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Rhino: The Rise of a Warrior

Hell Divers Series

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Rhino: The Rise of a Warrior

By: Nicholas Sansbury Smith
Narrated by: Ray Porter
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Conan meets Mad Max for a new generation.”—Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author

In the brutal wasteland centuries after the nuclear apocalypse, a warrior baptized in blood will defy the brutal empire that has enslaved his people.

Over two centuries have passed since the Third World War reduced civilization to ashes in a global nuclear inferno. Unforgiving geomagnetic storms rage, blocking out the sun and poisoning the radioactive Earth. Humanity clings to survival above the tempestuous skies in giant airships, sustained by Hell Divers—brave souls who risk their lives plunging to the surface for essential parts and supplies.

But this is not the story of the Hell Divers. This is the saga of the survivors on the ground, centered on Nick Baker, a frail orphan born in the perpetual darkness of an ITC bunker. He spent his early years toiling in a machine shop dreaming of what might be beyond the dark skies and poisoned wastes. That dream became a nightmare when Cazador raiders descended, massacring and enslaving his people.

From the savage cradle of life underground to the campaign of war across the brutalized surface, witness Nick’s rise from boy slave to a towering, fearsome warrior hell-bent on freeing his people from bondage to the great Cazador empire.

Embark on this riveting postapocalyptic adventure and discover the legend of a man his enemies will come to fear as Rhino …

©2025 Nicholas Sansbury Smith (P)2025 Blackstone Publishing
Dystopian Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction Warrior War
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The plot twists

Great listen this was a great twist on what could happen after a possible wear

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Amazing

Awesome backstory for the legendary warrior, I’m really excited for any and all spin-offs NSS has planned, The Lost Years was also a fantastic addition to this series. R.C. Bday was surely missed but Ray Porter did a killer job. Keep up the awesome storytelling!

And remember

We dive so humanity survives

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Awesome addition to Hell Divers

Nicholas did an outstanding job merging this story into the main storyline. Could not stop listening until it was done and left me wanting more. Highly recommended!!

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Rise of a Warrior

I loved everything about Rhino's spinoff. I found myself wrapped up in dark gritty world of Hell Divers again. Nick and Mac's journeys kept up fascinated the whole time. Now let's discuss the elephant in the room. Ray Porter is not R C Bray, but he brought the Cazadores to life for me. Call it heresy but he was the better choice for this book. The Spanish accents are perfection. And it's a perfect entry into the series.
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Amazing trip into one of my favorite side characters from the original series

Amazing trip into one of my favorite side characters from the original series. this and the list years have far exceeded my expectations. Keep them coming!!!

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So Good

well. I don't normally write reviews but I really loved this book. I have listened to all the other Hell Divers series and love them all. well worth you time. Richard.

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Another Great Story

Loved getting Rhino’s back story. Another great adventure. Perfect in every way. Rhino truly is a beast.

Great job!!

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A backstory that holds its own in the series.

NSS has done it again!
This was a backstory I didn’t even know I needed!
Yes , RC Bray was missed…but was he?
Bray is X, and all the others. Even Rhino at a certain time.
But Ray Porter was excellent to tell the story of young Nick Baker. Before he became the “Bray” voice of X.
I am not dissing any collaboration.
This story stood alone. But tied everything up nicely.
With every Hell Diver book that comes out, NSS talent at World Building just shines and shines and gets bigger and better!
I always joke that NSS kills off our favorite characters, but in his mercy he somehow finds a way to give us one last glimpse before they go away forever.
This is one ride that I hope never ends.
Thanks again Nick for a wonderful glimpse into the lives of some of our favorite characters.
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Give me more Rhino!

Give me more Rhino!
Give me more Rhino!
Also, Porter is *chefs kiss* as usual.

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Loved it!

Rhino was a favorite character of the Hell Divers series & I loved hearing about how he became who he did. I was apprehensive about Ray Porter narrating since I’m so used to RC Bray being the narrator of the characters but he did great. Hoping a book about Gran Jefe comes soon!

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