This book was really good! It was action packed and really funny at times. I couldn't believe when it was over. I hope there will be more books about these characters. Although, the warped marines were my favorites, especially Chick. As I was listening, I would rewind certain parts to listen again because I was laughing so hard.
Don't get me wrong, the book is not full of comedy. I just though the parts with the warped marines were hilarious. All in all, a great read! Plenty of action, some good laughs, and a unique desolate outpost idea. Good use of The singularity too.
This genre of book is not my typical fare, but I was attracted to it by the synopsis provided - a group of space marines, a simple heist? What could go wrong? Things turn to muck pretty quickly. The group find themselves stranded on an uncharted planet; beaten and seeking help only to find themselves worse off than before.
The story line is solid and well paced. The characters are well defined and likeable. The environment harsh and well structured. The plot was complex enough for me with enough twists and turns to keep things interesting. I certainly didn't work out the end game before the author was ready to tell me. Most depressing, but refreshing, was that the book doesn't offer a necessarily happy ending. Without spoiling the story, not everybody makes it to the end!
Even nice guys die. The book is well narrated by Andrew Werhlen who keeps the pace nicely throughout. All round, this is a great story and very much worth listening to. I'm not familiar with both Jake Bible's books, but have indulged in other works narrated by Andrew Wehrlen, which prompted me to give this a chance.
Andrew has a commanding voice and varies tone for the characters. As another reviewer pointed out, he has a talent to glaze over the continuous stream of "said".
Outpost Hell was a futuristic military sci fi horror? The world building was solid enough for this book. It was light and not too scientific. I think that's why I'm not too crazy about this genre. Not many authors balance it well and offer too much details and explanations. The characters were well grounded and developed. Another carrot dangling in front of me, to entice me to stay with it. The unraveling of the secrets of the planet and the climax was very satisfying.
This author has mostly zombie series under his belt, which I usually avoid like the plague - or undead virus. BUT this narrator seems to have teamed with him on several other books.
I would recommend this book, with the AI, its 'not leftovers for dinner' and electrical storms. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would recommend this book to a friend indeed, in fact I have.
Jake Bible blew me away with this book. It was dark and gritty with no unnecessary sparkle. Its a horror Sci fi story and it stayed purely that throughout the book. What the marines go through grabs you and adrenaline and the fear for the characters we have grown to know is almost palpable ,Andrew Wehrlen makes absolutely sure of that. The detail regarding the skills and battle tactics or the marines are unbelievably detailed ,you could almost feel like you are there.
I have never read any thing by Jake Bible before or listened to anything by Andrew Wehrlen but I wouldn't hesitate to again. Blood,guts,soul wrenching pain and terror,amazing Tech and A. This book has it all. This is not a feel good book this is a book with loss and heartache but that's war and this This review is my honest opinion.
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Young Dion Starfire is the ruler of a galaxy that is finally at peace after years of strife and bloodshed.
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At his command is an army of unseen "ghosts"--alien presences that can roam the galaxy and kill at will. Dion must turn to an old mentor and enemy, Derek Sagan, as the one man who can help him battle the bastard prince and his dark minions.
And at Derek's side hovers the powerful, shadowy presence of his lost love, Lady Maigrey. If Dion can only win their aid, he may have one last chance to preserve his throne--and peace for the galaxy. Author : Glover S. Originally published in and now available for the first time in paperback, this classic of modern military history tells the exciting true story of the fall of St. Lo, the first major objective of the invading American armies in Normandy in June of Although St.
Lo was intended to be taken within days of the landing, stubborn German resistance postponed the town's fall until July The author describes the bloody action that took place in the thirty days in between as he led his battalion -- dubbed "The Indestructible Clay Pigeons" -- through the daunting combat. The Not Forgotten War chronicles the experiences of Private Nicholas Dick, who served in a machine gun crew during the last few months of the Korean conflict.
Those last months were among the bloodiest, as both sides fought to claim as much territory as possible prior to reaching a cease-fire agreement. For years after his discharge, Nick was never able to talk about his horrific experiences and never mentioned the frequent nightmares he suffered. After a job injury forced him to take early retirement, he suddenly found himself becoming a victim of post-traumatic stress syndrome.
Yet MacVickers and the men had to escape—for to remain meant the conquering of the Solar System by the inhuman Europans. Leigh Brackett was the undisputed Queen of Space Opera and the first women to be nominated for the coveted Hugo Award. She wrote the first draft of the Empire Strikes Back shortly before her death in This story is set in the same world as the Salvage Merc One series. The Skrang and the fleet have reached a truce. The war is over. A squadron of Marines unhappy with the way their fortunes have fared after the end of the war decided to take matters into their own hands.
When it all goes wrong they end up on a "deserted" planet. What they discover on the planet is nothing they were prepared for. Not only will they face a new enemy but an old one as well. Great cast of interesting and likable characters.
I would really like to know more about the Marines found on the planet. Even though this story ended in a great way, it leaves open the possibility of future instalments with this group of Marines.
Those on the ship and those found on the planet. Which I would be interested in reading. Andrew B. Wehrlen once again does a fantastic job with the narration. He has one of those voices that just draws you right into a story. Clearly spoken with a nice even pace. Great character voices. Even though there isn't a lot of difference between the character voices you can always tell who is speaking through the tone and delivery. He was able to bring the characters to life. Perfect delivery of the humor.
Very enjoyable. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator or publisher. May 23, Emmy rated it it was amazing Shelves: audiobook.
I'm not familiar with Jake Bible's books, but have indulged in other works narrated by Andrew Wehrlen, which prompted me to give this a chance. Andrew has a commanding voice and varies tone for the characters. As another reviewer pointed out, he has a talent to glaze over the continuous stream of "said". Outpost Hell was a futuristic military sci fi horror?
The world building was solid enough for this book. It was light and not too scientific. I think that's why I'm not too crazy about this genre.
Not many authors balance it well and offer too much details and explanations. The characters were well grounded and developed. Another carrot dangling in front of me, to entice me to stay with it. The unraveling of the secrets of the planet and the climax was very satisfying. This author has mostly zombie series under his belt, which I usually avoid like the plague - or undead virus.
BUT this narrator seems to have teamed with him on several other books. I would recommend this book, with the AI, its 'not leftovers for dinner' and electrical storms. When a squad of Galactic Fleet Marines decide to do an opportunistic heist, they think it will be an easy smash and grab, but things go wrong and they are forced to run for their lives.
The only escape is an unstable wormhole, but crossing through has some devastating results for their ship, and the are forced to check out an abandoned supply outpost, on a hostile planet.
Upon arriving there, they find out that the place isn't as abandoned as it seems. This was a bit of a slow burner, but I stil When a squad of Galactic Fleet Marines decide to do an opportunistic heist, they think it will be an easy smash and grab, but things go wrong and they are forced to run for their lives. This was a bit of a slow burner, but I still ended up enjoying it.
The plot was enjoyable and had steady pacing, which ramped up when the fighting started! There were a few twists that I didn't see coming but overall, I had an idea of where the story was going. Still it kept my attention till the end was entertaining!! The characters were all well written and developed and I enjoyed reading about them.
They were easily likable and you can't help but root for them. I also enjoyed the A. I's and the It was a unique take on things. In all, it's a good entertaining story. The ending wrapped up nicely, yet there are possibilities still there where a sequel may take place.
I, for one, would definitely read another book with these characters. I thoroughly enjoyed Andrew B. Wehrlen's narration. He had plenty of tones and voices and read the story well. He was a good fit for this and I look forward to listening to more by him.
I was voluntarily provided this audiobook for free from the author, narrator, or publisher. This in no way affected nor influenced my thoughts. Jun 24, Arizona Spartan rated it really liked it. This is a really good read about a group of interstellar marines going rogue for a heist then running into some consequences.
It's more of a horror sci-fi actioner than military scifi to me. I liked it a lot and will read more from the author! Feb 28, Tobias Queen rated it it was amazing.
Well that was unexpected! More action! Plot twist! More plot twist! Even more action. More explosions! More Action! Jun 03, ben rated it it was amazing. Great story Probably the best book yet that I have read by Jake Bible. Great characters that are easy to identify with and a twisted ending. Jun 15, Valerie rated it really liked it.
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