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Alien: Out of the Shadows
- An Audible Original Drama
- Narrated by: Rutger Hauer, Corey Johnson, Matthew Lewis, Kathryn Drysdale, Laurel Lefkow, Andrea Deck, Mac McDonald
- Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins
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Winner, 2017 APA Audie Awards - Excellence in Production
As a child, Chris Hooper dreamed of monsters. But in deep space, he found only darkness and isolation. Then, on planet LV178, he and his fellow miners discovered a storm-scoured, sand-blasted hell - and trimonite, the hardest material known to man.
When a shuttle crashes into the mining ship Marion, the miners learn that there was more than trimonite deep in the caverns. There was evil, hibernating and waiting for suitable prey. Hoop and his associates uncover a nest of Xenomorphs, and hell takes on a new meaning. Quickly they discover that their only hope lies with the unlikeliest of saviors....
Ellen Ripley, the last human survivor of the salvage ship Nostromo.
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"The mix of music, sound effects, and vocals is painstakingly orchestrated—from the creaks of the ship to the subtle shifts in atmospheric tone…add in a diverse ensemble of voices, and this production succeeds in keeping the listener in the center of the action."
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About the Creator
Dirk Maggs is an innovator in the world of radio and audio production. A prolific writer and director, he is known for his cinematic approach to audio, utilizing scripts and fine-tuned sound effects layered with music to create a near visual effect. Maggs has previously worked on BBC Radio adaptations of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency. He also excels at adapting graphic novels for radio. His award-winning credits include Judge Dredd, Superman Lives, and Batman: Knightfall. At Audible, Maggs has proven to be a breakout star, directing the groundbreaking original Alien series and adapting The X-Files: Cold Cases and The X-Files: Stolen Lives.
About the Creator
Tim Lebbon has made a career out of writing spine-chilling horror and dark fantasy stories. He released his first novel, Mesmer, in 1997 and has since published dozens of other titles in the genre. A UK native, he has won four British Fantasy Awards and a Bram Stoker Award for his 2002 story Reconstructing Amy. Lebbon’s work has also been adapted for the big screen; his novel The Silence was made into a 2018 film directed by John R. Leonetti, starring Stanley Tucci and Miranda Otto. He has written several novels rooted in legendary sci-fi franchises, including a Star Wars novel entitled Into the Void, Alien vs. Predator: Armageddon, and Alien: Out of the Shadows, the source material for this audio production.
About the Performer
Rutger Hauer is internationally known for his portrayal of characters ranging from the menacing to the romantic. A Dutch actor, he rose to fame in the United States as Roy Batty, the surprisingly sympathetic antagonist in 1982’s Blade Runner. He went on to star in audience-adored hits such as Batman Begins, Sin City, Ladyhawke, and The Hitcher. On the small screen, he has lent his talents to shows including The Last Kingdom, Alias, Smallville, True Blood, and Wilfred, and won a Golden Globe for his work on the made-for-television film Escape from Sobibor. In addition to his acting, Hauer is a noted activist, a fervent environmentalist, and the founder of the Rutger Hauer Starfish Association, an AIDS advocacy non-profit. His foreboding performance in Alien: Out of the Shadows marks his first venture into audiobooks.
About the Performer
The voice of Matthew Lewis will be familiar to Harry Potter fans; his endearing portrayal of the lovably unlucky Neville Longbottom in the eight-film series won the hearts of audiences globally. Beyond the world of witchcraft and wizardry, Lewis boasts an impressive repertoire. He went on to star in lauded British television dramas, including The Syndicate, Ripper Street, and Girlfriends, as well as big screen hits such as Me Before You and Terminal. He has also been featured in several stage performances, ranging from Agatha Christie’s Verdict to the 2012 revival of the dark, incisive Our Boys. Lewis makes his audio debut with Alien: Out of the Shadows.
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Kathryn Drysdale is an English actress who has appeared in film, television, and theater. Her most notable performances include the portrayal of heiress Rhoda Swartz in the 2004 adaptation of Vanity Fair and her turn as the brash Taylor in the beloved British comedy St. Trinian’s. Her television work ranges from sci-fi favorite Doctor Who to tongue-in-cheek royal comedy The Windsors. Her stage credits include performances in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2008) and the West End revival of The Ruling Class opposite James McAvoy. Known for her narrations of acclaimed YA novels such as Fractured, Shattered, and Contagion, her bright and energetic voice shimmers in Alien: Out of the Shadows.
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As a child Chris Hooper dreamed of monsters. But in deep space, he found only darkness and isolation. Then, on planet LV178, he and his fellow miners discovered a storm-scoured, sand-blasted hell - and trimonite, the hardest material known to man. When a shuttle crashes into the mining ship Marion, the miners learn that there was more than trimonite deep in the caverns. There was evil, hibernating - and waiting for suitable prey.
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A very good listen.
- By Jason on 08-24-16
By: Tim Lebbon
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New Found Land: The Long Haul
- By: Austin Grossman, Neal Stephenson, Sean Stewart
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Evans, Elizabeth Jasicki, Graeme Malcolm, and others
- Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins
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Imagine two worlds at war. In one, citizens with jetpacks and ray guns have colonized Venus. In the other, magic reigns supreme, and history turns on swords and spells. Now imagine they have just discovered a third world. Our world. Our timeline of rideshare apps and strip malls is about to become the newest battlefield in the long war between science fiction and fantasy.
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You'll like this if you liked The Zeta Family.
- By Tory Thai on 06-12-21
By: Austin Grossman, and others
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Intelligent Design
- An Audible Original Drama
- By: David Spicer
- Narrated by: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Edward Bluemel, Erin Doherty
- Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins
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At a shadowy company (Karoli Robotics Corporation) owned by a Sillicon Valley billionaire, a scientist named Jim creates an AI that can fool the Turing test at the same time as his colleague, Daniel, successfully synthesizes DNA in a test tube. Daniel's attempts to reanimate dead chimps using his discovery have been unsuccessful, but when his friend Laura Bocelli is killed by being trapped inside a lab freezer, Daniel is presented with the perfect specimen. However, Laura is irreparably brain dead.
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Can't recommend
- By pondo on 01-25-20
By: David Spicer
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The Dispatcher
- By: John Scalzi
- Narrated by: Zachary Quinto
- Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins
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Zachary Quinto - best known for his role as the Nimoy-approved Spock in the recent Star Trek reboot and the menacing, power-stealing serial killer, Sylar, in Heroes - brings his well-earned sci-fi credentials and simmering intensity to this audio-exclusive novella from master storyteller John Scalzi. One day, not long from now, it becomes almost impossible to murder anyone - 999 times out of a thousand, anyone who is intentionally killed comes back. How? We don't know.
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IT'S HARD TO GET MYSTICAL ABOUT YOUR JOB
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 10-05-16
By: John Scalzi
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Alien: Covenant Origins
- The Official Prequel to the Blockbuster Film
- By: Alan Dean Foster
- Narrated by: Tom Taylorson
- Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins
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The Covenant mission is the most ambitious endeavor in the history of Weyland-Yutani. A ship bound for Origae-6, carrying 2,000 colonists beyond the limits of known space, this is a make-or-break investment for the corporation - and for the future of all mankind. Yet there are those who would die to stop the mission. As the colony ship hovers in Earth orbit, several violent events reveal a deadly conspiracy to sabotage the launch.
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Great narrator, lackluster writing
- By Tobie on 06-28-18
By: Alan Dean Foster
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Predator - Incursion
- The Rage War, Book 1
- By: Tim Lebbon
- Narrated by: John Chancer
- Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins
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Predator ships stream into human space in unprecedented numbers. The Colonial Marines, controlled by Weyland-Yutani, respond to the incursion, thus entering the Rage War. This terrifying assault by the Yautja cannot go unchallenged, yet the cost of combat is high. Predators are master combatants, and each encounter yields a high body count. Then, when Lt. Johnny Mains and his marines - the VoidLarks - enter the fray, they discover an enemy deadlier than any could imagine.
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I was really wanted to like this book!!
- By jeremy lamarch on 05-15-16
By: Tim Lebbon
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Strange in Place
- Tales from the Homefront of the New Paranormal
- By: Jonathan Salem Baskin
- Narrated by: Kevin T. Collins, Ellen Archer, Neil Hellegers, and others
- Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins
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During the pandemic, our homes and apartments have transported us to new places, different experiences, and changed our understanding of ourselves and others. This collection of 12 tales explores those journeys through the lens of fantasy and science fiction, accentuating the strange and unexpected to reveal the relatable, human dimensions of our continuing migration from what’s normal to a new normal...or even paranormal.
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Covid 19 the it so horror
- By Andra on 05-21-21
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The Myth of the Self-Made Man
- By: Ruben Reyes
- Narrated by: Inés del Castillo, Eric Yves Garcia, Christian Barillas
- Length: 51 mins
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More than a hundred years into the future, as the US approaches its 400th anniversary, Tomas, a young graduate student, searches for the real identity of one of the cyborgs that maintained American homes. He has been haunted for years by an audio clip of a cyborg named Felipe and is intent on writing Felipe’s biography. In the clip, Felipe can only recite that he was made in America, but Tomas must find out: Where was the Self-made Man really from?
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Devastatingly Well Written! A MUST read!
- By Shannon on 04-16-21
By: Ruben Reyes
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Have at It, Sister
- By: Bill Griffeth
- Narrated by: Bill Griffeth, Ryan Kailbourne, Scott Aiello, and others
- Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
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Gloria Burtzlaff feared for her life one day back in April of 1991 when her abusive husband, Larry, drunk and violent, slapped her, hit her, and began pelting her with glasses. After he tried to drown her in a tub, she got the family shotgun and confronted him in his underwear. “Larry, I’m going to kill you,” she declared. Defense lawyers would later claim he lifted a glass as if to say, “Have at it, sister.” Have at It, Sister is a true-crime tale about Gloria, a South Dakota woman who shot her abusive husband and was put on trial in a precedent-setting case.
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Thank you
- By Shelly W. on 09-02-22
By: Bill Griffeth
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Tin Man: A Galaxy's Edge Prequel
- By: Jason Anspach, Nick Cole
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
- Length: 52 mins
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In the wilds of a jungle planet, the Legion fights in brutal combat as Republic marines fly their SLICS from one tragedy to the next. H292, a repurposed warbot, shows the heart of a hero as he wades into the battle not to destroy - but to save.
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So cool
- By Chris on 02-01-20
By: Jason Anspach, and others
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Aliens: Phalanx
- By: Scott Sigler
- Narrated by: Bronson Pinchot
- Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins
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Ataegina was an isolated world of medieval castles, varied cultures, and conquests, vibrant until the demons rose and spread relentless destruction. Swarms of lethal creatures with black husks, murderous claws, barbed tails, and dreaded “tooth-tongues” raged through the lowlands, killing 90 percent of the planet’s population. Terrified survivors fled to hidden mountain keeps where they eke out a meager existence. When a trio of young warriors discovers a new weapon, they see a chance to end this curse. To save humanity, they must fight.
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Good initial concept, finally forgetable
- By Anonymous User on 03-04-20
By: Scott Sigler
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Midnight Son
- By: James Dommek Jr., Josephine Holtzman, Isaac Kestenbaum
- Narrated by: James Dommek Jr.
- Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins
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James Dommek, Jr., an Alaska Native writer and musician, sheds new light on a real-life mystery that pits Native American folklore against the US justice system. In the vast Alaskan Arctic, legend has it there once lived a mythic tribe—Iñukuns—that only existed in rumors and whispers. This changed forever when an actor-turned-fugitive, Teddy Kyle Smith, had an encounter that brought Iñukuns from myth to reality. Smith was an aspiring actor with a promising career until it all came quickly crashing down with a gunshot, a manhunt, bloodshed, and other frightful events.
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It’s an Inuit Thing. You possibly don’t understand it.
- By Amazon Customer on 11-13-19
By: James Dommek Jr., and others
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Aliens vs. Predators: Rift War
- The Aliens vs. Predators Series
- By: Yvonne Navarro, Weston Ochse
- Narrated by: Kate Rudd
- Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins
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The planet LV-363 teems with exotic life, including a plant growing in the shadows of its deep rifts. The plant’s flower yields a valuable narcotic, and people are forced by the cartels to harvest it. When a Yautja (Predator) ship arrives for a hunting ritual, the Predators seed the rifts with Xenomorph eggs. The aliens emerge and the result is bizarre and deadly hybrids, with humans trapped between the Predators and their prey. These deadly Xenomorph hybrids—some of which possess the ability to fly—swarm out of control and may prove more than the Yautja or the humans can defeat.
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Pure
- By Anonymous User on 08-20-22
By: Yvonne Navarro, and others
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Aliens: Bishop
- A Novel
- By: T. R. Napper
- Narrated by: Alex Boyles, Eunice Wong, Shiromi Arserio, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins
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Massively damaged in Aliens and Alien 3, the synthetic Bishop asked to be shut down forever. His creator, Michael Bishop, has other plans. He seeks the Xenomorph knowledge stored in the android’s mind and brings Bishop back to life—but for what reason? No longer an employee of the Weyland-Yutani Corporation, Michael tells his creation that he seeks to advance medical research for the benefit of humanity. Yet where does he get the resources needed to advance his work. With whom do his new allegiances lie?
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There is more than Bishop in the story
- By Jeffery L. Richard on 01-17-24
By: T. R. Napper
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Sovereign
- By: Jeff Hirsch
- Narrated by: Jesse Einstein
- Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins
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Micah Cole has been in deep space for three years while his parents chase their obsession with finding intelligence to the far corners of the universe, but Micah dreams of the friends he left behind and counts the days until they return home. When a devastating meteor shower nearly destroys their ship, Micah is separated from his family and stranded on Sovereign, a vast planet of raging rivers, towering forests, and deadly creatures. If Micah ever wants to see his family or his home again, he’ll have to learn to how to survive on a hostile alien world, all alone.
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Exploring strange new worlds
- By Kingsley on 02-01-19
By: Jeff Hirsch
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The Sandman
- By: Neil Gaiman, Dirk Maggs
- Narrated by: Riz Ahmed, Kat Dennings, Taron Egerton, and others
- Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins
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When The Sandman, also known as Lord Morpheus - the immortal king of dreams, stories and the imagination - is pulled from his realm and imprisoned on Earth by a nefarious cult, he languishes for decades before finally escaping. Once free, he must retrieve the three “tools” that will restore his power and help him to rebuild his dominion, which has deteriorated in his absence.
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absolutely Epic!
- By Victor @ theAudiobookBlog dot com on 07-16-20
By: Neil Gaiman, and others
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Lullaby
- By: Jonathan Maberry
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 37 mins
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A young married couple, Matt and Gillian, have just bought a gorgeous house located next to a lake in the Catskills. They want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city to raise their baby girl, Hope, in relative peace and quiet. When night falls, however, their dream home becomes a house of nightmares. Matt and Gillian soon learn that darkness takes many forms. And sometimes, darkness is hungry.
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I guess there’s a reason it’s free
- By Katie Washington on 10-05-18
By: Jonathan Maberry
What listeners say about Alien: Out of the Shadows
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- Casey
- 04-28-16
Good story and character performances
Where does Alien: Out of the Shadows rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
I thoroughly enjoyed the performance and theatrical style. the sound effects really added to the experience, keeping up suspense and giving the sense of watching a full feature film.
What did you like best about this story?
I thought it was cool how the story took place between the first and second original movies without causing any questions to the timeline and answering why Ripley was drifting around for so long before being found in the second movie.
Which scene was your favorite?
The scene where they were opening the bulkhead doors to the ship trying to capture the Xenos in the cargo net was particularly memorable
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When Ash forced Ripley's memory to be wiped in the med pod and couldnt remember Hoop when she woke up :'(
Any additional comments?
If they made it into a movie, I'd watch
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- Todd (Toad) Vogel
- 05-15-16
Excellent
Excellent story. It follows the storyline of the movie as well. The voice actor playing Ellen Ripley sounds almost exactly like Sigourney Weaver. If you're a fan of the Alien movies, this is a great listen!
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- Cam T.
- 04-27-16
Out of the Shadows and into the spotlight!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I would absolutely recommend this audio drama to friends, if they are fans of the Alien movie franchise. I read this book when it first came out, and I admit I was initially skeptical at the author's use of Ripley in this story. However, he did a brilliant job of maintaining continuity with the movies while still treating the audience to a thrilling new Alien adventure. Frankly, I would like to see this story made into a movie.
What did you like best about this story?
The story moved along at a good pace, without getting overly caught up in irrelevant details. From the moment you click 'play', you are swept into the world set up by the original Ridley Scott movie, while also seeing precedents for James Cameron's sequel.
What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Since this is an audio drama, not just a regular audio book, the term narrators doesn't really apply. I prefer the term cast. In this case, they all did a brilliant job bringing their characters to life. Of particularly interesting note is the performance of Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter movies, as Baxter). The actress who played Ripley also sounded a fair deal like Sigourney Weaver.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
In space, no can still hear you scream
Any additional comments?
I would advise caution to listeners. If you have a problem with strong language, you may want to reconsider. Like the Alien movies, there is plenty of "sailor talk" in this audio drama. As far as I'm concerned, it only added to the authenticity, but there are some people who can be rather thin-skinned when it comes to that particular issue.
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- Melissa and Josh
- 11-27-16
Decent Prequel to Aliens 2
Where does Alien: Out of the Shadows rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
PREFACE: This is Melissa's Husband writing the review to this story.
This was a decent audiobook and one that I did enjoy listening to, although I felt that some of the voice acting could have been better. Some of character dialogue felt overly forced, which I realize is needed for an audio-only production, but it detracted from the story. With that said, I would rate this in the top 30 of books I've read so far.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Ripley will always be my favorite character in the Aliens franchise and this story didn't differ from that opinion. With that said, I felt that Ripley held a bit too heavy of a "Just go with it" attitude throughout the story, especially when it came to stopping Ash. All of that aside, Ripley's character didn't disappoint and I was able to enjoy the story.
Would you listen to another book narrated by the narrators?
It really depends. Given that this was a full cast production and only the first of such that I have listened to, it is hard to tell. I would have to hear each actor in their own story before I could adequately make such a call.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
"When bad androids get worse"
Any additional comments?
This was a decent production overall, but I felt that some of the story dialogue was forced, as noted above. Some of the pieces seemed to come together entirely too quickly near the end in order to bring about a timely conclusion to the story. Items from other films were brought into this story which, again in my opinion, really start to mix the different timelines (med pods from Prometheus, despite this taking place between Alien and Aliens).
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- Isaiah Young
- 05-01-16
Please do more
The voice acting was outstanding. The voice actress for Ripley sounded identical to Weaver. This truly was an incredible audio program. This in my eyes was true in spirit and in lore to the Alien Series and should be considered cannon. Truly gripping and heart pounding from beginning to end.
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- Angelique M. Armstrong
- 04-28-16
Excellent entry into the Xenoverse
This is more "radio play" than traditional narrated "audio book." thoroughly enjoyed it. I have been a huge fan of the Xenoverse since first seeing Alien in 1981. Out of the Shadows is an excellent moment in time between Alien and Aliens without much discontinuity. Excellent vocal performances all around, but Laurel Lefkow was a dead ringer for Ripley! I actually had Aliens dreams after the first day of listening. Well done! Hoping Sea of Sorrows and River of Pain get similar treatments
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- Dabrish
- 12-16-18
Really good love story
I was so pleasantly surprised this book is entirely a love story. There is Ruppel aka Ripley aka STFU AUTO CORRECT, one alien, and a bottle of bourbon. Initially at odds due to being different species the alien comes to tenderly love Rip. They merely talk for the entire duration of the book. They finally mate at the end and the alien is beset when his tail kills rio on accident in the mating process. (Bursts through her cervix and collapses her rectal cavity.) I listened to this book with my nine and eight year old children. I suggest you do the same. Amazing that it is a true story. Good morning!
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- G, James
- 12-26-17
Made for prequel story
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
Forced story that seems more like it was made simply to sell a book by cramming it between two solid novels.
What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?
The narrating was very good and made up for a lot of the forced nature of the plot.
What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
I probably wouldn't have read the book past the first third, but listening to the narrator kept me going.
Was Alien: Out of the Shadows worth the listening time?
I am ambivalent. The plot is forced and hard to stay with, but the narration is good and compelling.
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- Senora Maven
- 05-05-16
Excellent!
the movie in my head along with this docudrama narration created an exciting and thrilling experience. the acting was superb Miss lefkow sounds very much like Sigourney Weaver so much so that I kept hoping for a happy ending. I love the alien series and hope to hear more. highly recommend this docudrama.
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- D. Field
- 12-18-18
Good performance. derivative story
Woman playing Ripley nailed Sigourney Weaver s voice. Story borrowed liberally from Aliens & Prometheus. Ending did not compromise the timeline of the films. Interesting listening to what was essentially a movie.
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