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Deathtrap

Expeditionary Force Mavericks, Book 1

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Deathtrap

By: Craig Alanson
Narrated by: R.C. Bray
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The human soldiers stranded on the planet Paradise have been recruited into an alien legion to do the dirty jobs that the high-tech species won't do. Their first mission is to kick the enemy off a backwater planet no one cares about. It's a simple assignment, except everyone has a hidden agenda, and the planet could become a deathtrap.

©2019 Craig Alanson (P)2019 Blue Heron Audio Adventure Military Science Fiction Witty
Engaging Storyline • Excellent Character Development • Epic Plot Twists • Expanded Universe Lore • Humorous Writing
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The story was good, but sometimes it seems that the author was writing for someone with a short memory. There were several instances where he gave us a summary of what we just read in the previous chapter. That’s fine if we’re reading a serial and read the previous chapter last month, but annoying when we’ve just finished the last chapter. Maybe he gets paid by the word.

Repetitive passages

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Guess i just got used the skippy too much. I like the spin off and will probably listen to next in the series.

Not as good as the original but still very entertaining

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The book is funny, the story stands on its own (even without Skippy), and RC Bray is excellent as always.

Wonderful direction for Exfor Universe

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I had low expectations that the galaxy could have a worthy story without Joe and Skippy. The universe created has thankfully enough depth, lore, and races to stand on its own in the new adventure. A more concise and small setting for this story aids in the telling.

The same but different - and possibly the best.

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I can’t say enough good things about the Expeditionary Force series and Craig Alanson’s excellent writing. I’ll admit that when I happened along Columbus Day a few years back, I almost quit listening after the first chapter but there was just something about the story that told me to give it a chance and I’m very glad I did.

Because of this series I was also introduced to the multi-talented R.C. Bray. I now seek out books read by Mr. Bray because I know if he is associated with the story it will not disappoint.

Thank you to both Craig and R.C. for countless hours of enjoyment and I look forward to your future works.

Did not disappoint!

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Love the spin off of the main story! There are legs to this storyline. Keep it coming.

Another winner

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Another great book in the ExForce series. A combination of action and humor, this book doesn't disappoint and is well worth the credit! The surprise cliffhanger ending now has me wanting more...

Who needs Skippy?

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I am a big fan of skippy the magnificent and because this was not a story with him I was apprehensive to listen but, let me tell you this book was great! definitely going to follow this series now too.

I was surprised I like it so much.

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Love this series. the Mavericks are very good but I miss the the Asshole shiny beer can. RC Bray does a great job as always.

Love the Expeditionary Force series

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I liked it a lot. Good story thats easy to follow along with. Now going to start Columbus Day.

Enjoyed.

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