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Good Boys: The Lost Tribe
- Good Boys, Book 1
- By: Jeremy Robinson
- Narrated by: Tom Taylorson
- Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,266
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,199
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,199
In the serene backdrop of New Hampshire's Franconia Notch, Micah Taylor, an ex-Army Ranger, finds solace with his loyal golden retriever, Grover. Their peaceful existence is suddenly shattered when a first date with his old friend, Jess Bender, takes an unexpected turn. Bright lights descend from the sky, leading them into the dark woods and a shocking discovery: the Kylonari, an advanced alien species with a special connection to Micah, here on a quest to find "The Lost Tribe"—a colony that vanished millennia ago.
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5 out of 5 stars
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What a Fun Ride!
- By CarterFSU on 08-22-24
- Good Boys: The Lost Tribe
- Good Boys, Book 1
- By: Jeremy Robinson
- Narrated by: Tom Taylorson
Dogs
Reviewed: 08-26-24
As a dog trainer and proud human to six dogs (two dumped, two rehomed, one rescue, and one puppy), Good Boys by Jeremy Robinson was far beyond a "want" to read. The concept struck a perfect chord, blending my love for dogs with my passion for sci-fi. I'm already a huge fan of Jeremy Robinson's other works, especially the Infinite Timeline series, so I went into this book with high expectations—and I wasn't disappointed. While there were a few nit-picky details that I couldn't help but notice (Grover's excessive humping, some strong small dog stereotypes), the story's heart and soul more than made up for it.
The book delivered moments that made me laugh out loud, though not quite as frequently as some of Robinson's other works. However, the emotional impact was undeniable. There were scenes that brought me to tears, and they were worth every one. Robinson has a way of making you care deeply about the characters, and as a dog person, I felt particularly invested in this story.
I can't wait to see where this series goes and am thoroughly hooked. The narrator did a phenomenal job, too. His range and ability to give each character a distinct, believable voice were so convincing that I genuinely had to check and make sure there weren't two narrators involved. It’s rare to find such a seamless performance.
In short, Good Boys is a must-read, Jeremy Robinson continues to deliver (as usual), and I’m excited for what’s next.
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Failure Mode
- Expeditionary Force, Book 15
- By: Craig Alanson
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
- Length: 19 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 18,757
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 17,476
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Story5 out of 5 stars 17,429
The galaxy is doomed. Monkeys may be clever and too stubborn to give up, but Skippy The Idiot Who Got Played knows the harsh truth: this is a fight he can’t win. The odds are not only stacked against him, he was designed not to win this fight. Maybe he can salvage some faint memory of the civilizations that inhabit the galaxy, but those beings are doomed. Doomed. Including the Merry Band of Pirates.
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1 out of 5 stars
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A wholly unsatisfying ending to an epic universe
- By Anonymous User on 12-10-22
- Failure Mode
- Expeditionary Force, Book 15
- By: Craig Alanson
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
The Ending We Needed
Reviewed: 01-05-23
I'm going to preface this by stating I don't like space operas. Or any operas. I got the first book in the series years ago and it took three attempts to get into it, then Skippy the beer can showed up and I've been sold ever since. Does this have all the answers I've ever wanted since the beginning? No. But it couldn't, and I love that there are still a few things left to the imagination. The story continues on because of it. It's been a long and wild ride, and this was about the perfect way to end the journey.
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Dead Moon
- By: Peter Clines
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 8,021
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,372
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Story4 out of 5 stars 7,365
In the year 2243, the Moon belongs to the dead. The largest graveyard in the solar system, it was the perfect solution to the overcrowding and environmental problems that had plagued mankind for centuries. And the perfect place for Cali Washington to run away from her past. But when a mysterious meteor crashes into one of the Moon’s cemeteries, Cali and her fellow Caretakers find themselves surrounded by a terrifying enemy force that outnumbers them more than a thousand to one. An enemy not hindered by the lack of air or warmth or sustenance. An enemy that is already dead.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Why did you do this? Just why?
- By Veronica on 03-02-19
- Dead Moon
- By: Peter Clines
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
amazing storytelling
Reviewed: 03-08-21
I will be the first to admit that it took me a couple tries to get into the earlier books from this series, and while 14 and The Fold are now in my top favorite books, I was hesitant to give Dead Moon a shot after reading reviews that it is the weakest of the series and the least tied in.
I shouldn't have waited this long.
Only Peter Clines and Ray Porter could tell a story about moon zombies and make it this good. Does it sound like the most ridiculous plot ever to describe to your friends? Probably. But if your reading this type of sci-fi do you care, or are you secretly loving the side eyes so when they finally HAVE to ask, you can explain all the reasons why it's actually awesome?
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Deep Silence
- A Joe Ledger Novel
- By: Jonathan Maberry
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 16 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,227
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,938
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,922
Terrorists-for-hire have created a weapon that can induce earthquakes and cause dormant volcanoes to erupt. One terrifying side effect of the weapon is that prior to the devastation, the vibrations drive ordinary people to suicide and violence. A wave of madness begins sweeping the country beginning with a mass shooting in Congress. Joe Ledger and his team go on a wild hunt to stop the terrorists and uncover the global superpower secretly funding them. At every step the stakes increase as it becomes clear that the endgame of this campaign of terror is igniting the Yellowstone caldera.
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3 out of 5 stars
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author's politics shows
- By Serge Kuptsoff on 12-29-19
- Deep Silence
- A Joe Ledger Novel
- By: Jonathan Maberry
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
So many things brought together
Reviewed: 11-01-18
I had a lot of questions after Extinction Machine and Kill Switch, but Deep Silence really brought everything together. There is still a deep element of mystery to some parts of the story but overall, a suspenseful and engaging story. Ray Porter's performance is amazing and, as always, brings Joe Ledger to life.
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Patient Zero
- The Joe Ledger Novels, Book 1
- By: Jonathan Maberry
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 14 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17,157
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 15,582
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 15,543
When you have to kill the same terrorist twice in one week there’s either something wrong with your world or something wrong with your skills - and there’s nothing wrong with Joe Ledger’s skills. And that’s both a good and a bad thing. It’s good because he’s a Baltimore detective who has just been secretly recruited by the government to lead a new task force created to deal with the problems that Homeland Security can’t handle....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Yes! It IS that good. Five stars and more.
- By Kim Venatries on 10-05-12
- Patient Zero
- The Joe Ledger Novels, Book 1
- By: Jonathan Maberry
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
Excellent!
Reviewed: 04-29-14
A well-written and researched book. While it is of course a sci-fi book and not everything is believable, the author obviously took a lot of time in researching military technology and terminology as well as prion diseases. While there is a romantic element to this story, it does not overtake the action. Ray Porter did a great job narrating for each of the characters, and this was probably the most well preformed audible book I have listened to. This made my long commutes much shorter and I will be purchasing the next book in the series.
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Selected Scenes from the End of the World - A Free Short Story from Zombies: The Recent Dead
- By: Brian Keene
- Narrated by: L. J. Ganser
- Length: 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3 out of 5 stars 424
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Performance3 out of 5 stars 368
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Story2.5 out of 5 stars 364
You can't kill the dead! Like any good monster, the zombie has proven to be ever-evolving, monumentally mutable, and open to seemingly endless imaginative interpretations: the thralls of voodoo sorcerers, George Romero's living dead, societal symbols, dancing thrillers, viral victims, reanimated ramblers, video-gaming targets, post-apocalyptic permutations, shuffling sidekicks, literary mash-ups, the comedic, and, yes, even the romantic.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Nice short stories
- By Mike on 11-07-11
- Selected Scenes from the End of the World - A Free Short Story from Zombies: The Recent Dead
- By: Brian Keene
- Narrated by: L. J. Ganser
Interesting
Reviewed: 03-11-12
This was an interesting story to listen to. The story was well written, but it is short. It really made me wish there was a sequel, but as a short story, I couldn't ask for more!
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Married with Zombies
- By: Jesse Petersen
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,412
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,249
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,247
A heartwarming tale of terror in the middle of the zombie apocalypse. Meet Sarah and David. Once upon a time, they met and fell in love. But now they’re on the verge of divorce and going to couples’ counseling. On a routine trip to their counselor, they notice a few odd things: the lack of cars on the highway, the missing security guard, and the fact that their counselor, Dr. Kelly, is ripping out her previous client’s throat. Meet the zombies....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Entertaining
- By R. Wyatt on 02-06-11
- Married with Zombies
- By: Jesse Petersen
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
Great
Reviewed: 10-09-11
I found this to be very amusing. I love how each chapter starts with a phrase from the couples' counseling and how it applies to the zombie Apocalypse. It is the first book in a trilogy, followed by Flip this Zombie and Eat Slay Love.
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