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fantastic thriller

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-26-17

FULL DISCLOSURE: I was given this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

I loved it. Great fast paced thriller. Fantastic use of real world tech and future tech that isn't that far off from being real. At the end you can definitely see this happening in real life... which is kinda scary.

I enjoyed it start to finish and hope any potential sequel isn't too far off because I'll be buying the second book in the series for sure.

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One of the best series overall

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 10-15-15

The Dresden files is awesome. Read it. Listen to it. Consume it. Much like Harry grows from book to book so does James' narration. Totally worth the credit.

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Star Wars: Lost Stars Audiobook By Claudia Gray cover art

Great recap before TFA

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 10-08-15

It was a great book. I enjoyed the straight forward story telling from two engaging characters. It added to the canon without going so far as to muddy the waters. Oh and I know where the downed star destroyer comes from now *wink*

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Not the authors fault, really.

Overall
2 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 09-29-15

What would have made Aftermath: Star Wars better?

Unfortunately the fact that this book was released before the movie really handcuffed the author. He couldn't delve in to the story post Ep6 at all. A few minor characters that might be bigger later on, and almost no new story worth telling. I know this is a trilogy of novels, and with the other books coming out after Ep7 I am sure they will be far better. The story group for Star Wars should have released it's first post Ep6 book after Ep7 as a prologue of sorts with more teeth in the story. It's not a bad book, it just doesn't go anywhere worth going, yet.

What do you think your next listen will be?

I am going to listen to Lost Stars next, reviews are positive.

Which scene was your favorite?

Hard to say. Lots happened, but nothing happened, if that makes sense.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Aftermath: Star Wars?

I would have retooled the story entirely. Use the first book to introduce the First Order, but release it after the movie came out.

Any additional comments?

Well written and well narrated. Unfortunately the author was muzzled due to keeping the movie under wraps. I will buy the next one in the series for sure.

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Solid war book...with Zombies!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 09-09-15

If you could sum up Arisen Omnibus Edition: Books 1-3 in three words, what would they be?

Violent Intense Awesome!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Pred...Basically couldn't picture him as anyone either that Dwayne Johnson...and it works!

Have you listened to any of R.C. Bray’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

He is solid in every book he does, if you're a Bray fan you'll be good here.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Hell yes

Any additional comments?

The books might not be as long as others, but it works for the story it's trying to tell...Walking Dead ain't got nutin on this.

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Great Science in a Great Science Fiction Story

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 09-09-15

If you could sum up Fear the Sky in three words, what would they be?

Roller Coaster Ride

Who was your favorite character and why?

I really enjoyed the Agents. Following each one from start to finish and seeing them grow and change in the heart of war was fun.

Which scene was your favorite?

The climax, by far the best. Would make a killer movie!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

If it wasn't so long, yes. Although I am bummed the other 2 aren't on Audible yet...I want to start them now!

Any additional comments?

Great book with the best narrator in the business!

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Great 1st person perspective.

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-27-15

For the first time you get to hear Luke's inner most thoughts. It was an interesting story and hearing a young Luke struggle with his new found Force abilities was fun.

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Decent story. But not the best of the new EU.

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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-24-15

A great look into Tarkin and how he became who he was. The story it self was a little bland though. Great performance though. Worth the credit but not as good as the others.

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Great way to introduce new characters

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-16-15

I enjoyed the book. The new characters were entertaining and unique. One issue with Star Wars is so much of the same, but this was a different take. Hera was awesome and it makes me appreciate Rebels much more.

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The Martian Audiobook By Andy Weir cover art

Amazing story with an amazing narrator.

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-13-15

The book is incredible and RC Bray kills the narration. Definitely a must read. The science whether it's made up or completely real doesn't matter because it was so well written I just took all the science and math as 100% factual. The research into this book must have been intense. Read it now, or rather, listen to it now.

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