a wealthy businessman is exposed, a cracked pirate code reveals a galaxy-wide conspiracy fueling the proliferation of Turek's warship fleet. Matching the invaders' swelling firepower will mean marshaling an armada of battle-ready ships for Ky to lead into combat. But a violent skirmish leaves Ky reeling - and presumed dead by her enemies. Now, as Turek readies an all-out attack on the Nexus system - a key conquest that could seal the rest of the galaxy's doom - Ky must rally to the challenge, draw upon every last reserve of her strategic skills, and reach deep if she is to tear from the ashes of tragedy her most decisive victory. Critic Reviews: "Rip-roaring action and intriguing science and tactics distinguish Nebula-winner Moon's fifth and final Vatta's War installment.... A fine and fitting conclusion to Moon's grand space opera tour de force." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Holloway's Narration Distracts from Space Opera Elizabeth Moon's satisfactory conclusion to her Vatta's War series is marred by Cynthia Holloway's uninformed narration. Come on! When you're reading a Sci Fi book, it's important--vital--to understand the words your are paid to pronounce and the context in which you say them. So, when "nanites" becomes "nan-i-tees," for example, well, it's a Sci Fi fan's nightmare. Chalkboard, fingernails, flinch, flinch, flinch! Her voice characterizations are quite good--I appreciate her craft. So, then, in this case, perhaps the real blame goes to the director and editor. Again, no excuses acceptable. We SF fans are a picky bunch--it's the technical details--or at least the approximation of them--that matters. Without that, one might as well read historical fiction or something. good series let down by bad narration I had the pleasure of listening to the rest of the series in either the Graphic Audio version (very good!) or the narrator from the original tape versions (I don't have her name). This narrator is just.. bad. No sense of the dramatic, bad voices. I think I'd rather be reading it in book form! Finally, some action. But too little and too late. This is the final book in the Vatta's War quintet, and I can honestly say I'm glad that there are no more. The reader is simply awful. Stilted, with no sense of dramatic flow and truly terrible voices for some characters. The final book should have been the most exciting and satisfying as Ky finally gets the fleet she needs and the battles happen. But instead, we get additional characters who add little to the story and yet we STILL have to hear their angst and stupidity play out. This entire series could have been quite good as a trilogy. But it simply hasn't stood the test of time. It's YA space opera, but it's not _good_ YA space opera. The last book in the series I got hooked on this series and am unhappy it is ending. From the first book to this one we have watch Kylara Vatta grow from a cadet in military school to the Admiral of a coalition space force. The big battle against the pirate force takes place in this book.

The Callahan Chronicals Audiobook by Spider Robinson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Spider Robinson) — Fri, 20 Feb 2004 07:43:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Callahan Chronicals Author: Spider Robinson Narrator: Barrett Whitener Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 02-20-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 781 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Callahan's Crosstime Saloon is the neighborhood tavern to all of time and space, where the regulars are anything but. These time travelers, talking dogs, alcoholic vampires, and cybernetic aliens really, truly care about each other. It's the rare kind of place where bad puns are as appreciated as good conversation. Time Travelers Strictly Cash is their policy. Lay your money on the bar, name your poison, step up to the line drawn on the barroom floor, and after drinking make a toast and throw the glass into the fireplace. It's an odd tradition but one that's led to some interesting stories. Callahan's Secret may be something even the regulars would never guess. Then again, it may be as simple as listening to those post-toast stories. After all, like Callahan says, shared pain is lessened and shared joy is increased, a simple concept that could, after a few drinks, lead to saving the world. Critic Reviews: "Robinson is the hottest writer to hit science fiction since Ellison, and he can match the master's frenetic energy and emotional intensity, arm-break for gut-wrench." (Los Angeles Times) "Tall tales....fine and funny....A significant achievement for light humor!" (Houston Post) Members Reviews: Great listen Having read all of Robinson's Callahan books from this one through Callahan's Key (available here on Audible), it was a pleasure to revisit these stories where the Callahan legend begins. New readers should not beleive Robinson when he says in the Forward (or "Backward" as he calls it) that there will be no more Callahan stories. He went on to write a number of other Callahan books between this one and "Key". They are all just as fun. My only beef is with the narrator. The book is made up not so much of chapters as with interrelated short stories, yet the narrator makes the transition from the end of one into the beginning of the next without so much as a pause for a breath. With luck, Robinson and Audible will see fit to add all the intervening books that fall between this one and Callahans Key. If you are a fan of Science Fiction, Mysteries, puns, riddles, tall tales and just plain good story telling, I highly recommend this book. The Callahan Chronicals I had never heard of Callahan's place. I downloaded it out of curiosity. Oh the puns, such groaners, but oh how I grew to love those mutants and misfits. I miss them already. I am going to listen to the next Callahan book, and then go back and listen to this one again and again. New regular to Callahan's I was totally unfamiliar with Spider and Callahan's place. I selected this book based on its rating and its length. One of the BEST decisions I ever made. I can't wait to listen to more of the Callahan saga. You gotta get this one!! Punday Night comes to life If you're already a Callahan's regular you don't need any encouragement. If "The Place" is new to you, come on in, we've been waiting for you. What took you so long? Barrett Whitener's reading does Spider's creations proud.

Captain's Share Audiobook by Nathan Lowell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nathan Lowell) — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 02:24:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Captain's Share Subtitle: A Trader's Tale from the Golden Age of the Solar Clipper, Book 5 Author: Nathan Lowell Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-16 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 315 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A good captain protects his crew. Who protects the captain? A shuffling of cabins puts Ishmael Horatio Wang in command of the worst ship in the fleet. He learns that being captain doesn't make you infallible and that life in the captain's cabin is filled with new kinds of challenges as he tries to keep the ship moving, the crew out of trouble, and turn a profit to earn his Captain's Share. In a ship where the officers outnumber the crew, can he keep everybody happy? Welcome to the SC Agamemnon. Members Reviews: Nathan Lowell ! I've read or listened to everything Lowell has written and have enjoyed every instance of it. This is as good as when these stories were under podcast. Only difference Nathan did the original readings and very well at that. Overall five stars is really not fair, there should be more Stars. Ishmael hits adulthood, adulthood hits back Now in his 30s Ishmael has to confront problems in his marriage and other problems not related to sailing a solar clipper. Overall, older Ishmael is a slightly more interesting and convincingly matured character, but the story is therefore slightly more character development and slightly less swashbuckling. I recommend the series, but would strongly suggest reading the books in order. riveting but objectively boring I really like this book I'm not sure why the subject matter at first glance seems like paint drying for a Sci-Fi novel. however I start listening to it and I can't put it down. more please I consumed one after another until there was no more. I can't wait for more books in this series. besy one so far... I have Really Enjoyed the series so far... this is my favorite. Bring on the next one...

A Quantum Murder Audiobook by Peter F. Hamilton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter F. Hamilton) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:41:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Quantum Murder Subtitle: The Greg Mandel Trilogy, Book 2 Author: Peter F. Hamilton Narrator: Toby Longworth Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 987 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Dr Edward Kitchener, a brilliant researcher into quantum cosmology, lies dead with his lungs spread out on either side of his open chest. Only a mercenary or professional killer could have breached the premier-grade security system - but why would a professional waste time in ritual slaughter? Greg Mandel, psi-boosted ex-private eye, is enticed out of retirement to launch an investigation into a past which - according to Kitcheners theories - might never have happened. Members Reviews: Excellent sci-fi murder mystery A Quantum Murder is the 2nd book in Greg Mandel trilogy. Although, this is a standalone story, all the relevant characters from Book 1, Mindstar Rising, are back, so the background is useful. The story occurs about 2 years after the 1st with the same general conditions in place. This time around, Greg is dragged into a murder investigation of a prominent physicist who was doing work for Event Horizon. In spite of appearing to crack the case, his intuition suggests something is amiss and he pursues justice with a Mandel doggedness. Hamilton introduces some bizarre physics dealing with apparent time travel without the typical causality paradox. In addition, he explores the world of designer synthetic chemistry (probably around the time that ecstasy was becoming popular in England) and the biology of memory. Surprisingly (for Peter Hamilton). the sci-fi components are not only underwhelming, but nearly fade into the background as the mystery deepens. At its heart though, this is an engaging and erudite who-dun-it. The only slight detriment is the "Night of the Living Dead" scene close to the end which was just a bit over the top.. Early Hamilton - he got better I didn't do my research when I selected this book. I thought it was a new Peter Hamilton and jumped into it right away. It didn't take long for the dated buzz words and clumsy writing to convince me this must be an ancient book. A little research and yes, this book is more than 15 years old. Peter F. Hamilton has certainly grown as a writer. But knowing the proper frame of reference for this work I able was to sit back and enjoy this young work. If you listen real close you'll be able to hear the beginnings of characters, situations, and technologies that would be showcased in the Commonwealth Sagas and in the Void books. I downloaded this book on the day Audible made it available and there were a few technical issues with the recording (especially, part 2 of the download). Audible may find these and fix these but if they don't you'll be able to hear the narrator turn pages and hear the narrator mock the writing (don't remember the exact quote but the narrator disapproved of the author's describing a character's hair as "manes"). Unfortunate, as the reading by the narrator was excellent - he did a great jump picking "voices" that match the persona the writer had wanted each character to project. Not one of Hamilton's best Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? If one has not read volume one in the trilogy, I think A Quantum Murder may strike some readers as pretty far out.

Alice Audiobook by Charles Lamb

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Lamb) — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 06:28:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alice Subtitle: Alice Series #1 Author: Charles Lamb Narrator: David Drummond Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 953 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Captain Jacob Thomas, USMC, is a divorced combat veteran just trying to get his life back on track. Returning to the marine corps after a failed attempt at reconciliation with his estranged wife, Jake volunteers for a DARPA experiment that catapults him into a future where humanity has been stripped of 200 years of technological advancements and more than half its population. With the help of a faceless benefactor named Alice, he escapes the confines of an abandoned lab facility and starts a journey to put Earth back on a path to recovery. Jake's path begins in the rich farmlands of central California and eventually places him in orbit and face to face with the very evil that started it all. Members Reviews: 5 star sci-fi, 1 star lame romance novel Narrator sounds like he should stick to reading to his grandkids. NO character differentiation. There is gender distinction, but everyone sounds the same, and the women are whiny and pouty trying to be sexy. Absolutely hooked by the opening plot. Great sci-fi. Love Jake, love Alice, love the premise. I listened to the end just for that. I also love how it turned out and can't wait to read another. That said, the conversion into a worse-than-B-grade romance novel destroys the quality of the story. It's like a 12-year-old trying to write porn. At this time in American history, there are more women than men so they are used to sharing. For some reason it is deemed necessary for Jake to reproduce, so he takes up with 5 or more women. They all handle it very well, they are not jealous (except when they are), rather they are supportive of each other (except when they feel they aren't getting enough of Jake). They cease being intelligent women and turn into sex kittens. All the women are beautiful and have perfect bodies with large busts, and no thigh lumps. It's okay for there to be love relations in sci-fi stories, but I didn't come here for Danielle Steel, and this stuff is so juvenile and over-written that you will roll your eyes, shake your head, and sigh. I don't know who would enjoy this kind of stuff; it's not imaginative, not titillating, not grown up. For example: * Jake (despairing of his responsibilities managing several computer sites): If we open more alien facilities, I'm screwed! Female: Oh, I'm pretty sure that happened last night. [and the author can't leave it alone], and I was hoping it would happen tonight too! [still can't leave it alone] she said with a wicked wink. [sigh, shake my head] *trite "sexy" lines like "I resemble that remark!" and "I barely rate "saucy wench"! And. I get so tired of doing the editor's job. I get tired of talking to the recording, correcting grammar, tired of making word changes. E.g. He lay her on the couch. This writer uses only about 1/4 the past perfect tense and he should, even after allowing for individual choice. One of the worst examples: "Jake wore his flight suit that morning, and had not changed it all day." Any high school English teacher would change this to, "Jake HAD PUT ON his flight suit that morning, and had not changed it all day." Anyway, I guess I have to accept that there are no editors anymore and that whatever sorry excuse for grammar the writer delivers is what gets published. I really don't know how to rate this story.

Against the Tide of Years Audiobook by S. M. Stirling

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (S. M. Stirling) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:01:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Against the Tide of Years Author: S. M. Stirling Narrator: Todd McLaren Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 629 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: When Walker reaches Greece and recruits several of their greater kinglets to his cause, the people of Nantucket have no choice. If they are to save the primitive world from being plunged into bloodshed on a 20th-century scale, they must defeat Walker at his own game: war. Members Reviews: I've Finished the entire series and I am richer for the experience. These travels back through time somewhat reminiscent of Weber's Safehold series are such an enlightening mix of history and science fiction. Nantucket citizens of the present are cast back 30 centuries into the past privileged to forge a brave new world. The characters are unexpected time travelers. Who would conceive of a black woman admiral in command of the Nantucket navy doing battle with the ancient Greeks and Egyptians led by one of the most evil characters ever brought to life in literature? I cheered her victories out loud. 75 hours of relentless interest. What a great series. Buy this and you won't be disappointed if you would love to change the past. This third installment got quite a bit more tedious than the first two installments covering too much territory and too many battles as the characters got lost in the action. But I suppose it was difficult to avoid. I loved the first two books and merely enjoyed most of the third. You can't beat this series I loved this series when I read it in papareback and loved hearing the voices come alive even better. You will not be dissapointed, But you wil have to buy all three, LOL. Okay story but it dragged for me This is hard to put into words... The story was pretty good but I guess it just dragged on too long. It wasn't interesting enough to make me want to listen to it every chance I could get. It is long to begin with, about 21 hours; but it look me over 6 months to finally listen to the entire book as I would find myself not really caring if I listened to it vs. music in my car. This became more evident to me after finishing this book as the next book I listed to (from OSC) I zipped through in a week. Then another, and another, as I was more compelled to listen - and found I wanted to listen to these next books; while driving, doing dishes, late at night, etc. This wasn't the case for Against the Tide of Years unfortunately. So I guess I'm bailing on the 3rd book. The thought and detail that went into the story is amazing and I liked the premise. I'm not saying it's bad, but for me it just didn't keep me on the edge of my seat. BOOK GOOD, BUT JUMPS AROUND TOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!! Would you listen to Against the Tide of Years again? Why? I ENJOYED THIS S.M. STIRLING BOOK, BUT NOT AS MUCH AS THE CHANGE SERIES, I STILL LISTEN TO IT AGAIN EVERY FEW MONTHS. LOVE THE ESCAPE FROM THESE WORRIED TIME IN WHICH WE LIVE What was one of the most memorable moments of Against the Tide of Years? THE CHALLENGE OF CHANGING HISTORY What about Todd McLarens performance did you like? JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? NO Any additional comments? IS THERE EVER GOING TO BE AN END TO THE CHANGE SERIES SAGA? great book, I wish there was a pause Loved everything, my only complaint is: a lack of pause between sections in the same chapter.

Dragon's Egg Audiobook by Robert L. Forward

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert L. Forward) — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 05:08:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dragon's Egg Subtitle: Cheela, Book 1 Author: Robert L. Forward Narrator: Todd McLaren Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In a moving story of sacrifice and triumph, human scientists establish a relationship with intelligent lifeforms - the cheela-living on Dragon's Egg, a neutron star where one Earth hour is equivalent to hundreds of their years. The cheela culturally evolve from savagery to the discovery of science, and for a brief time, men are their diligent teachers. Critic Reviews: Forward has impeccable scientific credentials, and...big, original, speculative ideas." (The Washington Post) Members Reviews: Classic Hard Science Fiction I love the writings of Dr. Forward. There is nothing like science fiction written by an actual physicist. I am hoping it will not take Audible long to release the second and third Cheela books as Audible titles. It has been decades since I read these books with my eyes, and now I am loving to re-read this one with my ears. :) read this when it was cirst published what a great way to enjoy this story again. the concept is a great stepping stone Great story The audio was a little quiet. But the story was amazing! The story is easy to follow, even if you don't know the science. I can't wait for starquake (the sequal) to be an audiobook too. Okay Story., but meh... For some reason I just could not suspend my disbelief and get into this book. Perhaps I'm just being too nerdy and concentrating on the impossibilities.

Chaos Theory Audiobook by Rich Restucci

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rich Restucci) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:41:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chaos Theory Subtitle: Zombie Theories Series, Book 1 Author: Rich Restucci Narrator: Michael Kramer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 178 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The world has fallen to a relentless enemy beyond reason or mercy. With no remorse they rend the planet with tooth and nail. One man stands against the scourge of death that consumes all. Teamed with a genius survivalist and a teenage girl, he must flee the teeming dead, the evils of humans left unchecked, and those that would seek to use him. His best weapon to stave off the horrors of this new world? His wit. Members Reviews: I hate Zombies. So this book was great. As I said I hate Zombies. The combination of the humor in all that zombie horror and things going right and wrong for the main character and the great narration by Michael Kramer it's a hit. Love both books and am ready for book number three. Good but too much penis talk. The author talks about his penis way, way too much. When you read that, imagine a number of times you imagine as too many. Double that. Then double that number. But once you get over rolling your eyes every time you hear a mention of the characters junk, there is actually some pretty good main character development and the book does avoid a lot of the cliches associated with zombie books (I didn't know this was a zombie book when I got it, had I known I might have passed). The supporting characters are stale, but initially interesting. The plot does keep moving and the main character is never some super well prepared individual, which is refreshing. The author didn't live out some tired fantasy of being the only guy who is prepared and ready for the zombie apocalypse. The voice acting is superb and that is what kept me listening. Michael Kramer brought a 1940s radio play attitude to the narration and no matter what other flaws the book may have, he makes up for them. Not a happy camper. I have to admit I was very excited to start this story, and honestly time flew by. However before I knew it was over. No ending if I want to see what happens. You have to buy the next book. I feel the story line was great and was drawn into the story very fast and moved very fast. The the end of the book. It was like tune in next week for the conclusion. Authors who do this does not care about the readers only their own pocket book. I will not not buy any others, from this author. Will never know will the book end or will people have to buy a 3 for a ending. No surprises but entertaining zombie series. Would you consider the audio edition of Chaos Theory to be better than the print version? I don't know, I didn't read the print version. But I am a big Zombie/post apocalyptic/EOTWAWKI fan and this one came up on my Audible recommend feed. What did you like best about this story? I love supense/gore/scary monsters interspersed with humor. I liked the lead characters slightly sarcastic sense of humor and obvious observations. Made the story more entertaining for me personally. Which scene was your favorite? I am writing this review for both book 1 Chaos Theory and book 2 Conspiracy Theory. I liked both equally, and am hopeful that book 3, which I know exists will also make it to audio. I don't know that I had a favorite scene, but I particularly enjoyed any scene's with Lynch, Shipp or Remo.

Yesterday's Gone: Season 1 - Episode 4 Audiobook by Sean Platt, David Wright

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sean Platt) — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:45:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Yesterday's Gone: Season 1 - Episode 4 Author: Sean Platt, David Wright Narrator: Ray Chase, R.C. Bray, Brian Holsopple, Chris Patton, Maxwell Glick, Tamara Marston Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 04-17-14 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 243 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: WARNING: This is a postapocalyptic horror audiobook where bad people do evil things and, as such, this series features disturbing scenes and foul language. While it is all within the context of the story, some listeners may find this content offensive. Can humanity survive what it never saw coming? On October 15 at 2:15 a.m. Earth vanished. A scattered few woke alone in a world with no rules, other than survival at any cost. A journalist wanders the wretched reality of an empty New York, searching for his wife and son. A serial killer must hunt in a land where prey is now an endangered species. A mother shields her young daughter from danger through every terror-filled breath. A bullied teen is thrilled to find the world gone missing, until the knock on his door. A fugitive survives a fiery plane crash. Will he be redeemed, or return to the killing he's best at? An eight-year-old boy sets out on a journey to find his missing family, only to find something that will change him forever. These survivors aren't truly alone.... Someone or something is watching them. And waiting... Strangers unite. Sides are chosen. Can humanity survive what it never saw coming? Members Reviews: Oh Alight, It's A Keeper I really don't know what made me start this series. I kept saying, okay, I will purchase just one more episode. I guess it's time I have to admit that it does have a certain something. Unlike most end-of-the-world-zombie-gut-slinging- gore on every page novels, Yesterday's Gone doesn't use that violent drama as the foundation for the storyline. It doesn't hide from violence and blowing blood and guts everywhere, but it does play distant second to the role of relationships and the underlying mystery that makes this book readable. I have purchased episode 5, so I can no longer say I'm trying it out. It is true, I want to see what happens next. I'm still listening. Entertaining enough to keep going.. Entertaining, clear distinct characters, some narrators have better range than others as far as depicting different characters however overall it's well done and the story continues to lead you on with suspense/ mystery. a bit like The Stand with a splash of War of the Worlds. interesting it's a different look at post apocalyptic life after a bizarre form of the apocalypse definitely worth a listen I have enjoyed all the episodes so far, the narrations do a great job, about to start the next one now, I recommended giving at least the first episode a try. What happened??? All of a sudden, the book just ended, unexpectedly. I had been listening, and waiting for "something" to happen.... Seems like this episode was a bit of a filler. I had to look when it ended to make sure it wasn't just the end of a chapter... I will continue with the next installment, and see where this story goes.

First Lord of the Imperium Audiobook by L J Goulding

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (L J Goulding) — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 05:25:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: First Lord of the Imperium Subtitle: Warhammer 40,000 Author: L J Goulding Narrator: John Banks, Beth Chalmers, Jenny Funnell, Jonathan Keeble, Toby Longworth Format: Original Recording Length: 24 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-18 Publisher: Black Library Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: As the Horus Heresy rages and the death toll rises, one more will be added to the numberless dead: Sibel Niasta, personal astropath to the First Lord of the Imperium, Malcador the Sigillite. As her end approaches, Malcador sits vigil by her bedside, and the pair discuss their friendship and what it means - how the past and present have shaped Malcador and the Imperium, and what the future holds.

METAtropolis Audiobook by Jay Lake, Tobias Buckell, Elizabeth Bear, John Scalzi, Karl Schroeder

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jay Lake) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:31:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: METAtropolis Author: Jay Lake, Tobias Buckell, Elizabeth Bear, John Scalzi, Karl Schroeder Narrator: Michael Hogan, Scott Brick, Kandyse McClure, Alessandro Juliani, Stefan Rudnicki, John Scalzi Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 1680 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Welcome to a world where big cities are dying, dead - or transformed into technological megastructures. Where once-thriving suburbs are now treacherous Wilds. Where those who live for technology battle those who would die rather than embrace it. It is a world of zero-footprint cities, virtual nations, and armed camps of eco-survivalists. Welcome to the dawn of uncivilization. METAtropolis is an intelligent and stunning creation of five of today's cutting-edge science-fiction writers: 2008 Hugo Award winners John Scalzi and Elizabeth Bear; Campbell Award winner Jay Lake; plus fan favorites Tobias Buckell and Karl Schroeder. Together they set the ground rules and developed the parameters of this "shared universe", then wrote five original novellas - all linked, but each a separate tale. Bringing this audiobook to life is a dream team of performers: Battlestar Galactica's Michael Hogan ("Saul Tigh"); Alessandro Juliani ("Felix Gaeta"); and Kandyse McClure ("Anastasia 'Dee' Dualla"); plus legendary audiobook narrators Scott Brick (Dune) and Stefan Rudnicki (Ender's Game). John Scalzi, who served as Project Editor, introduces each story, offering insight into how the METAtropolis team created this unique project exclusively for digital audio. Critic Reviews: Each story shines on its own; as a group they reinforce one another, building a multifaceted view of a realistic and hopeful urban future. (Publishers Weekly) Scalzi and his contributors/collaborators have created a fascinating shared urban future that each of them evokes with his or her particular strengths.... This stellar collection is a fascinating example of shared world-building. (Booklist) "This impressive group of writers imagines what happens when the world moves beyond cities as a locus of human civilization. The range of narrators...brings a unique narrative style to the production. Of the five narrators, all well chosen for the stories, Allessandro Juliani proves to be the best with his rendering of Scalzi's piece." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Fascinating stories I was hesitant to get this Audible Frontiers audiobook because I generally don't enjoy anthologies. However, I found the Metatropolis stories fascinating -- several stories include references to ecology-related technology changes and the narrators are top-notch. Highly recommended for sci-fi/cli-fi fans. Pretty good I really enjoyed the worlds created by the authors. I would have enjoyed it more if the author doing the narrating hadn't yakked about himself and the process so much in between the stories. That could have come at the end of the "book", after the stories, as a "how this book was made" commentary. Otherwise cool stories with some memorable characters and concepts. Not a wasted credit (rewritten to exclude apostrophes or quotation marks, which Audible processes incorrectly.) I like the concept of a shared world and overall this is an entertaining audiobook, but like any anthology some stories are better than others. In the Forests of the Night by Jake Lake was an extended pseudospiritual/political rant that never answers the most obvious question, i.e.

The Book of Phoenix Audiobook by Nnedi Okorafor

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nnedi Okorafor) — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 05:22:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Book of Phoenix Author: Nnedi Okorafor Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 203 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A fiery spirit dances from the pages of the Great Book. She brings the aroma of scorched sand and ozone. She has a story to tell.... The Book of Phoenix is a unique work of magical futurism. A prequel to the highly acclaimed, World Fantasy Award-winning novel Who Fears Death, it features the rise of another of Nnedi Okorafor's powerful, memorable, superhuman women. Phoenix was grown and raised among other genetic experiments in New York's Tower 7. She is an "accelerated woman" - only two years old but with the body and mind of an adult, Phoenix's abilities far exceed those of a normal human. Still innocent and inexperienced in the ways of the world, she is content living in her room speed reading ebooks, running on her treadmill, and basking in the love of Saeed, another biologically altered human of Tower 7. Then one evening Saeed witnesses something so terrible that he takes his own life. Devastated by his death and Tower 7's refusal to answer her questions, Phoenix finally begins to realize that her home is really her prison, and she becomes desperate to escape. But Phoenix's escape, and her destruction of Tower 7, is just the beginning of her story. Before her story ends, Phoenix will travel from the United States to Africa and back, changing the entire course of humanity's future. Members Reviews: Wonderful, Fresh, Different Where does The Book of Phoenix rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Among the best of the audiobooks I've listened to so far. What did you like best about this story? The fresh point of view - not your conquering European grandfather's take on life in the world and the main character is a strong female. Loved that. What about Robin Miless performance did you like? She really knows how to make each character come alive in the mind's eye with tone of voice, accents, etc. Also, there is no clear break from recording to recording as some audiobooks have. Stunningly unique and beautiful story The Book of Phoenix by Nnedi Okorafor took me completely by surprise in the best possible way. I went in really not having any idea what to expect, and what I got was a near future sci-fi wrapped in a post-apocalyptic sci-fi starring a Nigerian anti-heroine who I grew to love in the way only fictional characters can make us love. I also was surprised that my new favorite narrator, Robin Miles, performed this audiobook and (not surprising) she was absolutely perfect. I am now completely hooked on this author and will be promptly diving in to the companion book! I didn't understand this book I enjoyed it right up to until the end and then the end confused me. I don't like this "let's just start over attitude" because humanity will always have good and evil and degrees in between no matter how often we are wiped out and we start over again. I prefer that good fight evil and for a while wins even if it can't last. However this book was beautifully written and performed and perhaps others will be able to see the hope in it that I couldn't find. I listened till the end but somehow missed it(?) The ending seemed abrupt. Otherwise 5 stars.

On the Oceans of Eternity Audiobook by S. M. Stirling

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (S. M. Stirling) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:04:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On the Oceans of Eternity Author: S. M. Stirling Narrator: Todd McLaren Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 552 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Some of these peoples have become allies. Some have turned instead to the renegade Coast Guard officer William Walker. And, for 10 years, the two sides have tested each other, feinting and parrying, to decide who will be the ones to lead this brave new world into the future. The final battle lines have now been drawn. And only one side can emerge the victor. Critic Reviews: "Stirling's imaginative foray into time travel should please fans of alternative history." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Through the first two books of the series and I am richer for the experience. These travels back through time somewhat reminiscent of Weber's Safehold series are such an enlightening mix of history and science fiction. Nantucket citizens of the present are cast back 30 centuries into the past privileged to forge a brave new world. The characters are unexpected time travelers. Who would conceive of a black woman admiral in command of the Nantucket navy doing battle with the ancient Greeks and Egyptians led by one of the most evil characters ever brought to life in literature? I cheered her victories out loud. 75 hours of relentless interest. What a great series. Buy this and you won't be disappointed if you would love to change the past. This third installment got quite a bit more tedious than the first two installments covering too much territory and too many battles as the characters got lost in the action. But I suppose it was difficult to avoid. I loved the first two books and merely enjoyed most of the third. Enjoyed it! I hope there will be more. This series git me through many a long drive. A terrific conclusion to a story for the ages. Stirling concludes his Nantucket series in epic fashion, tying up all the loose ends and weaving just enough threads for a second set of tales that we are all hoping to read! one of the best time travel stories This is one of the best time travel stories I have ever read. The characters are interesting and the time period is one not usually visited in similar stories. There is good action, suspense, and twists. The narrator is great at differentiating characters. Story is great. Great story, Confusing chapter intro great story concept. I didn't like the way that each chapter begin with the dates and locations in which it took place. The main problem was that the same chapter would include three or four locations and a similar date , but didn't have clear differentiation between when you were switching from one place to another within the chapter.

The Influence Audiobook by Bentley Little

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bentley Little) — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 16:16:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Influence Author: Bentley Little Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 163 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Everything is about to change When Ross Lowry moves into his cousin's guest house in the small community of Magdalena, Arizona, he expects nothing more than breathing room and a brief respite from his economic woes. But something is not right in the desert. After a raucous party on New Year's Eve, the luck of the attendees undergoes an immediate U-turn. The rich and successful suddenly find themselves facing catastrophic failure while the less well-off are unexpectedly flush with good fortune. This is only the beginning Soon the citizens of Magdalena are experiencing unnatural desires. Next their children begin to disappear and freakish creatures emerge from the surrounding wilderness. The community is unraveling at a frightening pace. But these are merely the early warning signs of a showdown with a powerful force of darkness that could obliterate the world forever, and only Ross Lowry sees the danger that lurks ahead. Members Reviews: If You Like King, You Will Like Bentley Little !! I am a very picky reader, and often don't give books a fair shot. They have to capture my attention from the beginning.. no matter what genre I'm reading. Bentley Little and Joe Barrett team up for a great performance that keeps my attention. Bentley Little loosens up a little on the gore and gives us a more mature and developed horror novel. (Don't worry B.L. fans... there is still plenty of blood slinging in this novel). " Influence" gives the reader a more original and grounded storyline than many of his previous books, and is noticeably more up- to-date. You know the characters well in this novel, and root for them. If you like King, you are almost gaurenteed to like Bentley Little. "The Haunted", another Bentley Little audible selection, is also excellent. It's alright. There were some creepy and some completely out of the whack parts. The ending should have matched the rest of the book. Classic Bentley - Crazy Stuffed with Weird! Would you try another book from Bentley Little and/or Joe Barrett? Yes. I'm a huge fan of Bentley Little. I've read all his novels. I wish (HINT HINT) there were more of his books on Audible. Joe Barrett did a good job narrating. What other book might you compare The Influence to and why? The only thing to compare this book to is another novel by Bentley Little (The Policy, The Association, The Ignored). There aren't too many authors that can combine unemployment, a New Year's Eve party, scowling flowers, whistling cats, pissed off chickens and jumping eggs into a pretty good story. And that is just a little bit of the weirdness. If you are familiar with Bentley Little you know how his characters rationalize the most insane and creepy situations. Like being out of work for a year and then getting a six figure job offer from the president of the company...right after he excuses himself to poop in the corner of his office. But you take the job anyway because you need the money and well maybe the guy is having a bad day or something... And you could almost see yourself doing the same thing. Almost. My only problem with The Influence is the ending. Ill just leave it at that. If you are a fan of Mr. Little, by all means get this one. It's not his best work but it's worth the listen. If you are not familiar, youve been warned.

Elminster Enraged Audiobook by Ed Greenwood

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ed Greenwood) — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 07:06:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Elminster Enraged Subtitle: Forgotten Realms: The Sage of Shadowdale, Book 3 Author: Ed Greenwood Narrator: Michael McConnohie Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 91 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Elminster's archenemy, the vampiric Lord Manshoon, thinks he has destroyed Elminster at last. But Elminster survives in the form of magical ash, and with the help of his scion, a fop who is growing into a true nobleman, and his longtime companion Storm, he still has a chance to counter Manshoon's insidious plots. Members Reviews: Ed Greenwood Writes a Brilliant Audiobook What did you love best about Elminster Enraged? Greenwood's stories have always been good, but read to you they become fantastic. Any additional comments? It should have dawned on me earlier. As good of an author as Greenwood is, paired with a great performer, he's a brilliant audio drama writer. Awesome Narration! This was an amazing book and it is preformed by an incredibly talented narrator! 5 stars! A magical experience This might very well be my personal favourite Elminster-story. The book keep throwing overwhelming wonder upon overwhelming wonder at the audience, ultimately ending in a display of arcane might so fierce it puts one in a position of questioning whether or not it is even morally right. This book is a joy-ride from start to finish.

The Visitors Audiobook by Glen Tate

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Glen Tate) — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 01:25:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Visitors Subtitle: 299 Days, Book 5 Author: Glen Tate Narrator: Kevin Pierce Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-14 Publisher: Sellerman & Sweeney, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 601 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The Visitors, the fifth book in the 299 Days series, follows Grant Matson, the Team, and other Pierce Point residents as they adjust to a rapidly changing post-Collapse reality. When the Team is summoned to bust a meth lab and protect their neighbors, they find themselves in an intense crime scene that results in the community having to decide innocence, guilt, and punishment. Adjusting to this new normal is a challenge to Grant and others as they navigate a world where Pop-Tarts cost $45 a box, neighbors die from easily preventable conditions, and what remains of the former U.S. Government is deliberately choosing who they will and will not help. As tensions grow in Pierce Point and the Team begins to face organized opposition, they are presented with an incredible opportunity by the arrival of Special Forces Ted and his game-changing proposal. Grant finds himself at a crossroads as he must decide whether he and the Team will formally join the Patriots and train to become guerilla fighters against the growing forces of the Loyalists or standby and watch events unfold. Grant knows one decision could risk his marriage and family, while another would mean letting others decide their fate. Members Reviews: Awfully expensive for a few chapters of a book. The story is interesting, but has been broken down into many dime store novels. I would like to hear the rest, but I have already payed more than double what I have paid for other books, many in the 30 hour range. 5th book? And you are still reading? I finished book 9 a couple of weeks ago. I've listened to a couple of more books by my favorite author to find a comparison to what I like. This is my complete review of the entire series. The first book was good, it was about prepping. The detail seemed well thought out and planned. Told a good story and the reader I think was the perfect voice for the main character "Grant Matson". The book has a very distinct line drawn in the sand between the two political parties. Liberals and Conservatives, and for general purposes that is fine. This is suppose to be about people and the author even says that he wanted to write a book about a true depiction of what a partial collapse would be like. The author did a state that there are more people who tend to just fall in line with what ever is popular in the political sense, but it stops there and puts most people in the dumb and liberal category. An example of this is gun control. You will always have the hardliners of either side that will probably represent about 20% of the population will be very liberal, and 20% of the population will be very conservative about gun control. Where as 60% of the population will more or less be swayed one way or the other based on their own personal experience with the issue, but are not hard lined based on principles. The author takes a stance that the majority of the population are under the impression that a gun will just go off by looking at it. Maybe that is the way that it is in the state of Washington, but I've lived in a multitude of states and haven't found that to be the case in the general public. The first book was good enough that it kept me interested, but that is all it really did. I spend a lot of time traveling across my state and it gives me a lot of time to listen to books.

Pandemic Audiobook by Craig DiLouie, Stephen Knight, Joe McKinney

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Craig DiLouie) — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 06:12:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pandemic Subtitle: The Retreat, Book 1 Author: Craig DiLouie, Stephen Knight, Joe McKinney Narrator: R.C. Bray Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-16 Publisher: Blue Heron Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 105 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The first episode in a new novella series by acclaimed horror writers Craig DiLouie, Joe McKinney, and Stephen Knight! In Boston, a battalion of light infantry struggles to maintain order as a new disease turns people into sadistic, laughing killers. As the numbers of infected grow, the battalion loses control, and the soldiers find themselves fighting for their lives against the very people they once swore an oath to protect. During the ensuing collapse, the lost battalion learns the Army is still holding out in Florida, which has been cleared of the infected. Harry Lee, its commander, decides the only hope for his men is to get there. But first they must cross more than 1,000 miles of America that has been turned into a war zone, fighting a fearless, implacable, and merciless enemy. Members Reviews: KILLER CLOWNS and A BAG OF DICKS THE GUN CALLED TO BE USED The crazies in this book are a great idea. I like them better than Zombies. I so wish these three guys would have done more with them. This instead is a Military clichéd book. If you like military talk and action, this is full of it. For those who like unique monsters, this could have been so good, but fell short, as the three amigos decided to make it mostly a military book. ONCE YOU DIED YOU STAYED DEAD. Bray ain't dead, he brings life to all he reads. a military action filled nightmare As soon as I heard about this audiobook, I literally stopped everything went to Audible and bought it. I have listened to stories from all three authors, Craig DiLouie, Stephen Knight and Joe McKinney, before and knew that this was going to be good. Then mix in one R. C. Bray to the mix and you would think you would have an audiobook powerhouse of a story. A pandemic virus has spread to the United States turning people into creatures. No not zombies, but kind of the same idea. As the disease is spread by body fluids. The diseased are called Klowns because they laugh hysterically when they are inflicting pain on others or experiencing pain themselves. They are not mindless by any means and live to turn you into one of them. Interestingly the story stars after the initial infection and society has already started to crumble. I am going to assume so that will leave plenty of material for flashbacks and characters remembering thing from the start of the outbreak. From the beginning we are dropped into a small military unit in Boston. As they try to defend the city from the Klowns. This is where you can tell that the team of authors are experienced and really good at what they do. Because of the characters. Not cookie cutter, black and white, transparent or shallow at all. They are quite dynamic in the sense that their personality continue to change throughout the story. DiLouie, Knight and McKinney were able to pump so much emotion into each and every one of them I could smell the fear they were experiencing. Pandemic is a military action filled nightmare. With some of the scariest infected that I have come across. I just felt that the story didn't really go anywhere other than to set the story in motion for the rest of the series. It did, however, make me interested, and kept my interest, enough to be on the look out for the next in the series. R.C. Bray was the narrator. Really I could just stop there. Bray is a narration master.

Hell Hath No Fury Audiobook by David Weber, Linda Evans

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Weber) — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 22:03:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hell Hath No Fury Subtitle: Multiverse, Book 2 Author: David Weber, Linda Evans Narrator: Mark Boyett Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 200 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: It began with two men. They came from very different worlds - entirely different universes, in fact - and they met in a virgin forest on a duplicate planet Earth. Neither of them had expected it, but both of them realized how important the first contact with any other transuniversal human civilization might be. But something went wrong. Neither side knows who shot first. But both the magic-using civilization of Arcana and steel-and-steam age Sharona, with its psionic Talents, think it was the other side. And it doesn't really matter now, because the original incident has snowballed. Both sides have additional dead to mourn; both sides have additional wrongs to avenge. Both sides have additional military forces moving toward the front. War between the universes is the last thing responsible leaders on either side want. But the fury of their respective populations, xenophobic fear of the unknown, and cries for justice (or vengeance) are all driving both sides toward the brink. The actions of local military commanders and diplomats may well determine the final outcome, and unscrupulous, power-hungry men - and Arcana and Sharona alike - have agendas of their own. The fuse has been lit, and a war stretching across the universes, across an endless succession of identical Earths, fought between dragons, spells, and crossbows and repeating rifles, machine guns, and artillery is about to begin in white-hot rage and fury. Where it will end - and how - no one knows. Members Reviews: NEED MORE This series is so good, I can't wait to get my hands on the next! Hell Hath No Fury A solid second book of an amusing book series. You really cannot go wrong with dragons, telepathics, and wizards. This is a story for those that enjoy an elaborately woven plot lines that bridge multiple books. Both story, & reading are remarkably done... The one thing I can say is brilliant. I listened the whole night, hooked. However, I advise you to make notes on Who the names are. In spite of being confused most of the time as to what name belonged to which side of the conflict I couldn't stop listening to this engaging novel. WOW..! Please don't end books in the middle of an act Please don't end books in the middle of an act Please don't end books in the middle of an act Please don't end books in the middle of an act wonderfuln just beautiful! very moving. very thought provoking. I can't wait to read the next one!

The Tide Audiobook by Anthony Melchiorri

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anthony Melchiorri) — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 21:38:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Tide Subtitle: Salvage, Volume 3 Author: Anthony Melchiorri Narrator: Ryan Kennard Burke Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-16 Publisher: Anthony Melchiorri Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 232 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Book 3 in Anthony J Melchiorri's The Tide series. New heroes emerge from the smoldering ashes of humanity....But so do new threats. A man-made plague has ravaged humanity, the military is in shambles, and chaos reigns over the world. Hope seems nothing more than a dream. Captain Dominic Holland is determined to stop the inevitable. His daughters are finally safe, and his crew has found new ways to combat the Skulls. He leads the Hunters on a mission to recover vital research that may hold the key to stopping the biological agent responsible for this apocalyptic new world. But unexpected new dangers threaten the Hunters' efforts. They must adapt and face these challenges with everything they have. After all, it's no longer just their lives on the line. The future of the human race relies on their success. Can the Hunters salvage what remains of humanity? Or is it already too late? Members Reviews: a good mistake Ok I will come clean Im an big fat idiot! I brought this title by mistake. Dont ask me how because I just dont know how. I certainly dont have any money to burn I am so poor that the ducks throw bread at me. So with the confession of me being dumb and broke out of the way. I was thinking about going through the process of returning this title. I mean who would start listening to a series at Volume 3? I thought I would just sample it before I made up my mind. Im glad I didnt return it, because as I sampled the story, I soon discovered it was good enough to stand on its own merit. Like I said this was the first I have heard of the series and I was generally intrigued by the story. It isnt a normal zombie story. In fact the zombies are more monsters like in the fashion from Torment by Jeremy Bishop. Which was one of my first ever reviews I loved that one as well! I do have to get one gripe of my chest the narration it is just too slow! I easily listened to this one at 1.5x speed. I do normally listen to most titles at 1.25x speed but even at 1.5x speed on several occasions I wished I had a 1.75x option. In my view if a person has to increase the narration beyond 1.25x speed, then the customer is being ripped off in the adverts price of the title. 1.5x is just too much, it deceases the listening time dramatically! This in turn alters the $per listening hour ratio that people like me take into consideration. I guess the best way to determine what I really thought about this title is for me to answer the question; am I going to buy the 2 previous books in the series? The answer is no. I dont think I need to. But, and it is a big BUT (much like my own but) am I going to purchase the next in the series? And my answer would be yes. I did like this one and I suspect those who are not as dumb as me. Those smarter people who actually started the series at number one would also be keen to see this series through to the end. This fatman is giving this one a single handed fonzie thumbs up and a hey. Not a two handed thumbs up and a heeeeeeeeeeey mind you. But you never know, maybe the next in the series. Spoils of War Story continues very quickly and I love it. Ends with everyone's world turned upside down. Ship is under attack - captain is away and daughters are being saved by a crewman. Government of course is being as shady trying to blame anyone else and will stop at nothing to prove it.

Cauldron of Ghosts Audiobook by David Weber, Eric Flint

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Weber) — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 05:16:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cauldron of Ghosts Subtitle: Honorverse Wages of Sin, Book 3 Author: David Weber, Eric Flint Narrator: Peter Larkin Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-08-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 534 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Sequel to national best sellers Torch of Freedom and Crown of Slaves, book three in the Crown of Slaves-Honor Harrington universe. Secret agent Anton Zilwicki and Victor Cachat return in this classic tie-in series set in David Weber's Honorverse. Toil and trouble in the cauldron of ghosts The Mesan Alignment: a centuries-old cabal that seeks to impose its vision of a society dominated by genetic rank onto the human race. Now the conspiracy stands exposed by spies Anton Zilwicki and Victor Cachat - one an agent of Honor Harringtons Star Kingdom of Manticore, the other a Havenite operative. The outing of the Alignment has turned the galaxys political framework topsy-turvy. Old coalitions have disintegrated. New alliances have been born. For starters, the long and hard-fought war between the Republic of Haven and the Star Empire of Manticore is not only over, but these bitter enemies have formed a new pact. Their common foe: the Mesan Alignment itself. But more information is needed to bring the Alignment out of the shadows. Now, defying the odds and relying on genetic wizardry themselves for a disguise, Zilwicki and Cachat return to Mesa - only to discover that even they have underestimated the Alignments ruthlessness and savagery. Soon they are on the run in Mesas underworld, not only hunted by the Alignment but threatened by the exploding conflict on the planet between Mesas overlords and the brutalized slaves and descendants of slaves who have suffered under their rule for so long. But if Zilwicki and Cachat succeed in rooting out the ancient conspiracy, a great evil may be finally removed from the galaxy - and on a long-oppressed planet, freedom may finally dawn. Members Reviews: Spies in Mesa This is the third book in the Crown of Slaves Series set in the Honoverse, the world of Honor Harrington. Victor Cachet, spy from the Republic of Haven and Anton Zilwicki spy from the Empire of Manticore are the two main characters in the Crown of Slaves series In prior books they began working together in Torch a planet of ex-slaves who elected Berry Zilwicki , Antons youngest daughter their Queen. They had discovered that Mesa, who create genetic slaves, plot to set Haven and Manticore to war with each other. If you have not read the main series it is best to start at the beginning with On Basilisk Station and proceed through the series and sub series, the books do not do well as standalone books. Cachet and Zilwicki decide they need to go back to Mesa and try to find out more about what is happening with the newly discovered Mesan Alignment and how it ties into events and situation that have been happening. They adopt new personas and new skin (literally) through the wonders of modern Beowulf genetics and medical engineering. Accompanied by General Thandi Plane (Chief of Staff of Torch military) and Yana Tretiakovna (super solider) also of Torch. Weber has been known for producing very large volume books and this is no exemption. Weber goes into long explanation of the technology and society which I find helpful in obtaining a complete understanding of the world he creates. This book has less of the explanations instead it focused on moving the story along. Our spies find that the Mesa Alignment has been moving their personnel off Mesa and creating large scale attack resulting massive amounts of deaths to cover all their missing people.

Transition Audiobook by Iain M. Banks

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Iain M. Banks) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:59:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Transition Author: Iain M. Banks Narrator: Peter Kenny Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-09 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 268 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Among those operatives are Temudjin Oh, of mysterious Mongolian origins, an un-killable assassin who journeys between the peaks of Nepal, a version of Victorian London, and the dark palaces of Venice under snow; Adrian Cubbish, a restlessly greedy City trader; and a nameless, faceless state-sponsored torturer known only as the Philosopher, who moves between time zones with sinister ease. Then there are those who question the Concern: the bandit queen Mrs. Mulverhill, roaming the worlds recruiting rebels to her side; and Patient 8262, under sedation and feigning madness in a forgotten hospital ward, in hiding from a dirty past. There is a world that needs help - but whether it needs the Concern is a different matter. Members Reviews: Finally an Iain M. Banks book on audible... I've been a long time fan of Iain M. Banks, especially his sci fi -- the Culture books in particular. I search his name in Audible every month. I wish there were audio versions of all these books -- Player of Games, Consider Phlebas, Use of Weapons, Excession, etc. ... Banks' ideas and characters are inspired. His plots are improved with a second reading (listening), when you recognize details and have insights into the secrets of his fascinating characters. Transition weaves the stories of six people through time and alternate dimensions. Among them a despotic bureaucrat and her moralistically superior outlaw rival, a narcissistic stock broker, a torturer, and the transitioner -- a sympathetic assassin who can "flit" his consciousness into another body in another dimension. Banks explores this cool concept in depth. The narrator is fantastic. I'm going to look for other books read by him. There are scenes in this book, like most of Banks' books, that are very harsh. The torturer's story, for example, is hard to listen to at times. This is definitely not a book for kids. Highly recommended. If you enjoy books like Snow Crash, William Gibson, etc., then you'll probably like it a lot. Brilliant Science Fiction I'm so grateful to Iain M. Banks for writing yet another complex, moving, intelligent and well told story and for Peter Kenny for doing such a wonderful job narrating it. Transition is a book worthy of the this same science fiction author who wrong "Look to Windward" and the "Algebraist". Please be aware that Iain M. Banks tends to write very richly crafted villains as well as heroes, so if you're squeamish he's not for you. I'm not squeamish, of course, and love his style. Finally, part of what makes Transition so rich is that it ties itself obliquely yet solidly to problems we face in our world, and he lets us make judgements for ourselves without telling us what to think. This is a great book. Banks is a master of complex challenging sci-fi I'm a huge Iain M Banks fan, and this book has been my favorite listen on audible so far. If only there were more of his books here. Please please please add some from the Culture Universe. Banks writes complex, thoughtful and challenging sci-fi.... exploring themes in which morality is curved, good and evil are never quite straightforward and the narration can be interestingly non linear. If you like your protagonists to be sometimes flawed while always interesting, and your antagonists sometimes sympathetic yet always vile. Take a ride with Banks. Peter Kenny's narration is superlative.

Agenda 21: Into the Shadows Audiobook by Glenn Beck

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Glenn Beck) — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 04:16:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Agenda 21: Into the Shadows Author: Glenn Beck Narrator: Jeremy Lowell, January LaVoy Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-06-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 418 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The sequel to Agenda 21, from number-one New York Times best-selling author and nationally syndicated radio host Glenn Beck. "I knew those men were our enemies, but they, like everyone else in the Republic, were nothing more than servants. Rule followers. They had no choice. But I did. I had a choice and I made it. I knew then and there that, no matter what happened, I would never go back. Never." It was once named America, but now it is just "the Republic". Following the worldwide implementation of a UN-led program called Agenda 21, the once-proud people of America have become obedient residents who live in barren, brutal Compounds and serve the autocratic, merciless Authorities. Citizens mainly keep their heads down and their mouths shut - but Emmeline is different. When the Authorities took her mother away, she started questioning the world around her. What happened to her mom? Why is everyone confined to grim living spaces and made to eat the same food cubes every day? Why was her own baby taken from her to be raised in the Children's Village? And are the rumors that somewhere out beyond the fence live those who got away during the Relocations - the so-called shadow people - really true? When Emmeline's questions lead to the realization that she will never see her child again, she decides to escape the Compound with her partner David and their baby Elsa. Fleeing the armed enforcers of the Earth Protection Agency, and facing the unknown for the first time in their lives, Emmeline and David run into the shadows in the desperate hope of finding something they'd only heard stories about from those who'd lived before the Relocations: freedom. Members Reviews: Entertaining, but not fantastic! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? It's a god book. Entertaining and as much as I believe some area want to push the UN Agenda 21 program. I think the U.S. will collapse long before they could ever round up people (voluntarily at least) in this country.While entertaining, not very likely tHe US population would stand for it....although look at all the idiots still standing behind the incompetent Obama and his administration of lies, executive orders and tantrums....so maybe there is about 50% of this country stupid enough to go live in a commune (for the greater good) a line that makes me want to puke!"Praise be the republic" Who was your favorite character and why? Emmeline of course! Which scene was your favorite? When Steven got shot finally! Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Not really. The narration was really good though! In fact it probably was more enjoyable in audio format than in print thanks to the narrators. Any additional comments? Good book, entertaining but not a Great book.I think the first Agenda 21 book was better. critical thinking type of book The agenda 21 sequel was a great book that spoke about an idea about a future where the government controlled people and use the environment as an excuse. It shed light on an issue that could become bigger in the future. I recommend this book for anyone who is interested in politics, fiction, and likes to think critically. outstanding loved every bit of it.

The Lost Fleet - Oblivion's Light Audiobook by Raymond L. Weil

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Raymond L. Weil) — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 18:50:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lost Fleet - Oblivion's Light Subtitle: A Slaver Wars Novel Author: Raymond L. Weil Narrator: Liam Owen Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-16 Publisher: Raymond L. Weil Publications LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 166 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Two more years have passed for the Lost Fleets trapped in the Triangulum Galaxy. It's becoming more apparent with each passing day that the Dyson Sphere of the Simulins must be destroyed if Fleet Admiral Jeremy Strong and his people want to survive. Rear Admiral Kathryn Barnes sets out on a mission of discovery seeking allies against the Simulins. What she finds threatens to increase the conflict between the Lost Fleets and the Simulins to a whole new level. Can she make it safely back to Gaia with her discovery, which could change the entire war in the Lost Fleets favor? Admiral Race Tolsen is assigned a new mission in the home galaxy. Simulin ships have been detected in Shari space, and the Federation needs to know why. Race is sent to the Shari Empire with the knowledge that if his small task force is discovered, it could lead to a new galactic war. Members Reviews: good read I enjoined the entire slaver wars series, can't wait for the next one. nicely narated Loved it! This addition to the saga was a wonderful ride from beginning to end, it addressed a problem I felt the series had for a very long time, it not only continued with exciting space battles, but it made exploration and discovery exciting. That was a huge bonus to the military sci-fi elements of the story. I also loved how the characters were able to come to the rescue like old school cavalry and had a few fights that were decidedly not fair (I'm not a fan of a fair fight,), it was nice to read some uncontested wins, but for those who want the struggle, don't worry, plenty of that there. I don't think you can have a military sci-fi story without the struggle of some kind and this story does not fail in that respect. The stakes are as high as ever and the book ends on a truly epic note. WORST NARRATION EVER This quite average installment of a totally typical space opera is absolutely ruined by the inflexion choices made in the audible narration. The voice over choices are a combination of Brian from Family Guy and the cast of the Smurf Village. just awful. please make it stop! Next Book?? When is the next book. This series always wanting more. A new AI in story and I hope we can get back the AI we lost. Keep them coming. Could do Better! I would have given an extra star for the story, but the narration let the book down badly. The narration can, in my opinion, make or break a book, even if it is good. This book had all the makings of a good story. What a shame!

Shadows Audiobook by Terry Schott

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Terry Schott) — Tue, 09 May 2017 15:16:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shadows Subtitle: The Game Is Life, Book 5 Author: Terry Schott Narrator: Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-17 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 120 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Dawn belongs to a secret group of teenagers who play a cloak and dagger game on their cell phones. Her world is turned upside down when the players' actions begin to affect reality, and not in good ways. Members Reviews: Bait and Switch Would you try another book from Terry Schott and/or Luke Daniels? I'm still planning on reading the story that was previewed, twice now, at the end of the book. What do you think your next listen will be? Soulstone: The Skeleton King by J.A. Cipriano Which character as performed by Luke Daniels was your favorite? I want to say Sam but the lack of character development makes him a hard sell. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Shadows? The subplot with the two girls and the "Red Hoodie". It served no purpose towards the story and only made the characters more foolish. Those pages could have been used to flush out the Kyle character. The preview of the next book was better than the entirety of this one My wife and I have greatly enjoyed the series thus far so it pains me to say this, but what the heck? The last book left off with so many interesting things going on and this one is set way before the timeframe of any of the other books, so the previous story is left hanging until the next book. Worse, after getting to the end of this one finally, I found myself thinking "oh, ok... that's interesting I guess, but why'd we need a whole book for it?" rather than the "my mind was just blown so many times" feeling I had after the learning the truth about Tygon and who the timeless really were, etc in the previous books. I'm sure the story in this book will be expanded on in one of the following books and it will all tie in nicely, but I didn't like the way this "interlude" was done at all unfortunately. Of course, Luke Daniels gets his "I wish there were six stars" rating as usual! This seems to be a stand alone story There doesn't seem to be any tie in between this book and the rest of the series. A decent listen, following the same basic premise as the rest of the series, but not related as a story in any way. Filler story. You wont miss a thing if skip this one. Just as we come to accept sci-fi novels to be rivers by default, now we get filler episodes. Luke Daniels also disappointed me as a narrator, by almost only separating characters as old ones and young ones. A rather interesting book... This is a rather interesting "detour" in the game is life series. Highly recommend as it gives you a very interesting and informative view into a major characters origins in the series.

Yesterday's Gone: Season 1 - Episode 6 Audiobook by Sean Platt, David Wright

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sean Platt) — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 07:31:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Yesterday's Gone: Season 1 - Episode 6 Author: Sean Platt, David Wright Narrator: Ray Chase, R. C. Bray, Brian Holsopple, Chris Patton, Maxwell Glick, Tamara Marston Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-14 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 229 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Start the First Season of the Groundbreaking Post-Apocalyptic Serial! Yesterday's Gone: Season One: Episode 1. WARNING: This is a post-apocalyptic horror audiobook where bad people do evil things, and as such, this series features disturbing scenes and foul language. While it is all within the context of the story, some listeners may find this content offensive. Can humanity survive what it never saw coming? On October 15 at 2:15 a.m. Earth vanished. A scattered few woke alone in a world with no rules, other than survival at any cost. A journalist wanders the wretched reality of an empty New York, searching for his wife and son. A serial killer must hunt in a land where prey is now an endangered species. A mother shields her young daughter from danger through every terror-filled breath. A bullied teen is thrilled to find the world gone missing, until the knock on his door. A fugitive survives a fiery plane crash. Will he be redeemed, or return to the killing he's best at? An eight-year-old boy sets out on a journey to find his missing family, only to find something that will change him forever. These survivors aren't truly alone... Someone or something is watching them. And waiting... Strangers unite. Sides are chosen. Can humanity survive what it never saw coming? Members Reviews: what's happening please tell me what's going on, I'm totally confuse. This story needs clarity. Way too many cliff hangers I'd say, "A Must Read," but that's to cliche. I have to admit, I've never read a serial book, but I'm glad I have! It's an unconventional story where the sci-fi aspect is closer to the present then the future, and could easily be labeled a mystery or thriller. The characters aren't just something to fill the story, but are the story! Clearly three dimensional, and easy to care about! The story isn't the zombie or "rapture" crap we've been assailed with, and enough twists and turns to make you dizzy! Well, I'm on to season 2, and so more beer battered...you know! Absolutely awful! What disappointed you about Yesterday's Gone: Season 1 - Episode 6? This was absolutely horrid! The other episodes were good enough that I could ignore the increasingly bad voices, they kept you on the edge of your seat and spread the bad out so it didn't overwhelm the story. Now I normally scoff at reviews that hate books because bad things happen in them, but there is such a thing as too much. If you save up every bad thing for a single piece of the story, only the bad is going to matter, nothing else. And in an episode where a dog is torn to shreds and a serial killer and rapist are shown in all their depraved glory time upon time, I have been completely turned away from this series. Season 2 here I come! Just remember buying the whole season at once will cost you twice as much! Hopefully Audible fixes that soon. Awesome Awesome, suspenseful book that keeps you on your toes. I am looking forward to the other seasons.

The Automatic Detective Audiobook by A. Lee Martinez

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (A. Lee Martinez) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:26:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Automatic Detective Author: A. Lee Martinez Narrator: Marc Vietor Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 922 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Even in Empire City, a town where weird science is the hope for tomorrow, it's hard for a robot to make his way. It's even harder for a robot named Mack Megaton, a hulking machine designed to bring mankind to its knees. But Mack's not interested in world domination. He's just a bot trying to get by, trying to demonstrate that he isn't just an automated smashing machine, and to earn his citizenship in the process. It should be as easy as crushing a tank for Mack, but some bots just can't catch a break. When Mack's neighbors are kidnapped, Mack sets off on a journey through the dark alleys and gleaming skyscrapers of Empire City. Along the way, he runs afoul of a talking gorilla, a brainy dame, a mutant lowlife, a little green mob boss, and the secret conspiracy at the heart of Empire's founders - not to mention more trouble than he bargained for. What started out as one missing family becomes a battle for the future of Empire and every citizen that calls her home. Critic Reviews: "Martinez tickles the funny bone in this delightful, fast-paced mishmash of SF and hard-boiled detective story.... Eccentric characters, all of whom are clever twists on stereotypes, populate a smart, rocket-fast read with a clever, twisty plot that comes to a satisfying conclusion." (Publishers Weekly) This combination sci-fi/hard-boiled detective story is a hoot.Narrator Marc Vietor approaches the story with a classic noir tone that is hilarious. (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Wonderful Narration performance A good story mixing the genre of hard boiled detective yarn with solid Science fiction with a deft touch of humor this was the first by this author I have listened too it will not be the last. But major kudos for the performance by the narrator. I have listened to Mr. Vietor before and found him to be one of the better artists here on Audible but this performance moves him up to the top rank. his work catches all the best notes of a classic Dragnet and has just the right deadpan "just the Facts, ma m" tone and is to be praised. I have bought over 230 books here and other than the works of the masters of classic Science fiction (you know who they are) and Terry Pratchett's works this is the first 5 star I have given to a 'new' author A charming hard-boiled, hardware detective story A bot's gotta' do what a bot's gotta' do. Automated citizen candidate (pending full citizenship) Mack Megabot drives a cab and scratches out a scanty living, barely able to pay for his electrical recharges and his rent. He enjoys a higher status than other robots, and has been deemed eligible for potential citizenship after he completes a probationary period. Marc Vietor does a superb job of reading this wondrous tale - I would not have loved it nearly as much if it had been read in a traditional manner. Vietor does the hardboiled detective to perfection, giving Mack a voice and a personality beyond what Martinez gave him in words. Mack stumbles into a kidnapping of a biological (human) family that he knows. He doesn't really feel affection, and doesn't have friends in the traditional sense, but he's a learning robot, and he's learning to care.

Stryker Audiobook by Bobby Andrews

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bobby Andrews) — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 06:51:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stryker Author: Bobby Andrews Narrator: Kevin Pierce Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-16 Publisher: Bobby Andrews Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 256 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From the best-selling author Bobby Andrews comes a thrilling new tale of a post-apocalyptic world. ISIS has unleashed a weaponized version of the deadly Ebola virus, killing 97% of the world's population. Only the immune and those who hunkered down in remote locations remain. Through the chaos strides a giant of a man known only as Stryker. He is a former Force Recon Marine, who has lost as much as anyone, but fights to preserve his honor and creed in the face of slave traders and rogue military elements who prey on the innocent. Together with his former drill instructor, Sarge, they struggle to eliminate the remaining evil elements in society, even as the nation's infrastructure crumbles and life becomes considerably more difficult. Together, they care for three young women who survived the plague and attempt to give them lives that are as normal as possible under the circumstances. Follow along as they travel through a world gone mad, determined to defend the weak and innocent against long odds. Members Reviews: I hope this is book one of many If you could sum up Stryker in three words, what would they be? Riveting, entertaining, suspenseful Who was your favorite character and why? All of them and I don't give away plots in reviews so you have to trust me on this Which character as performed by Kevin Pierce was your favorite? Kevin is a great narrator, I've listened to him on other books and enjoy his performances immensely Any additional comments? New and different twist on everything gone bad and only getting worse. Well written and performed, only regret? I wish it was longer...... Excellent narration, book was lacking Would you try another book from Bobby Andrews and/or Kevin Pierce? Definitely Kevin Pierce, he has proven to be an excellent and consistent narrator. Bobby Andrews? Not too sure. I have never read anything by Andrews before and, although the book held some promise and portions of it were interesting, it was lacking in substance. If this is the first book in a series, which I suspect it is based on the ending, I might read/listen to book 2 to see if it gets better. What could Bobby Andrews have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? It needed a lot more development. Characters were shallow and relationships between them had little to no chemistry. That alone is hard enough to handle but probably the worst part for me was how little motivation or emotion surrounded every interaction or event in the book. I don't know how to describe it other than a sense that the author had no real direction or intention in the plot until he got there. The primary protagonist is a typical former-military, post apocalyptic stoic and the rest of the book was written...well...just like him. It was like a great first draft or flushing out of a story without any real meat on the bones; this same, exact story line could have been twice the length with identical milestones but with much more content. I suspect that, based on the fact that Andrews is obviously an otherwise talented novelist, these "fixes" would have made this book a 4 or 5 star listen for me. Was Stryker worth the listening time? This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review. I may not have otherwise listened to it because I tend to look for longer books when spending my hard-earned, Audible credits.

Wanderer's Escape Audiobook by Simon Goodson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Simon Goodson) — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 16:12:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wanderer's Escape Subtitle: Wanderer's Odyssey, Book 1 Author: Simon Goodson Narrator: Joel Richards Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-16 Publisher: Dark Soul Publishing Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Jess was born a prisoner, grew up a prisoner, and at 16 knew he would die a prisoner. When his turn comes to try to break through the traps protecting a spaceship it seems his day to die has come. The ship, and others like it, have already claimed hundreds of prisoners' lives. Instead he manages to avoid the traps and gain access to the ship with two other prisoners, beginning a frantic flight to freedom. Soon Jess finds himself loose in a brutal universe ruled by the Empire and riddled with pirates, slave traders, and worse. Can Jess manage to learn the rules of the universe and the capabilities of the ship he has stolen in time to stay alive? Members Reviews: Where's the rest!?! This is a good book. But I have 45 minutes left and just realized the rest of the series isn't on audible. Where are the other books!?!?! Very good story The type of story that hooks you in. You just can't stop listening. Narrated very well. Too much corn and cheese... What would have made Wanderer's Escape better? Maybe a little humor and to slow down the progression of relationships. Would you ever listen to anything by Simon Goodson again? No. His writing was painfully corny to me. I could not finish this book. What do you think the narrator could have done better? Tone down the characters emotions and relationships to a level that isn't kinda of creepy. Any additional comments? This book is awful. I see why the rest of the series is not on Audible. It's cliche, cheesy, and feels.. Bland. Also the main character got attached to the other two prisoners way too quick. It was so weird. Nice science fiction read. What did you love best about Wanderer's Escape? This book takes you on an interesting journey of an escaped slave. The characters are interesting and the ideas of the AI are interesting as well. The book addresses some adult themes but the author does so in a way that is discrete. I do not recall any objectionable language. It is truly nice to find an author that can tell an intriguing story without the need to appeal to the crude or obscene language or descriptions. I will be listening to the books that follow in the series. very enjoyable I really enjoyed this performance and look forward to the rest of the series, very well done

Whirlwind Audiobook by Charles Grant

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Grant) — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 09:56:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whirlwind Subtitle: The X-Files, Book 2 Author: Charles Grant Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Serial killers come in all shapes and sizes, but this one is particularly puzzling. There's no pattern to the mutilated bodies that have been showing up in Albuquerque: The victims have been both sexes and all races, ages, and ethnic groups. There is no evidence of rape or ritual. Only one thing connects the victims: They were the victims of a natural disaster - one of the most unnatural natural disasters imaginable - leading to a most painful, most certain, and most hideous death. Mulder and Scully, FBI: the agency maverick and the female agent assigned to keep him in line. Their job is to investigate the eerie unsolved mysteries the Bureau wants handled quietly but quickly, before the public finds out what's really out there...and panics - the cases filed under "X". Members Reviews: X Marks the Spot I love anything X-Files, so I don't critique these stories too much. However I can get a dose of Mulder and Scully, I will take it. I finally got used to Patrick Lawlor's narration in this book. I found his voice rather grating in the last one. Of course the next book has a new narrator, so I'll have to readjust. Although I read this book many years ago, I didn't recall the storyline very well, so it was a pleasant listen. About the same as 'Goblins' Same problems as what #1 'Goblins' had. Average story, bad impressions/narration in general rather than full cast, over-description. Hard to get through. What a way to ruin a story..... What could Charles Grant have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? He could have given it some true X-File feeling. There was nothing How did the narrator detract from the book? Yes, thoroughly. He had no feeling for the story, I could not get interested in the book and his voice really put me off, it was such a drag. You should be able to get a visual image from what the narrator is telling you... I got nothing ! I struggled on but wish I hadn't... It will be returned What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Total disappointment, I shall be cancelling the others from my wish list purely because of the narrator Any additional comments? I have been waiting for more X files books and what a let down these were. I have the original abridged versions on cassette, which I have transfered over. I shall continue to listen to them. Next time get a decent narrator......

Tau Zero Audiobook by Poul Anderson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Poul Anderson) — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 15:58:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tau Zero Author: Poul Anderson Narrator: Neil Hellegers Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 81 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: This science fiction novel describes the epic voyage of the spacecraft Leonora Christine, which will take a 40-strong crew to a planet some 30 light years distant. From practically the very first minute, Tau Zero sets scientific realities in dramatic tension with the very real emotional and psychological states of the travelers, exploring the effect of time contraction due to traveling at near-light speed on the human psyche. This tension is a dynamic that Anderson explores with great success over the course of the novel, as 50 crewmembers settle in for the long journey together. While they are a highly trained team of scientists and researchers and therefore professionals, they are also a community of individuals, each of them trying to create for him or herself a life in a whole new space - or, literally, in space. It isn't long, however, before the voyage takes a turn for the worse. The ship passes through a small, uncharted nebula that makes it impossible to decelerate the ship. Their only hope is to do the opposite and speed up. But acceleration towards and within the speed of light means that time outside the spaceship passes even more rapidly, sending the crew deeper into space and further into an unknown future. Members Reviews: Not What I Hoped For I had to take some time and let my mind digest this audiobook, I felt kinda blah about it in general and wanted to hone in on exactly why because its a well-written story. I really enjoy science fiction and especially the space opera genre, but for me there just wasnt enough action to keep me engaged and its disappointing to me because the synopsis gave me high hopes. This book is really a study in relationships among the crew of spaceship Leonora Christine, which is fine, but not what Im looking for in my SciFi, I kept thinking, okay lets get to the action and the more I listened the more I realized it wasnt going to happen at least not to the degree I wanted or expected. The audiobook is narrated by Neil Hellegers, and I thought he did a great job narrating! He fully voiced a wide variety characters in this book, no small feat and how can you not love a narrator who can carry a tune? The sound quality of this audiobook was average, theres something clarity wise in the production thats just a tad off, and makes the narrator sound winded. I listened to other samples of the narrator's work and this was not an issue. Its specific to this audiobook and I look forward to hearing more from this narrator. This audiobook was gifted to me exchange for an unbiased review! Hard Sci Fi at an epic scale This book blew my mind a bit. At first the humans were not the most interesting characters, it was instead the ship that caught my interest. As the story progressed I began to care about the people while the ship remained the star of the book. Very rich in details and epic in scale, extremely scientific feeling read. The performance was wonderful as well. Excellent Performance Who was your favorite character and why? My favorite character was Charles Reymont. He's tough as nails and by the book; but can still show compassion and tact in the most dire of circumstances. Which character as performed by Neil Hellegers was your favorite? The inflection in Mr.

Necessity's Child Audiobook by Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sharon Lee) — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:57:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Necessity's Child Subtitle: A Novel of the Liaden Universe Author: Sharon Lee, Steve Miller Narrator: Eileen Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 169 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Space ships, action, adventure - all tied together with a strong dollop of romance and clan intrigue - make this a compelling series for a wide range of listeners, from romance to military Science Fiction lovers. And when representatives of Clan Korval arrive on the planet Surebleak where the kompani has lived, secret and aloof, the lives of three people intersect - Kezzi, apprentice to the kompani's grandmother; Syl Vor, Clan Korval's youngest warrior; and Rys, a man without a world, or a past. Necessity's Child is a standalone adventure in the popular and exciting Liaden Universe. Members Reviews: Excellent addition to the Liaden Universe Clan Korval is on Surebleak, and the Bosses have started a school. Young Syl Vor, bored by himself in the clan house, moves to the city to live with his mother, Nova yos'Galan to attend school. Meanwhile, the Kompani have saved the life of Rys Lin pen'Chala, a Field Agent of the Department of the Interior who was beaten and left for dead near the underground home of the Kompani and found by Kezzi, a young apprentice healer. Kezzi is caught as a truant by Mike Golden (Nova's "Hand"), and taken to the school where she meets Syl Vor. Syl Vor proposes her to Nova as his Sister, and they become good friends while building a bridge between the Korval and the Kompani. To tell more would be too much, however. The story could easily be a simple YA addition to the Liaden Universe, but it actually explores more than that and introduces characters that I think will have a significant influence in the future. And to dismiss it as mere YA is to totally miss the point. The reader is Eileen Stevens, who is also the reader for the Fledgling Arc of the Liaden Universe. I found her reading quite good, with characters easily distinguished while not being overly intrusive. If I had one complaint it is that when the story switches viewpoints and storylines, which it does regularly, Ms. Stevens didn't provide a "whitespace" break between the story lines. Even a 1/2 second gap would have helped clarity. But really, I'm nitpicking. A thoroughly enjoyable story, and highly recommended. If you're new to the Liaden Universe, this story is essentially standalone, but still probably not the best starting point. I'd start with Balance of Trade, Local Custom, Agent of Change, or Fledgling. Really, any would do, but I think personally I'd go for Agent of Change, which was the very first published book in the series, though not the chronologically first. IAC, if you're just starting, you have a treat ahead of you! Schoolyard Thugs, Gypsies, Dragons, & Spies Space Opera, set on Planet Surebleak. Much MUCH richer as part of the Liaden Series, but comprehensible as a stand alone. One of my favorites in the series, even though the chief protagonists are only about 12 years old. These two kids outwit school-yard bullies and deadly Agents of Change. No magical dramliza to save the day (which gets boring). Instead, Nova's fierce and honorable son Syl Vor (aka "Young Dragon") must duke it out. He's a fabulous character, a little lonely, at times bored, and striving to overcome his recent nightmare experiences on Runig's Rock, when he was hiding from merciless killers while protecting newborn twins.

Dragon Ship Audiobook by Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sharon Lee) — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:38:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dragon Ship Subtitle: Liaden Universe; Theo Waitley, Book 4 Author: Sharon Lee, Steve Miller Narrator: Eileen Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs Language: English Release date: 09-04-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 203 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Dragon Ship is a stirring space adventure from master storytellers Sharon Lee and Steve Miller - number 15 in the award-winning Liaden Universe saga. Space ships, action, adventure - all tied together with a strong dollop of romance and intrigue - make this a compelling series for a wide range of readers, from romance to military-SF lovers. First Class Courier Pilot Theo Waitley was already known as a nexus of violence - and then she inherited the precarious captaincy of a mysterious self-aware ship designed to serve a long dead trader. Now she has a trade route to run for Clan Korval while she convinces the near-mythic ghost ship Bechimo - and herself - that she wants to commit herself as the human side to their immensely powerful symbiosis. While her former lover battles a nanovirus that's eating him alive, she's challenged to rescue hundreds of stranded pilots and crewmen from an explosive situation in near orbit around a suddenly hostile planet. Lovers, enemies, an ex-roomie, and a jealous spaceship are all in peril as Theo wields power that no one in the universe is sure of - especially her. Members Reviews: Excellent story and listening experience Any additional comments? Several reviews I read before downloading this book indicated it as not well done, this is not the case. An easy to follow and well done addition to the Theo Waitley series. Hope to hear more. disappointed at word slips/verbal typos. I love the Korval novels. no exception here. There are several word slips that I noticed. Whenever I heard a slip, I wondered why the reader wasn't permitted to correct the error. And then I would hear another clumsy splice-in. Rather distracting. I kept thinking "rush job." More great Liaden adventure Theo Waitley and her self-aware ship Bechimo now have a contract with Clan Korval to explore a possible new long-loop trade route, unconnected to previous Korval routes that included Liad. She's got her first crew member, pilot Clarence O'Berin. And she and Bechimo are feeling out the delicate matter of whether he and Theo really want to enter into the symbiosis that would make Theo not acting captain but bonded captain. So we know things are way too peaceful and some real excitement is going to come along and smack them all. The world of Eylot, where Theo attended Anlingdon Piloting Academy, has continued to grow more and more insular in the few years since Theo was kickedGui out after being declared a "nexus of violence." Now they're trying to declare all piloting licenses not issued on Eylot invalid, and to seize control of the Guild-run Codrescu Station. Since Eylot authorities have made clear their intention to "make examples" of pilots not trained at Anlingdon and even the Anlingdon-trained who have been too friendly with the offworlders, no one is eager to comply. The Guild declares a "Pilots in Peril" emergency--and Theo and Bechimo are the first to arrive. Meanwhile, Kamele Waitley is sufficiently alarmed by Jen Sar Kiladi's disappearance and what little information that Theo has sent her about him.

Chosen of the Valkyries Audiobook by Christopher G. Nuttall

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Christopher G. Nuttall) — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 14:27:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chosen of the Valkyries Subtitle: Twilight of the Gods, Book 2 Author: Christopher G. Nuttall Narrator: Corey Gagne Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Germany, 1985. The Reich Council has fallen and the Reich is sundered in two, but the uneasy peace will not last long. To the east, Karl Holliston - now styling himself the Fuhrer of the Greater German Reich - is planning the conquest of Berlin and the destruction of the rebels, while to the west, Germany's former satellites are planning a bid for independence and the North Atlantic Alliance is uneasily considering just what will happen to the Reich's vast arsenal of nuclear weapons. As the civil war begins, as the Panzers begin their advance on Berlin, the rebels are forced to fight to save their revolution. Or watch helplessly as a jackboot stamps down on Germany, forever. Members Reviews: Another good read from Nuttall... Continuing on the story of a world in which Hitler won the war but the Reich failed to win the peace, Nuttall gives his readers the first part of the civil war within the Reich between the SS and German moderates (that is, in comparison to the SS - many of them have positions that would revolt today's readers). Realistic in his depiction of the constraints imposed upon both sides with characters with realistic motivations, this is a set of books which cries out to be a miniseries. Review of Chosen of the Valkyries I like the books written by Christopher Nuttall and I like alternate history type stories. It is not hard to imagine a world where the United States did not declare war on Germany but instead just fought against the Japanese. The Reich in the 80's would be very tough to maintain. Regardless of whether Hitler survived or Himmler took over, a society dedicated to the purest German lineage and continuing fighting to maintain that environment would eventually fall apart from the cost, both financially and emotionally of trying to keep up such a society. At least that is what one would hope. I suspect the world barely escaped a totalitarian society coming out on top during World War II. I personally think Hitler would never have left the English alone. Gudrun is a good lead for this book. A strong female, caught up in events that she started but can no longer control. Horst helps keeps her focused on her new role, more as a symbol of the success of the revolution in Germany Prime than its leader but we suspect she feels she could be a good Chancellor. This book mainly concerns itself with the determination of the Germany East Fuhrer, Holliston, to take back Berlin, and thus Germany Prime. It is a tale of war and loss but Christopher Nuttall handles it well. We find ourselves hoping the U.S. of this world helps Germany Prime. In the end, this is a tale of a number of people caught up in a very nationalistic conflict, sound familiar, who do their best to carry on under very tough circumstances. I enjoyed this book and have already bought the next book in the series. Good read It's almost at the "page turner" level. The characters stay in character (ie, they're Nazi's) with little relief from their grim inner attitudes (even the kids), but that has a charm all it's own.

Flinx's Folly Audiobook by Alan Dean Foster

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alan Dean Foster) — Thu, 05 Feb 2004 15:10:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Flinx's Folly Subtitle: A Pip and Flinx Novel Author: Alan Dean Foster Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-04 Publisher: Skyboat Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 269 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Against such a quintessence of colossal evil what can one puny human and a formidable mini-drag protector do? Flinx must tell someone or go out of his already addled mind. Choosing a confidant is easy: Clarity Held, a crush he hasn't seen in six years. She is a young woman who has clearly gone on with her life in ways that (he soon learns) don't necessarily include Flinx. Flinx makes up his mind to act quickly, and his decision is the beginning of a terrifying, high-stakes adventure through perilous new realms that will rocket him into the very heart of danger, and into the arms of the only woman he's ever loved. As he and Pip bravely travel to a place where no man or mini-drag has gone before, Flinx discovers he has a few more friends than he thought, and far more enemies than he ever imagined. Critic Reviews: "Foster offers brisk, lightweight SF entertainment." (Publishers Weekly) "A fast, light, adventurous afternoon read." (Booklist) Members Reviews: More Pip & Flinx please!!! After listening to this audio book, I got hooked on the whole series. It doesn't matter if you've read any of the wonderful Pip & Flinx books, this audio will click. It fills you in on the characters in general, although it made more sense after I read a couple of the books. Either way, I've enjoyed listening to this audio book several times and definitely recommend it. Flinx and Pip are Back At last The first Flinx and pip novel to make it to Audio! Foster begins to tie up the varous plots of the previous books and bring back many old frends to help. From all parts of the Commonwelth friends come to Flinx's aid. The Book was great the only dissapointment was the non-apperance of Skua September. You will love it if you like any of Fosters other "Commonwelth" Novels. Enjoyable .... And I don't think they were sneezes Would you consider the audio edition of Flinx's Folly to be better than the print version? I bought the audio because no e-version is available and I haven't read the paper version, so I can't compare. What did you like best about this story? The continuation of the larger story arc. What three words best describe Stefan Rudnickis performance? Accurate, relaxed, acted Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Some of the dialogue made me smile in appreciation. Any additional comments? I have very little prior experience with audio books and find it very different but still enjoyable. Having said that, I can't be certain but would respectfully suggest to previous reviewers that what they have perceived as sneezing in the recording is actually dialogue. The noises in question only seem to happen when Tru, the thranx, speaks. Without a print version to compare to, I can't be sure, but I think those are just meant to be some of his 'clicks'. I considered this an enjoyable story overall, and appreciated the advancement of the greater story arc. However, I don't know if it is due to the 'intimacy' of an audio book or if it is the same in the print version, but Clarity got on my nerves a bit. Would recommend to fans of series and I am looking forward to the next. good book great as usual except for all the sneezing and nasal noises in chap 7 at various time stamps 38:33-38:35ish, 46:44, and 1:03:30ish.

The First Imperium Audiobook by Jay Allan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jay Allan) — Fri, 31 May 2013 06:60:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The First Imperium Subtitle: Crimson Worlds, Book 4 Author: Jay Allan Narrator: Jeff Bower Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-31-13 Publisher: Jay Allan Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 199 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The Alliance and its colonies have called a truce and signed the Confederation Agreement, providing the frontier worlds with guarantees of self-government. No one expects the deal to last, and both sides are preparing for the next showdown. But from the depths of space another challenge is coming, one that will endanger the very survival of mankind and force not just the Alliance and its colonies, but all of the Superpowers, to join forces or face annihilation. The dusty ruins the Alliance discovered on Epsilon Eridani IV were built by an ancient race, eons dead. But their guardians remain, and the disturbance of the long silent caves triggered an automated alert, one which has been heard. Erik Cain and his Marines grimly take to the field once again, for what may be their final battle, against the robotic legions of the First Imperium. But facing a ruthless and technologically superior enemy may be easier than learning to fight alongside old enemies. This is Book 4 of the Crimson World Series Members Reviews: Good story. Performance? Not so much Story line and character development shows the care taken by the author to build A solid product. Narration: not So much. The range of Character Voices used by the narrator are poor At best. All the characters voices are poor variations oil ladies. Most of rest if the narration is questionable. Great Story Butchered By Narrator Would you try another book from Jay Allan and/or Jeff Bower? Jay Allen - Yes. Jeff Bower - No, or at least not until he realizes that narrating a book like First Imperium requires a modicum of professionalism and tact. After a few chapters I honestly started to think, "this guy can't be serious..... he is making these characters into a c rated parody of serious people doing serious things in a serious environment." Who was your favorite character and why? The guy who jammed those explosives down the freshly torn open chest cavity of that bastard who tried to sabotage one of the fleet's cruisers. I could almost feel the gooey, still warm visceral organs thwacking against my face after the timing mechanism went ding. That guy deserved some sort of leave package or at least one of those shiny things to expand his uniform's salad bar. Would you be willing to try another one of Jeff Bowers performances? No. Refer to answer to question 1. Why does every person in this book at or below the rank of lieutenant sound like a 54 pound 11 year old kid who is still waiting for his sack to drop? At some point the narrator had to realize that this story is somewhat serious in nature. You know, that struggle to save whole planet populations thing and intense firefights with entire squads and even platoons being torn apart by direct hits from pulse cannons? After the fourth book I just don't know if the narrator really cares that almost every character's voice doesn't match what, in my humble opinion, it should be. Where is this production's producer? If there is one, why on earth hasn't he / she sat the guy down and told him to knock off the nitrous oxide bit and get serious?I don't know...maybe it's me and I am taking it all wrong. All I can say is that when I fork out my dough for an audiobook, I expect at least a modicum of narrator attention to how real people talk in various situations. Sadly, I just did not get it here.

Pretender Audiobook by C. J. Cherryh

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (C. J. Cherryh) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:36:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pretender Subtitle: Foreigner Sequence 3, Book 2 Author: C. J. Cherryh Narrator: Daniel May Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 388 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: C.J. Cherryh delivers the eighth book in her Foreigner series and the second book in the new Foreigner trilogy - the epic tale of the survivors of a lost spacecraft who crash-land on a planet inhabited by a hostile, sentient race. From its beginnings as a human-alien story of first contact, the Foreigner series has become a true science fiction odyssey. Exhausted from a two-year rescue mission to a distant sector of space, and with resources strained by four thousand extra mouths to feed, the crew of the starship Phoenix yearns for the luxuries of home. But when the ship makes the final jump into atevi space, they learn the worst: supplies to their home station have been cut off; civil war has broken out on the atevi mainland; the powerful Western Association has been overthrown; and Tabini-aiji is missing and may be dead. Members Reviews: Lord of Heavens. Lord of High Heavens is getting dirty with earthly business . Great homecoming for Bren Cameron too short each book in the series becomes both shorter & more predictable this will be the last 'sequence' for me. book 2 in the 3rd sequence this is just sorta a mini review because the full review is in the first book of the sequence so go there and read that if you are reading this. As these books are sorta 1 book per sequence just split up into 3 books they are sorta different but all end with cliff hangers so if you start a sequence you want to finish it. The series keeps getting better... The story leaves off right where the previous book ended. Our hero returns to earth with his bodyguards, the dowager, and the young heir to turmoil and revolt in the Atevi government. Plenty of intrigue and suspense. I continue to enjoy the story, which not only is well narrated, it is extremely well written. The characters are reasonably complex and continue to evolve over time. Seeing the young heir apparent mature well beyond his years but still showing his tender age is especially well done. The humorous moments are quite entertaining, especially those surrounding the "young master" or the heir. As I've said in earlier books in this series, it keeps getting better. Maybe my favorite ending of the series Bren at his most fun, second guessing himself, coming through on conjecture and canyness. Maybe my favorite ending of the series.

Interlude: Brandon Audiobook by Terry Schott

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Terry Schott) — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 04:49:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Interlude: Brandon Subtitle: The Game Is Life, Book 3 Author: Terry Schott Narrator: Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 01-03-17 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 292 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Brandon Strayne. Brilliant computer programmer, businessman, and world leader. Where did this mysterious man come from? This volume details Brandon's history and rise to power. Before there was the Game, there was a boy. This takes the story of the Game even further by viewing how it all started! A must-listen for all fans of The Game Is Life series. Members Reviews: Classic in a rush writing .. Book 1 in the series created a bunch of interesting possibilities. Book 2 ignored the story premises set up in book 1, and told of an incoherent set of circumstances that appeared to take place in the same universe, but were mostly unrelated. Book 3 is the story that lead into book 1, and seemed promising at first but went off the rails around the time things should have been tied together with the first book. If i had to do it again, i would read book 3 first, then book 1 and pretend book 2 and 4 are part of the author's other collection on titles that take place in the same universe but not the same story & then skip those because they are really not worth the time. Luke Daniels was brilliant as always. IMPRESSED! SURPRISED AND CONFUSED That about explains it. Thoroughly enjoyed this 3rd entry, the time just flew by. Luke is great and the story engaging (you must read the first 2). Last few chapters left me somewhat confused. Granted, I am not super bright but I get most things. Is there a chart explaining all the worlds? I cant say more anything more specifically in order not to spoil it but I did go a little crosseyed, who was where and how and why. Looking forward to more! More More More I'm not sure I can wait for the next book to come out, great back stories explained & it just keeps building. Enjoy Now I'm completely hooked on the series!!! I will be avoiding spoilers as it would completely ruin this particular series. are the reviews criticized the offer as they feel that he starts to start with fantasy elements rather than sticking to Syfy. by the time you get to the third book you'll find that a lot is revealed in the fantasy elements really are Syfy. There's definitely a layer of depth that puts "The Game" right on par with the Matrix (before everyone got tired of the over saturation) and a definite must-read for 2017. Book 3 starts answering lots of questions but still definitely leaves you wanting for more. I can't wait until whatever is wrong with this pre-release for the next book is corrected as I'm excited to go on another listen Bender. I've gone through the first three books in the last 4 days if that gives you any idea how much I enjoyed this story. I genuinely thank the author for entertaining me for quite some time. Enders Game enters Game is Life! Excellent tie in with the original story! This is the story behind everything. A marvelously, and sadly told story too!

Anstractor Audiobook by Greg Dragon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Greg Dragon) — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 19:32:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Anstractor Subtitle: Vestalia Author: Greg Dragon Narrator: Anisha Dadia Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-14 Publisher: Greg Dragon Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Remember when? Commander Rafian VCA, the most gifted Space Marine in the Anstractor Alliance, remembers nothing. Waking up with no recollection of his life before becoming a Jumper recruit, he falls in love, joins a rebellion, and focuses his efforts on overthrowing a government. But as his memory slowly returns, he recalls his original mission. Rafian now has a new goal: find his way home, make things right with the love of his life, and avenge the aliens who invaded his planet. But first, the Jumpers must pay - pay for ruining his life. Members Reviews: Started out with promise but took unusual twist I was given the Audible credit in return for an honest review, so here goes. To me, the story started out promising, with the main character living on the streets, having escaped the planet of his birth during an alien invasion, and escaping to a warship, where he is accepted into the academy which trains into future officers. Sounds like a rags to riches Ender's Game, and reads that way too, which isn't a bad thing. He becomes a successful pilot, and all around kick ass soldier. He does have a LOT of drama in his love life, more than I would have expected, but I was OK with it. Then the story takes a turn for the weird, when Rafian and his current Lady are recruited by the Network, which is a shadowy spy organization that is not mentioned once in the book until they got their invitations, which I thought was jarring. The training was reprehensible, where the students are basically forced to have sex with each other on pain of death, to learn not to form attachments of feeling with sex, and they are trained to kill, back stab and manipulate others. They are then sent on their first missions, to earn the right to gain the basic rank of Person. Before that, though, they are mindwiped to forget their memories of self, retaining only technical knowledge. Rafian is dumped in a universe where he is to join a rebellion and overthrow the government. He does this, while also falling for a Noble Lady Soldier, who he marries. He returns to the order after being gone for 3 years, only regaining his memories at the last minute. he then has to resolve the conflict between himself, his now wife, and the other woman he loves. Plus, all the other women he is going to keep having sex with. The last part of the book involved them taking back their home planet from the invading aliens. It felt rushed at the end, as if the storyline was jammed in place to fit regardless. Rafian's ability to rationalize having sex with all these different women, while his wife was raised to believe in a monogamous culture, was really jarring and really made me think of him as an unlikable jerk in that respect. It was overall an ok read, with some good bits in the combat scenes, buit the personal interactions and drama were offputting. I won't recommend against reading it, but it doesn't seem like a book that will be getting a re-read. The narrator was mediocre, being a bit monotoned, with a lot of background noise during her reading. She does not have much variety in her voice for different characters, so overall, 3 stars. Decent Sci Fi Hello, I received a copy of this audiobook in exchange for a fair and honest review. So this book started out great, telling the story of an orphan who stows away on ship, only to be found and then subsequently trained.

Blood of the Cosmos Audiobook by Kevin J. Anderson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kevin J. Anderson) — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 03:49:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood of the Cosmos Subtitle: The Saga of Shadows, Book Two Author: Kevin J. Anderson Narrator: Mark Boyett Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 825 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Blood of the Cosmos: the second book in Kevin J. Anderson's Saga of Shadows trilogy. An epic space opera of the titanic conflict of several galactic civilizations against a life-destroying force of shadows, a dark, cosmic force that has swept through the undercurrents of the human interstellar empire. The intertwined plots, overflowing with colorful ideas, a large cast of characters, and complex storylines span dozens of solar systems, alien races, and strange creatures. As the second book of the trilogy opens, the humans and Ildirans, having narrowly escaped annihilation at the hands of the Shana Rei and their robot allies in book one, are desperate to find a way to combat the black cloud of antimatter of the Shana Rei. The mysterious alien Gardeners, who had helped them previously, turn out to be a disaster in disguise and because of them the world tree forests are again in danger. The allies believing they have found a way to stop their dreaded enemies, a new weapon is tested, but it's a horrible failure, throwing the human race and its allies to the brink of extinction. Members Reviews: Very entertaining! !! I absolutely loved this book! I can't wait until the next one comes out!! It amazed me that it was not hard for me to follow the storyline because I have not listened to the first set of books (Saga of the Seven Sons). Argh! Story is an engaging continuation of the Saga Of the Seven Suns. It follows the same narrative format, bouncing from character to character without having a single main character. That's fine for those used to it from previous books. Anderson hasn't lost the ability to keep me interested and wanting more. My only problem is that it ends in a very unsatisfying place. I want more! Sigh. I'll just have to wait. Like meeting up with a long missed friend Kevin J. Anderson created an 7 volume epic fantasy, The Saga of Seven Suns, that spans the universe and contains many wonderful species, fantastical powerful elemental creatures and even an evil robotic race within a backdrop of war, strife and intrigue throughout. The seven volumes transcend a couple of human generations, all the while seeding previous volumes with new and interesting next children. I mention this, while not necessary for this follow-on series, it adds a richness to the current saga that one won't regret for a more in-depth understand of his universe. I'll try not to outline the story in any significant detail since it really should be experienced without too much interpretation from myself. Suffice it to say, both Kevin and Mark Boyett combine to deliver an enjoyable epic fantasy. I particularly liked Anderson's decision to prelude what had occurred in the previous book so as to get the listener up to speed smoothly. This is important since the cast of characters are so large, each having their own storied past, that it helps fire off the synapses for quick recollection, allowing a smooth transition to the next part of the saga. For anyone who enjoys epic fantasies told well, you'll not be disappointed with Book 1 and this, Book 2, of The Saga of Shadows. Anderson always delivers Story development is great, the mix of stories keeps it interesting, and as usual, KJA is not afraid to kill off well established characters as the story progresses .

Quantum Predation Audiobook by Isaac Hooke

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Isaac Hooke) — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 14:32:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Quantum Predation Subtitle: Argonauts, Book 4 Author: Isaac Hooke Narrator: Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-28-17 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A colony on the outskirts of known space has ceased all transmissions. Rade and his ragtag team of security consultants are called in to investigate. What could go wrong? A whole lot, actually. When an alien invasion seems imminent, Rade has to find a way to get his team out before it's too late. Contains: intense action sequences, crude jokes, and a whole lot of bugs. Members Reviews: Another exciting Argonauts book! Quantum Predation is the 4th book in the Argonauts series by Isaac Hooke, and like the other books in the series, I really enjoyed it. In this book Rade and his crew have been through a bit of a lull in their Phant hunt with Surus, and decide to take on another client during some down time. That client takes them out to a colony on the edge of known space who has lost communications. Once they get there, they are in for more than they bargained for, first with the local authorities, and then with an alien invasion no one saw coming. I enjoyed all of the action and the storyline in this book. You see a lot of what you see in the other books, with the crew fighting through new and well thought our situations. As with most of Hookeâs books, I canât say too much else without giving anything away. Radeâs character continues to develop, dealing with both getting older and continuing the burdens of both command and running the business. Overall, another great book, I highly recommend it. And I really enjoyed the twist at the very end which I didnât see coming at all. Best Argonauts, yet I must say that Quantum Predation is the best of the Argonauts series, so far. The characters have developed some real depth and the situations in which Rade and his band of "security consultants" find themselves are inventive and difficult for the reader to break away from. There's lots of room for continued plot development, but the character interaction is becoming, to me, one of the more engaging aspects of Hooke's work. While this is another standalone work, it would probably help to have read the first three books in this series, as well. Regardless, I highly recommend this and think you will enjoy it. One caveat, I suggest you start it at a time where you will have some uninterrupted opportunity to read. It definitely pulled me through and, while I had to read it in a series of installments, I kept itching to get back to it to find out what happens next. Fast and full of action and all out mayhem A page turning, romping, Sci-Fi that I did not want to put down. This is one you wont want to miss out on. While it is not necessary to start with the first books in the series, it will provide background and explain the abilities and interplay between the characters. But whether you start at book 1 or just start with this one, you will enjoy your time in this world that Hooke has created. Best in the series yet Fast paced action where the Argonauts are fighting for their lives against Alien spider-like beings. A routine mission whilst cruising on down time from hunting Phants turns into an investigation as to why a colony is not responding. The team find a Phant in the system and are soon attacked by the alien spiders. Cue all out mayhem and "bug stomping". (Bugs partying-shadow in background) Oh no!!! Its Rade! Here it is one or two days after your birfday and I have already finished the stinkin book.

The Regional Office Is Under Attack! Audiobook by Manuel Gonzales

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Manuel Gonzales) — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 01:15:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Regional Office Is Under Attack! Subtitle: A Novel Author: Manuel Gonzales Narrator: Sarah Scott, Natasha Soudek, Susan Hanfield, Mike Chamberlain Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 167 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In a world beset by amassing forces of darkness, one organization - the Regional Office - and its coterie of superpowered female assassins protects the globe from annihilation. At its helm, the mysterious Oyemi and her oracles seek out new recruits and root out evil plots. Then a prophecy suggests that someone from inside might bring about its downfall. And now the Regional Office is under attack. Recruited by a defector from within, Rose is a young assassin leading the attack, eager to stretch into her powers and prove herself on her first mission. Defending the Regional Office is Sarah, who may or may not have a mechanical arm and is fiercely devoted to the organization that took her in as a young woman in the wake of her mother's sudden disappearance. On the day that the Regional Office is attacked, Rose's and Sarah's stories will overlap, their lives will collide, and the world as they know it just might end. Weaving in a brilliantly conceived mythology, fantastical magical powers, teenage crushes, and kinetic fight scenes, The Regional Office Is Under Attack! is a seismically entertaining debut novel about revenge and allegiance and love. Read by Sarah Scott, Natasha Soudek, Susan Hanfield, and Mike Chamberlain. Members Reviews: All over the place. Nearly incoherent. It's hard to even describe. Between the time jumps and back and forth character slips this story was hard to finish. as a fan of the genre I was amazed at how much this focused on mundane and nearly irrelevant parts of the characters (major and minor) and broad stroked the important or at least interesting parts of what could have been a solid story. I've never forced myself to finish an audible before but I have now. Awesome! I haven't finished a book in 2 day in a long time. The Author does a great job of pulling you in with a unique style of story telling. I don't want to give anything away, other than I was very entertained. This is a rock solid first novel from Gonzales and IMO it's a must read. Congratulation Mr. Gonzales, I look forward to your next release. Tim. Natasha Soudek Nailed It!! What did you like best about this story? This was better than his "Miniature Wife" stories. Great story, solid pacing, EXCELLENT new narrator Natasha Soudek on the scene! Have you listened to any of the narratorss other performances before? How does this one compare? No, I considered getting the ebook, but am so glad I got the audiobook because I found Natasha Soudek (who reads the From the regional office chapters). I'm now going to hunt down everything else she has done is Sci-Fi. Mike Chamberlain is also great as always. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I listen to Sci-Fi, I don't cry. Except when zombies or aliens attack babies. :) I was great, and then it just ended... It was excellent and then it stopped, as if the Final Chapter was excluded.

The Evan Gabriel Omnibus Audiobook by Steve Umstead

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steve Umstead) — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 03:06:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Evan Gabriel Omnibus Subtitle: Books 1-3 Author: Steve Umstead Narrator: Ray Chase Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-15 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 228 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Books 1-3 of the Evan Gabriel trilogy. Follow North American Federation Navy Commander Evan Gabriel as he crosses the galaxy searching for redemption, returns to where it all began, then finally seeks revenge on those responsible. Military science-fiction adventure at its best. Members Reviews: The first book is ok. The other two are weak. The first book had a couple of plot twists that made the book. Unfortunately the lack of character development made for a long series. The main character was supposed to be this awesome guy who just can't catch a break. Yet everything goes easy for him and his crew and when it does not a piece of tech that he did not know about magically shows up to help him take over control of the "bad guys" brains and body's. Throght the story the protagonist has it out for him yet is scarred of him. The reasons are a joke and make no sense because they continue put him in the exact situation they do not want. Even to the point of bringing him out of retirement from the army. He of course keeps breaking up all there evil plans yet they keep taking steps so he will be against them. It reminds me of Austin Powers when the son says "let's just shoot him, I have a gun we can do it together ". Of course they have to make an elaborate trap that puts him in the best possible position. This does not even get into all the other characters. Good or bad there was no development. I had to rewind a few times just to even remember who died and I couldn't care less who got killed and who did not. The closest it came was for one character to mention that he used to be a fun practical joker before. Wow, super endearing. Plot was weak, characters were no more than names on a page. Quite a let down. Spaghetti Western meets solid sci-fi The story is cliché and cheesy and all of those things that you love about a spaghetti western set in space. Yes the good guys win, yes the bad guys are just greedy and evil and have no real justification behind their motives, and yes the good guys come up with some unbelievable luck. But it is entertaining and that's what these kind of stories are all about. There are also some very solid sci-fi aspects of the series that I enjoyed. time filler it was OK but more of a time filler while waiting for something better to be released A good space opera. For the most part a good story and characters. Not great but worth listening to. A great sci-fi action story! After listening to Zero Point, a prequel to the Evan Gabriel Trilogy I knew that I would listen to the entire series. The Omnibus is a great way to get all three books in one package! Ray Chase is a great narrator and does an excellent job with this series. very entertaining!

Barbarians at the Gates Audiobook by Christopher G. Nuttall

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Christopher G. Nuttall) — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 13:44:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Barbarians at the Gates Subtitle: The Decline and Fall of the Galactic Empire, Book 1 Author: Christopher G. Nuttall Narrator: Tim Gerard Reynolds Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 666 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The Federation has endured for hundreds of years, but now it is dying, killed by the corruption and decadence of the Senate and the rising power of military warlords. The shipping lanes are coming apart, the colonists are revolting, and outside forces are pressing against undefended borders. Now, as one warlord makes a bid for supreme power, the entire edifice is on the verge of falling apart. Two officers, bearers of a proud military tradition, may be all that stands between the Federation and total destruction. For Admiral Marius Drake, there is no greater cause than the survival of humanity's prized unity. For the young and ambitious Roman Garibaldi, the growing civil war offers a chance of promotion far beyond the usual boundaries. Together they will save the Federation or die trying. But with the Senate suspicious of any competent commanding officers, their success may condemn them to an inglorious death. Members Reviews: the best way to become king is to not want to! This is an interesting world Nuttal has created. There are some freaky aliens mentioned but they do not really enter into the story. This is all about internal affairs, corruption at the core. And the straight firm bold ones who take it on. This may be the prequel or setup to The Empire's Corps, but maybe not, although it seems there is about 2,500 years from here to there, so it could be. But, maybe they are not related. The first part of the story is a bit like so many others in that our young graduate is prematurely thrust into captaincy due to the death of all 19 above him. They have gone out to deal with a rebellion in the ranks. The second part of the story is about them coming back to deal with corruption at home, and the focus switches to an admiral. In summary, like this, it sounds like Campbell's Lost Fleet, but it is worked differently. It's okay. There is side-switching, treachery, surprising alliances, sudden betrayals. The morality play condemnation of current society, politics, and education is visible, but not so blatant as in Reality Check (the one Empire's Corps book to skip). The story line is pretty good; the core of the tale is interesting. The characters are a little thin, and the point of view suddenly changes to that of other characters you've never heard of. And then they die. There is also a lot of author talk that gets dull. And Nuttal uses pithy quotes from "history books" to preface each chapter as he does in his Empire's Corps books (which are much better than this). The narration is okay, the Scottish and Hindi accents being the best. It doesn't match up to the works of the best narrators, but it was not confusing or maddening. This is an acceptable book, but doesn't seem as good as Nuttal's other things. Nevertheless, seeing as how there is a second installment, I am going for it. Enjoyable This is a new series based on the same basic idea as the other series that of a collapsing Empire. In this book the Federation is collapsing and warlords are staking out their territories. Our protagonists are Admiral Marius drake and Lt. Roman Garibaldi. The book has more naval action than most of the other series by Nuttall. I have read enough of Nuttalls books now to be amazed at his imagination.

Chanur's Venture Audiobook by C. J. Cherryh

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (C. J. Cherryh) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 01:58:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chanur's Venture Subtitle: Chanur, Book 2 Author: C. J. Cherryh Narrator: Dina Pearlman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs Language: English Release date: 07-31-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 225 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In the sequel to Pride of Chanur, Tully returns, and brings with him a priceless trade contract with human space - a contract that could mean vast power, riches, and a mess of trouble for Pyanfar Chanur. Members Reviews: As in my last review, great books great story. , As I said in my last review, these books are keeping it new and interesting, the plot line is still keeping me reading, and the narrator has a good grasp on how it should be played. I am lining up the fourth book as I type, I am just sorry that the series has only five books(so far). I hope there will be more soon. So if you want a really good read, try these ones, I don't think anyone will be disappointed. Josie. A whirl of worlds. This series is in many ways Cherryh's most accessible one. She takes on one species after another and makes them real as a dime. And comprehensible by their own lights. Without ever making them into humans with fur or feathers. It's a wonderful space opera, which I normally hate. But here, when the alliens are so alien and yet, somehow people you know, how can you resist? Some whiny bits in the dialog. Listen to it and see what you think. It didn't ruin my enjoyment of the books.But you might feel differently. It just gets better Have any of you read a series of books in which the first book is good and then with each additional book it loses itself? This is not the case when CJ Cherryh writes a series. They just get better and better. She writes with a delicious complexity of cultures, politics and action while constructing characters that are real, including their flaws. Yet, they are characters that one can root for and identify with. The narrator did a really extraordinary job. The bottom line is download this book and enjoy it. Enjoy them all. What's with the com? I love the Chanur Saga and except for the change made in this one where you hear people over com differently than in person I loves the voice actor too. the "static" where the translator doesn't work right is jarring. otherwise great. Stuff Happens But No Real Plot What did you like best about Chanur's Venture? What did you like least? I enjoyed the first book in the series, but this one seemed like fluff--not necessarily bad, just unfocused. It has many of the interesting elements of the first such as inter-clan rivalry and an array of unique alien races. It also has a intriguing exploration of how Pyanfar's mate copes with being overthrown and largely emasculated. The publisher's summary implies the human plays some major role concerning trade, but that really gets lost in what largely seems to be the space equivalent of an extending Hollywood chase scene. Would you recommend Chanur's Venture to your friends? Why or why not? To me it largely depends on whether the 3rd book in the series is good. The book is tolerable as a bridge to the 3rd book, if it delivers.

Unlawful Passage: Age of Magic Audiobook by LE Barbant, CM Raymond, Michael Anderle

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (LE Barbant) — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 20:53:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unlawful Passage: Age of Magic Subtitle: The Rise of Magic, Book 5 Author: LE Barbant, CM Raymond, Michael Anderle Narrator: Kate Rudd Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-17 Publisher: LMBPN Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Even heroes need a vacation. Unfortunately, Hannah and her friends chose the wrong beach. The Oracle needs help. She's dying, and only Ezekiel knows that the world will die along with her. Hannah and her team take up the call without hesitation. The only problem? It takes a freaking long time to cross the world. While putting their quest on hold for a much needed rest stop and resupply, Karl, Hadley, and Laurel get captured by some angry locals, who accuse them of kidnapping their leader's son. Hannah and Parker head to the rescue, leaving Gregory alone to guard the airship on a remnant infested hilltop. What could possibly go wrong? Unlawful Passage explores the magical land of Irth beyond the Arcadian Valley. It's a fast and fun romp guaranteed to keep you laughing and pumping your fist all the way to the end. Members Reviews: GOOD. Hannah and her team had an adventure going across the world to try and save the oracle. Lots of action and many enemies to overcome. Very well narrated/reformed by Kate Rudd. Most enjoyable. I hope there will more books to come on Hannah and her team.

Nebula Risen Audiobook by Jake Bible

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jake Bible) — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 14:30:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nebula Risen Subtitle: A Roak: Galactic Bounty Hunter Novel Author: Jake Bible Narrator: Andrew B. Wehrlen Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-17 Publisher: Jake Bible Fiction Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Jonny Nebula was the greatest heavy-grav fighter to ever compete in the Orbs. Galactic Champion for two decades running, no one could touch his skill. Until his final, brutal fight, when his reign came to a bloody, deadly end. But, as Roak is about to find out, there's always an encore. An old friend from his past. A job that shouldn't exist. A web of lies and deceit that goes deeper than anyone knows. Roak has his work cut out for him. It'll take all of Roak's skills as the galaxy's premiere bounty hunter, to track down a dead man. Especially one that refuses to be found without a knockdown, drag out, to the death (again), fight! Members Reviews: Excellent sequel to a great story What did you love best about Nebula Risen? Everything. I was really impressed overall with the story that Jake Bible has crafted anmd the world in which it takes place. Who was your favorite character and why? The AI on board the ship and Roak. The banter and relationship they develop were the stuff of great Sci-Fi. Which character as performed by Andrew B. Wehrlen was your favorite? Roak. Mr. Wehrlen did an excellent job of portraying the character and all his flaws. The facade of emotionless bounty hunter but clear that there is a lot more going on under the surface. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I laughed a lot. The character interactions were great. The action was well choreographed and fast paced. It drew me in and left me wanting more. Any additional comments? I was given a free copy of this audio book and have voluntarily left a review. Roak, Would that we all could be so...Cool! Jake Bible is as prolific as he is imaginative. I can't wait for his next offering and the scary thing is that I know that I will not have long to wait. Nebula Risen has it all, action adventure and the nagging suspicion that the protagonist is may be not just human. Add an A I driven space ship and galactic skullduggery and you end up with a very satisfying listen. Andrew B. Wehrlen was the perfect choice for this books narration with his spot on characterizations and clear gender delineations, I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. Roak!! awsome series well worth it and the narration is spot on you can imagine the characters and the world they live in. Plenty of humor and action Bounty hunter Roak is forcefully hired to locate and bring Johnny Nebula, one of the greatest heavy-grav fighter, who died during a fight. During his search, Roak will meet an old friend, who will just increase Roaks worries. I really enjoyed Roaks cheeky personality and his conversations with Hessa the special and quirky AI in Roaks spaceship. I always appreciate when there is good humor in books, and there are quite some funny moments in this one. There is also plenty of action to keep the reader entertained. This could have been a 5 star book, but I was not completely invested in Roaks search. I did not feel the urgency of it. I was much more intrigued about Roaks friend, and the end twist was just superb. Roaks mission felt kind of an excuse to show us the truth about himself. From the beginning of the book I had the feeling that the story would have worked better if written in first person.

Crystal Soldier Audiobook by Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sharon Lee) — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 23:18:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crystal Soldier Subtitle: Liaden Universe Books of Before, Book 1 Author: Sharon Lee, Steve Miller Narrator: Kevin T. Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 09-04-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 300 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Centuries in the past, mankind fought a seemingly unbeatable adversary from sector to sector across the Spiral Arm until the war ground to a standstill and the Enemy withdrew. Believing that they had won, the citizens of the galaxy rebuilt. The Inner Worlds, which had escaped the worst of the war's ravages, became even more insular, while the Rim worlds adopted a free and easy way with law and order. Now, hundreds of years after their withdrawal, the Enemy is back - and this time they'll be satisfied with nothing less than the extinction of the galaxy. Members Reviews: Beginning of a big sprawling classic space opera I want to say either I liked this book or I disliked it, but really, it was a bit bland, and had neither any Big Ideas nor characters memorable enough to leave an impression. Filled the time but left me with no desire to read the rest of the 11+ book series. Evidently, this book introduces plots and characters who recur throughout the series and is something of a prequel. The Shereika want to wipe out all life in the universe, and humanity is fighting a losing war against them. Humankind has bred people to be soldiers, slaves, and assassins, creating a fairly traditional aliens-light space opera universe. Even the Shereika are actually genetically engineered humans. Humans are losing the war and falling back from the spiral arm. The Shereika are mostly an off-stage threat in this book, intergalactic bogeymen who have listening devices and agents everywhere, but don't show up in their planet-killing ships... yet. The POV alternates between two main characters. M. Jela Granthor's Guard is a genetically-engineered soldier who, while fighting the Shereika on a distant uninhabited planet, happened upon a group of sentient trees and deduced that they had somehow fended off the Shereika. So he carts a tree around for the rest of the book. On a special assignment from the military, he runs across Cantra yos'Phelium, a generically-engineered assassin who's now the solo captain of a "dark trader" - i.e., a smuggler. The two of them end up rescuing a genetically-engineered slave, Dulsey, and taking her to a mysterious man known as the Uncle who runs some sort of free colony for other slaves like Dulsey, out in the beyond. Crystal Soldier has a bit of a Firefly vibe to it, and also reminded me of "The Phoenix in Flight" by Sherwood Smith and Dave Trowbridge, another first novel by an authorial duo in a sprawling epic space saga, and another one I found moderately entertaining but just too paint-by-numbers to really get invested in what happens next. I don't know what it says about my reading tastes that star-destroying mega-battlecruisers no longer intrigue me. I loved Niven and Saberhagen back in the day, but 11 books of this just make me think of better or more interesting books on my TBR list. So, this was good SF, not great SF, and if you are looking for a long series maybe it will grab you more than it grabbed me. There is a long interview at the end of this audiobook between the author and the narrator which I found pretty interesting, since the narrator, Kevin T.

Roak Audiobook by Jake Bible

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jake Bible) — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 17:09:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roak Subtitle: Galactic Bounty Hunter Author: Jake Bible Narrator: Andrew B. Wehrlen Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-17 Publisher: Jake Bible Fiction Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 261 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: There are thousands of bounty hunters across the galaxy. Solid professionals that take jobs based on the credits the bounties afford. They follow the letter of the law so they can maximize those credits. Licensed, bonded, legal. Then there's Roak. Deadly, unstoppable, invisible. No criminal or military records. No files or folders with his name on them. No cybernetic implants to track. No proof he even exists except for a reputation for getting the job done. Roak is the bounty hunter called when someone is looking for the opposite of licensed, bonded, legal. Now someone has ignored his reputation and made a very big mistake. Double-crossed and left to die, Roak survives and sets out to exact vengeance and get paid what he is owed. But he's not unreasonable. While his fee may have just gone up, the bloody, brutal revenge is on the house. Members Reviews: "Just pay me what you owe me" 4.5 out of 5 stars I don't know why I can't shake this feeling. Roak reminded me of Guardians of the Galaxy, the main character had the same cocky demeanor while still getting the job done. The comparison stops at the main character, though, this was much bloodier and much more violent than that film. Roak was a really enjoyable main character to follow around. He has his own style and does things for no-nonsense reasons. He gets the job done efficiently and as quickly as possible. He's a great bounty hunter who is self-admittedly a little broken. The story itself was really enjoyable. The first part, the reader isn't really sure who Roak is or why he's doing the things he's doing. But after a little while, we quickly figure out who he is and what makes him tick. The cast of characters he meets along the way to getting paid range from completely insane to really enjoyable. This was an intergalactic thrill ride with elements for a lot of different readers. Andrew B. Wehrlen does a great job narrating this, allowing this fast-paced story to play out quickly. I really enjoyed his narration and will continue to support books narrated by him. I was given a free copy of this book. It has not affected my review in any way. If you enjoyed my review, please vote for it. If you'd like to see more like it, check out BriansBookBlog DOT com. Ok but not great Not a bad book but also not great. It reads like a young adult book but with a bit much violence for kids to read. Unstoppable!! Well, what a ride!! I honestly didn't know what to expect going into this because I didn't read any review before listening. What I didn't expect was to devour this and absolutely adore it. It was fun, action packed and unstoppable. Roak was such an amazing character. Truly a bad ass with a heart of gold (well a little bit anyway). He is a bounty hunter, he will do what's needed to get the job done and get paid, but when his latest assignment is over, the man who hired him refuses to pay. Of course Roak can't have that, he did the job he was given so deserves to be paid, and what follows is one heck of a long, bloody battle to "Just pay me what you owe me". I loved Roak's character. You don't really get a sense of who he is till you are knee deep in the story. At the start he comes across as a cocky, no nonsense, deadly man, but eventually you get to see who he really is, and it just made me like him more.

The Border Audiobook by Robert McCammon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert McCammon) — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 08:32:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Border Author: Robert McCammon Narrator: Fred Berman Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 602 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: World Fantasy Award-winning, best-selling author Robert McCammon makes a triumphant return to the epic horror and apocalyptic tone reminiscent of his books Swan Song and Stinger in this gripping new novel, The Border, a saga of an Earth devastated by a war between two marauding alien civilizations. But it is not just the living ships of the monstrous Gorgons or the motion-blurred shock troops of the armored Cyphers that endanger the holdouts in the human bastion of Panther Ridge. The world itself has turned against the handful of survivors, as one by one they succumb to despair and suicide or, even worse, are transformed by otherworldly pollution into hideous Gray Men, cannibalistic mutants driven by insatiable hunger. Into these desperate circumstances comes an amnesiac teenaged boy who names himself Ethan - a boy who must overcome mistrust and suspicion to master unknowable powers that may prove to be the last hope for humanity's salvation. Those same powers make Ethan a threat to the warring aliens, long used to fearing only each other, and thrust him and his comrades into ever more perilous circumstances. A major new novel from the unparalleled imagination of Robert McCammon, this dark epic of survival will both thrill listeners and make them fall in love with his work all over again. Members Reviews: RAT KING TEARS WOULD WIN NO BATTLES AND RIGHT NO WRONGS This started out real weird and I had trouble getting into it. The main character (Ethan) has no personality. He answers every question with "I don't Know". The aliens were cool and what they could do to inanimate objects was cool. Until chapter 8 and the Rat King, I was about to bow out early. Mostly due to the lack of character development. I am a huge fan of freaks and mutants, so when the rat king happened I got interested. This was shortly before part 2, when they introduced the cookie cutter character, TV Evangelist. While his personality was cookie cutter and he was not likable, he brought some excitement and controversy to the story. I really liked his interaction with the Queen. The Grey Men were cool and the attack on the bus was exciting. They are very similar to the mutants in Gunslinger. MAGIC EIGHT BALL Just as we get to know the main character he is eliminated. Not that he was that exciting to begin with. The book has several chapters of nothing but introspective. It even got corny in places. Throughout all of this, there still is not any character development. It got to where I just didn't care. I almost felt insulted. I know what a great writer McCammon is. I am a fan of They Thirst and Swan Song. I liked the three or four other books of his I have read. They all had characters. I feel like he got together with his writer buddies and said, I can write a Science Fiction book and not have any characters and it will be a best seller. I will threw in a lot of mumbo jumbo, Area 51, mutants, prophesy, aliens, twilight zone, guns, bombs and lots of shoot-em ups and those idiots will be tickled pink. Unless your Arthur C. Clarke, (who is quoted in the book) and your going to write about the wonders of space, than you must have characters we care about. With only two hours left in this sixteen hour book, I had no desire to continue.

World War Z Audiobook by Max Brooks

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Max Brooks) — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:47:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: World War Z Author: Max Brooks Narrator: Christopher Ragland, Rupert Farley, Nigel Pilkington, Jennifer Woodward, David Thorpe, Adam Sims, Robert Slade Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs Language: English Release date: 11-13-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 418 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: "The end was near." Voices from the Zombie War. The Zombie War came unthinkably close to eradicating humanity. Max Brooks, driven by the urgency of preserving the acid-etched firsthand experiences of the survivors from those apocalyptic years, traveled across the United States of America and throughout the world, from decimated cities that once teemed with upwards of thirty million souls to the most remote and inhospitable areas of the planet. He recorded the testimony of men, women, and sometimes children who came face-to-face with the living - or at least the undead - hell of that dreadful time. World War Z is the result. Never before have we had access to a document that so powerfully conveys the depth of fear and horror, and also the ineradicable spirit of resistance, that gripped human society through the plague years. Members Reviews: A pity the unabridged version is inferior Fans waited for an unabridged version of the audiobook with bated breath... and it's been a bit of a letdown. For a book that seems tailor-made for the aural medium - it is a spoken word history of the titular war after all - the performances were uneven, some of them particularly weak, and some of the accents were absolutely terrible. Given the care and thought that went into the original abridged celebrity-laden audio book - not even legally available in some countries - it's a pity that the same attention wasn't given to this unabridged version. There are countless audiobook performers who, although not stars like Alan Alda, Henry Rollins etc, could have done very good jobs with these stories and characters. I would recommend this version for hardcore fans only. An Oral History (Not like the film) It wasn't until I'd seen the film and read the reviews of how much it deviated from the original novel that I decided to take the plunge. If you're looking for a 'kicking zombie ass' post-apocalyptic action thriller, don't buy this. If, on the other hand, you're interested in just how craftily speculative fiction can be employed to critique modern society, this is a masterpiece. Amazing. What did you love best about World War Z? World War Z felt realistic as much as a fictional world with zombie in it can be. After reading the Zombie Survival Guide, these short stories really captured the urgency and seriousness of a wide spread plague epidemic rather than a gung-ho kid's wet dream. Don't get me wrong those are fun but the seriousness and tragedy of these stories made me care about these people. What did you like best about this story? Its format was really enjoyable and I can listen to any part just by itself. Since it is mostly made up of short stories, I can just play back the story I was listening to or just let it finish and start a new chunk. What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? The accents. It made the apocalypse feel like it just wasn't isolated in America.

The Sunrise Lands Audiobook by S. M. Stirling

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (S. M. Stirling) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:41:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sunrise Lands Subtitle: A Novel of the Change Author: S. M. Stirling Narrator: Todd McLaren Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 921 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Rudi Mackenzie, son and heir of the mystic Juniper, must journey with seven friends across a continent in chaos to the Sunrise Lands to solve the riddle of what destroyed a civilization. And as the friends journey farther into the interior, enemies may be within their own band as well as outside it. Critic Reviews: "Thought-provoking and engaging." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Bumpy Read-applies to all books in this series I read the series from the beginning and looked forward to listening to it very much as I drive 2500 miles a month. Todd McLaren, the reader, does a very good job with voices, accents and tone but has an infuriating habit of mispronouncing simple words - i.e., when someone bares their teeth, he reads it as "barred". There are way too many of those to list. If you're accustomed to hearing what you've read, be prepared for a bumpy read - it's jarring when it happens. Probably the most egregious mispronunciation is when someone of Celtic origin says "Shite", he pronounces it "She-ite" - like the Muslim sect. Sets my teeth on edge and I lose the thread of the story because it's so distracting. The first book of the second trillogy... ...is as good as the first three books. This is one of my favorite genres, post-apocalyptic survival and S. M. Stirling does it very well. After reading the other reviews I can see some of the detractor's points but this is, after all, science fiction/fantasy. It is neither history nor prognostication. The likable characters are very likable and the despicable characters are easy to despise. The premise of sudden isolation and the identification by the surviving members of a group with a strong leader is easy to swallow and makes for a fascinating variety among the different "civilizations". I think Todd McLaren does a fine job differentiating characters with accent and voicing, he doesn't do young girls very well but what would you expect from someone with a fine Bass voice like that. The only criticism and warning to listeners is the book jumps around in both time and space and it's not always clear when it happens. Listen closely or you'll find yourself rewinding to figure out how you got from Dun Juniper to "east of the Cascades" in one breath. A great series and a great read. Change is not always good, but this book is. The story: the story is good, very good. I like post apocalyptic style novels. This one is one with a twist. One I haven't seen before, but that adds a lovely flavor to the novel. The writing: The writing is good and gives each character and alliance great depth and a substantial feel The narrator: The narator does a good job of representing the characters. At times I wonder if he is mispronouning a word due to the characters or just in general. It doesnt subtract from the story and happens only about three times in the book. I have a feeling its because of the nationality of the narrator possibly. Overall: I read alot, and when I can't read I listen. I listen to audiobooks, especially, when I run.

Time Salvager Audiobook by Wesley Chu

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Wesley Chu) — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 04:39:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Time Salvager Author: Wesley Chu Narrator: Kevin T. Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 472 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Time Salvager: a fast-paced time travel adventure from Wesley Chu, the award-winning author of The Lives of Tao. Convicted criminal James Griffin-Mars is no one's hero. In his time, Earth is a toxic, abandoned world, and humans have fled into the outer solar system to survive, eking out a fragile, doomed existence among the other planets and their moons. Those responsible for delaying humanity's demise believe time travel holds the key, and they have identified James, troubled though he is, as one of a select and expendable few ideally suited for the most dangerous job in history. James is a chronman, undertaking missions into Earth's past to recover resources and treasure without altering the timeline. The laws governing use of time travel are absolute; break any one of them and, one way or another, your life is over. Most chronmen never reach old age; the stress of each jump through time, compounded by the risk to themselves and to the future, means that many chronmen rapidly reach their breaking points, and James Griffin-Mars is nearing his. On a final mission that is to secure his retirement, James meets Elise Kim, an intriguing scientist from a previous century who is fated to die during the destruction of an oceanic rig. Against his training and his common sense, and in violation of the chronmen's highest law, James brings Elise back to the future with him, saving her life but turning them both into fugitives. Remaining free means losing themselves in the wild and poisonous wastes of Earth, somehow finding allies, and perhaps discovering what hope may yet remain for humanity's home world. Members Reviews: Good story almost ruined by narration Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? For the most part a good story that ends on a cliffhanger. Most of the characters were good, unfortunately one of the main characters was a little on the lame side. When I got immersed in the story ---which was easy to do in many parts, I could ignore the narrator. I realize everybody has different tastes about narration, but for me he detracted from the story. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Kevin T. Collins? Anyone who did not use the fake, forced, breathless style for the narrative parts in main character. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I cannot say that I wanted to listen to it in all one sitting because of the narrator. However I listen to these books while I commute, and admit there were a few times when I continued to listen to the story when I got home because the story at that point was that good. Any additional comments? Chu has potential, and I look forward do the rest of the books in the series. I wish he had gotten a head start on them. Grew on me like a beard. Didn't much like the narrator at first but would not like to hear anyone else to finish out the series. .. only complaint is the constant misuse of the phrase couldn't care less. Rushed delivery Is there anything you would change about this book? I don't often complain about the readers, but I find myself getting tense listening to the rushed delivery of Kevin Collins. Mostly it is in the prose sections as he rushes from one sentence to another with desperate sounding gasps for breath as he barrels on to the next line. Augh. Makes me clench my jaws. I tried slowing it down to 75%, but that was painfully slow.

ATLAS 2 Audiobook by Isaac Hooke

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Isaac Hooke) — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 23:22:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: ATLAS 2 Author: Isaac Hooke Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 12-02-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 194 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The desperate battle on far-flung Geronimo may have ended in a qualified victory for the elite MOTH soldiers in their devastating, atomic-powered ATLAS mechs... but the cost was a massive one, paid in blood. Rade Galaal, graduate of the toughest military training in the universe, barely survived the terrifying mission in deep space that claimed the lives of the two people he couldn't afford to lose: a comrade who was more than a brother, and someone who was his whole world. Lost, broken, and questioning his place as a MOTH and as a man, Rade faces a new crisis when an enemy force - a terrifyingly familiar one - threatens the future of humanity itself. Entering human territory from the depths of uncharted space where Rade lost everything, this massive alien vessel wears the face of death. Once the nightmarish invader begins threatening total annihilation, can Rade and his team hope to prevail... or even survive? Members Reviews: Not sure WHAT happened! I expected book Two to get much better as the author got a little seasoning behind him, since I enjoyed Book 1 (BOTH book 1's).. Especially since I LOVE the "Mech Suit" genre,and there's not a lot of it around... But 'the good stuff' in the book seemed to me to be greatly off-set by a LOT more... I dunno.. "Whining, Crying, Over-Rousing Motivation Gut Speeches"? Usually followed by 'utter crying despair', 'giving up', more 'Over-Rousing Self-Motivating Speeches', 'deciding to soldier on'... "Wash, Rinse, Repeat"... Also a LOT of doing A LOT without "accomplishing" anything at all, after all is said and done, except constantly 'vowing vengeance' and 'vowing lots of payback and rivers of blood', but always "at some future time". I (like many others it seems) got tired FAST of being beat over the head by "Brotherhood".. WAY too much 'Brother', 'you're my brother', 'where are my brothers', 'because we're brothers', 'brother this', 'brother that', 'my brothers', etc. etc. etc. I joined the Army as an Infantry Soldier "Back in the day" (I Retired from the Army, and THEN became an Electrical Engineer and Computer Programmer), I understand the close camaraderie of units (ESPECIALLY 'Small Specialized Units')... I've noticed authors who really know about it, always find a way to SHOW IT in their books, without ever ONCE having to resort to 'saying it' (especially not every 5 minutes!). *I* wouldn't write a whole paragraph about THAT issue alone, had it not been THAT massively over-used in the book. I also feel like there was "a lot of action and disjointed moving around, for no apparent reason, and NOTHING accomplished by all of the action and movement"... A LOT of effort seemed to be expended again and again, for NO apparent gain, and the plot for the Series didn't seem to be "moved along" AT ALL by anything that was done...

Universe in Danger Audiobook by Raymond L. Weil

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Raymond L. Weil) — Tue, 16 May 2017 18:21:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Universe in Danger Subtitle: A Lost Fleet Novel Author: Raymond L. Weil Narrator: Liam Owen Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-17 Publisher: Raymond L. Weil Publications LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 97 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From USA Today best-selling author Raymond L. Weil comes the first book in the Originator Wars series. The Lost Fleets have settled on an Originator Dyson Sphere in preparation for their greatest test yet. A great enemy is spreading across the universe conquering galaxy after galaxy. The few surviving Originators have asked Fleet Admiral Jeremy Strong to fight a war against their most hated enemy, the Anti-Life. If he fails to stop their advance, then the entire universe could be in danger. Rear Admiral Kathryn Barnes sets out on a desperate quest. She must find the missing Originators who fled into deep space millions of years in the past to escape a deadly disease. If they are to have any hope of winning this intergalactic war, the missing Originators must be found. Members Reviews: Universe in Danger Another great continuation of the series, it starts of a little slow but makes up for the slow start when you are 30% in the book. excellent addition to the book series this narrated version is an excellent addition to the book series! I highly recommend it. Good storyline I love the storyline, which continues on from the previous series. However, the narration, in my opinion, leaves something to be desired. Wrong emphasis in the wrong places spoilt the book for me, hence only 4 stars. I will continue with the series, but it will not be because of the narration, which needs to up its game. ok very interesting story ,well narrated , can't wait for next part of the story. ggg Poor The story was just not gripping, it started well enough then just bombed not for me but Liam Owen is excellent.

Dark Universe Audiobook by Alex Sheppard

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alex Sheppard) — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 05:46:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dark Universe Author: Alex Sheppard Narrator: Paul Michael Garcia Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-18 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Former Captain of the Confederate Fleet, Terenze Milos is the hero of the Locusta-Vanga wars, said to have brought the galaxy back from the brink of extinction. Now he lives in obscurity, running a freight operation on the derelict ship, Endeavor. When Captain Milos recognizes the unmistakable signs of deadly Locustan technology in a salvaged fighter craft - the Stryker - he sounds a warning. But the Confederacy isn't listening.... Sole heir to the richest House in the galaxy, Ramya Kiroff has a life anyone would kill for. Only to Ramya, it is a living nightmare. Her father Tyrsten has no use for a female heir, except as bait. When Ramya is handed a diktat - she must marry a stranger who will run the Kiroff business empire in her stead - she decides she has had enough. Ramya's plan to escape her trappings is flawless. Until she steps into an old freighter, the Endeavor, and finds herself right in the middle of a galactic war with the deadly Locustans. It's a war with monumental stakes - a loss would mean the end of life in the galaxy. It's a war that the Confederacy does not believe has begun. Guided by veteran Captain Milos, Ramya and the crew of Endeavor race across the galaxy to rally a ragtag band of troops to defend the front lines. They just might pull off a miracle, but first they have to outrun Trysten Kiroff, the Confederate forces, and ruthless bounty hunters. A grizzled old captain with a mysterious past, a ragtag crew, and a stowaway with a secret - can this band of misfits save the galaxy from annihilation?

Harvest Audiobook by Frank Tayell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Frank Tayell) — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 10:40:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Harvest Subtitle: Surviving the Evacuation, Book 6 Author: Frank Tayell Narrator: Fiona Hardingham Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: Frank Tayell Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A castle can be made safe from the undead, but not from the people inside the walls. It is seven months since the outbreak. In the anarchy and chaos that came with the undead, civilization was destroyed. In the wars that followed, the planet was nearly ruined. Billions died. Only a few thousand survived. Fifty people have found refuge in the Tower of London. Zombies plague the city outside the old fortress. The wasteland beyond is filled with nothing but radioactive ruins. With nowhere left to which they can retreat, and in a final attempt to make the ancient castle a place where they can do more than starve, the survivors search for food in the abandoned coastal farms. They find something else. They discover that hunger, thirst, and the undead aren't the only threat they face. Members Reviews: Castle! People get together to survive by living in a ancient castle and trying to look for food with zombies around.

A New World: Storm Audiobook by John O'Brien

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John O'Brien) — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 23:41:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A New World: Storm Subtitle: Volume 10 Author: John O'Brien Narrator: Mark Gagliardi Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-15 Publisher: John O'Brien Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 370 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A vengeful darkness.... Gathers in the night.... One threat has been destroyed - another grows stronger. Even though Jack and the teams have won a major confrontation, their lives still hang by a thread. There are decisions to be made, and ones that have never been more critical. Leonard continues to try to keep his crew together after being hit by another soul-shattering blow. They've only recently become aware of this new world, and it doesn't seem to be letting up anytime soon as they silently plunge through the Pacific, looking for answers Leonard knows they may never find. Michael knows he can no longer stand idle and wait as he feels thousands of his kind disappear from his mind night after night. The weight of the survival of his kind weighs heavily on his shoulders and he pushes forward to end the threats to their existence. The new world must find its balance.... And the scales are about to tip.... Members Reviews: GOOD BYE JACK!!! What made the experience of listening to A New World: Storm the most enjoyable? The Narration was flawless, and I really love Jack Walker! Who was your favorite character and why? Jack Walker! What about Mark Gagliardis performance did you like? I liked everything about Marks performance, he was great! If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? This series would be a great movie opportunity... Any additional comments? Oh Wow...I dont even know what to say...I am kind of heart broken...But nothing was written in stone...and I still have ASW...and I kind of think that is where Jack is now...with Michael Talbot in ASW...lol Jack was tough and honorable and did what he had to do to save his family and friends and even the rest of the world...His bravery will stay with me for a long time, and I really enjoyed my journey I took with Jack and the crew..I recommend this series to anyone who likes the post apocalyptic zombie genre....well worth your time...well written and Jack as a main character is a complete winner...also the narration is incredible....Good Bye Jack! Awesome series! But why.... Why does this have to be the last book? I sure hope he can resurrect the series using "A shrouded world" series. Amazing work of fiction More!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Soon I hope we will get more and the tie into whistlers world Mark and John great works yet to tie together great story John O'Brien does it again great story John O'Brien does it again. the readers voice is a little too raspy at some points but it's more than tolerable and he does a great job selling the story. John does a great job creating immersion and the reader and John together hit the high notes and low notes simultaneously bring you the ups and downs required for great story. What happens next???.... Really loved the book, awsome, just like the others in the series.....BUT, the ending seemed to be a little hastely written(?) just like a bad b-movie where the producers run out of money for the special effects at the end, and had to improvise. Hope to see one more book.

The Futurological Congress Audiobook by Stanislaw Lem

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stanislaw Lem) — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:26:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Futurological Congress Subtitle: From the Memoirs of Ijon Tichy Author: Stanislaw Lem Narrator: David Marantz Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 08-27-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Bringing his twin gifts of scientific speculation and scathing satire to bear on that hapless planet, Earth, Lem sends his unlucky cosmonaut, Ijon Tichy, to the Eighth Futurological Congress. Caught up in local revolution, Tichy is shot and so critically wounded that he is flashfrozen to await a future cure. Members Reviews: Good story, but maybe better ingested visually. First off, this was a good book, but I think one that I would have appreciated a lot more if I'd read it rather than listened to it. A lot of the latter part of the book contains words that Lem created and being able to see the words spelled out on the page and thus analyse them for the implied (and probably sarcastic) etymology would have added to the fun. It did take me a little while to get into the mood for this book, the sarcasm is not so much tongue-in-cheek as tongue-through-cheek, it's not subtle. That said, once the introductions were complete and the main plot kicked in I enjoyed the story and the humour. The story is told first-person, transitioning to a chunked diary-style format for the last third of the book and there were moments where I felt presages of the book Fiasco in the tone and style of the story-telling. I want to stress that I had no issues with this particular recording, I thought it was well narrated by Mr Marantz and was free of distractions (music, chapter breaks, etc), I just think that the content would be better appreciated with a bit more time to linger on the words and a better idea of how things were spelled. The Onion on scifi steroids Any one paragraph in this book could be an entire book unto itself. It reminded me of the blurbs on the front of the Onion newspaper (when there was a printed version) that directed you to the inside of the paper to read the full articlewhich did not exist. Many of these ideas are excruciatingly funny skewerings of modern Western culture. No system, service or symptom escapes Lems brilliant satire. The pharmaceutical industry is the most obvious foil, but Lem uses our propensity to believe there is a pill to cure everything to send up religion, government, academia, Big Agriculture, health care, marketing . . . the list goes on. There are so many ideas in here, but not much of a plot. Still, one of the funniest and most original scifi books I have read in a long time. [I listened to this as an audio book read by David Maranz, who did an excellent job.] Also cannot fail to recognize the brilliant translation work done here by Michael Kandel. I cannot imagine how difficult it was to translate this from Polish, with all the wordplay, made-up words, and still keep the humor intact. A bravura translation. Chock-a-block full of ideas This is a very enjoyable quick book. There is so much packed into it that my interest never flagged. In fact, there are numerous ideas that could have generated at least short stories of their own, but they are only a part of this world. I found myself thinking of many different novels that at least share an idea with this, enough so that I began to wonder how many authors and filmmakers perhaps read this and were influenced. There are moments like Stand on Zanzibar but crossed with Vonnegut. I thought of Inception, the Manual of Detection, Philip K. Dick, Matrix, with some Nabokovian wordplay tossed in. Funny in places, thought provoking in others.

Hell's Gate Audiobook by David Weber, Linda Evans

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Weber) — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 08:35:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hell's Gate Subtitle: Multiverse, Book 1 Author: David Weber, Linda Evans Narrator: Mark Boyett Format: Unabridged Length: 37 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 302 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: They thought they knew how the universes worked. They were wrong! In the almost two centuries since the discovery of the first interuniversal portal, Arcana has explored scores of other worlds - all of them duplicates of their own. Multiple Earths, virgin planets with a twist, because the ''explorers'' already know where to find all of their vast, untapped natural resources. Worlds beyond worlds, effectively infinite living space and mineral wealth. And in all that time, they have never encountered another intelligent species. No cities, no vast empires, no civilizations, and no equivalent of their own dragons, gryphons, spells, and wizards. But all of that is about to change. It seems there is intelligent life elsewhere in the multiverse. Other human intelligent life, with terrifying new weapons and powers of the mind...and wizards who go by the strange title of ''scientist''. Members Reviews: we'll get there...eventually. inter dimensional combat between two totally different civilizations. awesome! But first...Let's talk about the three major religions of one of the civilizations, since the 12 different factions from that civilization will need to form One government, we'll need to go in depth into their religious beliefs. do you know that person that gets sidetracked while telling you a story? that is this for 32 hours. as Bill Cosby used to say, "I told you that story to tell you this story." It's a pretty good story. It feels like the author has seen these two worlds and wants to tell us all about them. unfortunately, he only focuses on one of the worlds in this book. maybe the next book focuses on the other world. I'll never know. next time Too much information. Hard to follow story line. Mark Boyett is one of my favorite narrators and even he couldn't keep my attention. So much narrative. Show, don't tell. Balance. The authors live to hear themselves write. Hell's Gate overflows with narrative, with little dialog and action. Whole chapters ooze by with exhaustive narrative, telling us everything that happens and everything that is thought. There's long, long passages telling us about the exhausting multiple worlds. There's little dialog to let us connect with the characters. This flood of words leaves me drowning in details about the multiple worlds, confused by the made up words and never-ending details that add facts, not information. Sorry Mark wasted his time narrating this one This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? Linda Evans Has Hell's Gate turned you off from other books in this genre? No, I have other David Weber Books, I know that with 20 books a year he has to have help putting them out.. What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike? The detail about every thing was great. It's to bad it was about things that didn't matter. There was a whole chapter in detail about a horse that you never saw again. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Hell's Gate? This book should have been abridged. Good story but repetitive and slow moving I liked the main characters and how their personalities were developed, I was very disappointed for how repetitive this book was. The plot was extremely slow.

Blind Punch Audiobook by Andrei Livadny

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andrei Livadny) — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 16:19:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blind Punch Subtitle: Expansion: The History of the Galaxy, Book 1 Author: Andrei Livadny Narrator: Aaron Shedlock Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-21-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Year 2197. Earth is suffering from the consequences of an environmental catastrophe. Cities the size of continents are drowning in a toxic industrial fog. Max Bourne is a typical teenager. Like billions of other people, he is forced to live in the protective shell of the individual life support module. His habitat is the virtual Layer. But one day, circumstances force the young man to leave the in-mode. He has no idea that fate will lead him through unimaginable hardships, bring him face to face with military AIs, and teach him to survive in the distant Outlands. He will come to understand that the sum of all technologies, possessed by the four leading corporations of Earth, can either open the way to the stars or destroy human civilization. Members Reviews: pretty disappointed, couldn't seem to get into it. first off let me say that I love the author's writing. I would say his Phantom server series is among one of my very favorites!! this book just kind of hops all over the place you're not so much following one character. it almost feels like watching a documentary. and to call it a lit RPG is almost offensive because it was extremely anti lit RPG. Moo review Ok you must push past the start of the book.. the first part I felt was very dull and I nearly gave up..: I pushed on and fell in love with this book I'm now looking forward to the second book and I am interested in the technology spoken about in this book .. it's a nerds dream worth a read if you love space or Technology... not as big litrpg as other books but I feel like this is a set up book for a huge series that I could really get into

Death Wave Audiobook by Ben Bova

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ben Bova) — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 09:23:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death Wave Subtitle: The Star Quest Trilogy, Book 2 Author: Ben Bova Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 11-17-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 71 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Six-time Hugo Award-winner Ben Bova chronicles the saga of humankind's expansion beyond the solar system. In Ben Bova's previous novel, New Earth, Jordan Kell led the first human mission beyond the solar system, where they discovered the ruins of an ancient alien civilization. But one alien AI survived, and it revealed to Jordan Kell that an explosion in the black hole at the heart of the Milky Way galaxy has created a wave of deadly radiation, expanding out from the core toward Earth. Unless the human race acts to save itself, all life on Earth will be wiped out. When Kell and his team return to Earth many years after their departure, they find that their world has changed almost beyond recognition. Not only has a second wave of greenhouse flooding caused sea levels to rise, but society has been changed by the consequences of the climate shift. Few people want to face Jordan Kell's news. He must convince Earth's new rulers that the human race is in danger of extinction unless it acts to forestall the death wave coming from the galaxy's heart. Members Reviews: A must for every one . I've been a long time fan of Ben Bova since my high school days . I've enjoyed all of his books and this was no exception . Repetitive problems lead to predictable conclusion One long series of dumb actions by smart people. Didn't seem to move any of the characters forward. A rare disappointment that I felt I needed to complete in order to move on to the trilogy finale. complete let down don't waste a credit! ! complete let down, the first book was so so. interesting enough to give you hopes of the second book being an ok listen. unfortunately this book is full of improbable drama making you spend the entire book asking yourself how can these people be so stupid, and saying things like ya right. not only that but it's completely predictable. very hard to finish... Another Ben Bova Classic If you could sum up Death Wave in three words, what would they be? Another great book in the ongoing colonization of space by man, reaching out to the starsand that is why I like Bens books because they interlink the whole picture. Who was your favorite character and why? Jordan Kell and his New Wife trying to bring the earth inhabitants to help by saving the other intelligent's in this galaxy before the death wave hits. Which character as performed by Stefan Rudnicki was your favourite? Doug Stavenger the Old Man in the moon even though he didn't have a big part in the whole storey. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Yes the way it left me hanging after the abrupt end of the book and for the rest of the storey. Any additional comments? Yes Hurry up Ben and write the next installment of the Saga and keep the person who in my eyes makes your stories come alive, Stefan Rudniki. Death wave When ever I read or listen to a book buy Ben Bova, Im always transported into a fantastic world that I love.

Shadows of Treachery Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John French) — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 11:14:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shadows of Treachery Subtitle: The Horus Heresy, Book 22 Author: John French, Graham McNeill, Dan Abnett, Gav Thorpe, Aaron Dembski-Bowden Narrator: John Banks, Jonathan Keeble, David Timson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-17 Publisher: Black Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From the battlefields of Phall and Isstvan to the haunted shadows of Terra itself - the greatest war in the history of mankind rages on. While the traitor Legions continue their campaign of terror across the galaxy, preparations are made for the defence of the Imperial Palace and the final, inevitable reckoning that must yet come between Horus and the Emperor.... Members Reviews: Fragments Book 22 is an anthology with really good, overall, great stories that delve deeper into and support previous events. This being at book 22 however, still has the drawbacks of fractured story arcs, they take place at different times of the Heresy novels, novellas and audio dramas. It is worth a read. I'm reviewing this after reading it a second time, and with other stories continuing past this, it made more sense. 'The Crimson Fist.' I'm not familiar with the Crimson Fist chapter, this may be an origin story, but I'm not sure. It was really well written, the time frame is when Dorn finds out about the treachery and sends thousands of his troops to Istvaan III to capture Horus and the traitors. Great story about Alexis Polux, with background and character building for Dorn, Sigismund and Perturabo. Written by John French, the author of Ahriman's books, so if you're a fan, pick this up. 'The Dark King.' Great story by Graham McKneil, who is usually hit or miss for me. Great background building for Konrad Curze with Dorn in in there as well; this takes place before Istvaan events (so this can pretty much go before Book 1 of the series); if you want to read what happened to Nostramu, pick this one up. 'The Lightening Tower.' Written by Dan Abnett, this story is also about Dorn. We see Dorn's reluctance, but duty to destroy and rebuild the palace into a fortress. This is a follow up to some memories from the previous short story, 'The Dark King.' 'The Kaban Project.' Another story by Graham McNeil, this is pre-uprising of Mars. My biggest complaint about this is the follow up for the Kaban Project as the series continued, I don't remember reading anywhere else about it. 'Raven's Fight.' One of the best Gav Thorpe stories for me. Corvus Corax plays center stage here, this takes place during the betrayal at Istvaan V and would make a great read before the Black Library exclusive novella 'Corax: Soulforge,' and 'Raven Lord,' then follow that up with the novel, 'Delivrence Lost.' Yeah, gets tricky, but if you enjoy reading about the Raven Guard and Corax himself, check them all out. 'Death of a Silversmith.' Really fun, interesting story which can be read before Book 1 in the series. Not much background story support was added, but it appears this shows the leading up to legion Remembrancers and Luna Wolves lodges. Another story by Graham McKneil, I pretty much dislike the lodge and Remembrancer story arcs but thought this fit in perfectly. 'Prince of Crows.' Night Lords and Aaron Dembski Bowden fans won't want to miss this one; more background building for Sevetar and Curze. Events for this short story are right after the one on one fight between Curze and Lion El'Jonson, post Istvaan V.

The Uplift War Audiobook by David Brin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Brin) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:18:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Uplift War Subtitle: The Uplift Saga, Book 3 Author: David Brin Narrator: George Wilson Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 406 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Earth has been allowed to colonize the planet Garth only because its previous occupants went berserk and wiped out virtually all life there. But now humans, chimps, and their alien allies on Garth are being held hostage in a conflict that could affect the fate of the entire Five Galaxies. As a ragtag group of freedom fighters wage a desperate guerilla war, their only hope for victory lies in unravelling the elusive truth behind the legend of a hidden native species that could prove a powerful ally. The Uplift War provides entertainment in the grandest tradition of science fiction, with exotic aliens, visionary action, and universe-encompassing mysteries. Critic Reviews: "The Uplift books are as compulsive reading as anything ever published in the genre." (The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction) Members Reviews: BIG ENTHUSIASTIC WOW What an awesome trilogy. By the third installment the whole thing is on fire, great writting - marred only by occassional clunky narrative device, outstanding narration and what a story. Inspiring, spellbinding speculative fiction. This lifts Brin into the realm of the great masters: Clarke, Silversberg, Heinlien, Asimov. The Uplift War Excellent book, in my humble opinion at least as good or better than Startide rising his Hugo award winning Novel. I just wish there were more in the same Universe available here...............................DJ Very good book. Definitely worth listening to... A very original sci-fi concept (uplift), very good story and good narration. Inteligent Intelligent & thought provoking - I like his world; A future with altruism and good breeding ;^) engaging, fun, moody story this has been my companion on several long drives. it presents an engaging mix of the thoughtful, comic, hopeful, distressing, and reflective. I normally listen only when on long drives, but not with this book.

We're Alive: A Story of Survival, the Fourth Season Audiobook by KC Wayland

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (KC Wayland) — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 01:27:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: We're Alive: A Story of Survival, the Fourth Season Author: KC Wayland Narrator: Claire Dodin, Nate Geez, Jim Gleason, Elisa Eliot, Glenn Hoeffner Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 318 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The battle has begun. There is no more running away or trying to hide. The survivors confront their attackers head on, both human and otherwise. As the mystery starts to unravel surrounding the man in the pin-striped suit, can our heroes stop him in time? We're Alive: A Story of Survival, the Fourth Season, the final season, features 12 chapters packed with performances and sound effects that rival movies and prove that modern audio drama is undead and well. Join our survivors as they band together and discover that zombies are far from the worst thing in a post-apocalyptic world where the rules of human decency no longer apply. Little food, little water, little hope - who is lucky enough to say, "We're Alive"? Members Reviews: Wayland wraps up his dead Any additional comments? Wayland's entire "We're Alive" radio drama is fantastic, well written, well acted & well produced. I missed the last season's podcast and decided to stop being a free loader and buy it on Audible. Creative, exciting, frightening and entertaining this last stretch does a great job of closing out this series while leaving the door open for future possibilities (you know never to leave a door open when there are zombies around, right?). Listen to the whole production and you won't be disappointed. a good ending to an awesome radio drama loved it from beginning to end good story good actors awesome sound effects not you're not your ordinary zombie story Great Journey we're alive season four. wonderful performance and a great zombie story. I hope it is adapted to video someday! Outstanding Audio Book

Once in a great while you'll find a Gem in all the audio books out there and this one my homies is the one. Listen to all three and I promise you will not be disappointed. End of series I think was masterfully conscripted. Well done. Great from start to finish. sit on the edge of your seat performance as with the previous books, podcast rather this is an amazing performance the actors and actresses do a great job making it all sound believable. The sound effects are wonderful. I really can't get enough of this series. I'm almost sad that it ended

Good Fences Audiobook by Boyd Craven III

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Boyd Craven III) — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 18:02:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Good Fences Subtitle: A Scorched Earth Novel Author: Boyd Craven III Narrator: Kevin Pierce Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-15 Publisher: Boyd Craven III Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 356 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Brian Cartwright just wants to work and run his farm in peace. The police keep showing up as the HOA from the new neighborhood keeps filing nuisance complaints against him and his farm. What makes matters worse, his former boss George and his son built a big house overlooking the farm. His prepping lifestyle and following the news online is his only other hobby other than church activities. George's son is the teenager responsible for causing the accident that killed Brian's wife. Every interaction with the power hungry father drives him insane. To make matters worse, George's son has been trespassing and gets injured on Brian's property causing him to build bigger and taller fences. The neighbors that once shunned Brian Cartwright now need him like never before. America has been attacked with an EMP and they find themselves requiring the help of the widowed farmer the same time he realizes he needs them as well. When things get dicey, can they mend the wall, or do good fences make good neighbors? Members Reviews: By a Prepper for Preppers I enjoyed this book much more that I thought I would. While I like the genre, I tend to be pretty critical of authors that are looking only to write a how to book with a thin veneer of fiction or write a perfect scenario for the prepper protagonist to flourish in. This book did have a bit of both of those issues but not to the extent that I couldnt enjoy the story. This book has really locked itself into a point in time (now) in mentioning names of current political figures and popular podcasts and Youtube channels, but for me that added some reality to it and illustrated that this author is genuinely interested in the topics he is writes about. I also like the narration by Kevin Pierce. Pierce has narrated several books that I have listened to (The Borrowed World, Ashes of the Unspeakable, The Days of Noah and the "299 Days" series by Glen Tate). For some reason the genre has latched onto Pierce, and my only issue is that hearing his voice and having listened to several of his narrations the stories sometimes will run together in my mind. But maybe thats just me. Full Disclosure: I received this book for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. I'm Surrounded By Idiots Which character as performed by Kevin Pierce was your favorite? Kevin Pierce does an excellent job with all the characters without distracting from the story. I've listened to quite a few books that he's narrated and often search for books by good narrators instead of subject or author. Kevin Pierce is one of those narrators. Any additional comments? The book points out the difficulties in having a prepared environment in the middle of a urban/suburban area. The main character is forced to make difficult decisions when dealing with looters, neighbors, HOAs and other idiots. The book is well written book with more focus on relationships than the event. The characters all have flaws and discover that life is better together than alone.

Weapons of Choice Audiobook by John Birmingham

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Birmingham) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:24:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Weapons of Choice Subtitle: Axis of Time, Book 1 Author: John Birmingham Narrator: Jay Snyder Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 709 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: History is rewritten in an instant as the future smashes into the past, and high-tech hardware goes head to head with World War Two technology. In the chaos that ensues, thousands are killed, but the maelstrom has only just begun. The veterans of Pearl Harbor have never seen a helicopter, or a cruise missile - let alone nanotechnology, ceramic bullets, and F22 Raptor stealth jetfighters. Allied and Axis forces are then caught in a desperate struggle to gain the upper hand - each hoping to tip the balance with a fist full of 21st-century firepower. What happens next is anybody's guess - and everybody's nightmare. Members Reviews: The story line is a political stretch What was most disappointing about John Birminghams story? The story keeps digging into politics. I don't think the author understands American politics. I can handle the worm hole story in the plot but too unbelievable was an aircraft carrier named after Hillary Clinton and a flag officer stating that the military loved Hillary Clinton. The author keeps banging a drumb about race relations, that in 2021 magically all of the race issues that the U.S. Struggles with are resolved. If the author had brought his political and race agenda up only a dozen times per chapter, I might have been able to continue with the book. The politics just destroyed the book for me. Bottom line, a worm hole to the past is far more believable than the authors vision of American politics and Americas racial problems. Excellent Alternate History I really enjoyed the premise of this book and rank the storytelling right up there with Jack Campbell's "Lost Fleet Series" in the intensity of the action and portrayal of characters. There may be too much gratuitous sex sprinkled throughout though. I really don't need to know about Beria getting ready to masturbate to pornography while talking to Stalin (book 3). And way too much with Slim Jim. Worth the credits. Superb! This is a great read and Jay Snyder does a wonderful job of it. Wow, what a Tom Clancy type action tech thriller. I can't put it down and can't wait to read the next one. A terrific science fiction time twister indeed. Fabulous! Great... addicted to another loooooong series! Oh no I am once again addicted to a long series about military time travel/alternative universe! I am as hooked on this one as I was at first with Destroyermen by Taylor Anderson. This is something I am not happy with because the Destroyermen series is not yet complete or available yet! I swear if this series leaves me hanging as well I will go crazy! I loved this first book. It was well written, had plenty of characters, created just enough tension, and involved enough history and modern day problems to help you feel the drama of the story. This book screams for a multiple narrators to help with the different characters. But none the less I didnt mind the narration. The speed was easily increased which decreased the length of listening time. However, even if you watch your listening credit per hour ratio (like I do as I am a cheap skate) this title still gives you a lot of listening time. The problem is you wont be able to put it down and it will be over before you know it! I brought this one without checking the reviews or even reading the blurb about.

The Red King Audiobook by Nick Cole

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nick Cole) — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 07:13:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Red King Subtitle: Wyrd, Book 1 Author: Nick Cole Narrator: Guy Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-16 Publisher: Nick Cole Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 55 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The end of the world is only the beginning as an odd band of survivors pull together to construct a modern-day castle amid the burning ruins of suburbia lost. As undead hordes and strange otherworldly monsters ravage what's left of civilization, things begin to go from worse to weird as each survivor's dark past unfolds, revealing that reality might be more than anyone ever thought, and that an ancient force from the outer dark has finally arrived to conquer. Stephen King's The Stand meets Lost in an epic confrontation between good and evil that spans history, time, and space. Members Reviews: Excellent voice quality to match fantastic story This being my first Audible audiobook, I was excited to hear the story in a voice outside of my own. The voice quality was superb in tone and inflection, helping bring Cole's written word to life. The Red King is an imaginative tale and the audiobook version resonated. I loved listening so much that I did so twice. I used credit to get this Audible selection for free/discounted and it was worth it. Having the story read aloud allowed me to relax and let my mind engage with the imagery, character and plot development. Good start to a series If you could sum up The Red King in three words, what would they be? Zombie apocalypse mystery. There's something strange behind the appearance of zombies, but this book only hints at it. Two of the point of view characters are deeply involved in it--one on the side of whoever is behind the infection and one who is trying to get to the bottom of it. At least, that's the idea I got. The rest of the point of view characters are simply trying to survive, to find safety and build a new life in the ruins of the old. But those hints of something human-controlled behind the horror adds an extra dimension to the story. Who was your favorite character and why? I liked Holiday. Flawed and immature though he is in the beginning, he changes more during the story than any other. He represents all of us, the every-man caught up in events far beyond his understanding. His struggles both to survive and to overcome his weaknesses makes for a compelling story. Have you listened to any of Guy Williamss other performances before? How does this one compare? I have never listened to anything else Guy Williams has performed, but he does an excellent job with The Red King. I've been an Audible member since 2001, so have heard more than my share of narrators. Guy Williams handles everything extremely well. I cannot imagine anyone being disappointed with his performance. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Yes, but I don't want to include spoilers in this review. Let's just say it involved Holiday. Any additional comments? I'm not a particularly big fan of zombie novels but found The Red King an entertaining ride. I highly recommend it for fans of zombie novels and of post apocalyptic stories. Really good I really enjoyed this. Not your usual run of the mill zombie fiction. Gripping, well-written, and suspenseful. Reminded me of vintage Stephen King. Just amazing I've never really listened to an Audible book before. After listening to this one, I am hooked. The story is just excellent, and so compelling. The narration has full distinct character voices and so much tone and inflection. Buy this book.

Defiance Audiobook by William H. Weber

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William H. Weber) — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 03:56:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Defiance Subtitle: A House Divided Author: William H. Weber Narrator: Kevin Pierce Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 12-23-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 121 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Dale Hardy thought he had seen the face of evil with Sheriff Gaines and Mayor Reid. That was before the cartel arrived and laid claim to a town still reeling from a devastating global virus. With Encendido falling increasingly in its iron grip, the cartel soon sets out to put an end to Dale and his family. To stop them, Dale will need to overcome sharp divisions at home and within the local population. More than that, he'll need to leave his fortified sanctuary in order to unite a fractured people against a ruthless enemy. But the time for mounting an effective resistance is quickly slipping away. There are rumors the cartel has called upon a bloodthirsty band of mercenaries to bring the town to its knees and complete their brutal subjugation once and for all. Members Reviews: A great continuation of the Defiance storyline Sometimes you wait too long between books and you forget what the heck is going on. That didn't happen here. Either Weber wrote the first Defiance book so well that I instantly remembered it or something else was going on. As soon as I got a couple paragraphs in, I knew exactly what was going on from the old book and what to expect in this book. A House Divided was definitely a fast-paced book. No time was spent explaining who anyone was (the first book covered that) and most of the time the group spent fighting or preparing to fight. It was the perfect book to start off my 2017 review schedule. Weber knows what he is doing in writing this story, I can tell that it's well researched and that he enjoys the outcomes. Just like the first Defiance book, House Divided ends on a cliffhanger. Honestly, I think this entire book was built up towards that cliffhanger ending and now I can't wait to see what happens in the next one. To William, if you read this. Please keep using Kevin Pierce. He's easily my favorite narrator (especially for Post-Apocalyptic fiction). He is the perfect voice for this story. Overall, House Divided had a lot of twists and turns and it checked all the right checkboxes for me. I really enjoyed it. I received this book as a gift, this has not affected my review of it in any way. If you enjoyed my review, please vote for it! If you'd like to see more like it you can check out BriansBookBlog DOT com. Was okay Kevin Pierce does a great job bringing these characters to life but this second book in this series felt rushed. I hope the third book is better. Great author and awesome narrator! Can't wait for book 3. This series is great and the best part is narrator Kevin Pierce! Good storyline but... Is there anything you would change about this book? I would have kept the first book whole. As it is, the first book was obviously cut in half to make two 5-hour books. While the story line and performance is quite interesting and I would have certainly paid for the 3rd book simply for closure, I gave it a 3-star overall performance because of the disjointed way the books were sold. I'm sure that the reason this book didn't take off was nobody wanted to pay a full credit for half a book that is competing with better books in the 8-12 hour duration. What did you like best about this story? There wasn't any one thing I liked best.

A Window into Time Audiobook by Peter F. Hamilton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter F. Hamilton) — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 17:32:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Window into Time Author: Peter F. Hamilton Narrator: Chris MacDonnell Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 08-23-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Whip-smart 13-year-old Julian Costello Proctor - better known as Jules - has an eidetic memory. For as long as he can remember, he has remembered everything. "My mind is always on," he explains. But when an unexpected death throws his life into turmoil, Jules begins to experience something strange. For the first time, there are holes in his memory. But that's not the strangest part. What's really weird isn't what he's forgotten; it's what he remembers. Memories of another life, not his own. And not from some distant past. No, these memories belong to a man who's alive right now. With bravery, ingenuity, and quirky good humor, Jules devises a theory to explain this baffling phenomenon. While tracking down the identity of his mysterious doppelgänger, he finds himself enmeshed in the hopes and dreams of a stranger and caught in the coils of a madman's deadly plot. Members Reviews: Charming, lovely, engaging! Lovely short recording. Had I known how short it was I doubt I would have purchased it, so I'm glad I didn't check to see the novel's duration. The narrator was perfect and enhanced the story (which is ideal, right? since that's their entire purpose). I love time paradox so that added to my enjoyment of the story. The 13 year old narrator is endearing and characters are kept to a minimum so those of you who are sometimes confused with numerous characters and/or story lines won't have that issue here. I'll keep my review brief by saying the story is just as my headline says, charming, lovely, engaging. A very Different Story From Peter F. Hamilton Where does A Window into Time rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Very high a really interesting read Who was your favorite character and why? Julian ~ Read the book What about Chris MacDonnells performance did you like? It sounds like the characters are real If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? You never know where life will lead you. Slow, overly detailed, carefully crafted Seemed to nowhere for such a long time. Bright, innovative ending. Might have been better at half the length. Memory is not always a good thing Peter F Hamilton's A Window into Time is a short story about a young boy with an amazing memory. Regarded as a bit odd by his schoolmates, he also experiences the accidental death of his mother forcing him to live with his father who has since remarried. Into this somewhat typical youthful situation comes the occurrence of his experiencing what appears to be someone else's memories. At first, the memories are from the past, but gradually, he comes to realize that that they may also foretell future events. In true millenial detective fashion, he hunts for the mystery owner of these memories. While not technically science fiction, as the tale can be viewed more as fantasy, the concept of time travel, at least in the sense of information flow cannot be dismissed. Ultimately, this is a coming of age tale about a young man with a very unique talent who nevertheless must still learn, adapt, and overcome his own ignorance as well as adult intervention for his own good. The narration is quite well done given that the bulk of the tale is from the perspective of a teenage boy. Given the short length, pacing is respectable.

Fledgling Audiobook by Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sharon Lee) — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:06:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fledgling Subtitle: Liaden Universe: Theo Waitley, Book 1 Author: Sharon Lee, Steve Miller Narrator: Eileen Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 09-04-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 319 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Theo Waitley has lived all her young life on Delgado, a Safe World that is home to one of the galaxy's premier institutions of higher learning. Both Theo's mother, Kamele, and Kamele's onagrata Jen Sar Kiladi, are professors at the university, and they all live comfortably together, just like they have for all of Theo's life, in Jen Sar's house at the outskirts of town. Suddenly, though, Theo's life changes. Kamele leaves Jen Sar and moves herself and Theo back into faculty housing, which is not what Theo is used to. Once settled back inside the Wall, Kamele becomes embroiled in faculty politics, and is appointed sub-chair of her department. Meanwhile, Theo who has a notation in her file indicating that she is "physically challenged," has a series of misadventures, including pulling her best friend down on the belt-ride to class, and hurting a teammate during a savage game. With notes piling up in her file, Theo only wants to go "home", to the house in the suburbs, and have everything just like it used to be. Then, Kamele uncovers evidence of possible dishonest scholarship inside of her department. In order to clear the department, she and a team of senior professors must go off-world to perform a forensic document search. Theo hopes this will mean that she'll be left in the care of the man she calls "Father", Professor Kiladi, and is horrified to learn that Kamele means to bring Theo with her! Members Reviews: A Coming of Age Story in the Liaden Universe Theo Waitley, the child of two scholars on the matriarchal world of Safe Delgado, finds her life falling apart as her mother decides to leave the genetic scholar Jen Sar's house and move into an apartment in the Wall. Theo does not want to leave Jen Sar's comfortable house and garden. She also does not want to leave her father with who she has an attachment unusual on Delgardo. However Theo has problems of her own including a notation in her file that she was physically challenged. As a result of this she is frequently in danger of losing status and companionship. It is when her mother's duties as a scholar result in the two of them having to leave Delgardo to allow her mother to investigate a serious breach of scholarship, that Theo starts to understand that there are dangers beyond a bit of clumsiness on a moving sidewalk. Meanwhile Jen Sar is also pursuing his own path. And Theo's all important fifteenth birthday is approaching. I ended up thinking that this first volume in Theo's story is one that reminded me of the best of Robert Heinlein or Andre Norton's juveniles. The narration is truly excellent. I think I enjoyed listening to Eileen Stevens read the book more than I enjoyed reading it myself. One of my tests for excellence of narration is to try to read a chapter without hearing the voice of the narrator in my head. If I cannot put aside the voice of the narrator then I know I have had a great listening experience. It's kinda complicated This book is the start of the answer to a Character's comment at the end of I Dare. The Narrator caught the sweep of Theo and her complex interactions and the start of her flowering. I'm so delighted to finally have acess to one of my favorite books in the Liaden Universe in audio.

Singularity Audiobook by Ian Douglas

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ian Douglas) — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:44:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Singularity Subtitle: Star Carrier, Book 3 Author: Ian Douglas Narrator: Nick Sullivan Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 698 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: There is an unseen power in the universe - a terrible force that was dominating the galaxy tens of thousands of years before the warlike Sh'daar were even aware of the existence of Sol and its planets. As humankind approaches the Singularity, when transcendence will be achieved through technology, contact will be made. In the wake of the near destruction of the solar system, the political powers on Earth seek a separate peace with an inscrutable alien life form that no one has ever seen. But Admiral Alexander Koenig, the hero of Alphekka, has gone rogue, launching his fabled battle group beyond the boundaries of Human Space against all orders. With Confederation warships in hot pursuit, Koenig is taking the war for humankind's survival directly to a mysterious omnipotent enemy. Members Reviews: The End!? )-: ???????? The third book of the series....... Well, I don't want to criticize but it was too anticlimactic for my taste. Perhaps because I expected that author will break his compulsion about trilogies and write a few more books. Despite all the facts, I still think that story line has definite continuation, but it's up to author to decide. Great book, great series Have you listened to any of Nick Sullivans other performances before? How does this one compare? This was another great Nick Sullivan performance. I really liked the first two books of this series as well, both narrated by him. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another book that he narrated. Any additional comments? The story in this book was a little weaker than the other two Star Carrier books, in my opinion. I found the end confusing and had to listen to it twice to really grasp why it ended. I think this is due to a weakened plot line as it seemed the author wasn't sure what he was talking about either. I loved the first two books, really great technological vision in all 3. WOW!! Great 3rd Book This book has what is needed for a Great book. 1) A Great Story. 2) Great Narration. 3) Lots of Action. and 4) a good end! A 4th book would be nice but not needed. Repeated content wears thin after a while. Presumably, the author needed to up the word count and did that by repeating passages seemingly dozens of times. That said, the story was interesting, even though you need to fast forward through the tedious repetitions. Great! Nick Sullivan adds more depth to the characters of an already amazing book series! Look forward to many more of these books!

The Grail Audiobook by Bob Mayer, Robert Doherty

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bob Mayer) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:14:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Grail Subtitle: Area 51, Book 5 Author: Bob Mayer, Robert Doherty Narrator: Martin Gollery Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-12 Publisher: Robert J Mayer Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 179 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The Grail is another knockout from New York Times best-selling author Bob Mayer writing as Robert Doherty. The Holy Grail - is it the key to a miracle...or a terrifying truth? The Great Wall of China, the immense carvings on Easter Island, Egypt's pyramids, UFOs: What is the chilling connection? The answer, unearthed by an elite band of soldiers and scientists based at Area 51, is rewriting human history - to include the aliens who shaped it! Now, in this heart-pounding novel, Area 51 personnel embark on a top-secret search for the Holy Grail, a glittering artifact with the power to save the world...or lead to its destruction. Special Forces officer Mike Turcotte has paid his dues in battle and in blood. Now assigned to Area 51, he fights the toughest enemy of his career: the alien race who arrived on Earth millennia ago and have returned to claim the planet. Mike has dodged bullets and faced weapons of mass destruction to give humanity another day of reprieve. But when his lover, scientist Lisa Duncan, falls into evil hands, Mike must decide which prize means the most to him - the woman he loves or the legendary Grail. It's a decision that could damn him...or damn us all. Members Reviews: Martin Gollery (Narrator) should be avoided! At first, I thought that it was just me. I have listened to probably over 100 Audiobooks over the past couple of years and have enjoyed most of them greatly - but THIS book......let's just say that after the first few hours - I HAD to abandon the effort and purchase the book on Amazon to read on my Kindle. Martin Gollery narrated this book. And the result was HORRIBLE. This is absolutely the worst audiobook experience of my life, and I was quite impressed with how badly a bad narrator could destroy the experience of an Audiobook. The Author's story/book are amazing - and it is really a "page turner". But Gollery's destruction of the Audiobook experience is unforgivable - to the point that for the first time - I actually will pay attention to the Name of the Narrator and will REFUSE to buy any audiobook Narrated by Martin Gollery. The narrative style of Martin Gollery is best described as an inhuman robot with tones and inflections of voice that are consistently irritating. Specifically, he inflects his voice down at the end of each and every sentence - much like how a priest recites a sermon in those boring Sunday sermons at church you used to be forced to attend, where the priest was simply reciting a passage that he was just trying to "get through" and which the parishioners pretended to listen to while being all lost in their own thoughts. It is hard to completely describe how such a totally unskilled and careless narrator can completely destroy the Audiobook experience.

Science Fiction Audiobook by David Seed

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Seed) — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 08:06:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Science Fiction Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Author: David Seed Narrator: Brian Holsopple Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Frankenstein, The Time Machine, Star Trek, Dune, 1984, Blade Runner - science fiction has been explained as a combination of romance, science, and prophecy; as a genre based on an imagined alternative to the reader's environment; and as a form of fantastic fiction and historical literature. It has also been argued that science fiction narratives are the most engaged, socially relevant, and responsive to the modern technological environment. In this Very Short Introduction, David Seed doesn't offer a history of science fiction, but instead attempts to tie examples of science fiction to different historical moments, in order to demonstrate how science fiction has evolved over time, especially the emergence of science fiction as a popular genre in the 20th century. Seed looks not only at literature, but also at drama and poetry, as well as film. Examining recurrent themes in science fiction, he looks at voyages into space, the concept of the alien and alternative social identities, the role of technology in science fiction, and its relation to time - in the past, present, and future. Members Reviews: nice intro, a couple problems this is a nice intro with some good suggestions, but whenever i find a complete and ridiculous mistake in the text it tends to call into ? the rest. & though there is a nice catalogue of texts within each sub genre, there are some glaring omissions, and I never like introductory material that discloses key details of stories or even endings, thereby ruining the surprise of the experience of living in some of these great imagined worlds. so tread carefully with this one, and in general anytime there is an introduction/forward i skip it and return after i'm finished. surprisingly numerous authors seem completely willing to ruin their own stories for you. unbelievable.

Bold Audiobook by Mike Shepherd

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mike Shepherd) — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:50:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bold Subtitle: Kris Longknife, Book 14 Author: Mike Shepherd Narrator: Dina Pearlman Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 369 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Kris Longknife "can kick, shoot, and punch her way out of any dangerous situation" (Sci Fi magazine), and her latest adventure in the New York Times best-selling series is as perilous as they come. Despite her role as a fleet admiral and protector of a planetary system, Kris is still beholden to her great-grandfather King Raymond's commands. She has been personally selected for a mission that will, should she succeed, save millions of lives. The Peterwald Empire is in the midst of civil war. On one side is the tyrannical empress; on the other is the last person Kris ever wants to see again: Grand Duchess Vicky Peterwald. Due to their shared history, the emperor believes Kris can mediate between the factions and bring about peace. But before Kris even begins her mission, she survives multiple assassination attempts on her family's home world. Someone doesn't want her interfering in the empire's affairs. Kris immediately suspects Vicky or the empress, only to learn that it could also be a traitor among her own people. Members Reviews: Thrilling I was beginning to think that Shepherd had given up on the series; but, alas a new book has finally come out. Kris and Jack are now married and they have a new baby girl named Ruth. They have returned home and King Ray has a new assignment for Kris. As we know from prior books, the Peterwald Empire is in a civil war. Emperor Peterwald has asked for mediation between Vicky and himself. He has asked for Kris to be the mediator. Of course, the evil stepmother is still attempting to kill Vicky and take over the Empire. Someone attempts to assassinate Kris and family even before she leaves to the mediation site. Is it the Empress or someone from her own country? The story is well written and very fast paced. There is lots of military action including space battles and land engagements. The suspense builds throughout the story and, of course, Shepherd tosses in some humor. I learn a bit about mediation and negotiation techniques from Kriss mediation team. My favorite character is still Nellie. I sure wish I had a Nellie of my own. Shepherd has nicely tired up some of the subplots. The book ending makes me think that this is the end of the series, but I sure hope he continues with the series. I cannot wait to see what happens next to the various characters. Dina Pearlman does an excellent job narrating the series. I am glad the series has had the same narrator throughout. Pearlman is an actress and audiobook narrator. End of a series? I've enjoyed the Kris Longknife and Vickie Peterwald series of books and this was no exception. I do have to ask, given the storyline and tone if this is not the end of the Longknife part of the story? I saw that because it seems to have a "happy ever after" ending and the resolution of several plot points. That said, let me say I hope we will have other books in both series. I hope that this is not the end of the great serie I have listened to this series a number of time so I hope that there is more to come. Another AMAZING installment! Mike Shepherd has done it again! Bold is another quirky, somewhat over the top space opera that pleases every second. Highly recommended and, if it's the finale, it is a fantastic way to end the Kris Longknife saga. Usual affair with a nice ending If you have made it this far in the series, you know what you get.

Zero History Audiobook by William Gibson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William Gibson) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:16:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Zero History Author: William Gibson Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-07-10 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 548 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Hollis Henry worked for the global marketing magnate Hubertus Bigend once before. She never meant to repeat the experience. But she's broke, and Bigend never feels it's beneath him to use whatever power comes his way -- in this case, the power of money to bring Hollis onto his team again. Not that she knows what the "team" is up to, not at first. Milgrim is even more thoroughly owned by Bigend. He's worth owning for his useful gift of seeming to disappear in almost any setting, and his Russian is perfectly idiomatic - so much so that he spoke Russian with his therapist, in the secret Swiss clinic where Bigend paid for him to be cured of the addiction that would have killed him. Garreth has a passion for extreme sports. Most recently he jumped off the highest building in the world, opening his chute at the last moment, and he has a new thighbone made of rattan baked into bone, entirely experimental, to show for it. Garreth isn't owned by Bigend at all. Garreth has friends from whom he can call in the kinds of favors that a man like Bigend will find he needs, when things go unexpectedly sideways, in a world a man like Bigend is accustomed to controlling. As when a Department of Defense contract for combat-wear turns out to be the gateway drug for arms dealers so shadowy that even Bigend, whose subtlety and power in the private sector would be hard to overstate, finds himself outmaneuvered and adrift in a seriously dangerous world. Members Reviews: Bigend needed a little more Blomkvist The Bigend trilogy could have been a smarter version of the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - essentially this is that series if Delillo (circa White Noise) had been at the keyboard. They are both fun and sharp, but what one lacks in sticky insights the other lacks in action, and each (like the reader) suffers a bit. Bigend is a great idea for a character, but there isn't much "there there" - HH's endless soul searching is fatiguing and Milgrim (who ought to be a little more like Bourne, imho) just comes across as muddle minded. All that said, it is filled with good stuff about what would best be characterized as a long rumination on the nerd hive mind. If you are interested in memes, gear/fashion fetish culture and corporate design espionage, this is the only game in town. Gibson's Amazing Zero History Gibson's most famous quote (which I'm sure he's tired of by now) is, "the future is already here it's just not very evenly distributed". If Gibson's next book is to be on higher education he would not find a better place to start his research than at EDUCAUSE. Zero History, the 3rd book in Gibson's Bigend trilogy, is about fashion (or anti-fashion), military contracting, inflatable spy drones, and much else. If you read Pattern Recognition and Spook Country (and if you have not you should), I'm betting that Zero History is already on your reading device.

The Long Utopia Audiobook by Terry Pratchett, Stephen Baxter

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Terry Pratchett) — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 02:34:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Long Utopia Subtitle: A Novel Author: Terry Pratchett, Stephen Baxter Narrator: Michael Fenton Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 539 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The fourth novel in Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter's internationally best-selling Long Earth series, hailed as "a brilliant science fiction collaboration...a love letter to all Pratchett fans, readers, and lovers of wonder everywhere" (Io9). It's 2045-2059. Human society continues to evolve on Datum Earth, its battered and weary origin planet, as the spread of humanity progresses throughout the many Earths beyond. Lobsang, now an elderly and complex AI, suffers a breakdown and, disguised as a human, attempts to live a "normal" life on one of the millions of Long Earth worlds. His old friend, Joshua, now in his 50s, searches for his father and discovers a heretofore unknown family history. And the superintelligent posthumans known as "the Next" continue to adapt to life among "lesser" humans. But an alarming new challenge looms. An alien planet has somehow become "entangled" with one of the Long Earth worlds, and, as Lobsang and Joshua learn, its voracious denizens intend to capture, conquer, and colonize the new universe - the Long Earth - they have inadvertently discovered. World building, the intersection of universes, the coexistence of diverse species, and the cosmic meaning of the Long Earth itself are among the mind-expanding themes explored in this exciting new installment of Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter's extraordinary Long Earth series. Members Reviews: The series is losing its way I really enjoyed the earlier books in the series, but the plot (and worse, the constant exposition) is really getting pompous. The original stories looked at a million ways society would change given the sudden ability to "step." But as the series progresses, it becomes less of the interesting "what if" and more outlandish and self-important. The performance is excellent, as usual, but by halfway through, I couldn't stop rolling my eyes at the storyline. An interesting addition to the series. Well performed. Mostly satisfying.There are avenues that could still be explored in the world. I hope Stephen Baxter explores them. R.I.P TP Comfort Food People are strange creatures. Often we do things that defy explanation. We might ignore money or choose the wrong girl. Maybe we develop a love of Jazz. No one really gets it, but it just strikes a chord with some people. I'm joking. The Long Earth was a great book. I read that one in print. A really intelligent idea that was well executed. My mind wandered for days. What would I do? Where would I go? What if I couldn't step? I've read more Baxter than Pratchett over the years, but this didn't matter. Then I was introduced to The Long War and Michael Fenton Stevens. I didn't enjoy the War nearly as much but it didn't matter. The narration just felt right. The same goes for The Long Mars and The Long Utopia. Not as good as the first in the series, but it doesn't matter. Great narration, check. Intelligent ideas and storytelling, check. All the great characters, check. Though I have to admit, I'm no fan of Miss Linsay. Talk about a chip fit for a Long Earth! But I digress..... I like the Long Earth world and am quite happy to spend time there. Even though the story doesn't hold me like it used to it is still strangely satisfying. It might not make sense in a spreadsheet.

Project Hyperion Audiobook by Jeremy Robinson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jeremy Robinson) — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 17:54:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Project Hyperion Subtitle: A Kaiju Thriller - Nemesis Saga Book 4 Author: Jeremy Robinson Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 12-03-15 Publisher: Breakneck Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 378 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: THE SIGNAL WAS RECEIVED Jon Hudson has become more than just the director of the Department of Homeland Security's Fusion Center - Paranormal. He is now a husband and a father, surrounded by a team who have become a family. So when a series of strange new threats rise from the depths and fall from the sky, the stakes are higher than ever. THE HARBINGERS ARRIVE While Maigo, the young woman who was once a part of the kaiju known as Nemesis, goddess of vengeance, and Lilly, a chimera cat-woman, sneak off to investigate Big Diomede, an island with an ancient secret inside Russian territory, two monsters fall from the sky. One heads for Tokyo, the other for the already battered Boston. Tsunamis rise from the depths, leveling cities. The two new kaiju - Giger and Lovecraft - follow close behind, bringing death and destruction with them. And Hudson realizes the horrible truth: the Aeros, an alien race plotting mankind's destruction, have sent these kaiju in advance. THE WAR BEGINS Drawn by the chaos, and by her connection to people she and her new "voice", Katsu Endo, are fond of, Nemesis rises to the defense of humanity. But the Queen of the Monsters is not alone. Maigo and Lilly unleash an ancient protector known as Hyperion, and the first battle for the fate of the human race, in all dimensions, begins. Members Reviews: Delightfully Sublime Ear Candy This book and the entire Nemesis saga are wonderful reminders of the pulps and drive-in creature features I enjoyed in my youth... These stories are the best and modern reincarnation of both... Kinda reminds me of a mix of X files and those creature flicks... Not really hard SF or gorey monster tale, but meets in the middle w/ supremely quirky humor and pop culture illusions... We have genetic engineering of both man and the aliens man is fighting... Godzilla reminiscent monsters like an exodus from Monster Island... Especially Hyperion who very much resembles the giant robot from one of those Godzilla movies... There also a bit of that Saturday morning cartoon appeal... Some obvious, and sneakily subtle references to StarTrek... Pricking of fingers like in The Thing Reboot... Great read w/ great narration and if you're a closet guilty pleasure kinad person you'll gobble this up... There's quite a bit of crossover w/ the other Robinson storylines, but was surprised the Chess Team didn't make an appearance... Worth the credit and a trip back into our miss spent youth;) Awesome story. Great narration. I love all of the project series of books. Jeremy Robinson and Jeffrey Kafer are a great team. another giant monster classic by robinson like pop culture like gaint monsters like Cthulhu like godzilla gaint robots read this if your a fan of any of these. A rich tapestry of monsters, heroes, and adventure Any additional comments? It's hard to describe what is so much fun about this book without giving things away, but I'll give it a shot. Not only is this a great kaiju book, the story ties together characters from numerous Jeremy Robinson titles in a way that is wholly organic. Were the interactions planned from the beginning? It would be difficult to believe, but if anyone could do it, Robinson could. This book is a non-stop thrill ride and a killer summer read from beginning to end. Now it's on to book #5.

Treecat Wars Audiobook by David Weber, Jane Lindskold

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Weber) — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 05:00:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Treecat Wars Subtitle: Star Kingdom, Book 3 Author: David Weber, Jane Lindskold Narrator: Khristine Hvam Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 629 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Book Three by international writing phenomenon David Weber. Two young settlers on a pioneer planet seeks to stop a war and to save the intelligent alien treecats from exploitation by unscrupulous humans. The fires are out, but the troubles just beginning for the treecats. On pioneer planet Sphinx, ruined lands and the approach of winter force the now Landless Clan to seek new territory. They have one big problem - theres nowhere to go. Worse, their efforts to find a new home awaken the enmity of the closest treecat clan - a stronger group whos not giving up a single branch without a fight. Stephanie Harrington, the treecats greatest advocate, is off to Manticore for extensive training - and up to her ears in challenges there. That leaves only Stephanies best friends, Jessica and Anders, to save the treecats from themselves. And now a group of xenoanthropologists is once again after the great secret of the treecats - that they are intelligent, empathic telepaths - and their agenda will lead to nothing less that treecat exploitation. Finally, Jessica and Anders face problems of their own, including their growing attraction to each other. It is an attraction that seems a betrayal of Stephanie Harrington, the best friend either of them have ever had. Members Reviews: Third 'chapter' of "Tree cats' meet "Humans" Once again, the kids of Sphinx come to the salvation of TreeCats who are condemned to death by loss of their natural nesting area due to the fires discussed in the second book. And, once again, theres a great deal of "Hurry Lassie..Timmy's in the well" as the treeCats try to make Humans understand what is needed, though the human 'younglings' are getting better at understanding what the Tree Cats want them to do. The wars in the title is a brief fight between 2 clans of tree cats-one established in a nesting area and one who is looking for a home or just wanting to pass thru the settled Tree Cats grazing area. For the younger listener it isn't as gory as the first battle in the series in book one, between Tree Cat & Human vs. Hexa Puma/Death Fang. Sadly that episode upset my 8 year old grand daughter-she loves animals, including the hexapuma! This last novel in the series finds main protagonist, Stephanie, off Sphinx attending classes in a major city as she works towards becoming a Forest Ranger on her home planet. There are the usual cardboard cut out bad guys, the teens are mostly the kind you'e want your daughter to meet and date..polite, articulate and intelligent...where are they in real life? All in all, a grand finale to the 3 prequil Honorverse books aimed at the pre-teen/Y/A audience. Still there are questions left unanswered in this book which is a shame. A better ending might have been welcome..or perhaps there is another book in the works??? Apparently, if you're a fan of Weber this is a must read...I'm not..I was simply looking for Young audience books for my grand daughter and wound up enjoying this Sci-Fi lite series. I suggest the listener take this for the audience that it's aimed at and not expect the level of sophistication and character development that might be found in other Weber books. It's not really meant for the adult audience, even though I, as a 70 year old, found it quite fun to listen to.

To Do or Die Audiobook by Mike Shepherd

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mike Shepherd) — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 19:14:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: To Do or Die Subtitle: Jump Universe, Book 4 Author: Mike Shepherd Narrator: Michael McConnahie Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 169 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From the national best-selling author of the Kris Longknife series comes an all-new Jump Universe novel. Retired Colonel Ray Longknife and Marine Captain Terrence Trouble Tordon come to Savannah via different routes, but what they find is the same. One bully strongman is intent on keeping power no matter what the new rules are for peace. Hes got the population cowered by thugs, and tanks at the ready. He expects to win the coming elections handily. He doesnt expect trouble. Or, in this case, Mrs. Trouble - aka Ruth Tordon - a Marine wife on a mission to find the drug lords that almost killed her and her husband and put them out of business - and shes not about to be stopped by some barely trained roughnecks. Abandoned by their strongman and desperate in defeat, the heavy armor get ready to roll into town over anybody in their way. But Ray Longknife, Trouble and Ruth are standing in their wayand nothing is going to flatten them. Members Reviews: Another solid book in the series What did you like best about this story? Honestly i like that we are watching this verse come together. before they were all polished glass and rich. and that they had to work for it. allot of the tech from the Kris Longknife series is not there yet. To do or die Would you consider the audio edition of To Do or Die to be better than the print version? Kindal have yet to get this so the audio is my only encounter... (thumbs twiddling) Who was your favorite character and why? "Trouble" and his lady wife. Great characters learning this Married stuff under the most trying of circumstances. What about Michael McConnahies performance did you like? He follows the ques in the book - growls, squeeks... Rarelly voices lines with the wrong character (a favorate hate of mine). Nice listening. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Young Bluebonnet. You'll know why. Any additional comments? Yes, Longknife and Trouble save another world... but we do get Black Mountain and the Ladies From Hell! The best sort of escape, not too sugary and plenty going on.

The Dark River Audiobook by John Twelve Hawks

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Twelve Hawks) — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:58:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dark River Subtitle: The Fourth Realm, Book 2 Author: John Twelve Hawks Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-07 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1209 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Simultaneously, Michael orders the Brethren, the ruthless group that has been hunting Gabriel, into a full-scale search. Gabriel yearns to find his father to protect him; Michael aims to destroy the man whose existence threatens his newfound power. The race moves from the underground tunnels of New York and London to ruins hidden beneath Rome and Berlin, to a remote region of Africa that is rumored to harbor one of history's greatest treasures. And as the story moves toward its chilling conclusion, Maya must decide if she will trade everything to rescue Gabriel. Critic Reviews: "Engrossing....Part A Wrinkle in Time, part The Matrix and part Kurosawa epic." (Publishers Weekly) "John Twelve Hawks has drawn upon both pop-cultural and literary touchstones and modified them to create a cyber-1984." (The New York Times) "The stuff that first-rate high-tech paranoid-schizophrenic thrillers are made of." (Time) Members Reviews: Not as good as the first book I thought the first book of this series was very good. I couldn't wait to get the second book. However, the second book just doesn't have that "quality" to make the listener want to keep listening. It is not worth 2 credits. That is like paying for a so-so book twice. I Liked It The other reviews are lukewarm but I liked it. It had been 2 years since I heard the first one so I went back and listened to it again before I started book 2, maybe that helped. It was great to meet Mother Blessing and to see the Hollis character develop. I love all the character development with Maya through both books. I'm wondering if Michael is who he seems or does he have more up his sleeve? Of course we're rooting the most for Gabriel and wondering...where is their father? I like that we don't know who is going to come through the battles. The book also gives the reader food for thought with modern technology and the way we live 'on the grid' and under surveillance...some things are a little far-fetched...but still enjoyable. For me, The Dark River went very fast and I'm looking forward to the last one...it's hard to imagine how it will end. I agree that it is dark and it doesn't look good for the good guys..I'm hoping for some positive light to shine through at the end. Lacks substance The author has one good idea and tries to make a novel out of it. If it weren't on my iPod when desperately needed a diversion, I would never have finished the book. You can't even begin to care about the characters, and the plot is one note - go to the next world. Very trite. Certainly doesn't live up to the possibilities of his first book. And the narrator: yawn...takes himself too seriously since there's nothing to the story. Not horrible... The Traveler series is a strange one, indeed. The author's call-in at the beginning of book 2 is hilarious. He is presumably on a cell phone, calling us from "off the grid" to warn us of a coming world bereft of love and compassion. But the series is chock-full of one-dimensional characters and gratuitous violence from both sides. Not exactly an ode to love and compassion. The historical context is entertaining from a reverse perspective, sort of like Dan Brown without the benefit of research.

The Truth of Valor Audiobook by Tanya Huff

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tanya Huff) — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:03:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Truth of Valor Subtitle: A Confederation Novel Author: Tanya Huff Narrator: Marguerite Gavin Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 09-09-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 287 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Former Marine gunnery sergeant Torin Kerr is attempting to build a new life with salvage operator Craig Ryder on his ship, the Promise. Turns out civilian life is a lot rougher than she'd imagined - salvage operators are losing both cargo and lives to pirates. And when they attack the Promise, Craig is taken prisoner and Torin is left for dead. When Torin finds out why the pirates needed Craig, she calls in the Marines to get him back - and to stop the pirates from changing the balance of power in known space. Members Reviews: Life After the Military I was curious to see where Tonya Huff would take the Confederation series now that the war was over and Torin unemployed. With the Plastic alien riddle solved, what was left for her heroine to do? Fortunately for us, she settles in with Craig as a salvager - and finds a world just as corrupt and just as stupid as the military. Story: Life as a salvager aboard the Promise with Craig isn't terrible - in fact, it is a nice change of pace for Torin. Until their ship is attacked and destroyed by pirates, Craig taken, and Torin left to die alone in space. But Torin never gives up and will not only have to solve the riddle of why the pirates wanted Craig alive but also to find where they have taken him and how to get him back - alive and in one piece. And without a spaceship. Admittedly, the pirates were kind of a one dimension evil - but then again, I never expected pirates to be the smartest guys in space, either. Huff does an admirable job of creating a post war universe where stations run under the radar and there is still a lot of war debris to salvage. As well, we have yet another story where Torin makes smart choices and the right sacrifices in order to succeed. The military efficiency that saved her units' lives now works in her favor to survive the pirates and their plans for Craig and the Salvagers. I am glad this isn't the last book and I eagerly look forward to the next book in the series. Love a kick butt female! I was so happy there was another book to this series. I've gotten attached to the characters. This book is about Torin after she leaves the Marines and her adventures salvaging with Craig. Not as much action as in her other books but still worth it! Marguerite Gavin is an awesome narrator. Fun... I enjoyed the rest of this series, and this book did not disappoint... good fun, and I look forward to seeing what happens next... another good one in the series I found this one a little harder to get through, but nice to see the character development outside the core. certainly ends strong, and would listen to another. Just wasn't as good So, I've read all of the books in the series, and have been VASTLY impressed and happy and squee about them. Until this one. Kerr just ... wasn't herself (which, I think, was the point) and the book just didn't have the immediacy and awesomeness the others did. I couldn't connect to it - couldn't bring myself to care overly much about what happened. I think, if this is going to be the last book, that I'll just consider the series to have ended with Valor's Trial. Of course, if a new book in the series were to be written, I'd still get it, in hopes that it would be as wonderful as the others were.

Freedom's Ransom Audiobook by Anne McCaffrey

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne McCaffrey) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:52:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Freedom's Ransom Subtitle: Freedom Series, Book 4 Author: Anne McCaffrey Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 07-31-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 322 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The survivalist days are over, and the time has come for Botany to find its place in the power struggles of the newly configured universe. As an agricultural planet, rich in resources, Botany has more to offer than the colonists may have thought. A trip to Earth shows Kris and Zainal very dramatically how weakened the home planet is after years of Catteni domination, and how much Earth needs what Botany can give. Other worlds too have had their wealth skimmed away by the Catteni: the nearby planet of Barevi is little more than a corrupt bazaar, where bits and pieces of Earth's once powerful technology can be traded for grain and mineral ores. Earth needs food, and the resources to rebuild. Botany needs technology - from solar satellite panels to simple batteries - and, some say, the will to protect itself from being overrun by refugees who may or may not have strength and skills. As alien influence fades, the people of Botany must decide what kind of world they will become. Critic Reviews: "Full of humorous events as well as excitement, the fourth entryin McCaffrey's Freedom series will be relished by fans." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Not as good as the first 3 I had really enjoyed the performances on the firs 3 books of this series. this one not so much. The reader just didn't have the flexibility of voice. I liked the story but found it harder to follow, glad I had read the book first. Ghost written? Although the story does further the plot left hanging in the previous novel, it is written in a very rough form. The lack of clarity in sentence structure and the way the story jumps around almost make it seem as if McCaffrey's outline for the book was given to a very junior writer/editor team for completion. Details from the previous novels are incorrect or changed to suit the author, leaving little feel of continuity. One of the worst I've experienced from McCaffrey, it left me feeling unfulfilled rather than hungry for more. Great writer!! This is a good series of books. With a good voice actor! This series of books creates an imagination of what could be. Great story! Strong characterizations; engaging plot showing how people who work together and are well led can accomplish great things against enormous odds. Well read. One of Anne McCaffrey's best series. Highly recommended. Poor Quality Audio Incredibly poor quality audio. Liked this series much better when I read it. Such a waste.

Double Star Audiobook by Robert A. Heinlein

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert A. Heinlein) — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 18:27:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Double Star Author: Robert A. Heinlein Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 826 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Every stand-in dreamed of the starring role - but what actor would risk his life for the chance? One minute, down-and-out actor Lorenzo Smythe is, as usual, in a bar, drinking away his troubles while watching his career circle the drain. Then a space pilot buys him a drink, and the next thing Smythe knows, he's shanghaied to Mars. Smythe suddenly finds himself agreeing to the most difficult role of his career: impersonating an important politician who has been kidnapped. Peace with the Martians is at stake, and failure to pull off the act could result in interplanetary war. Smythe knows nothing of the issues concerning free interplanetary trade and equal rights for aliens and cares even less, but the handsome compensation is impossible to refuse. He soon realizes, however, that he faces a lifetime masquerade if the real politician never shows up. Members Reviews: Great story and Weiner's best narration The book won a Hugo award and is one of Heinlein's best, but the narration makes the audio version required, even if you've already read the novel. I've listened to several of Weiner's narrations before, and always considered him a competent performer. My perception of him has been greatly elevated after hearing this work. It is easily the best performance I've heard from him, and probably one of the best by any narrator. Perfect Heinlein! What did you love best about Double Star? The story is just wonderful and Perfect Heinlein. I read this what seems to be a million years ago and since then I have re-read it several times. This audiobook is perfectly done and the reader was great. This is simply creativity that none of us will ever see again. Heinlein and of course Asimov, are giants from the past. We all know now without any doubt that the Martians that are a main focus here, are never to be. But the story is more about life, politics, people struggling for the better way of life and the sacrifices that we all are ask to make in the attempt to obtain it all. What did you like best about this story? Heinlein is just great. Have you listened to any of Tom Weiners other performances before? How does this one compare? Great performance by the narrator, if anything, I feel he made the story even better. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, I basically did. Any additional comments? Like I said this is the end of this type of writing. Future Science Fiction writing of course will and have their own great writers, but this era is over and never to happen again, thus this is one of the best stories that I feel, represents that era! Enjoy! Excellent in Small Chunks at a Time Any additional comments? The performer of this book did his job SO well that it nearly makes the book tough to listen to for periods longer than about a chapter at a time. That is because the story is told by a character who is supposed to be smarmy and unlikable and the book's reader pulled this stunt off to a tee. Bravo. Aside from that complaint, this book was excellent. I have a special space in my heart for sci-fi that allows for a bit of humor from time to time. If you are unfamiliar with Heinlein, may I suggest you check out "The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag" first.

The Star Cross Audiobook by Raymond L. Weil

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Raymond L. Weil) — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 08:27:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Star Cross Subtitle: The Forever War, Volume 4 Author: Raymond L. Weil Narrator: Liam Owen Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 07-19-17 Publisher: Raymond L. Weil Publications LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 71 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The Vorn have returned with a massive fleet and are once more harvesting the intelligent worlds of the galaxy for food. Every fleet placed in front of them has been annihilated by the Vorn's superior weapons. The Vorn seem unstoppable as they harvest world after world. Lakiam Fleet Commodore Dreen is faced with a dilemma. Commit his forces to defending worlds far away from Lakiam or allow the Vorn to destroy much of the civilized galaxy. In an act of desperation, Fleet Admiral Kurt Vickers sets out once more on a dangerous mission. One that if successful could cause the Vorn to break off their attacks and leave the galaxy. If he fails, he will never see home again. Members Reviews: Very good !! A very good continue to the series. Already looking forward to the next book. The narrator was as usual very good. This series highly recommended for sci-fi fans.

Cobra Slave Audiobook by Timothy Zahn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Timothy Zahn) — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 20:60:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cobra Slave Subtitle: Cobra Rebellion, Book 1 Author: Timothy Zahn Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 130 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Cobras are technologically-enhanced warriors bred to fight an alien menace no ordinary human can withstand. At the center of action, on the Cobra world of Aventine, is the legendary Moreau clan. While the Cobras are necessary in times of war, in times of peace, they are often reviled by those they have saved. Now, the Cobras have resisted a second invasion of the alien Troft forces, forcing the Troft to a stalemate - even converting some thoughtful Troft into uneasy allies against their kin. Yet all is not well in the human sector of the galaxy. A supposed sister empire, the Dominion of Man, threatens the Cobra worlds with what is, in effect, enslavement, as it moves to consolidate power over all of the Cobra worlds. The plan on Aventine is to extort from the Moreau family the location of the home planet of a mysterious human ally - one that may even be more powerful than the Dominion: The Qasaman Empire. Meanwhile, Cobra Merrick Moreau is on a secret mission of his own, to a world where humans are enslaved by Troft masters. It is a world of barbaric cruelty, where humans are slave chattel to Troft gamblers. There the Troft force whole villages, even children, into life and death struggles served up for Troft entertainment. But the totalitarian Dominion of Man and the Troft game-masters are in for a rude surprise: Cobras are not merely technological marvels. They are far more. For within each Cobra, bred by close family ties and hard testing in battle, there beats the heart of a warrior and the burning conviction that a Cobra will be slave to no one. Rebellion is at hand, and once again, Cobras lead the fight for freedom. Members Reviews: What? I was totally lost during the three hours I gave this. This is suppose to be book one, but I suspect there was a series before this. I listened to about three hours of this about three days ago and I can not remember anything other then I was totally confused. good written like you have already been read into the storyline. quality writing though, still recommend it. good book good imagination! not much in their way of battles. has more intrigue between the good and eivl. cool personal weapons. Lack Luster Intro, But I'll buy Book Two Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would rate this book a 3-star if not for the author's track record. Basically, the book re-introduces the Cobra as the underdog, who's biggest weapon is between their ears. Hopefully the next book will build on this.

Darkover Landfall Audiobook by Marion Zimmer Bradley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marion Zimmer Bradley) — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 19:19:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Darkover Landfall Author: Marion Zimmer Bradley Narrator: Max Bellmore Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-18 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Darkover, planet of wonder, world of mystery, has been a favorite of science fiction fans for many years. For it is a truly alien sphere - a world of strange intelligences, of brooding skies beneath a ruddy sun, and of powers unknown to Earth. In this novel, Marion Zimmer Bradley tells of the original coming of the Earthmen, of the days when Darkover knew not humanity. This is the full-bodied novel of what happened when a colonial starship crash-landed on that uncharted planet to encounter for the first time in human existence the impact of the Ghost Wind, the psychic currents that were native only to that world, and the price that every Earthling must pay before Darkover could claim him for itself. Members Reviews: Classic MZ Bradley Science Fiction I still have my first paperback of this story printed in 1972. A friend asked me to recommend a science fiction book for a new sci fi reader and my first thought was this one. So I ordered for my Kindle and reread it. Just as good as I remembered and a great introduction to this type of science fiction. Not sure though why they paired it with Two To Conquer and there many others I would have chosen to pair it with. Maybe the short storied in The Keepers Price. Anyway, great reading and great series. Amazing Author. Great read. Marion Zimmer - Bradley has been a long time favorite author. I'm re- reading all het stuff again and buying new books as I've written mine down to nothing. Highly recommend her Darkover series. You'll live the sci-fi fantasy books she wrote aling with Deborah J. Ross as well, who apparently finished her novels/ series once she passed on. I would live to see these made into T.V. series or movies straight out of her books. Darkover Series, First Contact Until reading the Darkover Series, I had read little of this Author past "The Mists of Avalon," which totally captivated me. I was looking for a fantasy series that would hold my interest and stretch my imagination in ways it had not been challenged previously. This series does an amazing job in creating an entire world, a new planet, including climate, suns and moons. The characters are fun, creative and the ideas are fun well worth reading and considering. Two tales one of the First Landing on a strange planet In which we could survive, and two a tale of a man called Wolf and the be Our ship has crashed and out of a full complement of crew and colonist their are only two hundred left! We must try and survive and fix our ship, but a strange ghost wind brings madness and new abilities to those left. brad the Wolf has been brought up to control the armies of his family, but loses his place in the kingdom because of his bitterness..As he grows up and returns he finds he is now his younger brother's general and is under the regent his father.. This tale has lots of action but also soul searching that can destroy a man. I have put off submitting my review until I have read this three times. Each time I find something new to think about and I love Darkover tales with their ESP, and matrix tower and learonus and star stones and just people sort of like us. Been a fan of Marion's Darkover world since I was ... Been a fan of Marion's Darkover world since I was a child! These stories launched me into the world of SciFi/Fantasy!

Discovery Audiobook by Laurence Dahners

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Laurence Dahners) — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 20:30:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Discovery Subtitle: Proton Field, Book 1 Author: Laurence Dahners Narrator: Mare Trevathan Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-17 Publisher: Laurence Dahners Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: This is the tale of Myr Sevii, a young woman who discovers a field that suppresses static electrical effects and warps space in a fashion that attracts protons. It's a hard science fiction exploration of what might happen if you were able to pull protons into a tiny volume and - having suppressed static repulsion - crush them together. The story examines how this new discovery affects Myr and will soon affect the world around her. Changes abound in the company Myr works for, in the people around her, and in her family. So many unexpected technological revolutions are happening at the same time that it's hard for Myr and her friends to come to grips with them. When word of the inventions gets out, vultures gather - wanting the tech for themselves. Some of those people will kill to get what they want.... Members Reviews: Ell Donsaii but a bit more practical. The story had me hooked from the beginning. Like any good Sci-fi story the main premise has to seem plausible this does that in spades. It was written with a starting point then carefully expanded over a timeline of years. The narrative was excellent, I look forward to the next Audible in the series with of course Mare Trevathan being the Narrator. Infact I have purchased both the Kindle and Audible versions of the story... YES!!! Purchase this Audible Rendition. I would also recommend getting the Kindle too. I've already purchased book 2. (Lifter: Proton Field #2)

DEAD: The Ugly Beginning Audiobook by TW Brown

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (TW Brown) — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 10:18:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: DEAD: The Ugly Beginning Author: TW Brown Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: May December Publications, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 754 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The unthinkable has happened. The dead are walking! Humanity's fragile thread may be reaching its bitter end. Individuals and groups struggle to survive...some at any cost. Will there be anybody left? Or, is this just..The Ugly Beginning? Members Reviews: extremely graphic and brutal Any additional comments? wow! people either loved this book or hated it. i think that's what attracted me to it. i wanted to see what all the fuss was about! after listening to it, i can definitely see why some people didn't like it. so let's start there... i guess the biggest complaint is the violence against women. yup, i agree. it's brutal and sadistic. it's the most graphic and extreme i've ever listened to. but it provokes your emotions. i think that is the author's point. it brings home the meaning of an apocylapse, and the end of all civility. i liken it to a terrible accident. some slow down to look while others are too horrified. i can see how this "torture porn" can definitely put some people off. me? i was shocked by the sheer brutality of the character, garrett, but he is only in the vignettes. this leads me to the structure of the book. throughout the story, there are 2 main story lines. one follows steve, who is a regular guy that gets caught up in a zombie apocylapse. he has no skills and no weapons. all he starts out with is a repair truck he stole. the other group is a young group of nerdy guys, who are online chatting as the zombie apocylapse begins. they decide to stock up what they have in their cars and meet in order to get out of the city. interspersed between these 2 story lines are vignettes. within these, there are a couple of mini stories and one shot stories. there are like 8 vignettes throughout the story. the 2 mini stories follow juan, a homeless guy and former convict, and garrett, a psychopathic rapist. both mini stories are filled with extreme human on human violence. each vignette has 3 or 4 stories in it and lasts about 15 minutes. with all of these story lines, it's hard to bond with the main characters. you don't really get a feel for them until 3/4 of the way through the book. plus, there's no notification that the story has changed story lines. it's kind of confusing. a few times when i wasn't listening closely, i was like, "what? what's going on here?" i had to rewind to find the switch. this is a very graphic story. i must say the author does a great job describing and differentiating what the zombies look like and how they attack and feed. very gory stuff! but the zombies don't hold a candle to what man does to other men and women. by the end of the story, i was engrossed enough to download the second book. hey! i'm a sucker for zombie series. i will say i liked book 2 better than book 1 b/c you actually get to know the characters better. download at your own risk! A Solid Zombie Tale A tale of two books Dead: The Ugly Beginning is a solid zombie read. The first one third to half of this book is gore, gore and more gore. Everyone who dies does so in terribly painful way. This part of the story is all action and setting the scene for the second half of the book. I didnt really like this part of the book because it felt more like whip around news coverage of the zombie apocalypse which no story or plot direction.

Downbelow Station Audiobook by C. J. Cherryh

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (C. J. Cherryh) — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 22:33:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Downbelow Station Author: C. J. Cherryh Narrator: Brian Troxell Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 251 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Pell's Station, orbiting the alien world simply called Downbelow, had always managed to remain neutral in the ever escalating conflict between The Company, whose fleets from Earth had colonized space, and its increasingly independent and rebellious colony worlds. But Pell's location - - on the outer edge of Earth's defensive perimeter - makes her the focal point in the titanic battle of colony worlds fighting for independence. Members Reviews: Narrator kills that book Would you try another book from C. J. Cherryh and/or Brian Troxell? I love all of C.J. Cherryh's Union/Alliance books (except maybe Cyteen) and was totally thrilled to finally see Downbelow Station as audiobook available here. Didn't even bother to listen to the sample - just clicked and downloaded it. But what a disappointment ! This narrator manages to turn a great book into a dull, boring monologue that drags along. He is totally unable to convey the thrill of a situation, manages to make any description sound tedious. The various voices he attempts are so wide off the mark that he makes those characters ridiculous. Just listen to how he butchers Mallory and Graff ! Mallory and Graff, two of the toughest characters in the series with whiny, high-pitched voices ? Hello ? All I can say is that this narrator does not deserve even 1 star and that I will avoid him like poison from now on. What did you like best about this story? C.J.Cherryh's Union/Alliance universe is one of the most interesting, most probable and believable universes in SF. All of the Company War books are exciting, intelligent and most satisfying to read. How could the performance have been better? By using a decent narrator ! You didn???t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? I LOVE this book and am very, very sorry to see it killed by that narrator. Any additional comments? This is an Audible Frontiers book, isn't it ? So if you produce any more of C.J.Cherryh's books, PLEASE PLEASE use good narrators ! Her books certainly deserve the best ! Great Space Opera! What did you love best about Downbelow Station? Humans care for and love (Platonicly!) another intelligent species of aliens, while the enemies are humans in this story. I liked the political situation, and how even the people who were supposed to be good guys, were put into situations where they had to make hard decisions! The quick exposition on the history of space flight was believable, and gave just enough details to set the perfect stage for this story. Who was your favorite character and why? Damon Konstantin, arguably the main character of the story, shows a deep compassion for humans, and alien life alike. His losses and triumphs made the story for me. Which scene was your favorite? The part where Emilio on Down Below sends away the guards, due to mistreatment of the Q people, and suddenly realizes he has no security personal at his base. This realization that people from Q can be trusted seems a turning point in the story, and is a testament to man's ability to trust others, and form the bonds of society. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Several of the scenes with downers moved me, as they showed their reverence for certain humans, and their simple caring/loving attitudes.

Ambition Audiobook by Yoshiki Tanaka, Daniel Huddleston - translator

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Yoshiki Tanaka) — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 06:17:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ambition Subtitle: Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 2 Author: Yoshiki Tanaka, Daniel Huddleston - translator Narrator: Tim Gerard Reynolds Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 07-19-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 136 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In the 36th century, humanity has conquered the galaxy and colonized countless star systems. The Galactic Empire, modeled along Prussian lines, and the democratic Free Planets Alliance are at war, and the fate of every human being in the universe hangs in the balance. This classic Japanese space opera, adapted into a legendary anime, is finally available in English for the first time. After a coup d'etat erupts in the Free Planets Alliance, military strategist Yang Wen-li is ordered to use his tactical wizardry to put down the rebellion, but the ringleader holding the capital is someone he once trusted deeply. Meanwhile, in the Empire, Reinhard will soon face a new trial, as in the wake of the emperor's death he stands amid an intensifying power struggle among the aristocracy. The unbeatable magician and the unstoppable genius: The decisions these heroes make will send shock waves across the galaxy. Members Reviews: An incredibly slow pace with great narration. As a the second audiobook of the "Legend of Galactic Heroes" series, "Ambition" is a title that is the perfect one word summary for it's content. There are some story arcs worth a listen here as the main characters Yang and Reinhard continue their roles as tacticians for opposing factions while struggling with far more poisonous politicalopponents on their own sides. This maneuvering around the traps of political corruption is actually the dominant focus of this story. There are still tactics and space warfare, but instead of focusing on the main characters' unlikely careers, the story now focuses on their surviving their own respective governments. While Tim Gerard Reynolds still continues a fantastic performance as the audiobook 's narrator, the slower pacing of this audiobook's plot is hard to ignore. There are more ruminations about human psychological and philosophical flaws that widen and water down development of the events within this story than in the first book. This ends up requiring more patience from it's listeners than the first volume of this audiobook series which was already at a pace set to "slow, but pleasantly steady". This audiobook is recommended to extremely patient listeners who enjoy overblown political drama more than most. The story is translated from Japanese so there are some different writing choices here and the villains are more obvious in their motives than in most political drama scenarioes, but this in combination of the narrator's skill makes the audio experience stand out in tone dispite it's crawling pace. Enthralling battle of minds and might Would you listen to Ambition again? Why? While I loved Dawn, Ambition hooked me immediately and never let me down. Every action made either ends in success or tragedy, and the amount sheet chaos in the second half of the book was a joy to listen to. What was one of the most memorable moments of Ambition? Spoiling as little as possible, the melee combat bit within the fortress corridor made it clear that this book series should see the light of Hollywood! What does Tim Gerard Reynolds bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I think he does a very good job bringing out the cold calculation that is the heart of this book.

Apes and Angels Audiobook by Ben Bova

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ben Bova) — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 07:13:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Apes and Angels Subtitle: The Star Quest Trilogy, Book 3 Author: Ben Bova Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Six-time Hugo Award winner Ben Bova chronicles the saga of humankind's expansion beyond the solar system in Apes and Angels, the last installment in the Star Quest Trilogy. Humankind headed out to the stars not for conquest, nor exploration, nor even for curiosity. Humans went to the stars in a desperate crusade to save intelligent life wherever they found it. A wave of death is spreading through the Milky Way galaxy, an expanding sphere of lethal gamma radiation that erupted from the galaxy's core 28,000 years ago and now is approaching Earth's vicinity at the speed of light. Every world it touched was wiped clean of all life. But it's possible to protect a planet from gamma radiation. Earth is safe. Now, guided by the ancient intelligent machines called the Predecessors, men and women from Earth seek out those precious, rare worlds that harbor intelligent species, determined to save them from the doom that is hurtling toward them. The crew of the Odysseus has arrived at Mithra Gamma, the third planet of the star Mithra, to protect the stone-age inhabitants from the Death Wave. But they'll also have to protect themselves. Members Reviews: Inconsistencies kill the last quarter of the story I'm a big Ben Bova fan but I'm not sure what happened with the plot points towards the end of the book. Like some other SciFi available technology suddenly appeared unavailable for the sake of uninteresting drama. A couple of the key characters appeared to suffer split personalities, their characters changing so radically from scene to scene. The story line was made obvious to the reader but became frustrating as the characters missed the obvious. Struggled through to the end. Another great book . Yet another reason to listen to this title . Add this to your collection . All I hope for in SF is here, & I'm fussy
Every Ben B. I've immersed myself in has not only story element ability, but scientific validity & vision. I've learned more about the how the universe works with each novel. The words unintended consequences are given substance here. I think longer deeper considerations now. Oh yes, and more. I am grateful for all of it. Enjoyable Enjoyable, had me listening all day. Bova has a knack for making me feel very interested in the alien characters and their fate. Really Different Couldn't Stop Listening Generally am getting tired of listening to science fiction but this one was very different. Different in the sense that hey is no great insane technology but humans and had to sleep 400 years to get places in the Galaxy and so on...

Storm from the Shadows Audiobook by David Weber

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Weber) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:57:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Storm from the Shadows Author: David Weber Narrator: Jay Snyder Format: Unabridged Length: 31 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 742 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: What she didn't realize was that she would find herself on a collision course, not with a hostile government, but with the interstellar syndicate of criminals known as Manpower. And Manpower had its own plans for eliminating Manticore as a possible threat to its lucrative slave trade, deadly plans which remain hidden in the shadows. Members Reviews: Important for the Honorverse Story! A well told story set in the "honorverse" a must listen for all who follow the series or the next "main line" book Mission of Honor will not make alot of sense. I want to point out to the negative reviews that this is the 14th book in the Honor Harrington Series, while marketed as a sequel to The Shadow of Saganami it is not truly a sequel, infact the author does not think of it as a sequel but as a major part in the main story. the best i can say is, DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS WITH OUT READING?LISTENING TO THE REST OF THE SERIES if you do not it will not make sense to you and will leave you feeling like the negative reviewers now i do have a bit of a negative, and that is the reader. he mispronounces Manticoran as Man TIC orin. and his female voices are poorly done, should have been 2 readers 1 male, 1 female Great story for Weber fans; narration so-so If you are already a David Weber/Honor Harrington fan, this is a great book. I will guess that some of the poor reviews for this book were written by people who have not previous read any of the HH series. If you haven't this is NOT the place to start. The Harrington series is long, complex, involved, and wonderful if you start from the first book and work your way through. It is not shoot-'em-up space action, it has politics, intrigue, plotlines that build on previous novels, and action that takes place at 'realistic' stellar distances, not WWII-style dogfighting. If that's not what you're looking for, this is simply not your cup of tea - but that doesn't mean it's not a good book! If you ARE a Weber fan, this book takes place contemporaneously with the previous two novels (Shadow of Saganami and War of Honor), so the intertwining plot lines can be confusing if you've forgotten what happened in those books. There is a huge setup/cliffhanger at the end for another novel (or novels) which I suspect may 'wrap up' the Harrington series (but I hope not!). That being said, I do agree with the reviewer who wished the narrator was a woman. A majority of the main characters in this series are females, so the choice of a male narrator doesn't make sense. Previous Harrington novels were voiced by Allyson Johnson and Barbara Rosenblat, who did a fine job. Jay Snyder is a very good narrator, but is not able to pull off a convincing female voice - all the women sounded like falsetto characters from a Monty Python skit to me (sorry Mr. Snyder, I thought you were great otherwise!). The audio production is a mess I'm about 1/4 of the way through it, and finding it painful to imagine being halfway through it. This is not to say anything against the novel itself. It's just that the novel doesn't lend itself to the audio format.

Men of War Audiobook by William R. Forstchen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William R. Forstchen) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:39:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Men of War Subtitle: The Lost Regiment, Book 8 Author: William R. Forstchen Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 160 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: It has been over a decade since Andrew Keane's Union regiment was mysteriously pulled away from the Civil War and marooned in time on a hostile alien planet. But now it appears as if everything the Lost Regiment has fought and died for has been in vain. The unrelenting war against the hordes has taken its toll on the fatigued humans, and the Bantag horde's latest siege has broken the Republic's will to fight. Keane resigns his position in the Republic's government when a peace parley is declared. Gathering the remaining veterans of the 35th Maine to his side, he plans a campaign that will take the Lost Regiment into the heart of the Bantag Empire to annihilate their ability to wage war once and for all. The outcome of this suicide mission will decide the fate of the human race on a world far from Earth. Critic Reviews: "The Lost Regiment series moves like a bullet." (Locus) "One of the most intriguing writers today in the field of historical and military science fiction." (Harry Turtledove) Members Reviews: Loved it. I have read the entire series and was looking forward to reading the final chapter on my down time from work rotation. Had to stay longer than anticipated and decided to read via Audible. Great Narrator and even better book. Was not disappointed, Great Addtion to the Series Not every book in the series has been a solid addition, but this one stands out and brings to a close the story for the beloved characters. The end is both unexpected and thought provoking. I admire the strength of character Forstchen wrote into his characters and will miss them as book 9 moves on to focus on the children of the characters that this series has followed. Overall I highly recommend the series, though some of the books are not as good as others the series as whole was well written and well narrated. Action packed with some related story of politics If you could sum up Men of War in three words, what would they be? Action Betrayal Peace What was one of the most memorable moments of Men of War? Too many to pick just one Which scene was your favorite? I liked so many it would be hard to pick just one If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? The Lost Regiment Survives Any additional comments? Read all so far and look forward to the last one, Liked the action and characters in the story line the read was very good also A very good book and a damn good series A very good book and a damn good series. I'll read these books again and again. I already miss the characters, having grown fond of so many of them through the authors amazing ability to bring them to life. I look forward to the next phase of the series that picks up years afterwards with "Down to the Sea". Act I Finale Book 8 was an excellent end to the 1st story. Book 9 is the start of a new story.

United States of Japan Audiobook by Peter Tieryas

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter Tieryas) — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 23:52:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: United States of Japan Author: Peter Tieryas Narrator: Adam Sims Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 165 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: United States of Japan is set in a gripping alternate history where the Japanese Empire rules over America with huge robots. Is resistance possible in the form of subversive video games? Decades ago, Japan won the Second World War. Americans worship their infallible emperor, and nobody believes that Japan's conduct in the war was anything but exemplary. Nobody, that is, except the George Washingtons, a group of rebels fighting for freedom. Their latest terrorist tactic is to distribute an illegal video game that asks players to imagine what the world might be like if the United States had won the war instead. Captain Beniko Ishimura's job is to censor video games, and he is tasked with getting to the bottom of this disturbing new development. But Ishimura's hiding something...kind of. He's slowly been discovering that the case of the George Washingtons is more complicated than it seems, and the subversive video game's origins are even more controversial and dangerous than the censors originally suspected. A spiritual sequel to Philip K. Dick's The Man in the High Castle, United States of Japan carries on the legacy of Dick's famous alternate history, focusing on how Americans and Japanese deal with their guilt and troubled relationship to the past. Peter Tieryas is a character artist who has worked on films like Guardians of the Galaxy, Alice in Wonderland and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2. His novel, Bald New World, was listed as one of Buzzfeed's 15 Highly Anticipated Books as well as Publishers Weekly's Best Science Fiction Books of Summer 2014. Members Reviews: FLESH PHONE As soon as I saw this in the Coming soon section, I put it on my wish list. I am a fan of this type of scenario. No, I don't want a foreign government to take us over, but neither do I want a Zombie Apocalypse, yet I enjoy those type of books I am a fan of Vaughn Heppner's Invasion series. I am also a fan of robots, especially giant robots. As another reviewer mentions in the first three hours, a robot is mentioned and that is it. I could not get past three hours. Peter Tieryas tells us things, but shows us nothing. Seemed more like a soap opera about some loser, than anything else. Peter has a great idea, he just needs to get a co/author to help with the writing. The narrator sounds like he is on the verge of crying his eyes out, no matter what character he is attempting. weak story, worse reader the narrator mafe everyone sound like a disinterested, glib, petulant, whining teen. had to force my way through to the end and will avoid his narration from here on out. just awful. the story was a weak cyberpunk jaunt and an insult to its influence. avoid. An intricate look at a grim alternate history I picked up United States of Japan on a recommendation from a friend and was expecting a fun but blockbuster-style action/adventure. Instead, I was totally blown away by the intensity and intricacy of the storyline and the ideas presented here. This is, at its heart, a very serious book. There are fun things like the huge towering mecha battles and a look at an alternate universe where technology took a very different course, but what really shines here are the characters and the decisions they make. This is not a world I'd want to live in, and it's a grim mirror to where we could have gone.

Mortarion's Heart Audiobook by L J Goulding

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (L J Goulding) — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:32:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mortarion's Heart Subtitle: Warhammer 40,000 Author: L J Goulding Narrator: Sean Barrett, Tim Bentinck, Martyn Ellis, Chris Fairbank, Jamie Parker, David Timson Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-17 Publisher: Black Library Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The daemon prince Mortarion has emerged from the Eye of Terror at the head of a vast plague-horde, intent upon the corruption of the Imperium he once served. Under Supreme Grand Master Geronitan, the Grey Knights finally meet the daemon army in battle on the plains of Kornovin - a mobilisation of the Chapter the likes of which few have ever seen. Kaldor Draigo and his fellow brotherhood masters lead from the front, trusting to their lord's secretive plan...until Geronitan is unexpectedly struck down by the Death Lord. With the eyes of the Inquisition upon them and the arcane path of destiny broken forever, the Grey Knights must cast aside thoughts of anything so petty as revenge. The Supreme Grand Master's successor must be named, or all may be lost. Members Reviews: we need more books about morty and the death guard we need more books about morty and the death guard. id love to see a book about typhus and terminus est

Deep Time Audiobook by Ian Douglas

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ian Douglas) — Tue, 26 May 2015 08:13:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deep Time Subtitle: Star Carrier: Book Six Author: Ian Douglas Narrator: Nick Sullivan Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 395 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The clock is ticking in the struggle for galactic independence Once rebels themselves facing off against the Earth Confederation, the United States of North America is now the dominant force in negotiations with the interstellar Sh'daar Collective. But just as the marines root out the last violent dissenters, an alien ship of unknown origin suddenly flees Earth's orbit. Is it mere coincidence... or a terrifying omen? President Alexander Koenig watches with great interest as USNA forces chase the runaways down. But upon first contact, it's not apparent where - or when - the crew is headed. For this bizarre species has somehow mastered the power to manipulate time itself. Now Koenig must decide whether he's dealing with angels of astonishing technological prowess... or the agents of humanity's destruction. Members Reviews: No more repeats! He finally quit repeating the same info over and over again, not a single reference to how Sandy got his name! It's okay. This book was okay but lacked the spark that the other books had. It's still a good read just hope there are many more books to the series. Caught in a loop This book has a quick fix ending that puts you right back where you started at the end of book 3. Just felt like more and more of the same story. Some interesting space battles, but that's it. Good ending, but the beginning was slow. Where does Deep Time rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Ian Douglas is my favorite sci-fi author. I think this would have been a better story with less time on Earth in the beginning. I hope there is a book 6! Sci-fi and real science I just love how the author integrates real science within the context of sci-fi. Not only is it entertaining but also informative and educational. Just the way I like.

Scions of Elysia Audiobook by Chris Dows

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chris Dows) — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 07:25:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scions of Elysia Subtitle: Warhammer 40,000 Author: Chris Dows Narrator: John Banks Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-17 Publisher: Black Library Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The Elysian Drop Troops are famed throughout the Astra Militarum for their rapid deployment tactics, utter fearlessness and expertise at grav-chute assaults. The 158th Elysian are once such regiment, ordered to pacify piratical warbands at large in their native system. But as the campaign commences, disaster strikes, the regiment's inexperienced and arrogant captain the cause. Only through the ingenuity of Sergeant Zachariah is a victory salvaged, but at a terrible cost.

Slow Burn Audiobook by Bobby Adair

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bobby Adair) — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:24:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Slow Burn Subtitle: Bleed, Book 6 Author: Bobby Adair Narrator: Jason Damron Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-19-14 Publisher: Beezle Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 187 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Survive the infection! Survive the Infected! Zed and Murphy are trying to find their surviving friends to finally get out of Austin and head west to safety, away from the zombie hordes. But trouble, their perpetual companion, dogs them at every turn as they discover that infected humans aren't the only source of mortal danger. Members Reviews: good addition to the series short by well worth it. caught me the adventures of Zed Zane left another cliff hanger for me. can't wait for next one. great narrator Love this series The writing, characters and narration are great. I continue to be impressed. I am able to really visualize and put myself in this world. The end for me. This was a fantastic story that kept going and wanting more. But now the next chapter has jumped a lot in price for audible and there's a different narrator that sounds like he cannot do the characters any justice. Why the change? What's the point? Wish I could continue but sadly, I'm calling it quits. If the withdraws kick in too hard, I'll settle for reading it and imagine Jason Damron's voice. Thanks Bobby, it's been fun. Fun chase book This is a fun action story with some limited character dialogue and a somewhat interesting scientific theory depicting zombies as "infected." I enjoy these audiobooks because I can tune out for pages at a time without really missing anything and still enjoy the action.

Trading in Danger Audiobook by Elizabeth Moon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elizabeth Moon) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:58:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Trading in Danger Subtitle: Vatta's War, Book 1 Author: Elizabeth Moon Narrator: Cynthia Holloway Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1121 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The first of the acclaimed Vatta's War books, the exciting military science fiction series that features a swashbuckling spaceship-captain heroine who mixes commerce with combat. ©2004 Elizabeth Moon; (P)2008 Tantor Members Reviews: Highly Recommend Let me start by saying I'm an Elizabeth Moon fan and have enjoyed everything she's written - some more than other, but to date I can't say I didn't like anything she's written. This is fairly typical Moon - strong female character with strong work ethic and sense of right and wrong, independent, decisive leader, a little on the innocent/naive side, but learns lessons - gets into trouble for all the right reasons and works hard to get out of it generally with some help from tough "gunnery sergeants" (Moon was a Marine and some of the best stereotypes generally show up in her work). I give this audiobook a 4 out of 5 because it's a good book if you like her style, although in my opinion not her best book (which I happen to think is the Deed of Paksenarrion). Also, the narrator could be better - her reading is a little stilted - areas where a character should be speaking casually are read too literally and I'd like to see her develop a greater range of character voices. But she does ok and I enjoyed both the story and narration enough to download the next book in the series. Moon's writing is great, Narrator is not so hot The author, Elizabeth Moon, has written another excellent series here, but the narrator leaves plenty to be desired. After the first few hours, she figures out the rhythm well enough that listening is fine, but she consistently mispronounces certain words... and after awhile, each time she says those words I want to cringe. Give it a listen anyway, because it's a great read -- but Moon needs to find better narration for her other works! Oh boy, I found a new series This is my first time read a Elizabeth Moon book. I had never heard of her before I listen to the interview with her and David Weber. After listening to the interview I was interested enought to give her a try. I enjoyed the story of a young girl from a shipping family that was asked to resign from the military academy because she helped an underclassman find a priest outside of the school who then went on media campaign against the school. Her father makes her a cargo ship Captain (she had her master's license) and sent her off in a old ship to make some trades on way to wrecking yard. The story is interesting and their is lots of adventure, suspense and battles. She is attracted to the military life and the story sets up and leaves you with the question will she stay as a cargo captain or join a mercenary company. This is the first book in a series and set up the character and story line for the series. Cynthia Holloway did okay narrating the book. Can not wait to start book two. Good Story, barely adequate reader This is the first book of the Vatta's War series from Elizabeth Moon. Ms. Moon, who is best known for her Parkinson/Gird books, has given us a series here that is a bit of TraderSF and a bit of MilSF, and really quite good, which is, sadly, let down by the reader.

Koban, Volume 1 Audiobook by Stephen W. Bennett

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen W. Bennett) — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 04:34:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Koban, Volume 1 Author: Stephen W. Bennett Narrator: Patrick Freeman Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-13 Publisher: STEPHEN W BENNETT Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1776 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: All new narration adds sound effects and eliminates issues noted in reviews. To obtain new version, remove old one from device, download new copy at no charge. We colonized seven hundred planets. Humankind enjoyed the benefits of expansion and the end of wars. We disbanded our military. Then the Krall found us. The Krall have used thousands of years of combat to select the genes of the strongest and fastest warriors. They are a species determined to dominate the galaxy, through annihilation or enslavement of every opponent. Koban is an uninhabited high gravity planet with impossibly fast savage animals, which employ organic superconducting nerves. This deadly world is where the Krall are testing humans for fighting capability. We are useful only if we can fight well. If not, they will destroy us swiftly, as they have other species. They have slaves, and were poor tasting meat animals, so we fight or die. The Krall will use us, if worthy, seeking physical perfection through attrition of war, one planet at a time. Growing weary of our failures in testing, the ruthless Krall are on the verge of a decision to eliminate our species. A ship carrying bio-scientists is captured for combat testing. The choice for Captain Mirikami and the scientists is simple: Prove we can produce better, smarter fighters quickly, or humanity is doomed to rapid extermination. But the Krall are only half the problem. We must survive Koban's gravity and superfast animals. The tiger-like rippers with skin contact telepathy are predators too fast and powerful for the Krall to face. Our solution is genetic: If you can't beat them as you are, become human rippers. The Krall will learn another species can bypass natural selection. Members Reviews: Good Story, dreadful narration. Would you listen to Koban, Book 1 again? Why? Like many of the other reviewers, I found the narration dreadful. Each time the narrator use a chuckle in his voice I would cringe. Unfortunately, he did that a lot. But, I trusted the other reviewers and stuck with the story and listened to all of it. This is a well written book and worth the read. I'm looking forward to the other books in the series. What was one of the most memorable moments of Koban, Book 1? The testing day. How did the narrator detract from the book? His intonation and inflection was entirely wrong for this type of book. People are dying left and right and he would use a chuckle in the main character's voice. It really made my teeth grind. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No Worst Narrator Ever Any additional comments? I read the reviews of this book before buying it. Although it seemed as if everyone acknowledged the poor quality of the narrator, I figured i could struggle through and appreciate the story. After listening to two hours of this book, I find myself unable to due to the overwhelming annoyance with the narration. The narrator seems to choose a word out of every sentence at random to emphasize in his incredibly nasal voice. I would recommend reading a hard copy of this book for the story, then move on to the vastly superior narrators of the rest of the series. I feel sorry for the author. Bennett wrote an an enjoyable book that suffers because of the narrator. I've listened to more audiobooks than I can count, and I've never heard worse.

The Edge of Infinity Audiobook by M. R. Forbes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M. R. Forbes) — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 15:14:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Edge of Infinity Subtitle: War Eternal, Book 7 Author: M. R. Forbes Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-17 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 87 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A new beginning... A final battle for the fate of humankind... A future on the edge of infinity... Colonel Mitchell "Ares" Williams has been through it all, the story of his life an eternity in the making. He's brought the starship Goliath back home in a shrewd maneuver that could turn the tide of a war that he has fought beyond forever, restoring those that were lost and giving him a second chance to change the fate of humankind. A chance to destroy the Tetron for good. But as Mitchell soon discovers, the more things have stayed the same, the more they've changed, and he isn't the only one who's been waiting for this time to come... The Edge of Infinity is the seventh and final book in the science-fiction War Eternal series. Members Reviews: Brilliant series Brilliant series. Captivating from start to finish. Delivered well by Jeffrey Kafer and I would recommend this to all sci fi fans. Amazing! A superb end to a truly awesome story enjoyed every minute, it's been a half a year long adventure through space for me and this did not disappoint.

Allora Audiobook by Scott H. Jucha, Dog-Earned Copy, Inc. - producer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Scott H. Jucha) — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 08:07:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Allora Subtitle: A Silver Ships Novella Author: Scott H. Jucha, Dog-Earned Copy, Inc. - producer Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-17 Publisher: Hannon Books, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 202 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Until the Confederation created Allora, it had produced SADEs (self-aware digital entities) for hundreds of years with enormous consistency and harnessed their capabilities to power the society. But this particular young SADE was disturbed by her confinement. Trapped in metal-alloy housing on the bridge of a luxury passenger liner, Allora sought to possess the same freedom enjoyed by humans, who came and went from her starship with abandon. Allora's hope for emancipation rested on Alex Racine, the Haraken president who had freed his SADEs, and she yearned to walk the worlds a free entity, as they did. Racine had pleaded for years with the Council of Leaders to give the Confederation SADEs equal status as citizens, and it was Allora's thought to have him intercede on her behalf and bargain for her transfer to a mobile avatar so that she might live among the Harakens. But Allora's plans were thrown into disarray when she learned that Racine would soon end his presidency. Desperate, Allora, known to her fellow SADEs as the wild child, concocts a plan to kidnap the Council Leader and his associates. She intends to hold them hostage until they acquiesce to her demands. Little does Allora know that her actions will set the Confederation and the Harakens on a collision course. Quietly waiting and watching the drama unfold are tens of thousands of SADEs, who control Confederation starships, stations, and Houses and have a vested interest in the outcome. Members Reviews: Engaging When I started reading this series, it was the silver ships that first attracted me to the story line. But soon I was hooked on the SADEs (self-aware digital entities) particularly Julian. In this story a SADE named Allora, who is the SADE for a luxury passenger ship, wants to be free to move about in a mobile avatar like the key Haraken SADEs do. She asked the Confederation for permission, but it was denied. In desperation Allora plans to kidnap the council leader, when they board the ship, to obtain her freedom. All the SADEs in the Confederation are watching the outcome of Alloras stand-off. The book is well written. Jucha is a great storyteller and I like his writing style. It is so easy to read. The characters are unique and extremely interesting. This particular story asks a philosophical question: What does it mean to be human? The book is short at four and a half hours long. Grover Gardner does a great job reading the story. Gardner is an award-winning audiobook narrator. tad short I just wish the story had been longer. I assume it's useful plot but just wish it a tad longer :) Scott H. Jucha NEVER disappoints. This is worth every penny or credit. Yet another home run in one of the best written and character driven universes in the Sci-fi or for that matter any genre. As an author myself I can only aspire to create such well written, developed characters. All of his books are master classes in dialogue both spoken and implied. Jucha just keeps delivering! What made the experience of listening to Allora the most enjoyable? It's hard to point at one aspect. Grover Gardner is one of my favorite narrators. And the books are well written; the story lines enticing. Who was your favorite character and why? Well, there's Alex . . . and Julian . . . and Miranda and . . . Zee . . . and Renee and the Swee Swee (however it is spelled) and .

Permutation City Audiobook by Greg Egan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Greg Egan) — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 16:15:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Permutation City Author: Greg Egan Narrator: Adam Epstein Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 170 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The good news is that you have just awakened into Eternal Life. You are going to live forever. Immortality is a reality. A medical miracle? Not exactly. The bad news is that you are a scrap of electronic code. The world you see around you, the you that is seeing it, has been digitized, scanned, and downloaded into a virtual reality program. You are a Copy that knows it is a copy. The good news is that there is a way out. By law, every Copy has the option of terminating itself, and waking up to normal flesh-and-blood life again. The bail-out is on the utilities menu. You pull it down...The bad news is that it doesn't work. Someone has blocked the bail-out option. And you know who did it. You did. The other you. The real you. The one that wants to keep you here forever. Editorial Reviews: Greg Egan concocts a fascinating and thought-provoking novel that explores the role of technology in creating alternate realities, blurring the lines between what is "real" and what isn't. In this future world of globalized economy and devastating climate change, Paul Durham has scanned multiple "Copies" of himself into his computer and becomes entangled with Maria, an Autoverse aficionado. Egan raises interesting questions about artificial intelligence and morality within a technological world, and it's a high concept that is brought to life by Adam Epstein, whose measured performance and faintly rumbling voice adds a palpable and dramatic intrigue to Permutation City. Members Reviews: Amazing book. Amazingly bad narrator. I am torn. Greg Egan is arguably one of the greatest sci-fi authors of our time, and without reservation my favorite. Permutation City is an exemplary piece. I waited years for audible to release his works. When they did, I immediately went to purchase Diaspora, one of the best books, sci-fi or otherwise, that I've ever read. I clicked the sample audio button... and then checked to make sure it wasn't April 1st. Surely this was joke. I heard a whiny, nasal, mosquito buzzing voice, reading at kindergarten speed, and then using some of the most comically exaggerated and poorly executed accents I've ever encountered in a professional production. I then discovered to my horror that this narrator reads almost all of the newly released Greg Egan material. Give it a try. If the voice doesn't bother you, you are in for some seriously mind blowing hard sci-fi. If it does, pick up some of his books in another format. They are amazing. If you dig, you can find an old cassette recording of Diaspora online. It is read by John Polk, and even with poor audio quality, is far superior to kindergarten audio-torture version offered by Audible. Excellent Hard SciFi done right! AWFUL narration Would you consider the audio edition of Permutation City to be better than the print version? No, the narration was awful, about as bad as possible without causing me to stop listening or return the purchase to audible. His voice is nasal, and his style monotonous: A deadly combination. On top of this, his accents were awful What other book might you compare Permutation City to and why? Anything else by Greg Egan; The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch by Philip K. Dick What didnt you like about Adam Epsteins performance? His voice is nasal, and his style monotonous: A deadly combination.

Saltation Audiobook by Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sharon Lee) — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:57:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Saltation Subtitle: Liaden Universe Theo Waitley, Book 2 Author: Sharon Lee, Steve Miller Narrator: Eileen Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 09-04-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 209 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Theo, star pilot wannabe and troubled misfit has been accepted, against all her expectations, to Anlingdin. Its the Hogwarts of star piloting academies, and Theo has been selected to train there with the best-of-the-best. Even better - she can finally leave behind the gawky, misfit days of teenage angst her previous life so complicated before. Great Liaden star pilots are born with a bang and not a whimper - and Theo has set a course to graduate from misfit to genuine maverick. Members Reviews: Interesting story Personally I like the narrator, the story does have some slow periods but overall very entertaining. Love the Liaden universe and it's cast of characters

America the Dead Audiobook by Joseph Talluto

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joseph Talluto) — Tue, 03 May 2016 04:11:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: America the Dead Subtitle: White Flag of the Dead, Book 3 Author: Joseph Talluto Narrator: Graham Halstead Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 142 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: John Talon and his son have survived the Upheaval, the event that saw the dead rising to feed on the living. After two years of fighting off the worst the infection had to throw at them, a new danger emerges that threatens to take apart their small hold on humanity and the one chance they have to rebuild the country. Sometimes the biggest threat to humanity isn't the living dead, and the survivors will learn if they will live in America the beautiful or America the dead. Members Reviews: Awesome Awesome series, can't wait for the next to come out. Book has some slow moments, but well worth the wait. Sick I didn't get very far into this story when I had to turn it off. While I love zombie stories there are just some things that should be off limits. When you hear someone describe the rape of an eleven year old girl it's just sick. I couldn't get my headphones off fast enough. I'm thankful I was using them since my own twelve year old was next to me at the time. I honestly don't know how far he went with his description, I don't care. It made me want to vomit. I bought the first two books and audibles in this series and I'll be deleting them from my device. I likely would have bought the whole series had it not gone that direction. So disappointing. Some lines just shouldn't be crossed. great addition to the story very interested to see where it goes. looking forward to next book. narrator is slot on, enjoy listening to him. all the books while short, are well worth the credits. Overall Great Read I love this Authors work so far however I felt the ending of this one was very gimmicky...to me it said I'm more concerned with making more money off of you by forcing you to read my next book to find out what should of been in this book. I like the authors style and everything I've read thus far but it seems more and more that he is taking one book and making it into two so he can make more money. Can put it down Great wonderful story well written and keep your interest from the beginning to the end

Lorgar: Bearer of the Word Audiobook by Gav Thorpe

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gav Thorpe) — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 14:04:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lorgar: Bearer of the Word Subtitle: Primarchs, Book 5 Author: Gav Thorpe Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Black Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: On the world of Colchis, mighty religions rule a decaying society in the name of absent gods - until the arrival of Lorgar. Primarch, prophet, leader of destiny, the Golden One is raised by Kor Phaeron, priest of the Covenant, to be his weapon in a quest for power. As religious war spreads across the planet, spearheaded by the Brotherhood of Lorgar, the primarch is plagued by visions of the future and the coming of the Emperor. To find his place in this new order, he must reach balance between the teachings of his adopted father, Kor Phaeron, and the fate that he knows awaits him among the stars. Members Reviews: Love Gav Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? It was good, but Lorgars origin didnt impress. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? Lorgars home world sucks. Its sort of a dune rip, sand critters and all. Wild religions. I just wanted Lorgar to be from a more complex society. Which scene was your favorite? Did Lorgar: Bearer of the Word inspire you to do anything? ThwHoris Heresy Books are abusing fans. From the Istvan massacre to book 46... 46? Who the hell writes a 6 book series? Im a wh40k fan, but this book inspired me to edit for fans, not for profit. More about Kor Phaeron This is a solid book, very reminiscent of Biblical stories (as you might expect from the Word Bearers), especially Moses, and a little bit of David (of David v Goliath, fame). The story revolves around Kor Phaeron as much as it does about Lorgar; how he found him and treated him as a child, and ow that plays on his mind as Lorgar is older and leading his legion. Dont expect too much action, as its about the developing faith and relationship of Lorgar and Kor, and the power dynamic between a Demi God and a demagogue. Jonathan Keeble is on form as always! Like a good 'making of' documentary Lorgar is definitely one of the more interesting of the Traitor Nine and has been blessed with some excellent writing in the course of the series. An erudite and scholarly man who in another lifetime would have remained a priest who ultimately engineers far more insanity than any of the other fallen Primarchs. It helps a lot to have read about the events of Monarchia in 'The First Heretic' to place Lorgar in the context of this novella. That said, there are no real revelations in this book and nothing to advance the story of the Heresy What you get then is a very good history of Lorgar's early life with Kor Phaeron and a good understanding of Colchis. As a character I find Lorgar fascinating and this book is ideal for me - atmospheric, slow-paced and full of detail, it really helps to understand the mind of Lorgar and determine if he was always going to fall to the Ruinous Powers or he had a choice. Not essential reading by any means but a most worthwhile one.

1635 Audiobook by Eric Flint, Andrew Dennis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Eric Flint) — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 16:32:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1635 Subtitle: The Cannon Law Author: Eric Flint, Andrew Dennis Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 103 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Rome, 1635, and Grantville's diplomatic team, headed by Sharon Nichols, are making scant headway now it has become politically inexpedient for Pope Urban VIII to talk to them anymore. Sharon doesn't mind, she has a wedding to plan. Frank Stone has moved to Rome and is attempting to bring about the revolution one pizza at a time. Cardinal Borja is gathering votes to bring the Church's reformers to a halt in their tracks, on the orders of the King of Spain. Meanwhile, trouble is brewing in the streets, shadowy agitators are stirring up trouble, and Spain's armies are massed across the border in the Kingdom of Naples, Cardinal Barberini wants the pamphleteers to stop slandering him, and it looks like it's going to be a long, hot summer. Except that Cardinal Borja has more ambitions than his masters in Madrid know about, and has the assistance of Spain's most notorious secret agent to bring about his sinister designs. Members Reviews: Filling in I like the series but what I find a bit disconcerting is that the books are being released out of sequence. it's been almost a year and a half since the Papal stakes was published. so much of that book relies on actions that are covered in this book. I just wished that someone too a overview of the whole series and released these books in a logical order. Mixed feelings Ok so I love this series but there was a weird moment that made me stop and go what the fuck. That was when frank stone causally drops the word Faget. In the middle of a life or death situation when he is facing certain death he stops to describe something as "fagetiest" and that just felt so out of character and off base for frank. It took me out of the story and I'm docking what would have been four stars one star for doing so. Other wise a great entry

THEM: Incursion Audiobook by M. D. Massey

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M. D. Massey) — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 09:06:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: THEM: Incursion Subtitle: A Scratch Sullivan Paranormal Post-Apocalyptic Action Novel Author: M. D. Massey Narrator: S. W. Salzman Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-16 Publisher: M.D. Massey Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Army Ranger and Afghanistan war vet Scratch Sullivan has adapted well to the zombie apocalypse. Or as well as can be expected, considering that society has collapsed, the population is decimated, and Scratch hunts monsters for a living. But hey, at least he's still living. Thing is, Scratch is happy enough with the odd job killing THEM and occasionally shacking up with his on-and-off girlfriend, Kara. But when Scratch is tipped off to a potential undead incursion into the safe zone he protects, he's forced to head straight into the heart of the deadlands to find the truth about the threat he faces. Members Reviews: I'm your huckleberry Narration was great the added sounds for effect was brilliant. ..good book , good series..I definitely recommend it. tried and true adventure horror great listen this is one of my favorite genres and this series doesn't disappoint fun fast action with supernatural forces thrown in, and it helps that the writings good to! give it a chance the music added gives the action just a little bit of added fun I enjoyed it and usually I'm against book music but they don't over use it. defiantly worth the rest of the series! The other books..?? Where does THEM: Incursion rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? this is my first audio book and i loved it Who was your favorite character and why? scratch, he is the leader, and i like that role. Have you listened to any of S. W. Salzmans other performances before? How does this one compare? no i havent. Any additional comments? where are the other books to this series?? Nicely done. I love it. This isn't the run of the mill zombie story. I like the characters and the pace. heading to the next one. lots of fun What made the experience of listening to THEM: Incursion the most enjoyable? The whole thing is a lot of fun from the voice acting to the characters. Who was your favorite character and why? Bobby the teen wolf Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I laughed a lot listening to it.

The Star Cross Audiobook by Raymond L. Weil

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Raymond L. Weil) — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 12:50:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Star Cross Author: Raymond L. Weil Narrator: Liam Owen Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-24-15 Publisher: Raymond L. Weil Publications LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 181 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Admiral Kurt Vickers is on fleet maneuvers in the Newton System when a heavily damaged Earth light cruiser appears. The captain tells a horrific story. Earth has been invaded, and the defensive fleets in orbit have been annihilated. For decades, humans have been exploring farther and farther away from Earth and Newton searching for signs of intelligent life. Now that intelligent life has found them, it comes as an invader. The enemy is ruthless, powerful, and has a disdain for human life. Admiral Vickers has his small fleet taskforce and is hopelessly outnumbered. However, even in darkness there is light, and Admiral Vickers will do whatever is necessary to free Earth from the invaders, even if he has to travel to the worst hellhole in the galaxy to do it. Members Reviews: Repetitive dialogue and fixation on brothels. Any additional comments? This is the first book I've ever read by Raymond L. Well. The story had an interesting premise. Earth invaded by aliens and a small portion of Earth's fleet is stationed at its single interstellar colony. If I had to compare it to another book, it would probably be John Ringo's book "Live free or Die". I really enjoyed that book by John Ringo and was really expecting to like this book as well. There are two things that really bothered me about this book. The first is that the invading aliens want to take humans and sell them into slavery in back in their worlds and specifically to sell women into sexual slavery. I know that generally an author mentions this type of stuff to show just how evil the aliens are but for 75% of the book, every conversation between aliens ends with them expounding on how they can't wait to either sell these human women to the brothels or to go to the brothels themselves to (well you get the idea). Even when our human main character returns to his family from visiting an alien planet, when they ask him about the wonders he saw there, the conversation devolves into him explaining the differences between brothels and pleasure houses that these human women would be sold too. By the time I reached the half way point, I had lost count of how many times this was brought up. There is really a strange fixation on sexual slavery in this book. The second issue I had was repetitive dialogue. In one scene, the admiral is mentioning to the captain that the invading aliens cultural reminds him of the Pirates of the Barbary Coast on earth. In the next scene the admiral is speaking with the governor and again uses the Barbary Coast analogy. Then in the next chapter, the captain walks up to the admiral and ask him "Doesn't these aliens remind you of the Pirates of the Barbary Coast?", then going on to explain the history of those pirates. I don't know if you would consider this sloppy dialogue or if this is how you force feed an idea to the reader but I found it to be very annoying. This is just one example of repetitive dialogue and the story is filled with other instances of this occurring. As for narration. I will say that I personally believe that Liam Owen is an acquired taste. Not that he is bad at all, just different. When I first heard a book by him, I didn't care for his narration but now that I have listened to at least 4 other books he has read, I like his narration.

Empire: The Empire Duet, Part 1 Audiobook by Orson Scott Card

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Orson Scott Card) — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 01:14:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Empire: The Empire Duet, Part 1 Author: Orson Scott Card Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-06 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 995 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The American Empire has grown too fast, and the fault lines at home are stressed to the breaking point. The war of words between Right and Left has collapsed into a shooting war, though most people just want to be left alone. The battle rages between the high-technology weapons on one side and militia foot-soldiers on the other, devastating the cities and overrunning the countryside. But the vast majority, who only want the killing to stop and the nation to return to more peaceful days, have technology, weapons, and strategic geniuses of their own. When the American dream shatters into violence, who can hold the people and the government together? And which side will you be on? Critic Reviews: "Couldn't be timelier...heartfelt and sobering....All the action doesn't obscure the author's message about the dangers of extreme political polarization and the need to reassert moderation and mutual citizenship...it drives it home." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Good pace, weak premise While the pace of this book was engaging, the premise was not. Progressive democrats invading NYC with their own mechanized militia? Then easily footnoted by a few special ops boys? Kind of laughable and, at best, overly simplistic. I stuck with this book because I kept waiting for a second or third dimension to be revealed - some gritty contradiction perhaps, or actual character development. The final affront is the afterword in which the author, lacking any real analysis, provides predictable right-ish political commentary. Should have quit while I was ahead. Even a great author can have a bad day America?s War on Terror is being fought and won across the globe. Ruben Mallitch is a bona fide hero in that war and a rising star in the US Army. After completing his tour of duty in the Middle East he is promoted to Major and returns home to complete a Masters Degree at Princeton and then assume new duties in the Pentagon. Those duties include identifying weaknesses in domestic counter-terrorism efforts and formulating plans to exploit them. His ?unofficial? duties include acting as a covert go-between for the White House in the world?s hot spots. This double life doesn?t trouble him until he witnesses a plan he prepared being executed by terrorists. Are you hooked yet? I was! This has the makings of a fantastic story. Orson Scott Card?s military SF offerings are unique in that the military characters are believable. In Empire, the author manages to convince us that Mallitch is both a Professional Soldier and a Patriot without him becoming a parody. He isn?t cold-blooded and mindless, he thinks about, and believes in, what he is doing! Something terrible happened to Empire on the way to its conclusion:? having made the effort to develop the characters; the author doesn?t find anything useful for them to do! Empire maintains Audio Renaissance?s high production standards and the reading, by Stefan Rudnicki, is clear, precise and well paced. Unfortunately their efforts cannot save this story from itself. Couldn't take it This audiobook annoyed me too many times. It's a neat idea for a story, but I couldn't stand the combination of Card's sometimes tedious dialogue and the monotonous, unchanging pacing of the narrator's reading.

Mech Zero: The Dominant Audiobook by B. V. Larson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (B. V. Larson) — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:46:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mech Zero: The Dominant Author: B. V. Larson Narrator: Mirron Willis Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 427 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Death awaits the curious! Out along the rim of the galaxy hangs a loose configuration of some 60 stars known as the Faustian Chain. This whorl of sparkling suns is rich in planets and occupies an irregular volume of space some 20 light years in diameter. From an external viewpoint, the Chain presents a colorful display of plasma-streams, luminous nebulae and sparkling pinpoints of light. The human colonists who settled the Chain were aware the region had recently been populated by other species - beings that had all but vanished after waging devastating wars thousands of years in the past. Little was known of them, but certain areas in which their artifacts still persisted were proscribed by interstellar law. Mech: Zero is a novella by best-selling author B. V. Larson. Set at the beginning of the Imperium Series, this story is a prequel to the outbreak of war. The series involves early human colonies in a region of space previously occupied by a vicious alien species. Members Reviews: Nice Pre to the Mech saga Nice short starter story, with cool Sci-fi. It should have been longer, but we'll see how Mech 1-4 is.B V Larson writes good books so far. A good short story Interesting enough to make me look up book two. There is only so much you can do in a short story, but I have fingers crossed that then next book is as good. (and a little longer) No hero's here This short story is the prequel to the Mech series. This story can be skipped. The narrator simply reads and he is clearly no actor. His reading skills are somewhat mechanical. The story has no heroes at all but a series of bumbling and arrogant fools who stumble into a positive outcome. I listened to the entire story. it is not worth paying for. Easily entertained What does Mirron Willis bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I'm pretty sure I could have done a better job, but hopefully he did better when he recorded the other books of the series. Any additional comments? I bought this purely to see if I'd be interested in this story, and, as the headline says, I'm easily entertained, so I will be giving the series a chance. A reviewer of Mech 1 said that it needed a prologue, well this is it. The story, while not the best I've ever listened to - even just in this catagory - is still good enough for cheap enough that I feel this is a good introduction to a series.I'd be willing to give a chance to. My only real complaint is the narrator who sounds like he phoned in the performance, that is to say that it was very robotic and took some getting used to. More objectively the ratings should be:Overall: 4 starsPerformance: 3 starsStory: 4 starsbut I bumped my rating with hopes that the problems I had with this first installment might not be present in the full length novels, and, as previously stated, I am easily entertained. Started off great Story started strong but fizzled about halfway thru. I am still going to read the next book. "AUDIBLE 20 REVIEW SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY"

Til Death Do Us Part Audiobook by Leonard Petracci

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Leonard Petracci) — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 16:60:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Til Death Do Us Part Author: Leonard Petracci Narrator: Mr. Creepy Pasta Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs Language: English Release date: 02-23-17 Publisher: Leonard Petracci Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Frederick Galvanni is the thief of the century, but it's not his first time claiming the title. For Frederick and the inhabitants of his world, reincarnation is real, but people are always reborn in the country in which they died. Now Frederick seeks to pull off his greatest heist yet - enter a maximum security prison where souls are trapped through reincarnation - and assemble the greatest criminal team that has ever lived. But for Frederick the heist is just the beginning of a plan centuries in the making: a plan of revenge for unforgivable crimes committed a millennium before. And in this world, even death cannot keep Frederick from success. Members Reviews: Surprisingly really good. I searched Mr.Creepypasta, for my next audiobook binge, and to my delight this book showed up. Being a big fan of his YouTube channel based all about the Creepy Pasta genre, I was ready for my dose of horror. This, wasn't particularly scary, but was unique and I loved it. Based on Alt-Earth History heavily influenced by Reincarnation, the story has like a Sherlock Holmes Thieves point of View of Retribution. If someone told me before that this wasn't exactly a Creepy Pasta, I might not had gotten it, but I truly would had missed out. This book has changed my view, and now I am more willing to take chances on Audio Books outside my normal preferences. My only complaint is I wanted more. If the Author writes more, and Mr.CreepyPasta narrates the follow up, or similar captivating stories, I will Be thrilled amazing it's gripping had me hooked from start to finish I definitely recommend people who like deeper story's to give it a shot Outstanding!! Great story and narration!! Man, pursue your dream. You have what it takes. Ill be looking for your next book. needs editing. There multiple places where words are repeated. including one whole chapter that seems to be a repeat. there are also dead spots that could be edited out. But overall the narrator and Arthur did a good job. pretty good start for a first time author I was blown away! What a unique concept for a story. my only problem with the writing was the pacing. the narrator was awesome! love MCP, always kills it.

The Evaran Chronicles Box Set Audiobook by Adair Hart

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Adair Hart) — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 16:17:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Evaran Chronicles Box Set Subtitle: Books 1-3 Author: Adair Hart Narrator: Michael Pauley Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-16 Publisher: Quantum Edge Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 95 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Reality is sometimes not what it appears to be. Dr. Albert Snowden just wanted to be there for his niece, Emily, after the loss of her father. Being abducted by aliens, and then rescued by a mysterious being known as Evaran, has made that difficult. Despite their situation, they try to make the best of it while traveling through space, time, and beyond with Evaran and V, Evaran's trusty mobile artificial intelligence. With the use of Evaran's time-traveling ship, the Torvatta, they will try to maintain timeline integrity while dealing with the challenges that brings. This box set contains the first three books in the Evaran Chronicles. If you like science fiction, time travel, technology, and adventure with a space opera bent, then this series is for you. Members Reviews: Great collection of stories! Take 3 amazing novels about a singular and unique protagonist and this is what you get. I already had the 3 books but couldn't resist getting the collection. Love being able to listen all in one long set. Highly recommend the set. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher. Spellbinding story This is one of the best stories I have heard in a long time! I listened to the pre book and was hooked. you want to keep listening to see what happens next! I am fascinated by time travel and alternate universes and this has hooked me on this story and I cannot wait for more to be on Audible. Michael Pauley does a fantastic job handling all the different voices that I would think it is a crew of people doing it. The sound effect are great and I cannot say I have heard another audio book that was better! I will look for other books by him! This trilogy is really entertaining I discovered Adair Hart via a Bookbub email. I no longer purchase books because the premise sounds interesting. It must have a minimum of 4.2 stars and sound interesting, Audible is expensive! That said... A wonderful time travel story, in the Jules Verne tradition. Not a whole bunch of hokie crap. Straight forward, clear and unlike many other books, every word added to the story. It's not a fast read/listen, you must pay attention but you will be, OH SO ENTERTAINED! It's Doctor Who with zero personality. I only listened to the first book and could barely force my way through that one. Knockoff This is basically a blatant Doctor Who ripoff with a less interesting protagonist. He even has a ship that's "bigger on the inside", though that exact phrase isn't used.

Robinson Crusoe 2244 Audiobook by E. J. Robinson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (E. J. Robinson) — Wed, 27 May 2015 20:59:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Robinson Crusoe 2244 Author: E. J. Robinson Narrator: Malk Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 05-27-15 Publisher: E. J. Robinson Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 224 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Two centuries after mankind drove itself to the brink of extinction, a new civilization rises from the ashes of what was once Great Britain. But when deadly strife breaks out among their ranks, the teenage son of one prominent family finds himself fleeing in the dead of night, only to wind up shipwrecked on the forbidden continent of America. Armed with only his wit and the most unexpected of allies, the teenager struggles to survive in a wasteland filled with unspeakable horrors. In the end, he must uncover the one secret that can either save his own people, or spell doom for mankind forever. Members Reviews: Must read for sci fi junkies. Reminds me of a good Heinlein juvenile novel, seeming written for a younger audience but entertain for adults as well. We'll worth the credit. Why write a book when you can just write a script? If you are someone who loves summer blockbuster action movies, you will love this book. If you are someone who likes well-written literature, then perhaps you should avoid the book. It reads more like a script from a movie than a book. Character development, realistic world building and believable plotting is all sacrificed for action and fast fast pacing. It's enjoyable and not too badly written at first, but gets worse and worse as you realize you don't really know anything about the characters or their environment. The ending is particularly bad and rivals most movies in terms of wrapping things up in unrealistic and incomprehensible ways. I honestly can't understand where all the good reviews come from. There are many people who will like this book. It's just most of them don't actually read books. An honest voice What did you love best about Robinson Crusoe 2244? Yes, It was compelling. I loved seeing the story through the boy's eyes. What did you like best about this story? I loved the honest voice the author was able to convey of the little boy struggling to understand a grown up world. My children were also compelled to hear what was going to happen next. E. J. Robinson's use of details painted an articulate picture of an oppressive world transformed. What does Malk Williams bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Mark Williams gave an authenticity to the story. My children loved Mark's talented use of different voices. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I am a mother of young children so I don't get to do much in one setting! Any additional comments? I look forward to reading/ hearing more from E.J. Robinson. A Great Story! And Well Read! If you could sum up Robinson Crusoe 2244 in three words, what would they be? Inventive. Clever. Compelling. Who was your favorite character and why? Crusoe was my favorite character. Very likable guy and I really liked the way he evolves from a fairly naive kid at the beginning of the story to a very capable Aserra warrior by the end. What about Malk Williamss performance did you like? I liked the way the he used his voice to give a distinct identity to each character while at the same time executing a very fluid reading. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes for sure. I had read the book before but I listened to the audio book in the car with my kids as it is a great story for the whole family. They loved it too! Any additional comments? EJ Robinson shows a ton of promise as a writer.

Beyond Broadhall Audiobook by Keith A. Pearson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Keith A. Pearson) — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 04:41:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beyond Broadhall Subtitle: The '86 Fix Conclusion Author: Keith A. Pearson Narrator: Andy Cresswell Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-17 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: 'It's been 11 months since I sat in my teenage bedroom and my mundane life was cast into madness. I suppose you could argue it was a lot longer if you include the 30-year trip back to 1986.' After his miraculous weekend in 1986, Craig Pelling returned to a future he could never have envisaged. Even by his own hapless standards, his plans have spectacularly backfired. Does he face a bleak, lonely future, or does he try to seek answers? Either way, an emotional roller coaster beckons. Can Craig can find closure? Or does fate have a few more twists in store for him, beyond Broadhall? The concluding instalment of the acclaimed time-travel tale. Hampshire-based author Keith A. Pearson writes sci-fi for people who don't usually like to listen to sci-fi. Members Reviews: Five Stars Awesome A must read for fans of the first book If you haven't read the first book you'll need to go do that before starting this one:The '86 Fix I really enjoyed the first book but the end left me with a lot of unanswered questions about what happened to a lot of the characters we'd been introduced to. This book follows on from the first and clears up any questions readers of the first book were left with. I don't want to give anything away as to exactly what happens, I will say it's a very worthy second book which has a very satisfying ending that ties everything up nicely. If you enjoyed the first book this really is a must read, a very enjoyable must read!

Shipstar Audiobook by Gregory Benford, Larry Niven

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gregory Benford) — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 16:31:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shipstar Author: Gregory Benford, Larry Niven Narrator: Zach Villa Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 04-08-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 142 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Science fiction masters Larry Niven (Ringworld) and Gregory Benford (Timescape) continue the thrilling adventure of a human expedition to another star system that is jeopardized by an encounter with an astonishingly immense artifact in interstellar space: a bowl-shaped structure cupping a star, with a habitable area equivalent to many millions of Earths. And which, tantalizingly, is on a direct path heading toward the same system the human ship is to colonize. Investigating the Bowl, or Shipstar, the human explorers are separated - one group captured by the gigantic structures alien inhabitants, the other pursued across its strange and dangerous landscape - while the mystery of the Shipstars origins and purpose propel the human voyagers toward discoveries that transform their understanding of their place in the universe. Members Reviews: I loved it, Great hard science fiction, Wonderful story, that kept me wanting to know what was next. Smart concepts, that have a lot of thought behind them, running through the story in a way that builds a world, and shows you it to you through storytelling. This is a clever and interesting hard science fiction adventure. kind of meh Narrator is boring. Story is boring, hard to care about the characters. Drones on a bit. Bound for glory What's next? I hope a trilogy is on the way. I will be impatiently waiting. Should have been titled "Falling Star" What did you like best about Shipstar? What did you like least? Poor descriptions of action and inadequate character development made it difficult for me to maintain an interest in the storyline. Has Shipstar turned you off from other books in this genre? Shipstar did not turn me off to this genre, nor did it turn me off to Larry Niven or Gregory Benford. Not every story can be a homerun, but this story had a difficulty making it to first base. Which scene was your favorite? The last chapter, where the human crew were deciding who would stay and who would go on the mission. Was Shipstar worth the listening time? I probably would not have listened to Shipstar had I known how poor the quality; I was ready to move on to another book after 2 hours. Not the Niven I loved through by youth What disappointed you about Shipstar? The first book was bad, this one was worse, Very boring Would you ever listen to anything by Gregory Benford and Larry Niven again? Yes, Niven is one of my all time favorites, Benford is not on the same level but still one I like to read, but I can't finish this book, I keep losing track of what is going on How could the performance have been better? Take out a lot of the touchy feelly stuff, if I wanted that I would be reading a different type of book Any additional comments? While the narrator is far better than I could ever be, I think someone else may have helped the story along

American Empire: The Victorious Opposition Audiobook by Harry Turtledove

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Harry Turtledove) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:20:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Empire: The Victorious Opposition Author: Harry Turtledove Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 147 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Following Blood and Iron and The Center Cannot Hold, The Victorious Opposition triumphantly concludes Harry Turtledove's American Empire trilogy - a masterful saga of alternate history. War is brewing yet again as the U.S.A. struggles to occupy Canada, and the C.S.A. begins forcing blacks into concentration camps. ©2003 Harry Turtledove; (P)2008 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "... almost impossible to praise too highly." (Booklist, starred review) Members Reviews: Excellent series. where is continuation Love this series. when will continuation be available on audible? please publish soon. books are ready for record. Does not finish the story What disappointed you about American Empire? This book does not finish the story and the next series of books is not available on audio. I listened to hundreds of hours of a story that I will not hear the end of. Do not buy this book nor any of the other books in the alternative civil war series if you like knowing how the story ends. So it begins. What did you love best about American Empire? The narration and the overall storyline. What did you like best about this story? The storyline itself, and the characters as well. Have you listened to any of George Guidalls other performances before? How does this one compare? I have. Just as good as his other ones. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Get ready for a world war. Any additional comments? None. Next It was great I'm up to the seventh installment please audible hurry up with the final four already. Don't buy this if its your first Turtledove This was my first Turtledove and I chose it because it was described as a conclusion of the series but its just the end of the prequel. Still, they could have added a synopsis to explain some of the terribly boring sub plots like Lucien in Quebec that had no payoff and didn't add anything to the main storyline, which was pretty good.

Sagas of the Wolf Audiobook by Nick Kyme, Andy Smillie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nick Kyme) — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 05:08:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sagas of the Wolf Subtitle: Warhammer 40,000 Author: Nick Kyme, Andy Smillie Narrator: Sean Barrett, Rupert Degas, Chris Fairbank, Toby Longworth, Charlotte Paige, David Timson, Ramon Tikaram Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-17 Publisher: Black Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: When the battle is done and the Space Wolves celebrate their many victories in the feasting halls of the Fang, many sagas are told, old and new, of heroes long gone and legends in the making. This collection contains three such tales of heroism and sacrifice. Contains the audio dramas 'Thunder From Fenris', 'Doomseeker' and 'Deathwolf'.

Gorgon Audiobook by Greig Beck

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Greig Beck) — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 03:54:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gorgon Subtitle: Alex Hunter, Book 5 Author: Greig Beck Narrator: Sean Mangan Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-14 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 285 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: An ancient evil awakens.... Alex Hunter has been found - sullen, alone, leaving a path of destruction as he wanders across America. Only the foolish get in the way of the drifter wandering the streets late at night. Across the world, something has been released by a treasure hunter in a hidden chamber of the Basilica Cisterns in Istanbul. Something hidden there by Emperor Constantine himself, and deemed by him too horrifying and dangerous to ever be set free. It now stalks the land, leaving its victims turned to stone, and is headed on a collision course with a NATO base. The Americans cant let it get there, but cant be seen to intervene. There is only one option - send in the HAWCs. But Alex and the HAWCs are not the only ones seeking out the strange being. Uli Borshov - Borshov the Beast, who has a score to settle with the Arcadian - moves to intercept him, setting up a deadly collision of epic proportions where only one can survive. Join Alex Hunter as he learns to trust his former commander and colleagues again as the HAWCs challenge an age-old being straight from myth and legend. Members Reviews: Interesting monster, inadequate protagonists Any additional comments? I enjoy Lovecraft and think that books using his primordial, uncaring monsters in a modern setting is a great idea. But to enjoy Beck's books about Alex Hunter, liking Lovecraft is not enough. Hunter and his cohorts are taken from more mainstream, American light action fiction, with flexing muscles, contempt for "thinkers" and oneliners about what "must be done". For me, it is extremely frustrating to read how this Hunter exposes his team to risks because he doesn't think things through (and probably because the author needs some nice action scenes). So if you like Lovecraft AND muscle-packed American soldiers running around saving the day - despite refusing to stop and think - you will love Beck's books. If you enjoy Lovecraft, but prefer his Victorian-style, thinking, although verging-on-the-insane protagonists, you will probably be disappointed. I am a bit surprised about the praise this book gets on Amazon. I guess more people fit the first category than I thought. I should add that the Gorgon monster is interesting and menacing and that the opening scenes of the book are great. It's when the Americans take over that Beck looses me... Determination alone is making me get thru this... Any additional comments? I am determined to finish this one..it is taking every ounce of will power I have to focus on it and that's unexpected after listening to 3 of the books in this series. I have been enthralled at finding you (I will do 2 soon, but I don't think I missed out on much by not reading it from all indications - unless of course there's a lot of Sam in there...love that Sam). I'm not sure if it's the subject or just the fact that it's just not up to par with the ones before it. I really like Sean reading your books..he may be the saving grace for this book too. I haven't decided yet if I am returning it or not, but I may yet. I will purchase 6 and keep hoping that the series keeps going in a more positive direction as they are addicting characters.

The Tower and the Hive Audiobook by Anne McCaffrey

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne McCaffrey) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:36:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Tower and the Hive Subtitle: Tower and Hive, Book 5 Author: Anne McCaffrey Narrator: Susan Ericksen Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 341 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Like all powerful families, the Rowan clan has also made enemies. There are those who say the treaties with the Mrdini gave away too much - especially, that the Mrdini get more than their fair share of new living space as habitable planets are discovered - that the Hivers should have been exterminated by now, and that far too much power is concentrated in one family. The clan has two goals to keep the peace: to help the Mrdini control population growth, so that newly discovered planets are distributed more evenly, and to put a final halt to Hiver advances. They are confident of success - if they can survive sabotage and assassination attempts aimed at destroying all they have worked for. Critic Reviews: "Readers looking for intelligent, heroic adventure will find it here, and Rowan fans will be especially pleased at this felicitous closing of a popular SF series." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Wrap Up Bundle things up to close out the series. But not as good as the earlier books in the series. love the book but didn't like all the accents I enjoyed this book but the other books in this series have a better narrator Anne Macafrey is the mother of science fiction Her ability to take us out amongst the stars is unparalleled. The way she creates different life forms and races is outstanding. I think that any one interested in science fiction should definitly read this series loved it. .She is my all time favorite author. Whether it is Dragon s or space ships they are so captivating she just pulls you in as one of her characters. Super Read !!! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I love all Anne McCaffary books. The Talent series is rated up there with the pern books for greatness. But as far as I'm concerned there is no bad book by this author..

Lifeboat Audiobook by Felix R. Savage

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Felix R. Savage) — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 22:58:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lifeboat Subtitle: Earth's Last Gambit Series, Book 2 Author: Felix R. Savage Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: After two years aboard the Spirit of Destiny, tensions among the elite international crew are at breaking point. Despite the obvious need to stay professional and united, as they approach the mysterious alien spaceship orbiting Europa, pilot Jack Kildare is acutely aware that not all the members of the crew may wish the best for the mission. There may be a saboteur on board, and he knows of at least one spy: the astrophysicist Skyler Taft. An attack from long-range alien weaponry cripples the Spirit of Destiny, forcing Jack to disobey orders to save the ship. Now he has to face the fact that the broken crew is the least of his worries. With the risky maneuver that saved the ship putting him dead center of the commander's crosshairs, and the crew attempting to hold together the tattered remnants of their unity to investigate the alien spaceship, Jack finds himself selected for the most dangerous mission of all: descending to Europa's surface to find out what lurks under the ice. As the voyage of discovery unravels into a desperate battle for survival, Jack races the clock to decode the secrets behind the alien intrusion. Will he find the truth in time to save the crew? Members Reviews: Lifeboat for Paranoid Astronauts All the Astronauts seemed to be suffering from some form of paranoia through the voyage, the later part of the novel gets better and it has a good finish. a bit of a bit of a slog but worth it in the end sagged a bit about 3/4 along but was worth it in the end padding to make enough words

The Darwin Elevator Audiobook by Jason M. Hough

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jason M. Hough) — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 13:05:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Darwin Elevator Author: Jason M. Hough Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 07-30-13 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 256 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Jason M. Hough's pulse-pounding debut combines the drama, swagger, and vivid characters of Joss Whedon's Firefly with the talent of sci-fi author John Scalzi. In the mid-23rd century, Darwin, Australia, stands as the last human city on Earth. The world has succumbed to an alien plague, with most of the population transformed into mindless, savage creatures. The planet's refugees flock to Darwin, where a space elevator - created by the architects of this apocalypse, the Builders - emits a plague-suppressing aura. Skyler Luiken has a rare immunity to the plague. Backed by an international crew of fellow "immunes", he leads missions into the dangerous wasteland beyond the aura's edge to find the resources Darwin needs to stave off collapse. But when the Elevator starts to malfunction, Skyler is tapped - along with the brilliant scientist, Dr. Tania Sharma - to solve the mystery of the failing alien technology and save the ragged remnants of humanity. Critic Reviews: "Jason M. Hough does a great job with this huge story. The world of Darwin and the Elevator is deliciously complex and satisfying. Skyler, Tania, and all the other characters are delightfully drawn and fun to spend time with. The story unfolds with just the right balance of high adventure, espionage, humor and emotional truth. As soon as you finish, youll want more." (Analog) "Newcomer Hough displays a talent for imaginative plotting and realistic dialogue, and the brisk pacing and cliffhanger ending will keep readers enthralled and eagerly awaiting the next installment." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: OK Story but Poor Characterization I did not enjoy this very much. Although the story moved along, the premise was weak and characters seems very one dimensional. I particularly dont like it when key characters with a strong first person point of view know the key mystery of the story which is not shared with the reader (until the end). When key characters die, I just did not care. The action was mostly fist fights and shooting with 2Oth century weapons which seemed a bit odd for sci-fi. The narration was OK but did not add much and did not save the rather weak writing. Try this book! Where does The Darwin Elevator rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I've listened to over 200 books on Audible and I would rank this in the top 10%. Having my favorite narrator Simon Vance doesn't hurt. Any additional comments? This book is a tad hard to follow at first. It's a post apocalyptic story, but some of the facts that all the characters in the book know do not get explained to the reader/listener right way. However, after the first hour I had a hard time taking a break from it. This book really doesn't have any slow sections. It draws you in and just takes off. Eagerly awaiting a sequel. Unique perspective on alien contact Author Jason Hough has produced a rather unique perspective on alien contact. In this case, an automated alien vessel has entered Earth's orbit and constructed a space elevator centered over Darwin, Australia. A few years later, the rest of the planet becomes uninhabitable due to an unknown "disease" that changes people into "subhumans," all except for a patch of ground centered around Darwin. Under the influence, humans revert to more primitive behavior that is mostly violent.

Midnight Audiobook by Chris Philbrook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chris Philbrook) — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 16:21:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Midnight Subtitle: Adrian's Undead Diary, Book 3 Author: Chris Philbrook Narrator: James Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 10-02-14 Publisher: Chris Philbrook Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 702 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The third volume of the number one rated horror series is here at long last. Tap tap tap went the zombie on the bridge. Things are getting stranger and stranger for Adrian Ring, and far more dangerous. It wasn't enough for the people of Westfield to follow Abby and her family home on Christmas Eve and try to kill them. Now they're back for more. In Midnight, the third installment in the smash hit Adrian's Undead Diary series, the threats to Adrian and his new friends are greater than ever before. Local survivors holed up in an empty factory led by the chief of police are now crossing paths with Adrian and the Williams clan. Meanwhile Sean, the bloodthirsty tyrant from Westfield, seethes for vengeance after Adrian fends off attack after attack to take ALPA and everything he's worked so hard for. If they can't get at Adrian, how long will it be before they go after the ones near him? Who can Adrian trust when everyone is out for themselves? Now, at Midnight the darkest revelation of all comes: why. Why have the dead returned? Why are they killing the living? Why do the living only dream of the dead? What has humanity done to deserve such a fate, and what role does Adrian play in this great game? Members Reviews: Adrian delivers again! This series did a great job at measuring out emotional responses from the listener. It seemed a perfect balance of tension and humour. Honestly I had snot coming out of me a uncontrolled fashion when I heard the shot in the bum story toward the end! The way in which the characters are intertwined with each other and the rest of the story is very enjoyable. I dont really need to comment on the plot because this is the third in the series; you wouldnt start at number three, would you? So I shall keep my comments to the actual delivery of the story: The narrator again does an excellent job bringing the characters to life. The speed of narration was great. I normally speed up the narration to 1.5x or more but this one was perfect at 1.25x Most of the way through this story I thought this is good, probably the best of the series. But then I got to the end and I was blown away! The ending took me completely by surprise. I wont give away any plot, but I wonder what the author is going to do if there is another book in the series? I know I will certainly be buying it.

The Madness Season Audiobook by C. S. Friedman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (C. S. Friedman) — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:53:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Madness Season Author: C. S. Friedman Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 116 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: He'd had so many names over the centuries, so many new identities that he could scarcely remember who he had originally been. Now his name was Daetrin, a name given by the alien conquerors of humankind, the Tyr. Three hundred years had passed since the Tyr conquered the people of Earth as they had previously overcome numerous races throughout the galaxy. In their victory they had taken the very heart out of the human race, isolating the true individualists, the geniuses, all the people who represented the hopes, dreams, and discoveries of the future, and imprisoning them in dome colonies on planets hostile to human life. There the Tyr, a race which shared a unified gestalt mind, had left these gifted individuals to work on projects which would, the conquerors hoped, reveal all of humankind's secrets to them. Yet Daetrin's secret was one no scientist had even uncovered, for down through the years he had succeeded in burying it so well that he had even hidden his real nature from himself. But, taken into custody by the Tyr, there was no longer any place for Daetrin to run, no new name and life for him to assume. Now he would at last be forced to confront the truth about himself-and if he failed, not just Daetrin but all humans would pay the price.... Members Reviews: Quickly becoming a fan of C.S. Friedman What did you love best about The Madness Season? I am quickly becoming a fan of C.S. Friedman. Audible Frontiers has recently produced all her novels in audio format, so I snatched them up and Im happy I did. Her science fiction is original, imaginative, and super smart. In The Madness Season, a man named Daetrin is old enough to have fought in the last battle when the Earth was conquered by the aliens of Tyr. That was three hundred years ago and the Tyrians want to know how Daetrin is still alive. So theyve captured him, just like theyve rounded up all the humans who they think they can learn something from. The Tyr have been genetically engineering the humans who are left on Earth breeding out creativity, intelligence, and rebelliousness in the hopes of making them more biddable but some humans have found ways to resist their captors plans. Daetrin is worried about what they intend to do with him. If he cooperates with them, will he doom the future of his own people? Should he try to find some allies and fight back? Or is it possible that there are values more important than survival? The Madness Season showcases many of C.S. Friedmans admirable skills: inventive and perfectly leak-proof plot, excellent character development (this book contains some of my favorite Friedman characters so far), elegant writing style, a nice balance of tension and release, a touch of understated humor, and a foundation of science (math, physics, biology, comparative anatomy, neuroscience, evolution, sociology) that informs without being at all teachy. Perhaps what I appreciate most about C.S. Friedman is that she creates wonderfully inventive worlds, species, languages, and cultures that truly feel alien rather than just variations on humanity. Friedmans aliens are so alien that theyre frightening. They have different language processing equipment, different sensory systems, and completely different ways of thinking. All of their physiological and psychological details are different from ours, but Friedman uses her scientific knowledge to construct them so that they make sense.

Into the Guns Audiobook by William C. Dietz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William C. Dietz) — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 08:40:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Into the Guns Subtitle: America Rising, Book 1 Author: William C. Dietz Narrator: Noah Michael Levine Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 123 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: From the New York Times best-selling author of The Legion of the Damned Novels and The Mutant Files comes the first novel in a postapocalyptic military science fiction series about America rising from the ashes of a global catastrophe. On May Day 2018, 60 meteors entered Earth's atmosphere and exploded around the globe with a force greater than a nuclear blast. Earthquakes and tsunamis followed. Then China attacked Europe, Asia, and the United States in the belief the disaster was an act of war. Washington, DC was a casualty of the meteor onslaught that decimated the nation's leadership and left the surviving elements of the armed forces to try to restore order as American society fell apart. As refugees across America band together and engage in open warfare with the military over scarce resources, a select group of individuals representing the surviving corporate structure makes a power play to rebuild the country in a free-market image as The New Confederacy. Members Reviews: Uh what did I just buy? Not as good as the ratings Would you try another book from William C. Dietz and/or Noah Michael Levine? I may pass on future books from this author. While I don't like the progressive angle of this book it is not why I really dislike it. I can read other views, but I need to be entertained by an actually engaging story. This is just a road trip for some of some lost tribe of sorta soldiers and an implausible presidential story line with outrageous stereotypes of what conservatism is. What could William C. Dietz have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Readers of dystopian/military fiction tend to understand firearms, military strategy and maneuver and know military equipment so if you are going to write in this genre understand that you may need to employ people knowledgeable in the subject. There are so many errors in the technical aspects in this book like an M1A2 Abrams tank having a 105mm gun, and Apache helicopters that fly everywhere without maintenance, but the Striker vehicles need new engines after 1000 miles. Did I mention that this book is boring and the battle scenes involve days of driving and 5 minutes of battle with little depth of action. Which character as performed by Noah Michael Levine was your favorite? Nobody really stood out. Could you see Into the Guns being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? Susan Sarandon, Alec Baldwin, Woody Harrelson, and Whoopie Goldberg. Any additional comments? I don't know how this book ended, because I have to move on because it just can't get into it after 5 hours of listening. Definitely a progressive story Definitely a progressive slant on a American civil war, but not a bad read. Why do I call it progressive? 1. During a town hall an assassination attempt on Sloan's life was stopped by one of the locals. Then everyone started shooting at the opposite political party. This is how progressives see gun owners . 2. The confederates were seen as money grubbing idiots. A CEO instead of a president. All about profits and not the people. According to progressives this is conservatism. Living in the South I find most confederates care about their neighbors, want smaller government, and want people to be responsible. But again, all politics aside not a bad read good listen enjoyed the book and looking forward to vol 2.

Starliner Audiobook by David Drake

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Drake) — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 03:12:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Starliner Author: David Drake Narrator: Aaron Abano Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The Empress of Earth, finest passenger liner in the galaxy. Brightest link in the chain that binds the starflung civilization of the 23rd century. Six thousand lives in a single hull, trembling through multiple universes to land on raw, often violent worlds, each with its own history and wonder. The Empress of Earth - neutral pawn in an interstellar war! When hostile necessity knows no law, Ran Colville and the rest of the complement of the Empress of Earth must bring home their ship and the passengers entrusted to them. From the Captain on his bridge to the Cold Crewmen who work in conditions that differ from Hell only by name, they'll have their work cut out for them this voyage! Members Reviews: Not Sure WHAT To Think Really... I'm not really sure WHAT to think about this book... I like most of what Drake writes, but this one feels a little disjointed and outright strange at times. I was left with the impression that someone had just finished a Cruise in the Caribbean, and tried to turn it into small collection of Mini-Stories set as a Sci-Fi Space-Opera... kinda left with the feeling that each different 'Island' visited on the Caribbean Cruise got turned into a different 'Planet' to make up a few Mini-Sci-Fi Stories that are kinda strung together as a whole... Upon reflection, I got the impression of a Cruise Line Purser who suddenly turns into some sort of secret deadly agent at times. Some of the 'Mini-Stories' that make up the book don't seem to go anywhere, and the Characters that make up those mini-stories just vanish from the book with no explanations given... I would think "Well, THAT Explains It" if someone said David had gone on a 7 day Caribbean Cruise and turned it into a set of Space Sci-Fi Stories to write the cost off as a business expense... I doubt that's the case, but that's just the"After-Impression" I have. The Empress of Earth What made the experience of listening to Starliner the most enjoyable? I had read the book and found the tale light and very enjoyable. I quite possible would have enjoyed the audio book more if I hadn't. I find it interesting to see how different books can be simple based on change in readers. Who was your favorite character and why? While I liked Rand Coville ( main character) my favorite was Wade, an older felllw with great stories and fingers in every pie. Would you listen to another book narrated by Aaron Abano? It would really depend on the story, I came away some what ambivalent as it was a quite different experience and tale from reading it myself and I had read it a couple of times. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Not really, for Scifi it's light reading. Consequently it's easy to pick up and read in little bites without losing content or enjoyment Any additional comments? This is actually my favorite David Drake book. I wxpect this had more to do with my so so enjoyment. It's still a great story an easy read or listen and well worth taking the time.

The Gentle Giants of Ganymede Audiobook by James P. Hogan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James P. Hogan) — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:24:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gentle Giants of Ganymede Author: James P. Hogan Narrator: John Pruden Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 148 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Long before the world of the Ganymeans blew apart millennia ago, the strange race of giants had already vanished. All that remained of them was a wrecked ship abandoned on a frozen moon of Jupiter. Now Earths scientists are there, determined to ferret out the secret of the lost race. But when suddenly the Ganymeans return, they bring with them answers that will reveal the secret of our own as well. Critic Reviews: "Scientists efforts to uncover the unexpected genetic link between Terran and Minervan life is aided by the equally unexpected reappearance of a Minervan ship. Interesting reading for sf enthusiasts and for those who enjoy a methodical analysis of a complex theory." (Kliatt) Members Reviews: Ideas are more interesting than people! This book takes the series in a different direction from what I expected. As always, with Hogan one gets more ideas than characters. (The author reminds me of Arthur C. Clark in that respect). Here the ideas involve around more in depth understanding on the nature of evolution, time dilution, and planet formation. One could read this story without having had read book one and would have no problem following the story. Hogan's one of my favorite science fiction authors and with this second book in the series he doesn't disappoint. Great Story of First Contact So much of sci-fi is pessimistic in nature. Taking the ills of society and extrapolating them to the extreme. Hogan's "Giant's Series" is so good because he show's humanity for the good they can do. The scientific progress they can make and how welcoming they can be. Get this book. A Fabulous Who Done It While it is not Inherit The Stars, this second book in the series brings enough twists and turns to keep the reader/listener wanting more. The second I'm a three book series is always the toughest to execute, but Hogan is a Master at keeping his readers turning the pages to find the answers to each new question he raises. Time to see where it all leads. Bring on "Giant's Star"! Great story. Start with the first book. A fantastic story weaving evolutionary theory with a taste of Sherlock Holmes and sci-fi. This is a series I always go back to. Everything we leaned in Inherit the Stars was wron What did you love best about The Gentle Giants of Ganymede? I first read Inherit the Stars 35 years ago... and I can honestly say that it was one of the inspirations that lead me to become a scientist. Being a young reader, I followed up with The Gentle Giants. In a fit of nostalgia, I bought the audio book (along with the two direct sequels to the trilogy). Although the book feels very dated and sexist, it is still an enjoyable story without diverting too much into new age phooey (unlike the final book of the trilogy, Giant's Star). I did truly enjoy many of the concepts regarding how the Giants evolutionary pathway and physiology determined their race's outlook on life. Some of the science does tend to get a bit far fetched, but still more or less works. The narration is passable at best.

Titan's Wrath Audiobook by Rhett C. Bruno

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rhett C. Bruno) — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 13:05:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Titan's Wrath Author: Rhett C. Bruno Narrator: Justin Thomas James Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-17 Publisher: Rhett C. Bruno Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Two men are caught on opposite sides of a violent, off-world rebellion in this standalone, Science Fiction epic set in Rhett C. Bruno's bestselling Titanborn Universe. After inciting rebellion against Earth throughout Titan's off-world colonies, Kale Trass learns that leadership isn't only about fighting. Keeping control of his people--even his own family--requires a different set of skills. Following a pivotal battle over Saturn, Kale travels deep into enemy territory under the guise of seeking peace, though peace is the last thing on his mind. Malcolm Graves used to be an infamous Collector for a powerful Earther corporation--and then he nearly lost his life on Titan. Now he's retired. But when Kale's wake of destruction follows Malcolm to Mars and claims the life of a friend, it's time for the ex-Collector to dust off his pulse-pistol and leap back into a fight he thought he'd left behind. With the solar system divided, heroes are few and short-lived ... but someone has to put the self-proclaimed King Trass of Titan in his place. Members Reviews: A humans a human, no matter where from A human's a human, no matter where from First off, I have to say that Justin James is one of my favorite narrators. I have listened to almost all of his books, and he makes the character voices in ever single book sound genuine and unique. If you don't pick up this book, pick up some of his other stuff. I was given this book for free in return for a honest review. I know that this book is the third in a series, but this was the first one I read. I almost never pick up this type of science fiction and that means I am unfamiliar with most of the tropes and pitfalls that come with this genre. I can tell you that there was a steep learning curve. I was not given much time to learn about the character's worlds, or how they had come to be fighting as a freedom fighter/terrorist group. I had to pick up things as best I could as we plowed deep into the story. I loved the characters in this book. Each one of them seemed like the hero of the story who was perfectly right and just in his convictions, until the point of view changed, and you could see them as the monster every else perceived them to be. In many ways this book is about the fall of a good man who made bad choices because he felt like he had no other choice. The politics of the story were interesting, but the characters were what kept me reading. If you like science fiction, go ahead and pick this one up. A Space Opera that has it All!!! Titan's Wrath By: Rhett C. Bruno Narrated by: Justin Thomas James This is an audible book I requested and the review is voluntary. This book was filled with politics, intrigue, action, adventure, character studies, and emotional upheaval. I really got caught up in the action and plot. I loved the sci-fi and the interactions between the characters. The ending...I did not see that coming at all! Wow! The narrator should get 10 stars! Wow, what a performance! I could FEEL each emotion from the characters! What a awesome job! Thanks for making this book even better! If I just read the book it would not have been this exciting. The Good The Bad and Those caught in the crossfire This was a very good listen. For the first few chapters I wasn't sure who was the bad guy and who was the good. In the end it really didn't matter.

Daring Audiobook by Mike Shepherd

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mike Shepherd) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:40:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Daring Subtitle: Kris Longknife, Book 9 Author: Mike Shepherd Narrator: Dina Pearlman Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 659 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Lieutenant Commander Kris Longknife leads a reconnaissance mission of the vast uncharted regions of space. No one, least of all Kris, expects to find a hostile alien starship. Now, she must determine the extent of the alien threat - and whether to start an interstellar war. Members Reviews: FUN! Another action packed, great dialogue filled Kris Longknife story. Lately I was feeling the volumes were one half continuation of the previous storyline and the other half the next storyline. But in this book the story is dedicated to find the BEMs(Big Eyed Monsters), kill them and get back home. As usual Kris finds herself in heap of trouble and barely finds her way out. I hated loosing some people I have come to like during the past novels, but that's the price you have to pay when you associate yourself with one of those "damn Longknifes" I suppose. For those of us rooting for romance in Kris' life FINALLY there is a tiny tiny romantic scene. I do hope there is going to be something in the next volume, although they got separated. All in all another great addition to the series! Gripping This is book nine in the Kris Longknife series. The book opens with King Ray and Princes Kris in disagreement over her next assignment. Kris wants to explore beyond the rim of space. The problem is disrupted because the Admiral in charge of Intelligence invited seven planets to join with Wardhaven to find out what is happening to the Iteechee ships that are disappearing. Needless to say Kris it put in command of this mixed fleet to explore the problem. Kris and the small fleet discover entire worlds have been slaughtered and razed, stripped of their resources. The perpetrators travel in heavily armed, moon sized world ships, and tend to shoot first and never ask questions. They discover another Alien world (the bird people) directly in the path as are the Iteechee and Kriss world of United Societies. Kris decides to stand and fight with the new Aliens, but not all of the fleet agrees. So the story get interesting, the battles are vicious and people die. Everything in Kriss world changes; what will this do to future episodes of the story? Shepherd takes a risk of upsetting the status quo to make big changes to the story line. Shepherd provides a risk taking plot, lots of actions, space battles, and a thought-provoking moral question into a great story. Nellie and her children of super computers play an even bigger role in this episode. Dina Pearlman narrated the story. I enjoyed this story. Fluff, but fun fluff Would you listen to Daring again? Why? Not likely. This isn't exactly great literature. Would you be willing to try another book from Mike Shepherd? Why or why not? Unoubtedly, I'll read the next one. They haven't gotten any better, but they also haven't gotten noticeably worse, and they are exactly what they're advertised as. ;) Fine for listening while swimming or on the stationary bike. But too empty for when I'm knitting. Have you listened to any of Dina Pearlmans other performances before? How does this one compare? About the same. Her performance on these is good, but not great. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? hardly.

Northworld Audiobook by David Drake

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Drake) — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 07:36:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Northworld Subtitle: Northworld, Book 1 Author: David Drake Narrator: Scott Aiello Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: The Consensus ruled twelve hundred worlds - but not Northworld. Three fleets had been dispatched to probe the enigma of Northworld. None returned. Now, Commissioner Nils Hansen must face the challenge of this distant planet - a gateway to nine alternate worlds. There, he will confront a world at war, a world of androids, a world of sentient machines - all unique, all lethal. But deadliest of all are the men who would be gods. Who rule these worlds with absolute power. And who challenge all trespassers. Like Commissioner Hansen. Members Reviews: Unbelievable I was never more turned off by a book than this on in the first 15 minutes. Thank goodness he has gotten much better at storytelling.

Unremembered Audiobook by Jessica Brody

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jessica Brody) — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 17:50:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unremembered Author: Jessica Brody Narrator: Julia Whelan Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 168 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: When Freedom Airlines flight 121 went down over the Pacific Ocean, no one ever expected to find survivors. Which is why the 16-year-old girl discovered floating among the wreckage - alive - is making headlines across the globe. Even more strange is that her body is miraculously unharmed and she has no memories of boarding the plane. She has no memories of her life before the crash. She has no memories period. No one knows how she survived. No one knows why she wasn't on the passenger manifest. And no one can explain why her DNA and fingerprints can't be found in a single database in the world. Crippled by a world she doesn't know, plagued by abilities she doesn't understand, and haunted by a looming threat she can't remember, Seraphina struggles to piece together her forgotten past and discover who she really is. But with every clue only comes more questions. And she's running out of time to answer them. Her only hope is a strangely alluring boy who claims to know her from before the crash. Who claims they were in love. But can she really trust him? And will he be able to protect her from the people who have been making her forget? From popular young adult author Jessica Brody, Unremembered is the start of a compelling and suspenseful new sci-fi series, set in a world where science knows no boundaries, memories are manipulated, and true love can never be forgotten. Members Reviews: Invested In the Tale Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Jessica Brody knows how to gently pull a reader into the lives of other people. I read books like this precisely because I want to share in the experience of other people. Although I am beginning to sound like a broken record, Julia Whelan is magnificent. I actually found this book by looking for works narrated by her. With Whelan behind the microphone this story comes to life flowing along with just the right amount of suspense and action. This is NOT a typical 'girl loses memory' tale at all. The twists and turns are deliciously sweet and kept me guessing all along. An author who builds lives, builds feeling and emotion, and who evokes empathy in readers automatically moves to the top of my list of authors to search for again next time I am looking for a new series. What did you like best about this story? The narration, as I said before, is the best. Whelan is fabulous with her timing, tone, inflection, and emotion. I loved that this tale is written from the first person point of view, from Seraphina's perspective. Without giving away too much, I can say that Seraphina's way of thinking and describing the world is completely unique in this story. Imagine that you appeared in a world in which you had lost your memories, did not understand the customs, the social mores, or even what most objects are used for. Now, imagine ways in which this could possibly happen.

Grey Knights: Blade of Purity Audiobook by David Annandale

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Annandale) — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 08:24:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Grey Knights: Blade of Purity Subtitle: Warhammer 40,000 Author: David Annandale Narrator: Gareth Armstrong, Robin Bowerman, Ian Brooker, Steve Conlin, Jonathan Keeble, Penny Rawlins Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 11-16-17 Publisher: Black Library Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Blade of Purity contains two linked tales of the Grey Knights: Incorruptible - Grey Knights Justicar Styer and his squad are assigned to locate a lost Grey Knights vessel, the Purifier ship Blade of Purity. Boarding the ship, they find evidence of battle and possible Chaos corruption. Has the impossible happened and Purifiers have fallen to the thrall of the Ruinous Powers? Or is something else stalking the halls of the Blade of Purity? True Name - Departing from the Sanctus Reach after their ill-fated battle with the daemon Ku'gath Plaguefather, the Grey Knights encounter their nemesis again as they enter the warp. As the battle becomes one between Gared and Ku'gath himself, it falls to the Librarian to save his brothers - and his soul.

Dark Deeds Audiobook by Michelle Diener

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michelle Diener) — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 01:10:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dark Deeds Subtitle: Class 5 Series, Book 2 Author: Michelle Diener Narrator: Christina Delaine Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-16 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 270 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Rescue might just be the death of her. Far from home Fiona Russell has been snatched from Earth, imprisoned, and used as slave labor, but nothing about her abduction makes sense. When she's rescued by the Grih, she realizes there's a much bigger game in play than she ever could have imagined, and she's right in the middle of it. Far from safe Battleship captain Hal Vakeri is chasing down pirates when he stumbles across a woman abducted from Earth. She's the second one the Grih have found in two months, and her presence is potentially explosive in the Grih's ongoing negotiations with their enemies, the Tecran. The Tecran and the Grih are on the cusp of war, and Fiona might just tip the balance. Far from done Fiona has had to bide her time while she's been a prisoner, pretending to be less than she is, but when the chance comes for her to forge her own destiny in the new world she's found herself in, she grabs it with both hands. After all, actions speak louder than words. Members Reviews: Love, love, LOVE this series! Fiona Russell was kidnapped from Earth by aliens, but now the aliens don't know what to do with her. She's trouble if she's found on their ship, so they drop her off on a cargo vessel where she is subsequently disguised and used as slave labor. Waiting for an opportunity to escape the abusive captain and his thugs, she's even willing to run off with yet another scary alien race, but they run off without her. What's a girl to do? Fortunately, the next aliens she meets are . . . but that would be telling! Don't miss this second book of the series, but make sure you start with the first! Christina Delaine's performance is pitch perfect for this wonderful series! This is a treasure! Credit worthy? You bet! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (For anyone who loves great writing, great characters, sci fi/romance, and lots of action. So. Much. Fun!) Not as good as the first in series I really enjoyed the first book in the series, Dark Horse, this one almost felt like the same story, different characters. Not particularly impressed. More action, adventure & romance in sci-fi space. There were some moments in this story that was very similar to the first story, but by the second half that starts wane and the action, adventure really gains momentum. I like how there is an excerpt of the next book at the end of Dark Horse and Dark Deeds, it really makes you want to get the next book in the series immediately to find out what happens. To me this is an ingenious way to get the reader to by the next book, especially if they are on the cusp of deciding when to get it. I really liked the friendship that the AI and Fiona created and can't wait to find out what happens in the next book. Defiantly need to read this book in order to get the full effect. Narrator is good, and I would be happy to listen to her again anytime. With the Whispersync all three books are less than a credit and worth the price. An Earth Woman, a Class5 Ship & an Alien, episode2 Surprise! Or not. The Tecran stole another "Orange", a previously unknown advanced sentient species. Fiona Russell is an Earth architect stolen just after Rose McKenzie disappeared from the same area. When things heat up for the Tecran, Fiona is offloaded to a Garmann commercial freighter.

Black Tuesday Audiobook by Bob Mayer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bob Mayer) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 01:16:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Tuesday Author: Bob Mayer Narrator: Eric G. Dove Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: When a mysterious force known only as the Shadow infiltrates history, it has a suspicious target: the date October 29 in six different years spanning 999 to 1980. The Time Patrol must send its highly skilled members into the past with only twenty-four hours to stop the destruction each time. Each targeted date features a significant event, including Sir Walter Raleigh's beheading in 1618, the American stock market crash of 1929, and the first Internet message sent in 1969. But the missions are never as clear-cut as they seem, leading the team straight into the dangerous paths of extraordinary adversaries, such as yetis, krakens, and Vikings. As time grows short, the Time Patrol learns that no amount of training and experience can prepare them for the enemies they battle and the alternate realities they face. And now, six changes to history could lead to the ultimate catastrophe: the end of existence. Members Reviews: Awesome I liked this book because it was very good because of the preforming and story this story could not hold my attention long enough within the first hour, I had to back up the times. this story quickly became a chore to listen to. I can't ever relate the story fairly due to the layout of the plot great book love it Was like taking a stroll through history . Will read the next book in the series Amazing! If you love science fiction, you'll love these books. I'm totally hooked! If you love military dramas this will also appeal to you. It has made me want to learn more about the events in the stories. Boring Either very boring or I am just not the right target for this .... but do enjoy time travel and sci-fi in general.

Sunstorm Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke, Stephen Baxter

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:13:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sunstorm Subtitle: A Time Odyssey, Book 2 Author: Arthur C. Clarke, Stephen Baxter Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 464 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Bisesa's questions receive a chilling answer when scientists discover an anomaly in the sun's core - an anomaly that has no natural cause, evidence of alien intervention over two thousand years before. Now, plans set in motion millennia ago by inscrutable watchers light-years away are coming to fruition, in a sunstorm designed to scour the Earth of all life through a bombardment of deadly radiation. Thus commences a furious race against a ticking solar time bomb. But even now, as apocalypse looms, cooperation is not easy for the peoples and nations of the Earth. Religious and political differences threaten to undermine every effort. And all the while, the Firstborn are watching... Members Reviews: Educated people won't War? This is the second book of a series, but so little from the first book is used in this book, you really don't have to start with the first book if you don't want. Neither Clarke or Baxter are known for character development. The are know for Science and showing the epic size of our Universe. This book is no different from the most of what Clarke writes, so if you like Clarke you will like this. I have always been interested in our Sun and there is a lot here on the Sun. If you are not into science or the Sun then you will not want this book. I liked the old fashioned Can Do attitude of this book. I am not sure I have the confidence in the human race to work together, as suggested here, but it was nice to dream. I also believe having one big shield instead of several small shields, may have been a little old fashioned. In the eighties we thought one big lens for Hubble was the way to go. After putting it into space and having nothing but problems with the lens, we discovered that a group of smaller lenses working together would have worked better and that is the way our big telescopes are being built today. Some may be offended by Clarke's views on religion. If you have read Clarke before you know he hates religion and blames them for the woes of the earth. He also makes it plain here again that people who believe in a Creator are Idiots. He also uses again, the Star of Bethlehem, to represent evil. I am able to look past this, but you might not. Clarke is dead now, so he is finding out the truth. I was a little surprised by the anti Chinese sentiment in this book. I laughed at Clarke and Baxter's, couple of attempts at sex scenes. You could certainly tell two nerds wrote them. At the beginning there is an attempt to show sympathy for a pretty person being taken serious in a group of scientist. There was more feeling shown for an AI dying then for millions of people dying, or one scientist's own daughter. One AI was even the biggest hero. Clarke believes that if everyone was educated we would not have wars. I believe it would help, but Clarke has evidently not seen what happens when a group of tenured College PHD's, don't want someone with different political views entering there departments. I often have different views on John Lee's strange voice and his lack of doing different voices, even between genders, but I felt he fit this book well. amazing book.

Mech 3: The Empress Audiobook by B. V. Larson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (B. V. Larson) — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:15:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mech 3: The Empress Author: B. V. Larson Narrator: Mirron Willis Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 256 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: A new form of alien, a human feudal society and an army of mech rebels clash in the fourth story of the Mech series. Ignis Glace is a war-torn world of fire and ice. Tidally-locked to its tiny red sun, one side of the planet bakes while the other side is forever frozen. Known as Sunside and Nightside, these two wastelands are bordered by a narrow inhabitable region known as Twilight. Humans and mechs battle for control of their world, even while a third player approaches the game: the Skaintz Imperium. Once the aliens strike, no world is ever the same. Members Reviews: One Big Victory, One Small Planet? If you could sum up Mech 3: The Empress in three words, what would they be? Teamwork always Wins What was one of the most memorable moments of Mech 3: The Empress? The Sacrafice of the two that are one What does Mirron Willis bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Great depth of character interpretations and a voice that can hold a listener to a story like the great James Earl Jones and Morgan Freeman. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? What makes us Human Any additional comments? I want to see a MECH 4!!!!!!!!!!!! Man! Epic book 3. I feel like this book could almost stand on its own. I really liked this story, quite a few things from the previous books get tied together. The aliens are even nastier if that's possible. Nice end to a good saga Mech 3 is the end of this saga. It has some realy good parts to it. It also has a cool end! love bv larson book so far. Loved this book as i have the star force series. Great writer. hoping for more to come. Narration was distracting The story was typical BV Larson and entertaining enough. However, the narration on this book (and the other two books in the series) has a multitude of mispronounced words throughout which I find very distracting. The first two books were not as bad as this one...but after finishing this book, I had to call out the distracting nature of the mispronunciations in this narration. Some examples include: "acuator" instead of "actuator"....."silver" instead of "sliver"...there were many more such mis-reads that changed the meaning of some of the sentences. He pronounced "cache" computer memory as "cash-ay". Computer cache memory is actually pronounced "cash". Other mispronunciations include "strenth" instead of "strength", "hants" instead of "hints", "chassises" (plural) instead of "chassis" (singular), "brazingly" instead of "brazenly", etc. There were many other examples throughout the book. Also, compared to the narration of Mark Boyett (narrator of other BV Larson books), this recording is harder to understand and has a strange tone to it as if the narrator is talking to me through a long tube. On a positive note, the narrator's performance of character voices was very well done. However, the mispronunciations and poor tone (EQ) of the recording only allow 2 stars for the narration performance.

Sinless Audiobook by Sarah Tarkoff

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sarah Tarkoff) — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 07:50:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sinless Author: Sarah Tarkoff Narrator: Stephanie Einstein Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: With shades of Scott Westerfeld's Uglies and Ally Condie's Matched, this dark, cinematic dystopian novel - the first in the thrilling Eye of the Beholder series - is set in a near future society in which "right" and "wrong" are manifested by beauty and ugliness. In Grace Luther's world, morality is physically enforced. Those who are "good" are blessed with beauty while those who are not suffer horrifying consequences - disfigurement or even death. When the cleric's daughter stumbles onto information that proves her world is more complicated than it seems, she finds herself at the center of an epic battle where good and evil are not so easily distinguished. Despite all her efforts to live a normal teenage life, Grace is faced with a series of decisions that will risk the lives of everyone she loves. With each minute, Sarah Tarkoff masterfully tightens the screws in this electrifying debut novel that plunges us into a nightmarish and all too plausible future. Full of high-drama and pulsating tension, Sinless explores essential questions teenagers wrestle with every day: What is beauty? What is faith? Where does friendship end and love begin? Do we take our world at face value and accept all that we have been taught - or do we question the mores of the society into which we are born? Chilling and thought-provoking, Sinless is essential listening for fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent, The Maze Runner, The Giver, and Delirium. Members Reviews: Fast-paced dystopian SciFi thriller! The pace of Sinless is breathtaking! The narration is effective and the story is smart and relevant. I can't wait for book 2!

The Tuloriad Audiobook by John Ringo, Tom Kratman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Ringo) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:48:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Tuloriad Subtitle: Legacy of the Aldenata Author: John Ringo, Tom Kratman Narrator: Marc Vietor Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 347 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: What follows is a trail of tears and remembrance as the Posleen retrace the footsteps of their ancestors in a search for their homeworld. A search to determine if the Posleen posess the one thing no Human would give them credit for: a soul. Returned to their beginnings, the question remains: Is there a new path for the Tular Posleen? Members Reviews: Slow paced, a bit dull This wasn't a horrible book, but it was surprisingly dull compared to all the other books in this series. The 'aliens' are even more human like than in the rest of Ringo's universe, to the extent they can be easily converted to human religion. To be fair, the characters are likeable and interesting. Do NOT read this book until you've read most or all of the Aldenata series. To enjoy it at all you'll need to be pretty familiar with the Aldenata universe. If you are a Ringo fan but can't get through the endless talking talking talking comprises most of this book, at least listen to the last five minutes, there is some interesting foreshadowing there. Different but good Definitely not what I was expecting... Posleen heroes, but a good read nevertheless. Sorta religion and sci-fi mixed This is the book you should read after the Watch on the Rhine and Yellow eyes but before Cally's War and Sister Time, I might have mentioned before that its after Sister Time but it makes more sense to read it before that. This book is back with the Posleen and Humans, sorta after the ending of the other 2 books written by the same 2 people, Watch on the Rhine and Yellow Eyes - there are some good characters back here and some new ones also, but there is this whole religion thing along with this book and the other 2 (the rest of Ringos stuff isnt like this) and really its not needed, I mean who would believe in religion anymore after its proven that everything that your religion is made of is false, the Aliens say they are false because they have been around since Humans were living in caves - how then can anyone be so stupid as to believe in it anymore? this should have been left out of the books and is the reason the story gets a 3 out of 5 stars. There is this journey to find the Posleen home world and how its sosposta help the Posleen become more normal and not kill everyone they meet, things happen along the way that are not expected but in the end fit into the story pretty good. This is like the other 2 books Watch on the Rhine and Yellow Eyes, if you didnt like those you probably wont like this one and really all 3 can be skipped if you are reading the Aldenata Series of books, but look at my other reviews for the correct order to read them in interesting story the story is interesting and progresses relationships between the species but it is a little slow. darn it. I want another book Great book . great performance. continues the story from yellow eyes but is stand alone. I heartily reccomend it.

The Assassination of Gabriel Seth Audiobook by Andy Smillie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andy Smillie) — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 05:29:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Assassination of Gabriel Seth Subtitle: Warhammer 40,000 Author: Andy Smillie Narrator: John Banks, Tim Bruce, Steve Conlin, Andrew Wincott Format: Original Recording Length: 22 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-18 Publisher: Black Library Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: For many long years, Gabriel Seth has led the Flesh Tearers to war. Master of a dwindling Chapter, he has made many enemies in his unceasing battle to keep his warriors alive - and now those enemies conspire against him, luring him to a remote world in order to end his leadership and life in the most violent and bloody way possible: Gabriel Seth is to be assassinated. But can even an Eversor Assassin kill one of the deadliest warriors in the entire Imperium?

The Hunt Chronicles Volume 2: Revelation Audiobook by J.D. Demers

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J.D. Demers) — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 21:09:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hunt Chronicles Volume 2: Revelation Author: J.D. Demers Narrator: Joshua Story Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 07-04-16 Publisher: Jacob Demers Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 247 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: In the months following the Awakening, Christian's group of survivors grows, but they are still outnumbered by the hordes of zombies and scabs plaguing the world. With their security at risk, they must move to safer ground. When Christian and Boomer get separated from the group, Christian is caught in a life or death struggle forcing him to reveal his immunity and hope he can trust the one person who knows his secret. After Fish leads a daring rescue to save a group of specialists, they discover the origin of the virus and a plan is forged to get them to the Hoover Dam. New hope is on the horizon until a betrayal within the camp threatens not only Christian's life, but the lives of all humanity. In book two of The Hunt Chronicles, Christian makes a revelation: He may be immune to the virus, but he is not immune to the monsters which dwell in all of us. Members Reviews: I need the rest of the series to be out soon! If youre a big Zombie fan I think youre going to like this series and this story as a whole. Its FULL of zombie action and great writing which really connects you and makes you feel like youre part of the action, so it might be best not to eat on a full stomach. The characters continue their story, along with a few new additions, and no one is safe (except Christian because hes writing the story) and the body count, both dead and undead, piles up fast. I really wanted to rate this higher, but there was one big issue I had. I like where the overall story is going but for most of this book I kept asking myself where is THIS BOOK going? For long stretches I felt like the book was just a story of a group of survivors and we would never find out how Christian ended up on the roof (we still dont know) which frustrated me quite a bit. However, the final 20% of the book really wrapped up the current action nicely and set the stage for going forward and really got me interested to read the next in the series so take my rating with a grain of salt as cliffhangers/continuances are one of my pet peves. Hopefully we wont have to wait too long for the next one! Mr. Story does a good job with narration making the characters really come alive. Quit browsing and just get it! but don't get it until you get volume one! Seriously, it's a good read and well performed. I've already listened to it twice. have fun! The story gets better and better. This second book in the series is skillfully written to continue the saga of Christian Hunt. The character development is skillful and with the twists and turns the book is impossible to put down. Keep up the good work J.D. almost quit when I thought Boomer was going to be glad he wasn't. Never kill the dog. enjoyable story so far, looking forward to the next installment. When is the next book coming out? That's pretty much all I can say. The first book was good, the second book was seven better. More twists and turns and now I can't wait for the 3rd book in the series. Hurry please!

The Lost Fleet Audiobook by Raymond L. Weil

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Raymond L. Weil) — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:31:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lost Fleet Subtitle: Genesis Author: Raymond L. Weil Narrator: Liam Owen Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-16 Publisher: Raymond L. Weil Publications LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 153 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Fleet Admiral Jeremy Strong is determined to preserve the planet Gaia as the new home of the lost fleets. Unfortunately, a new and frightening danger from the destroyed Dyson Sphere threatens to undo everything he has fought for. Kazak, the AI on the Originator ship, has his own agenda. The Humans and Altons will either do as he demands or he will destroy them. Can Fleet Admiral Strong outsmart the two-million-year-old AI or is he doomed to failure? Admiral Tolsen has found the Dyson Sphere in the home galaxy. However, he will have to fight to keep control of it as research teams work frantically to discover its secrets before it's too late. Both the Simulins and the Shari are determined to destroy Tolsen's fleet and take the Dyson Sphere for themselves. Both galaxies erupt into war as the titanic struggle for supremacy continues. If the Simulins win, then all hope is lost as they will destroy all organic life. If the Shari win, they will use the science and technology in the Dyson Sphere to conquer the home galaxy and destroy the Human Federation of Worlds. Members Reviews: An incredible and absorbing book and series This is by far the best series I have ever heard and my hat goes off to Raymond Weil for creating it and Liam Owen for Narrating it. Now I don't know how to write in depth reviews like others but this series has had the same impact on me as the original Star Wars Trilogy did. I am currently beyond the top level 'Master' on Audible and military space scifi is all I read. I have put the hours in with other authors but never have I come across a series as imaginative and totally absorbing as this. I hope that this series just continues on and on and if it is to come to an end then perhaps an idea for a spinoff series could be the rise and rise of the Originators and there reasons for building such powerful weapons... Till the next one. Myles Poor performance the cadence of the narrator was too fast and not enough differentiation in the characters or vs the narration. Very boring Presentation, story, everything, just made this very hard to even try to listen to. I will request a refund on this one. waste of a credit. Boring story, drab narration, and overall just a bad listen for me. I did not even finish it, I could not get through it. Narrative? Due to story line and or narrator this book was difficult for me to follow. Unable to get into the story.

The Year's Top Short SF Novels 7 Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Wil McCarthy) — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 00:56:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Year's Top Short SF Novels 7 Author: Wil McCarthy, An Owomoyela, Suzanne Palmer, Alastair Reynolds, Allen M. Steele, Lavie Tidhar, Nick Wolven Narrator: Tom Dheere, Nancy Linari, Wil McCarthy Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 01-16-18 Publisher: AudioText Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Short novels are movie-length narratives that may well be the perfect length for science fiction stories. This audio collection, nearly 16 hours long, presents the best-of-the-best science fiction novellas published in 2016 by current and emerging masters of this vibrant form of storytelling. In "Wyatt Earp 2.0", by Wil McCarthy, a rough and tumble Martian mining town reconstructs Wyatt Earp to restore order. In "The Charge and the Storm", by An Owomoyela, an uneasy co-existence between human refugees from a crashed spaceship and the aliens who saved them is threatened by human dissidents. In "Lazy Dog Out", by Suzanne Palmer, a spaceship pilot becomes embroiled in a sinister conspiracy that threatens a space station's way of life and everything she holds dear. In "The Iron Tactician", by Alastair Reynolds, Merlin hunts the galaxy for a superweapon powerful enough to destroy the berserker-like robots called Huskers. "Einstein's Shadow", by Allen M. Steele, is an alternate history in which an American detective becomes Albert Einstein's bodyguard as the physicist flees the Nazis onboard an airplane the size of an ocean liner. In "The Vanishing Kind", by Lavie Tidhar, set in post-World War II London where Nazi Germany won the war, a lovesick, former German soldier searches for an old flame hoping to rekindle a romance in this cold, stark world. Finally, in "The Metal Demimonde", by Nick Wolven, amidst a world dominated by automation, a carney passionate about her carnival ride has a fling with a jobless boy who rages against those machines. This unabridged collection was edited by Allan Kaster and read by Tom Dheere, Nancy Linari, and Wil McCarthy.

Broken World Audiobook by Kate L. Mary

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kate L. Mary) — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 07:60:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Broken World Subtitle: Broken World, Book 1 Author: Kate L. Mary Narrator: Hillary Huber Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 03-17-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 150 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: When a deadly virus sweeps the country, Vivian Thomas sets out for California in hopes of seeing the daughter she gave up for adoption. Then her car breaks down, and she's faced with a choice. Give up or accept a ride from redneck brothers Angus and Axl, but she's prepared to do whatever it takes to reach her daughter. The virus is spreading, and by the time the group makes it to California, most of the population has been wiped out. When the dead start coming back, Vivian has to figure out how to be a mother under the most frightening circumstances, cope with Angus' aggressive mood swings, and sort out her growing attraction to his brooding younger brother, Axl. While searching for a safe place to go, they pick up a pompous billionaire who may be the answer to all their problems. Trusting him means going into the middle of the Mojave Desert and possibly risking their lives, but with the streets overrun and nowhere else to turn, it seems he might be their only chance for survival.... Members Reviews: Great story and narration A virus has hit major cities like New York; a small percentage proves to be immune, but most people are dying in the streets and the cities are quarantined. Travel is restricted with military check points on the road, but most of the country continues to semi function. But despite the quarantine the virus is spreading. Vivian is a stripper trying to make it to her daughter and has to rough it with brothers Angus, Axel and others she meets on her way. Her daughter, Emily, is the only kid I ever liked in a zombie story and I was a bit surprised about what happened. Unlike other stories, the apocalypse doesn't just happen in one day, this felt a bit more realistic. I liked this beginning of the apocalypse tale. Some things weren't realistic though, like how they didn't know the dead were turning into zombies becuase they burned the bodies. Millions of people suddenly die and not one body is missed and not burned? Not going to happen. We've seen those pictures of FEMA camps with all those black coffins where bodies will be stored. More importantly though is the bizarre relationships between Vivian and the two brothers. I think the friction between them was way over played. I mean Angus slapped her and yet she still crawls into the tent to sleep next to him. Yeah, she is in a desperate situation, but I don't think I'd ever accept being slapped. And the difficult "romance" between her and Axel? Weird. A man isn't going to treat a woman he likes like that, and she accepts it? I have to just throw my hands in the air and exclaim that I don't understand women. Narration was just amazing. There were plenty of characters and Hillary handled them all perfectly. WAY too much 'How I feel right now" story lines. The GREAT story line had so much potential and kept me listining to the end. The main problem I had was the ongoing, and going, and going development of the main character. At a certain point early on I felt like I knew who she was so lets move on and kill dead things and survive. The story could have been hours shorter with not so much filler and easily been another four star selection.

Raising the Past Audiobook by Jeremy Robinson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jeremy Robinson) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:52:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Raising the Past Author: Jeremy Robinson Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-11 Publisher: Breakneck Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 166 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: FROM THE ICE.... A mammoth, flash frozen in solid ice 10,000 years ago is brought to the surface by a team of scientists. An act of sabotage frees the giant from its icy tomb and reveals the secret held inside. OUT OF THE MAMMOTH.... The body of an ancient woman, cloaked in furs, slides out of the mammoth's belly. But it is not the woman that holds the team's attention - it is the object she is clutching: a device created by an advanced civilization. THE HUNT IS ON.... The device is accidentally activated, summoning forces who seek its destruction. It is the key to mankind's salvation and freedom from the sinister force hiding behind the curtain, pulling the strings, and leading humanity towards destruction. Critic Reviews: "Jeremy Robinson's novel Raising the Past is a rollicking Arctic adventure that explores the origins of the human species. Written in a solid cinematic style, it starts with the excavation of a frozen mammoth in the wilds of the Canadian tundra and ends with a pitched battle for the future of mankind. A story not to be missed!" (James Rollins, best-selling author of Altar of Eden) "Raising the Past by Jeremy Robinson is a taut thriller that zooms. It's a wonderful mix of prehistoric intrigue, a modern-day love story, and a futuristic conspiracy bound to envelop any reader. Highly recommended." (Jon F. Merz, author of the Lawson Vampire series) Members Reviews: Disappointing As a writer myself, I do not like being the critic a great deal. From a rather implausible yet interesting scenario, the story fades away to a ho-hum account of apparently 2 opposing alien races lurking on Earth waiting for a beacon of sorts to be activated, thus plunging we homo saps into another galactic battle. We are saved by an intrepid team, led by a guy with serious personal problems, including an emotional freeze, but shucks, it comes good for him by the end. With regret, I'm sorry I wasted a credit or money on this book. It should qualify for the next $4.49 sale. Furthermore, the narration was a little strange with different pronunciations of the same word but put this down as an oldster being pedantic. Again with regret, this book doesn't meet the standard. Enjoyed it completely. This is a good one. Enjoyed it from beginning to end. The performace was excellent and the story line keeps you interested to the end. Looking forward tot he next Jeremy Robinson book. Great performance of a typically formulaic story. Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? I would recommend the book to someone looking for a good uninvolved listen. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? I thought more effort should have been put into the woman found in the wooly mamoth. That was the teaser after all... Have you listened to any of Jeffrey Kafers other performances before? How does this one compare? No, but I liked his performance in this book. Could you see Raising the Past being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? It could end up as a SyFy made for tv movie. I saddly wasted a credit. This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? Don't get me wrong, I love the genre and the Arctic setup made it the more appealing to me. The story is ok , and the adventure is sometimes fun, it's just that the pace is all weird.

The Isles of Elysium Audiobook by Sam Sisavath

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sam Sisavath) — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 16:58:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/415/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Isles of Elysium Subtitle: Purge of Babylon, Book 6 Author: Sam Sisavath Narrator: Adam Danoff Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-16 Publisher: Road To Babylon Media LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 91 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary Publisher's Summary: Every journey has an ending. He's survived the Purge and battled overwhelming odds, but now Keo is back on the road and more determined than ever to fulfill a promise made nearly half a year ago. What he didn't expect - or want - was to end up in another bloody conflict. With the help of some old friends and some dangerous new ones, Keo must figure out a way to keep everyone he cares for alive. In a world where creatures maintain unquestioned dominion over the night and opportunists lord over the day, that's easier said than done. Keo is not the devil-may-care mercenary he once was, but he's never backed down from a fight before, and he's not going to start now. A year after the Purge, mankind is still an endangered species, but the Isles may finally offer the path to victory. Members Reviews: great book! can't wait for the next one. change in voice and tone makes the story immersive, well narrated. good speed and meter The more things change the more they stay the same Book six focuses on the character named Keo. What kind of name is Keo? Mike was taken... After escaping Song Island Keo heads for Santa Marie Island and Jillian in the boat given to him by Lara for his service. Santa Marie is inhabited only by one teenager named Gene. Gene had a couple friends, but they had recently been captured by the infamous bad men in black battle gear and taken to their compound called T18. Through a series of unfortunate events Keo and Gene wind up falling to the same end. Arriving at T18 Keo is relieved to see Jillian on the river bank, no doubt performing her duty by washing camp clothing. Based on his performance on Santa Marie Island Keo is invited to talk to the camp leader Steve Miller and offered a way to secure his and Jillians freedom. All Keo has to do is track down and kill a rebel leader named Tobias. Keo smiles while thinking, The more things change, the more they stay the same. Keo desperately seeks out a plan to eliminate Tobias, perhaps Steve too, and end up alive with Jillian. No problem. It becomes apparent Jillian has secrets of her own, which Keo is forced to deal with. The issues mount and Keos world closes in on him. Will he be able to solve all the problems, keep breathing, and wind up with the girl? Good luck with that. Looking forward to book 7! good narrator, read the whole series, surprise end plot, keep this series going, will dan keo