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The Altreian Enigma
- Rho Agenda Assimilation, Book 2
- Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews
- Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins
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When Mark and Heather Smythe saved Earth from the conquest-hungry Kasari Collective, they thought their work was done. But the world's vast new government continued its quest to make extraterrestrial contact. And now, as a new gateway is activated to welcome the Kasari, whom world leaders take to be benefactors, only the Smythes stand a chance of countering their planet's invasion and subjugation by a race of ruthless conquerors.
Years after their failed first mission, the Kasari have returned, bearing irresistible promises while concealing insidious plans to enslave humanity. But not if the Smythes - along with fearless CIA agent turned mercenary Jack Gregory and his partner, Janet Price - can help it. From the world's last stronghold, they take the fight to enemies both earthling and alien - even as their comrades-in-arms join the warrior Koranthians in battling the Kasari on a far-off planet. But the greatest danger lies within Earth itself, where an ancient artifact prepares to summon doom from another world.
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- Southern girl
- 01-01-18
loved this book
narrative is done wonderfully. Inflection is superb and voices are great. The storyline is great and full of action. I don't understand all the computerese but don't have to - just add it to the flow of the story. Would definitely pass this series on to friends.
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- Leonidas Karr
- 01-18-17
Strange narration is distracting
The narration is all done in the different characters voices - not just the dialogue. I did not particularly like this style of narration.
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- Kevin Sullivan
- 03-30-17
Excellent story!
Wow! I love Richards writing, great story, fun characters, just can't wait for book 3!
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- William
- 12-23-16
Another great book
Another great book. Gripping entertaining story. Keeping you engaged from the beginning to the end.
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- Mary Anderson
- 11-15-18
Multiple storylines gripping
This is book 2 of series and was compelling. with action on three fronts , Earth, alien ship, and alien planet. all tied together for good read. #portalfantasy #clever #mindbending
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- RaginEagle
- 01-08-22
love this series
I am really enjoying this series of books. I am going to read the next one now.
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- Loraki
- 03-02-17
Ending could be better!
I hope Mr. Phillips writes a book that brings a feeling of closure to the story! Or am I missing something? But everything is left hanging up in the air (so to speak), and that's highly unsatisfying (for me, at least)! Still, the story has its good points!
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- Sailfish
- 02-03-17
A fascinating addition to the Rho Agenda series
Richard Phillips again takes us on an action-packed story where there are three primary story arcs, Mark and Heather Smythe, Janet Price, Robbie, &c on Earth driving to stop the construction and activation of another Kasai gate, Jennifer and Raul on an alien planet attempting to stave off another Kasari assimilation invasion and Jack Gregory fighting to free his mind from Khal Teth's hold while on the Altreian home world.
Jennifer and Raul's exploits are the most captivating of the three sub-plots as Jennifer willingly joins her captives cause to prevent the Kasarian assimilation while Raul's AI creation, VJ, continues to rapidly evolve into a true sentient and sapient entity, much to Raul's amazement and Jennifer's consternation.
Jack's battle for mind control over Khal Teth's body and will is all the more interesting since Phillip's uses this conflict to provide us a fascinating view into the entire Altreian society and ruling mindset.
This episode has taken a decidedly darker tone to it, what with Heather becoming so focused on stopping the gate creation that she creates an autonomous counter strike force that has a reckless and pitiless disregard for innocent civilian losses during the battles.
I think that Phillip's went beyond the pale with the careless rationalizations the earth crew made that ended killing non-combatants. It was akin to them coming to embrace the "burn the village in order to safe it" mentality and, in doing so, moved from courageous resistance to unsavory terrorists.
The narration switched back to MacLeod Andrews and he, as always, continued to provide an exciting and lively romp through the novel.
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- Mr. V
- 06-25-17
Original Narrator is back!
Great story I can not wait for the next one! August is right around the corner!
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- Jason Heath
- 03-05-18
Back on track.
MacCleod Andrews returned as narrator and Richard Phillips found the focus that felt lost in The Kasari Nexus. Fun tasty sci-fi.
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