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Rebel

Ascent to Empire, Book 2

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Rebel

By: Richard Fox, David Weber
Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
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He never wanted to be a rebel.

The Five Hundred, the elite families who rule the Terran Federation and control its political power and its wealth, have grown steadily wealthier and more powerful, thanks to the war against the Terran League. War may be hard on the people who get caught in its path, but it's very good for business in the short term, and the Five Hundred own the shipyards that build the Navy's ships. They own virtually all the industry that produces the weapons and material the war consumes so voraciously... and they've made damn sure someone else does the dying.

True, there are a few flies in the Five Hundred's ointment.

There's the growing hatred and resentment of the Fringe Worlds, whose children do eighty percent of the dying in the Five Hundred's war. But the Five Hundred have made sure the Fringe knows what will happen to any system that goes "out of compliance."

There are the lunatic conspiracy nuts who insist that the alien Rishathan Sphere is secretly aiding the League's military, but the Five Hundred have forced them to keep their mouths shut where it matters.

Then there's Terrence Murphy, a man of honor who loves the Federation, who springs from the Five Hundred, yet knows it for what it is and is determined to speak for its victims. But the Five Hundred have dispatched ample force to deal with him and his handful of lunatic followers.

Unfortunately, the Fringe has paid enough of its children's lives, and it no longer cares what may happen if it dares to defy the Five Hundred.

Worse, the lunatic conspiracy nuts were right, and the Rish have planned carefully for the Federation's destruction.

And, worst of all, the Five Hundred have fatally underestimated Terrence Murphy.

Rebel is book two in David Weber and Richard Fox's Ascent to Empire series.

©2024 Words of Weber, Inc. and Richard Fox (P)2024 Podium Audio
Adventure Military Science Fiction Space Opera Scary War
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Compelling Story • Intriguing Characters • Detailed Worldbuilding • Captivating Performance • Smooth Voice Acting
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All I can say is, I can’t wait for book 3. I was so invested in the characters, I had to pause listening for a few days because I was afraid of what was about to happen next. I truly cannot wait for book 3.

Very reptile drama

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It’s obvious that Weber is not the primary author, but the story is interesting enough. I just don’t like the voice actor. He’s the reason that I stopped listening to other series that he is in. However, that could just be me. Make up your own mind.

Interesting enough

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Overall good story, world building is very well done characters are interesting. My only complaint is that characters repeat themselves especially Murphy.

A QC note made it through chapter 24 @43min 20sec.

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If a fan of the Safehold series you'll love this! Webber brings his massive ability to craft a story that engages the reader from the start and continues to draw us in as it progresses.

Quality of the prose

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Story has contantly kept my interest. The drama, action and commitment to overcome make me want to see how the underdogs will achieve success.

Challenge for humanity

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I think the series is much like the Honor Harrington series. Its a solid series. It has all the interstellar machinations that bring the galaxy to life, corrupt polpoliticians, evil aliens, morally ambiguous leaders, and of course heros.

Two down sides: the narrator struggles with pronunciation; and characters tend to monolog, like alot.

Good series, but...

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Great story, great reader. It what I expect from David Weber and this great team. Thank you very much.

Rebel

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This is an amazing example of when good people have had enough. This certainly lays out the hurdles that Murphy and Crew have to jump to bring sanity to a cruel galaxy.

Political machine villians truly are evil

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I need more! Where’s it at? Murphy is almost a Christ figure and j love it. The action, the compassion everything!

God dang!!!

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I totally LOVE this series. Please write book 3 soonest! I cannot wait to hear how the 500 get their asses handed to them!

Justice being delivered

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