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Jim Allmon

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Great Googly Moogly This Is GOOD!!

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Reviewed: 06-28-19

Okay, so I meant to say GREAT! The second in the Aristillus Series will not disappoint! I promise! O know I sund like a fanboy, and I suppose I am, being both male and a fan, but so what?
This book is a rich tapestry of great science, "what if" science, genetic manipulation, space battles, intrepid pioneers, shady government dealings, corruption and retribution and dogs. Not just your standard dogs either. Oh, and an AI with mysterious motives.
Mr. Corcoran has done a tremendous job of weaving a tale that is frighteningly possible, provided we invent one or two things. (Personally, I'm optimistic. Jules Verne was a visionary with some of the fanciful items he filled his stories with. Look what happened a few years after he wrote of submarines.) Could it happen? Who knows?

All I know is, I'm rooting for the dogs.

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This is a tremendous series!

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Reviewed: 06-28-19

Once in a while I stumble on a gem. In this case it's in the form of a wickedly well written book that has, as far as I'm concerned, everything!
Great science fiction has to have a solid basis in reality as well as a smattering of things we don't have. Yet. Travis Corcoran has created an exciting tomorrow that will leave you wondering if it's not already happening . He outlines a political system that is frighteningly familiar and the machinations therein. Intrigue, subterfuge, sabotage, murder, battles for the heart and soul of freedom. Characters fill the life of the story who are brilliant, frail, strong, intelligent, sneaky, honorable and everything in between. The best part of this is it's all on the moon. With dogs. Yes, dogs.
I could gush all day, but I strongly encourage you to read it. I simply cannot do it justice.

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The X-Files: Cold Cases Audiobook By Joe Harris, Chris Carter, Dirk Maggs - adaptation cover art

horrible rendition

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2 out of 5 stars
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Reviewed: 10-22-17

The stories were trite and the narration/performances of the "skilled actors" was more wooden than a cigar store sentinel. I don't think any of them had their heart in it and couldn't wait to get the check to the bank.

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Top shelf all the way!<br />

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Reviewed: 09-01-17

Absolutely tremendous in every way. I enthusiastically recommend it. Both the story and the narration will keep you engaged and that's something many books are unable to do. way to go, guys!

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this is a terrific end to a terrific series!

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Reviewed: 12-09-16

This series has just about everything one could want in a saga. The knowledge of the authors regarding the technical subject matter is enviable. These guys blended fantasy, horror, adventure mixed with a smattering of romance and more than a little humor and created a rollicking good time and the narrator nailed it!
I highly recommend this book

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Strangely Terrific In Every Way!

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Reviewed: 06-06-16

Would you consider the audio edition of Free: The Adventures of Tom Stranger, Interdimensional Insurance Agent to be better than the print version?

As there isn't a print version that I'm aware of, I'll have to say yes.

What other book might you compare Free: The Adventures of Tom Stranger, Interdimensional Insurance Agent to and why?

For me it hearkens back to the days of yore when I first read "Bored of the Rings" by Doug Kenny and Henry Beard. Both are devilishly adept at lampooning a great many things... and what is life without the ability to laugh at ourselves and others? Mostly others, of course.

Have you listened to any of Adam Baldwin’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I haven't, but I'm going to seek him out like a tick in search of an old hound!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I was moved to tears of laughter almost from the moment it began until the end. The first group of characters set the mood for the entire story. President Baldwin and the SecDef are some of the best characters one can imagine. And Tom. Well. Tom is always striving for the finest in Customer Satisfaction.

Any additional comments?

It was colorful and inventive and allowed many guffaws to erupt unbidden from my innards. Larry Correia has become one of my favorite authors (even though he's only aspiring and not up to the standards of "some"! His agility at the written word spans from hard fantasy to magical worlds to tongue in cheek monster hunting and I lap up every word. He is a refreshing talent in the literary world where so many are so smitten with themselves you want to smack them with a three day old mackerel. Please keep them coming, Larry.

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terrific!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-27-16

when the narrator announced it was the end of this book I howled in frustration! please hurry with the sequel.

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