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The Hot Gate

Troy Rising, Book Three

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The Hot Gate

By: John Ringo
Narrated by: Mark Boyett
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The fight to free the Earth from alien domination began in Live Free or Die, and continued in Citadel. Now Tyler Vernon and his troops aboard the gigantic battle station Troy face a desperate battle with the forces of galactic tyranny. And the very survival of the Earth and its people is not all that is at stake. The galaxy itself must choose to live free or die - and if the tyrants win this battle, darkness will fall across the galaxy for millennia to come.

Battle stations! Listen to another galactic adventure in the Troy Rising series.©2011 John Ringo (P)2011 Audible, Inc. Adventure Military Science Fiction Fiction

Critic reviews

“[Ringo’s SF is] peopled with three-dimensional characters and spiced with personal drama as well as tactical finesse.” ( Library Journal)
"Fans of strong military SF will appreciate Ringo’s lively narrative and flavorful characters.” ( Publishers Weekly)
“Ringo provides a textbook example of how a novel in the military SF subgenre should be written.... Crackerjack storytelling.” ( Starlog)
Engaging Storyline • Compelling Characters • Intriguing Universe • Imaginative Plot • Immersive World-building
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Nothing is simple in life, but battle promises to grant some clarity. Or perhaps it just focuses the chaos. Ringo approaches cultural clashes, political bureaucracies, alien races with clear perception, humor, great writing and sympathy. I find myself hating the rangorra as a whole while sympathizing with individuals. He keeps pulling out new characters I feel I already have known. It's great writing, great twists in plot, and characters you love, even the ones you love to hate.

The narration is top notch. The characters are recognizable and the accents so much fun. Mark Boyett is one of my favorite.

Both author and narrator improve with each novel

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i love this story greatly! I can read it over and over again and again.

Wonderful

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waiting and waiting for the next one, hoping it will be out soon. really lime the universe and want to see more of it.

wonderful story.

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What made the experience of listening to The Hot Gate the most enjoyable?

Different perspective on space conflict - Aliens tend to have only evil intent - possibly lacking developed characters - Human characters tend to fit in political pigeon holes

What other book might you compare The Hot Gate to and why?

All three volume space operas - this is the resolution installment

What about Mark Boyett’s performance did you like?

Narration performance was excellent

War with Aliens who understand Jacksonian leanings

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I really enjoyed this audiobook very much. My only complaint is that there are only three. This series has been left hanging for around a decade.

Excellent

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I've read and listened to most of John Ringos books. several times. very right American and patriotic. would recommend to all who love the military life and syfy.

great series

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I loved the book I want more. I want to know more about everything,write another one

wonderful

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I have to go back to the previous two books to leave a review. I could not stop listening and now that they've left me hanging in the black ,with no idea when the next book comes out !! there must be a next book !!

Please get four out soon!!!

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Still holds up well. One of the few series I continue to go back to every few years. Just wish authors didn’t feel F-bombs were required. Though this author uses fewer than most.

Great series

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If you're looking for terrific military sf, John Ringo delivers again. Definitely sets you up for next volume. And the story unfolds into new characters and story lines. Although I kind of miss the hardy New England souls in book one, the new folk make up for the lack. Not for tofu eaters though.

Hot action at the Hot Gate

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