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Starships in the Abyss, Book 2
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C.J. Grey
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Sean Robins
About this listen
An Epic Space Opera/Alien Invasion Adventure
Earth has fallen.
The Xortaag fleet outnumbers the humans five to one, and with their mind-control device, they are able to turn Earth's military forces against their own people. The Xortaag colony ships are just weeks away, and once they arrive, they plan to eradicate the human race to make room for their own population.
To make matters worse, General Planetary Genocide Maada has set a trap for the Earth fleet, annihilating a significant portion of their forces.
Adding to the dire situation, a more sinister threat looms 1500 years in the future. An alien scientist is attempting to send a two-hundred-thousand-strong armada back in time to wipe out all sentient life in our galaxy. Will he succeed?
How can our heroes possibly fight against such overwhelming odds?
Vanguard, the second book in the Starships in the Abyss series, delivers the same high-octane, non-stop action as the first. With its shocking twists and unforgettable characters, it’s a must-listen for fans of space opera and military sci-fi. Dive into Jim’s next thrilling adventure today!
Note from the author: This is a darker and grittier reboot of the humorous Crimson Deathbringer series. Please refer to "From the Author" for more details. If you enjoyed the original series, this version might not be for you. However, if you liked the story of The Crimson Deathbringer but not the comedy, you might want to give this version a try.
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- Aaron & Klarissa
- 02-18-25
sounds familiar
this book reminds me of one of the early Crimson Death bringer books, but I would have to re-listen to be sure.
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- Brittany
- 02-15-25
Fantastic
Vanguard by Sean Robins is a fantastic story. C.J. Gray did a fantastic job with the narration. Vanguard is the second story in the series of Starships in the Abyss. The story is interesting, entertaining, engaging, and action packed. What will happen to the human race when the fleet falls apart? Will the heroes be able to fight back against a force bigger than them? There is only weeks away from a full invasion. Listen to find out. The Starships in the Abyss series will leave you on the edge of your seat and you will not want to stop listening once you start.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.would recommend
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- CK
- 12-29-24
Great Story and Narration
Brings the first book's story to a satisfactory conclusion. CJ Grey's narration is flawless and really brings the characters to life.
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