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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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Compelling Character Development • Rich Worldbuilding • Thrilling Action • Engaging Backstory • Standalone Excellence
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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.
10/10

Rise of a Warrior

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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!!!

Amazing trip into one of my favorite side characters from the original series

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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.

So Good

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

Great job!!

Another Great Story

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

The plot twists

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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!!

Awesome addition to Hell Divers

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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

Amazing

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This is my fourth Hell Diver listen. RC Bray does the Hell Diver series narration, and does a great job. Not to say I don’t like Ray Porter, but he seemed uninterested in this reading. I had to rewind a few times as his inflections missed key moments.
The story was well written, and keeps you wanting more… and more from the narrator.
Now, back to Hell Divers.

Great story, needed a different narrator

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Wow! Ray Porter comes in and does a great job. The book again is great. NSS brings this universe alive, after 11 HD books all very good it was hard to imagine a new story line with new characters and a new narrator. All done so well and what a continuation, NSS does what very few other authors can. Keep doing what you do and I’ll keep listening!

Another great installment of this universe!

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This book provides a great new view into the Hell Divers' World, from the perspective of Nick, who becomes El Perrito, who becomes Rhino. I want to know more! And I think that I'll start reading the Hell Divers series from Book I again, just to enjoy the excitement of this world Nicholas Sansbury Smith has created.

Great new view into the Hell Divers' World

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