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The Phoenix Conspiracy

The Phoenix Conspiracy Series Book 1

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The Phoenix Conspiracy

By: Richard L. Sanders
Narrated by: Matthew Ebel
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Calvin, an intelligence operative, is sent to eliminate a dangerous traitor. But, as he chases his prey across the stars, he realizes they are both pawns in a shadowy chess game. One that threatens humankind everywhere.

If he is to uncover the conspiracy he must confront - and embrace - the darkest elements of the galaxy. And throw himself, his career, and everyone he loves into the line of fire.

©2011 Richard L. Sanders (P)2012 Richard L. Sanders Mystery Science Fiction Space Opera Fiction
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This is a gripping story of lies and deception. I have high hopes for the rest of the series.

A great book

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Great book I read it a long time ago and it still holds up well.

Waited so long to get this on Audible!

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It's not horrible, but it's also not good. It's the audio book equivalent of eating plain white bread that has started to go stale but remains edible if you're really hungry.

Mediocrity Defined

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This story takes place in a Star Trek-ish universe, with various classes of star ships, a handful of alien factions, and remote outposts. Fairly standard trek-style universe, to the point that previous exposure to star trek may actually be a prerequisite to putting yourself into the world. The story itself is compelling enough that I'll give the second book a listen, but it almost completely lacks one of my favorite aspects of this type of sci-fi: world building. We don't get much description of the ship itself, aside from the fact that it has corridors, and bridge, engineering, and an observation deck. Gravity is assumed, ships have energy weapons and shields, but unless it's specifically relevant to what's happening at a given moment, there's zero description of the ship or what life is like on board it beyond there being three shifts.

The plot is enjoyable, with well developed characters, very good action, and appropriate pacing.

Matthew Ebel's performance is excellent, with consistent and recognizable voices for each of the main characters/species.

Story is okay, performance is excellent!

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Calvin Cross CO of the Night Hawk is placed in the center of conspiracy. As he uses his deductive investigating skills he finds he pulled on a string that just keeps unraveling with what feels like no end. With every turn he makes he discovers more dark, and more secretive powers at play. Who can he trust?

Calvin Cross, the rising detective of the galaxy!!

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This book could not hold my attention. I quit when the X.O. decided to pretend to tempt the Captain with her body. I don't know what happened. I turned it off. Very slow

Could not finish

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