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The Last Storm
- Written by: Tim Lebbon
- Narrated by: Curt Bonnem, Johanna Parker, Billie Fulford-Brown, and others
- Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 2
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2
With global warming out of control, large swathes of North America have been struck by famine and drought and are now known as the Desert. A young woman sets out across this dry, hostile landscape, gradually building an arcane apparatus she believes will bring rain to the parched earth. Jesse lives alone, far from civilization. Once, he too made rain, but he stopped when his abilities caused fatalities, bringing down not just rain but scorpions, strange snakes, and spiders.
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4 out of 5 stars
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I could not listen to Ash.
- By Mike on 2024-08-21
- The Last Storm
- Written by: Tim Lebbon
- Narrated by: Curt Bonnem, Johanna Parker, Billie Fulford-Brown, Hillary Huber
I could not listen to Ash.
Reviewed: 2024-08-21
I just found her narration so bizarre and Captain Kirk'ish. I couldn't listen any longer. I was enjoying the story
story, but stopped listening during Ash's 3rd part.
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Rules of Redemption
- Firebird Chronicles Series, Book 1
- Written by: T. A. White
- Narrated by: Natasha Soudek
- Length: 13 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 44
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 41
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Story5 out of 5 stars 41
Kira Forrest is a survivor. She's risen above the pain of her beginnings to become a war hero only to leave it all behind in the pursuit of a simple life. Now a salvager, she makes a living sifting through the wreckage of dead alien ships from a war that nearly brought humanity to its knees. After her ship takes damage, she's forced to re-route to a space station where her past and present collide with dangerous consequences. Kira's existence holds the key to a faltering peace treaty with the Tuann - a technologically advanced alien race who dislikes and distrusts all humans.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Looking forward to the next book
- By And don’t call me Shirley on 2020-01-08
- Rules of Redemption
- Firebird Chronicles Series, Book 1
- Written by: T. A. White
- Narrated by: Natasha Soudek
My age might be the problem
Reviewed: 2023-09-22
Really enjoyed the first chapter of a space explorer daring the unknown derelict alien vessel. Then she got stuck in a tug of war between an earth military who resents her but wants to use her and an alien race that doesn't like her, but wants to use her. And the last 13 chapters have been all grumblely resentful blabbering towards our heroine who isn't exploring space. She is powerless, doesn't stick up for herself and battles with shame for her past. Maybe it gets better, but I don't have the patience to wade through any more of this garbage.
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Running the Light
- Written by: Sam Tallent, Kyle Kinane - foreword
- Narrated by: Greg Chaille, Tracy Chaille, Trae Crowder, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 55
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 52
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Story5 out of 5 stars 53
Debauched, divorced, and courting death, Billy Ray Schafer is a comedian who has forgotten how to laugh. Over the course of seven spun-out days across the American Southwest, he travels from from hell gig to hell gig in search of a reason to keep living in this bleak and violent glimpse into the psyche of a thoroughly ruined man. Ex-inmate, ex-husband, ex-father - comedian is the only title Schafer has left. Trapped in the wreckage of his wasted career, Billy Ray knows the answer to the question: What happens when the opportunity doesn't come - or worse - it comes and goes?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great story, poor performance
- By Tyler on 2024-02-26
Beauty in the imperfection.
Reviewed: 2023-05-17
This is a raw experience of a book and I found it unapologetically wonderful to listen to. Each chapter is narrated by a different real comedian of differing narration ability / experience / microphone / location etc. For me, there is a lived authenticity in each of their performances that shines through and gives the story an amazingly organic feel.
I have over 18 months of listening to audiobooks and I have a low tolerance for poorly narrated or produced books. This is the one exception for me where the eclectic narration performances enhance the experience. If the synopsis is at all intriguing - imho - the performances won't let you down. Enjoy
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Master of Sorrows
- The Silent Gods, Book 1
- Written by: Justin Travis Call
- Narrated by: Peter Kenny
- Length: 19 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 83
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 72
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 72
The Academy of Chaenbalu has stood against magic for centuries. Hidden from the world, acting from the shadows, it trains its students to detect and retrieve magic artifacts, which it jealously guards from the misuse of others. Because magic is dangerous: Something that heals can also harm, and a power that aids one person may destroy another. Of the academy’s many students, only the most skilled can become Avatars - warrior thieves, capable of infiltrating the most heavily guarded vaults - and only the most determined can be trusted to resist the lure of magic.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Pretty Good
- By Devin Harrigan on 2020-02-28
- Master of Sorrows
- The Silent Gods, Book 1
- Written by: Justin Travis Call
- Narrated by: Peter Kenny
A solid 4 star
Reviewed: 2022-02-23
this is a little in-direct compliment but...one thing that stands out for me was the lack of "oh, fer fks sake" moments. There was no "she killed my parents, my best friend and blew up my favorite ice cream shop, but I still love her!" kind of writing that creeps into books. anywhoooo, a solid 4.
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Earthcore
- Written by: Scott Sigler
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 20 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 173
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 150
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 151
EarthCore is the company with the technology, the resources, and the guts to go after the mother lode. Young executive Connell Kirkland is the company's driving force, pushing himself and those around him to uncover the massive treasure. But at three miles below the surface, where the rocks are so hot they burn bare skin, something has been waiting for centuries. Waiting...and guarding. Kirkland and EarthCore are about to find out first-hand why this treasure has never been unearthed.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing book, but be warned.
- By Amazon Customer on 2022-07-12
- Earthcore
- Written by: Scott Sigler
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
Cool characters and exceptionally creative.
Reviewed: 2021-07-18
all the a-holes get whats coming to them. if for bo other reason, get the book to listen.
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Infinite 2
- Written by: Jeremy Robinson
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
- Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 230
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 214
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 212
William Chanokh is immortal...and he’s trapped on the Galahad, an interstellar starship on a never-ending journey through open space. His only companions are Capria - mortal and in cryo-sleep - and Gal, an artificial intelligence, and the love of his life, with whom he spends every waking moment in the "Great Escape". After untold years living countless lives, Gal begins acting strange. Betrayed by his digital love, his long-term memory overwritten, and enduring violent manipulation, Will painfully peels back layers of simulation, fighting to reach reality 1.0...
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5 out of 5 stars
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Different but wild and weird
- By TrendlySolar on 2021-06-09
- Infinite 2
- Written by: Jeremy Robinson
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
good times
Reviewed: 2021-07-14
keep the outtakes coming. I confess that I sometimes drift while listening to books. I kept rewinding this story because it was interesting. (some stories I don't bother)
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The Never Paradox
- Chronicles of Jonathan Tibbs, Book 2
- Written by: T. Ellery Hodges
- Narrated by: Steven Barnett
- Length: 20 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 30
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 28
The Ferox assault has been escalating, drawing Jonathan into combat more and more frequently. With each passing day, he's grown stronger. He can't be certain, but his attackers seem to be getting...more dangerous? ...and, of course, Heyer is gone, again. Then came the glitch. Unexpectedly pulled from battle, Jonathan finds he cannot recall the final moments of his last confrontation. Convinced that his memory loss was no accident, he must uncover the truth.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Too much exposition
- By MrMori77 on 2021-11-01
- The Never Paradox
- Chronicles of Jonathan Tibbs, Book 2
- Written by: T. Ellery Hodges
- Narrated by: Steven Barnett
I will buy book 3
Reviewed: 2021-07-06
some serious lag in the middle, but a good cliffhanger has peaked my interest.
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Freedom's Fire Box Set, Books 1-6
- The Complete Military Space Opera Series
- Written by: Bobby Adair
- Narrated by: Greg Tremblay
- Length: 38 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 166
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 150
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 149
The best-selling, epic space adventure, Freedom's Fire: the complete series of six audiobooks, in one bundle.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Very good story although the ending is weak
- By RockwoodON on 2024-03-05
- Freedom's Fire Box Set, Books 1-6
- The Complete Military Space Opera Series
- Written by: Bobby Adair
- Narrated by: Greg Tremblay
A little too quiet for my taste
Reviewed: 2020-04-08
I finished the while series, which says something. It is a series to listen to while you do something else.
biggest challenge with the story was how unstructured the whole crew was. It made for a lot of whining "You always want to go left!! Well I want to go right!" Insert sulking.
I almost threw in the towel a few times because of that. Definitely a "meh" type of series for me.
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The Blade Itself
- The First Law: Book One
- Written by: Joe Abercrombie
- Narrated by: Steven Pacey
- Length: 22 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,326
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,164
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,160
Inquisitor Glokta, a crippled and bitter relic of the last war, former fencing champion turned torturer, is trapped in a twisted and broken body - not that he allows it to distract him from his daily routine of torturing smugglers.Nobleman, dashing officer and would-be fencing champion Captain Jezal dan Luthar is living a life of ease by cheating his friends at cards. Vain and shallow, the biggest blot on his horizon is having to get out of bed in the morning to train with obsessive and boring old men.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A slow burn, but a good one
- By DP Canada on 2020-04-11
- The Blade Itself
- The First Law: Book One
- Written by: Joe Abercrombie
- Narrated by: Steven Pacey
perfect match of story and narrator.
Reviewed: 2019-07-03
the brilliant diversity and depth of the characters are brought to life by the amazing narration. excellent pace to the story. lots of excitement and suspense. this is my second, .maybe third time listening to the series in the last 3 years.
fantasy readers shouldn't hesitate to jump into the first law
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Mavericks
- Expeditionary Force, Book 6
- Written by: Craig Alanson
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
- Length: 17 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,291
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,152
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,149
The remnants of the Expeditionary Force stranded on the alien-controlled planet "Paradise" get a chance to prove themselves, in a simple off-world training mission with a ship full of teenage alien cadets. When the mission goes horribly wrong and the survival of everyone on Paradise is at risk, the Merry Band of Pirates may have to come to the rescue. Unless they get killed first....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good, but heavy lack of the Merry Band of Pirates
- By Scott on 2018-10-22
- Mavericks
- Expeditionary Force, Book 6
- Written by: Craig Alanson
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
Bart Simpson the "I didn't do it" kid
Reviewed: 2019-06-02
I don't think I am going to finish the book. it is just way too much of the same. Ah, Joe... remember that problem I sort of mentioned might be a problem... Dammit Skippy, what now?! Joe figures out a solution, Skippy is embarrassed, Joe makes fun of Skippy, Skippy makes fun of Joe. Add some 80's TV and movie references, Skippy sings. Joe gets embarrassed and everyone laughs at him. ...AND repeat. And repeat, and repeat. I don't laugh anymore. I smile a little, but ultimately, its Bart Simpson's character run on Krusty's show as the I didn't do it kid. 4th time on stage, audience just stares at him and you hear someone cough.
It is lazy writing. I don't see how the reviews give this one such glowing rating numbers. Are people trying to be gentle with the authors feelings? When I put up a board to frame in a furnace duct, my client said it wasn't level. It was startling because she is a loud talker and came out side while I was cutting some drywall and politely shouted at me. (She just loud talked at me.) But it wasn't level. I was lazy, measured off the pipe and marked poorly. I got out my 4' level and made it right. Looks good now. It was level, I got lazy. This book is not very good. Other books in the series, laugh out loud fun.
If you liked the previous books in the series, don't get this book. If you tell someone their work isn't good enough. They will make it better. I would be very surprised if Craig Alanson is super satisfied with this book. Craig, this is falling off the rails. Get it back on dammit, because you can.
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