Gavin Clarke
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Red Metal
- By: Mark Greaney, Lieutenant Colonel Hunter Ripley Rawlings IV - USMC
- Narrated by: Marc Vietor
- Length: 21 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,794
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 8,057
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 8,013
A desperate Kremlin takes advantage of a military crisis in Asia to simultaneously strike into Western Europe and invade east Africa in a bid to occupy three rare Earth mineral mines that will give Russia unprecedented control over the world's hi-tech sector for generations to come. Pitted against the Russians are a Marine lieutenant colonel pulled out of a cushy Pentagon job, a French Special Forces captain and his intelligence operative father, a young Polish partisan fighter, an A-10 Warthog pilot, and the commander of an American tank platoon....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent listen!
- By Jose G. Meras on 07-19-19
- Red Metal
- By: Mark Greaney, Lieutenant Colonel Hunter Ripley Rawlings IV - USMC
- Narrated by: Marc Vietor
Action packed from start to finish
Reviewed: 09-11-19
This novel was well read and written even better. The fast pass was exciting and kept the listener engaged.
It was sometimes difficult to follow all the different arcs but did not detract from the overall enjoyment of the presentation.
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Space Force
- By: Jeremy Robinson
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer, Emily Woo Zeller, Machelle Williams
- Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,676
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,427
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Story4 out of 5 stars 3,420
Five years ago, the US Space Force became a reality. And while those writing the checks took things very seriously, the other military branches did not. As a result, Space Force was populated by undesirables. My name is Captain Ethan Stone, a decorated member of SEAL Team Six turned Space Force "recruit". Flash forward five years and between tenses. President West is in office. Power has shifted. And Space Force is defunded. With just a handful of us still living on base, we find ourselves being evicted. But before all of us can leave, aliens invade.
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1 out of 5 stars
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disappointed
- By Justin H on 03-15-19
- Space Force
- By: Jeremy Robinson
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer, Emily Woo Zeller, Machelle Williams
Read was performed well but poor story line
Reviewed: 05-19-19
The narration was good and they tried to inject humour into a dull story. The novel would be very difficult to read in a standalone version. It was very fast paced and st times seemed to get lost.
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Planetside
- By: Michael Mammay
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,804
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,251
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,239
War heroes aren't usually called out of semi-retirement and sent to the far reaches of the galaxy for a routine investigation. So when Colonel Carl Butler answers the call from an old and powerful friend, he knows it's something big - and he's not being told the whole story. A high councilor's son has gone MIA out of Cappa Base, the space station orbiting a battle-ravaged planet. The young lieutenant had been wounded and evacuated - but there's no record of him having ever arrived at hospital command.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Refreshing Sci-Fi
- By Chris Duemig on 08-01-18
- Planetside
- By: Michael Mammay
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
Good story and well read
Reviewed: 11-14-18
The story line was enjoyable and easy to follow. As always R.C.Bray was great and thoroughly able to immerse the listener in the world he was describing
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Armistice
- By: Harry Turtledove
- Narrated by: Henry Strozier
- Length: 17 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 255
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 234
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 233
Set in an alternate 1950s in which General MacArthur ignites a nuclear war that nearly destroys the planet. Not only is the outcome of the world's first nuclear war still to be determined, as the Americans and Russians continue to sling death at each other, but there remains the question of how hard it will be for humanity to rebuild itself from the ashes of destruction that this war has wrought. For can a victor truly be declared when all of humanity has paid the price?
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3 out of 5 stars
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Anticlimactic end to what should have been two books
- By Ryan on 07-28-17
- Armistice
- By: Harry Turtledove
- Narrated by: Henry Strozier
Very slow. Not one of his best
Reviewed: 04-08-18
This was a struggle to finish. While the series started if well the same could not be said for this one.
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Earth Lost
- Earthrise, Book 2
- By: Daniel Arenson
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer
- Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 868
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 792
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Story4 out of 5 stars 795
Earth burns. We call them the scum. They came from deep space. Creatures of claws and endless malice, they ravage the world. As the war flares, as cities crumble, Private Marco Emery and his platoon blast into space. They won one battle on Earth. Their next battle must be fought in the darkness. The scum will not rest until the last human is dead. Marco and his friends must defeat them. They must win. Or Earth will fall.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Marco, Addy, Lailani and Kemi are now in space.
- By Mike Keller on 11-28-16
- Earth Lost
- Earthrise, Book 2
- By: Daniel Arenson
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer
Very disappointing and lack luster
Reviewed: 08-26-17
Would you try another book from Daniel Arenson and/or Jeffrey Kafer?
This is a tough question as I very much liked the first book in this series, yet this one really let the side down. I have the third book in my wish list but have yet convinced myself to purchase it.
Has Earth Lost turned you off from other books in this genre?
Yes quite possibly. It would seem that the book suddenly turned into a homage to Starship Troopers and this I did not enjoy.
What about Jeffrey Kafer’s performance did you like?
The reading was fine, but lacked emotion
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For We Are Many
- Bobiverse, Book 2
- By: Dennis E. Taylor
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 72,749
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 66,254
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 66,051
Bob Johansson didn't believe in an afterlife, so waking up after being killed in a car accident was a shock. To add to the surprise, he is now a sentient computer and the controlling intelligence for a Von Neumann probe. Bob and his copies have been spreading out from Earth for 40 years now, looking for habitable planets. But that's the only part of the plan that's still in one piece.
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4 out of 5 stars
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THE FECAL MATTER HAS HIT THE ATMOSPHERIC PROJECTOR
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 05-03-17
- For We Are Many
- Bobiverse, Book 2
- By: Dennis E. Taylor
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
Continuing a great read
Reviewed: 08-26-17
Would you consider the audio edition of For We Are Many to be better than the print version?
Yes as the narration brings a great depth and humor to the book
What did you like best about this story?
I very much like the arks as they bring depth to the novel. It is sometimes difficult to follow and remember dates.
What does Ray Porter bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Humor and a great understanding of the tone the book is trying to project
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Vessel
- By: Andrew J. Morgan
- Narrated by: Victor Bevine
- Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 198
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 169
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 169
Excitement is high when the crew of the International Space Station discovers a mysterious object in orbit around Earth. But something goes wrong, and contact with the station is lost. When journalist Sean Jacob gets wind of the situation, he embarks on a journey to reveal the truth, winding his way into the biggest conspiracy to ever face mankind. But are we ready for it? As Sean investigates, what he finds is scarcely believable, and he begins to doubt his decision to get involved.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I loved it! I couldn't stop listening!
- By amber on 11-07-15
- Vessel
- By: Andrew J. Morgan
- Narrated by: Victor Bevine
Dragging and disjointed story-line
Reviewed: 08-26-17
Is there anything you would change about this book?
The story jumped between numerous arks and there was no real clear definition as to when this was happening. The premise of the book was interesting but the ending is obviously intended for the second book in a series
What could Andrew J. Morgan have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
The book is overburdened with arks and the like. It was very difficult to follow in some parts
What about Victor Bevine’s performance did you like?
The reading was fine, not overly enthusiastic but fine
If this book were a movie would you go see it?
No
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Earthcore
- By: Scott Sigler
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 20 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12,632
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11,698
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11,675
EarthCore is the company with the technology, the resources, and the guts to go after the mother lode. Young executive Connell Kirkland is the company's driving force, pushing himself and those around him to uncover the massive treasure. But at three miles below the surface, where the rocks are so hot they burn bare skin, something has been waiting for centuries. Waiting...and guarding. Kirkland and EarthCore are about to find out first-hand why this treasure has never been unearthed.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Awesome Book. Well written and very creative!
- By Leslie on 06-25-17
- Earthcore
- By: Scott Sigler
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
Entertaining
Reviewed: 08-08-17
This book starts of a bit slowly and while I normally enjoy Ray Porter narration, he did struggle with this one.
The overall premise was a bit out there, and it to me, the ending was rushed and not thought out. Some of the themes are repetitive in nature but the back stories to the characters was good.
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We Are Legion (We Are Bob)
- Bobiverse, Book 1
- By: Dennis E. Taylor
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 105,788
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 96,978
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 96,741
There's a reason We Are Legion was named Audible's Best Science Fiction Book of 2016: Its irresistibly irreverent wit! Bob Johansson has just sold his software company for a small fortune and is looking forward to a life of leisure. The first item on his to-do list: Spending his newfound windfall. On an urge to splurge, he signs up to have his head cryogenically preserved in case of death. Then he gets himself killed crossing the street. Waking up 117 years later, Bob discovers his mind has been uploaded into a sentient space probe with the ability to replicate itself.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Ignore the Publisher's Summary! This is Amazing!
- By PW on 04-12-17
- We Are Legion (We Are Bob)
- Bobiverse, Book 1
- By: Dennis E. Taylor
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
Interesting Universe to step into
Reviewed: 08-08-17
This is an interesting book for an SF fans in particular those who like a good laugh and expanded thought. I very much enjoyed the reading by Ray Porter and this brought a new level of enjoyment. I would rate it similar to the Expeditionary Force novels by Craig Alanson, and there are similarities between Bob and the Beer Can.
I would recommend this to somebody who wants a light hearted easily digestible novel.
Looking forward to listening to more books in the series
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Invasion: Alaska
- Invasion America, Book 1
- By: Vaughn Heppner
- Narrated by: Mark Ashby
- Length: 16 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 638
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 589
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Story4 out of 5 stars 593
In this controversial book, Vaughn Heppner explores the theme of a shattered America facing the onslaught of the new colossus in the East: Greater China. The time is 2032, and the Chinese are crossing the polar ice and steaming through the Gulf of Alaska. They have conquered oil-rich Siberia and turned Japan into a satellite state. Now a new glacial period has begun, devastating the world’s food supply. China plans to corner the world’s oil market and buy the needed food for their hungry masses.
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5 out of 5 stars
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THE AMERICANS ARE NOT SIBERIANS
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 05-29-14
- Invasion: Alaska
- Invasion America, Book 1
- By: Vaughn Heppner
- Narrated by: Mark Ashby
Gripping
Reviewed: 11-15-16
What made the experience of listening to Invasion: Alaska the most enjoyable?
The story line was very entertaining and kept me entertained all the way from the beginning to the end.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
The plot was great and it was very thought provoking. It was strong from the start
What does Mark Ashby bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
The reading was fine. Mark is easy to listen to and very enjoyable.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes this was a book I could have easily listened to in one sitting
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