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The Shooter Act
- By: Turner J. Tomlinson
- Narrated by: Buddy Hatton
- Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 23
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 23
A man has taken over terminal four in LAX. He's pulled his gun out and forced everyone to take pictures of him - of what he's wearing. The QR codes he has pinned to his shirt all link to different web addresses, and as the pictures spread across social media, the world begins to pour over his manifesto. The shooter has just transformed himself into an information virus.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Spectacular read.
- By Tyler Brock Hubbard on 02-13-17
- The Shooter Act
- By: Turner J. Tomlinson
- Narrated by: Buddy Hatton
fantastic thriller
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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Storm Front
- The Dresden Files, Book 1
- By: Jim Butcher
- Narrated by: James Marsters
- Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 56,816
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 49,660
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 49,578
A call from a distraught wife, and another from Lt. Murphy of the Chicago PD Special Investigation Unit makes Harry believe things are looking up, but they are about to get worse, much worse. Someone is harnessing immense supernatural forces to commit a series of grisly murders. Someone has violated the first law of magic: Thou Shalt Not Kill. Tracking that someone takes Harry into the dangerous underbelly of Chicago, from mobsters to vampires....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Story, Distracting Sound Engineering
- By Tom on 05-20-10
- Storm Front
- The Dresden Files, Book 1
- By: Jim Butcher
- Narrated by: James Marsters
One of the best series overall
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
- By: Claudia Gray
- Narrated by: Pierce Cravens
- Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,919
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 8,232
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 8,218
This thrilling young adult novel gives listeners a macro view of some of the most important events in the Star Wars universe, from the rise of the Rebellion to the fall of the Empire. Listeners will experience these major moments through the eyes of two childhood friends - Ciena Ree and Thane Kyrell - who have grown up to become an Imperial officer and a Rebel pilot. Now on opposite sides of the war, will these two star-crossed lovers reunite, or will duty tear them - and the galaxy - apart?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Cure for the Aftermath Blues
- By Matt H. on 09-18-15
- Star Wars: Lost Stars
- By: Claudia Gray
- Narrated by: Pierce Cravens
Great recap before TFA
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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Aftermath: Star Wars
- Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens
- By: Chuck Wendig
- Narrated by: Marc Thompson
- Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 14,236
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 13,210
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 13,182
As the Empire reels from its critical defeats at the Battle of Endor, the Rebel Alliance—now a fledgling New Republic—presses its advantage by hunting down the enemy’s scattered forces before they can regroup and retaliate. But above the remote planet Akiva, an ominous show of the enemy’s strength is unfolding. Out on a lone reconnaissance mission, pilot Wedge Antilles watches Imperial Star Destroyers gather like birds of prey circling for a kill, but he’s taken captive before he can report back to the New Republic leaders.
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1 out of 5 stars
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A Lamentable Mess
- By Troy on 09-05-15
- Aftermath: Star Wars
- Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens
- By: Chuck Wendig
- Narrated by: Marc Thompson
Not the authors fault, really.
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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Arisen Omnibus Edition: Books 1-3
- By: Michael Stephen Fuchs, Glynn James
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
- Length: 15 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,706
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,247
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,216
When the Zombie Apocalypse came, one country had shut down its borders in response to a major terrorist attack. Now Fortress Britain is the last bastion of the living - with 50 million beleaguered survivors facing down a world of seven billion animated corpses. And one international team of elite special operators - supremely trained and armed, always the most skilled, resolved, and unstoppable amongst us - are humanity's last best hope for survival....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good macho military bang bang story
- By Tilo on 04-15-15
- Arisen Omnibus Edition: Books 1-3
- By: Michael Stephen Fuchs, Glynn James
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
Solid war book...with Zombies!
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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Fear the Sky
- The Fear Saga, Book 1
- By: Stephen Moss
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
- Length: 20 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 24,269
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 22,450
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 22,380
From the Audie-nominated narrator of The Martian. In eleven years' time, a million members of an alien race will arrive at Earth. Years before they enter orbit, their approach will be announced by the flare of a thousand flames in the sky, their ships' huge engines burning hard to slow them from the vast speeds needed to cross interstellar space. These foreboding lights will shine in our night sky like new stars, getting ever brighter until they outshine even the sun, casting ominous shadows and banishing the night until they suddenly blink out.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Audible Where Are The Rest?!
- By ByEqualMeasure - julie on 09-14-15
- Fear the Sky
- The Fear Saga, Book 1
- By: Stephen Moss
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
Great Science in a Great Science Fiction Story
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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Heir to the Jedi: Star Wars
- By: Kevin Hearne
- Narrated by: Marc Thompson
- Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 4,668
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,310
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Story4 out of 5 stars 4,305
Luke Skywalker's game-changing destruction of the Death Star has made him not only a hero of the Rebel Alliance but a valuable asset in the ongoing battle against the Empire. Though he's a long way from mastering the power of the Force, there's no denying his phenomenal skills as a pilot--and in the eyes of Rebel leaders Princess Leia Organa and Admiral Ackbar, there's no one better qualified to carry out a daring rescue mission crucial to the Alliance cause.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Adventurers with Daddy Issues
- By Troy on 03-03-15
- Heir to the Jedi: Star Wars
- By: Kevin Hearne
- Narrated by: Marc Thompson
Great 1st person perspective.
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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Tarkin: Star Wars
- By: James Luceno
- Narrated by: Euan Morton
- Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,988
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 8,215
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 8,207
He’s the scion of an honorable and revered family. A dedicated soldier and distinguished legislator. Loyal proponent of the Republic and trusted ally of the Jedi Order. Groomed by the ruthless politician and Sith Lord who would be Emperor, Governor Wilhuff Tarkin rises through the Imperial ranks, enforcing his authority ever more mercilessly…. and zealously pursuing his destiny as the architect of absolute dominion.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Solid, but not earth-shattering
- By kalei on 11-20-14
- Tarkin: Star Wars
- By: James Luceno
- Narrated by: Euan Morton
Decent story. But not the best of the new EU.
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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A New Dawn: Star Wars
- By: John Jackson Miller
- Narrated by: Marc Thompson
- Length: 12 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,754
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,102
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,093
For a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights brought peace and order to the Galactic Republic, aided by their connection to the mystical energy field known as the Force. But they were betrayed - and the entire galaxy has paid the price. It is the Age of the Empire. Now Emperor Palpatine, once Chancellor of the Republic and secretly a Sith follower of the dark side of the Force, has brought his own peace and order to the galaxy. Peace through brutal repression, and order through increasing control of his subjects’ lives.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The New Era of Star Wars Begins HERE!
- By Troy on 09-02-14
- A New Dawn: Star Wars
- By: John Jackson Miller
- Narrated by: Marc Thompson
Great way to introduce new characters
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
- By: Andy Weir
- Narrated by: R. C. Bray
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 175,882
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 161,678
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Story5 out of 5 stars 161,498
Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he's alive - and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plainold "human error" are much more likely to kill him first.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Macgyver on Mars
- By Michael G Kurilla on 06-21-13
- The Martian
- By: Andy Weir
- Narrated by: R. C. Bray
Amazing story with an amazing narrator.
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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