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Title: The Omega War

Subtitle: Post-Apocalyptic Intense Action Packed Novel

Author: Bradley Ramsey

Narrator: Dave Wright

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-13-15

Publisher: POWER of ONE ltd.

Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

A hundred years have passed since everything fell apart, but we survived, as we always do. Now we face an even greater threat: the subjugation of the human race by forces from beyond our stars. Welcome to The Omega War.

As we struggle each day to survive, we remember through the stories we've stolen; it is through them that we have come to know the face of our true enemy. Turn back the clock and witness the events that set into motion the last war this universe shall ever witness.

This book is all we have now. Files, transcripts, stories, all taken from their relentless hands. These are tales from before, information never meant for human eyes. We thought we lost everything, that we had no choice but to start over.

No one is left living to remember these things, and that's exactly how they like it. We may not be able to fight them, but we have their secrets now, and that's enough to show them something they've never felt before: fear.

You may not understand it at first, but these pieces, they all fit together. The Omega War didn't start on the day that everything changed; it started long before that.

Witness the Last Great War as ancient nations waged war, all for power and control. They mortally wounded the Earth in their search for conquest.

Listen as the first man to cross the ocean of stars tells you his tale, his fear, and his hopes for the future. Hear his voice crackle with insanity as something sinister stalks him in the shadows of infinite space.

Feel the seeds of love blossom in the heart of a woman who forever left behind the safety of society to live in the chaos of the wasteland. Can a schism so wide between peoples who once lived in peace ever truly be healed?

Members Reviews:

Nope!

this is the first audio book that I've ever returned. I listened for about 2 hours into it but really wasn't feeling it. I'm not sure whether it was the narrator or the actual story but either way, I didn't like it.

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Title: Revelation: The Todor Trilogy, Book 1

Author: Jenna Newell Hiott

Narrator: Jesse Hiott

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-07-15

Publisher: Jenna Newell Hiott

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Do you love fantasy adventures? Let Revelation take you on a magical journey that will leave you questioning your own reality.

In a land where magic was created through the spilling of blood, turmoil is looming. Grief and despair flood the land of Todor, and its creators - the omniscient Deis - consider destroying it altogether. That is, until a single spot of joy attracts their attention: the idyllic village of Aerie. Believing in the hope found there, the Deis give Todor one more chance. They place three infants within this village who are unknowingly tasked with ending Todor's suffering and saving all creation. As the three chosen ones grow, they discover that their beloved village is a haven of secrets, and nothing is as they believe. Can Gemynd, Soman, and Numa move beyond the secrets of Aerie in order to learn the truth about themselves and the world they thought they knew? With impending war, passionate love, and the heartbreak of separation facing them at every turn, will they do what is required to save Creation? An imaginative fantasy debut from Jenna Newell Hiott, Revelation combines intrigue, passion, and magic to create a mythic tale like no other. The first book in the epic Todor trilogy, Revelation introduces listeners to a unique fantasy realm - intelligent and layered with hidden truths, it will stay with you long after you've read the last page

Members Reviews:

The Todor Trilogy 1: Revelation

I really got into this book from the beginning to the end. The story itself is very interesting and kept me reading, but the best part was the individual characters that I met throughout the story. The whole thing was very well written, but the way it was written, each chapter focusing on an individual main character, really helped you to learn about them, as well as learn about the others by seeing how they view each other.

Gemynd, Nuna and Soman were all three born on the same day and were the only three born that year. When it was time for them to progress to the sevens (age), they learned that there were a lot more secrets than they had originally anticipated. As they grew older, and grew closer together (they were the best of friends), they found out that not all of the things they learned were the truth, and not all of the secrets were told to them that day.

The author has a deep insight, which you can see in the way that she talks about the beliefs of these people who live in Aerie. It is a very peaceful country where everyone works together and lives in joy. Once they leave their land, they find out that not everyone is as good as the people of Aerie, and their lives change, not always for the good.

I loved this story and recommend it to anyone who loves epic fantasies, BUT I was disappointed with the way the story ended, as if we were watching the season finale and had to wait in anticipation for the next season to begin. The books in this series are definitely not stand-alone books and I'm glad that I waited to read this one after I already had book two in my hands.

Favorite quote: "I would venture to guess that you experience the most pain when you think of the future. When you think of having to endure many moments, many days, without Gemynd," she said, bringing a fresh wave of tears flowing from Numa's eyes. "But you could make the choice to not think beyond this moment right now.

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Title: Afterbirth

Subtitle: A Strandville Zombie, Book 2

Author: Belinda Frisch

Narrator: Julia Farmer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-01-14

Publisher: Belinda Frisch

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The survivors of the Nixon Center escape struggle in a post-apocalyptic world where the walking dead arent the biggest threats.

Working from a remote, mountain cabin, Dr. Howard Nixon is determined to salvage what is left of his experiment.

Allison escapes him, clinging to life and with no idea what's happened in the world.

Zach is looking for her, but time is running out.

Reid lives holed up in the Nixon Center and waits for his revenge.

Tension is high as both Miranda and Carlenes pregnancies come to term. Miranda, faced with the possibility that her delivery might cause her to become infected, is forced to seek help from the only other person who knows what has happened: Dr. Michael Waters, the physician who sent her to Dr. Nixon in the first place.

All roads lead back to Strandville where grudges resurface and old decisions must be answered for. Scott, Miranda, and Michael return to the center to face-off against their pasts and each other as Michaels secret agenda comes to light.

Members Reviews:

This wound up being a great second book

This wound up being a great second book in the Strandville Zombie Series. I really am finding that Belinda Frisch has an interesting imagination. And it must be very gory! Which of course I love!

I normally do not enjoy when a storyline jumps months but in this it made sense. The first book shows how the zombie outbreak occurred, readers do not have to know every detail between now and then. This way the reader is able to get the meaty bits of the story, not the blah, blah, blah. And I think Belinda Frisch did a great job accessing where her readers were going to want to pick back up with the characters.

I listened to this back to back and enjoyed the narration in this just as much as book two. I mentioned in my first review that it is odd to hear a woman narrator but Julia Farmer once again hits the nail on the head. She narrates the hell out of this! I really think no matter how great of a book you have, if the narration does not fit, then it just does not work. With Belindas writing and Julias narration, this winds up being awesome.

One thing I dont understand is the plot story line with Allison. I will have to go back to ensure I am wrong or not but the whole line with how she took the drug. It was her choice but in this she decides to blame Zack. He completely takes the blame for her taking the shots. She did say she did not want to be treated anymore AFTER already taking the shots. But by then neither of them had a choice. I know Zack wanted her to take the shots but after the entire issues with the shot he did not want her to take it. So this entire chapter, about halfway through, confused me a bit. Doesnt have much to do with the entire plot, but with hers and Zacks it does make a difference.

Thats just a hint of Belindas fantastic writing and although I have a few questions, and I am curious if there is going to be a third, the book ended with me feeling pretty good. I really enjoyed that Belinda definitely made it apparent that karma was prevalent in the apocalypse! Although, interestingly some people I thought I would like, I wound up not, and vice versa for those that I did not like. I think that again speaks to the great writing when a villain is able to turn into nearly a hero!

I really hope if there is a third, that it will also be read by Julia Farmer.

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Title: Dead Last

Subtitle: The Kill Spot, Book 1

Author: Eric Gutierrez Jr.

Narrator: R. Clay Jonnson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-13-14

Publisher: Dreaded Sushi Press

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The Kill Spot Game is a year-long competition of brawn, brutality, and cunning for assassins of all kinds. Whether you're an up-close and personal killer or one who like to lurk in the shadows. This game measures your skills in a ranking-type competition. The catch is the higher your ranking, the more you're worth as a bounty for other assassins.

This is Mark Chavez's first day as a competitor after killing his job target to enter The Kill Spot, he accidentally takes out a competitor as well. This brings him up the ranks at a quick pace and the other players are noticing all over the social media. Now, he has to defend himself from these other players while at the same time completing jobs in this sactioned game of death.

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Title: John Golden: Freelance Debugger

Author: Django Wexler

Narrator: Kevin T. Collins, Jorjeana Marie

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-29-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

John Golden is a debugger: He goes inside the computer systems of his corporate clients to exterminate the gremlins, sprites, and other fairies that take up residence. But when he gets a frantic call from Serpentine Systems, a top-of-the-line anti-fairy security company, John finds out he's on much more than a simple smurf-punting expedition. With the help of his sarcastic little sister Sarah (currently incarnated in the form of a Dell Inspiron) and a paranoid system administrator, John tackles Serpentine's fairy problem. But the rabbit hole goes deeper than he thinks, and with the security of all of the company's clients in danger, there's more at stake this time than John's paycheck!

The John Golden series is from the creative mind of Django Wexler, author of the Flintlock Fantasy, The Thousand Names and The Shadow Throne (Shadow Campaign series from Ace/Roc), and The Forbidden Library by Kathy Dawson Books. Django says, "This book [Freelance Debugger] is intended for SF fans with a sense of humor, and people familiar with IT and technical support will probably get an additional layer of fun out of it. I think World of Warcraft gamers will especially enjoy Book Two, Heroes of Mazaroth, out later this year...".

Critic Reviews:

"It's the perfect urban fantasy for computer geeks, with its IT jokes and references, but it's also fun for those who are not... It's quick, it's entertaining... (The Bibliosanctum)

Members Reviews:

Weird Science

There is nothing exciting about working IT. Nothing. Django Wexler found a way to make it exciting though, and all he had to do was throw in a metric ton of sci-fi and fantasy to do it. Sounds about right. It's hard to pin down, but I suppose if you took The IT Crowd, threw in some Johnny Mnemonic, then you might wind up with John Golden: Freelance Debugger.

It's less than a hundred pages, and the Audible version I listened to clocked in under two-and-a-half hours. And the story just whizzes by with action and snark galore.

So imagine a world in which faeries are real and they have a knack for infecting technology. Enter John Golden. He's like a Ghostbuster ... well, a Faebuster. Just a blue-collar guy with a particular set of skills and his sister, Sara, backing him up on the job. While managing to provide a good amount of tension and daring do through the course of the novella, things are kept fairly light as far as tone goes. A lot of witty repartee between John and Sara, especially with her serving as a bit of a narrator or voice of reason through a series of footnotes that complement the story.

Kevin T. Collins and Jorjeana Marie do a great job bringing the characters to life with an instant chemistry that has them, if not battle weary siblings, at least a familial bond in battle.

There's a second John Golden book, which I'll be reviewing soon, and after that who knows. I'd like to think Wexler has more stories in this universe to come, because if not then this is a cruel tease of what might have been.

Interesting concept but way too short

I liked the idea of the collision of fairies and tech and cyber security. Also liked the characters and the writing style. Plus the two character narration with comments inserted by Sara in between John's narration makes for nice humor.

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Title: The Siege of Seven City

Subtitle: Z7, Book 3

Author: Derek J. Goodman

Narrator: Coleen Marlo

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-28-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Seven City is reeling. Following the disastrous events of The Contamination of Sandra Wolfe, the inhabitants of the town, a community of former zombies called Z7s who are hiding from a world that hates them, are at a loss. The outside world now knows they exist and that they have powers far beyond those of normal zombies. A mysterious government official is preparing a full out assault on them, and Seven City does not have the supplies or the will to survive. But there is one ray of hope. Sandra Wolfe, a young Z7 who accidentally set the entire country against them, has abilities no one else yet completely understands. As armed forces prepare to come for them all, Sandra may just be Seven Citys last best hope. If, that is, they can survive that long.

Members Reviews:

Not as strong as the first two

This is definitely the weakest book in the series. The twists are not as good. The 'science' is glossed over and does not make any "sense." And yet, I really enjoyed the first two and this one completes the story so I am not sorry I downloaded it. Overall, I'd give the series as a whole four stars (if you are into zombie stories) and this particular installment three.

worst book I have listened to on audible

Would you try another book from Derek J. Goodman and/or Coleen Marlo?

No, not after that mess

What was most disappointing about Derek J. Goodmans story?

The main character was killed in the second book of the series and the second character became a useless mess of vulgarity. Sorry its not a spoiler i am trying to save you from this garbage. So we are left with no one at all as the author desperately tries to make a new main main character of a moronic whining teenager/zombie. Actually worst it is a 19 year old zombie that acts like a 13 year old zombie. What we are left with is a stupid plot and endless teenager whining of life just isn't fair and no one runs my life..whaa whaa whaaaaa...

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Utter disappointment. Great story concept messed up by sheer stupidity

Any additional comments?

This is a clear concept of why the hero never dies in the middle of a series. Author failed at trying to break that rule. Failed miserably. If you are wanting to write a book, please never kill you main character and replace it with an adult that never matured past 13 and constantly whines that everyone is running her life even though she never listens anyway.

excellent!

this is an excellent series, quite unique in the zombie genre! well worthwhile! truly fearless writing.

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Title: The Dance of the Voodoo Handbag

Subtitle: Barking Mad Trilogy, Book 2

Author: Robert Rankin

Narrator: Robert Rankin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-28-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The story of Billy, whose Grandmother left him the "voodoo handbag" in her will, after he had sold her soul to science. The tales it told Billy would change his life for ever - and the lives of other people too.

Critic Reviews:

"This is Rankin at his comic best. He does for England what Spike Milligan does for Ireland. There can be no higher praise" (John Clute, Mail on Sunday)

"We read Rankin for his exuberant salmagundi of old jokes, myths urban and otherwise, catchphrases, liberatingly crazy ideas, running gags, recurring characters and locations, unreliable, autobiogrpahical anecdotes...he becomes funnier the more you read him" (Mat Coward, Independent)

Members Reviews:

another great Rankin

this was another great Rankin story. I have six words remaining in this review

thanks

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Title: Kyrathaba Rising

Subtitle: Kyrathaba Chronicles, Book 1

Author: William Bryan Miller

Narrator: Christine Padovan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-24-14

Publisher: William Bryan Miller

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

One hundred and seventy years from now, aliens decimate Earth. A relative handful of humans survive, hidden in deep subterranean enclaves that offer some protection from surface radiation. Although the main attack is now seven years in the past, one alien ship remains in orbit, and the conquerors are not content merely to let humanity lick its wounds...

Members Reviews:

Sci-fi story with a small slash of fantasy.

Where does Kyrathaba Rising rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

This is one of the best stories I've read. If you are are a sci-fi fan and enjoy a little fantasy this is the book to read.

What did you like best about this story?

I was surprised by all of it. Mostly, I was impressed with the writing. This was edited well. I really enjoyed the parts that they Tolkien parts.

What does Christine Padovan bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

This was the first time listening to Charistine Padovan. She did well with the story.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

For some reason I was reminded of Anathem by Neal Stephenson. I'm not sure why but I felt a connection with this story and Anathem. Perhaps its the style.

Any additional comments?

This book really blew me away. One of the best sci-fi books I've read for the year.

An interesting mix of Fantasy and Sci/fi.

This book is a hybrid, it that it tells a sci fi story but also has fantasy elements, due to some actions by some of the characters. Earth has been invaded and humanity's survivors live deep underground in vaults, trying to hold on. The aliens are trying to infiltrate and finish them off. Some of the survivors decide to try and merge with a computer network game in a closed loop they set up to give up their bodies and become the ghosts in the machine, so to speak, living their lives in an RPG game setting. Menawhile, the other survivors try to dig in and survive. With an alien menace and natural attrition taking place, will humanity survive? Read it to find out.

The main characters are engaging, with realistic reasons for their actions, and are pretty well fleshed out. Some of the supporting characters are a little 1 dimensional, but not so bad as to drag the story down. The action scenes are well done, keeping you on the edge of your seat, and the whole struggle and how they survive is well drawn out.

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Title: Rayla 2212

Author: Ytasha L Womack

Narrator: Ytasha L. Womack

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-20-14

Publisher: YSolstar

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Rayla 2212 follows Rayla Illmatic, a third generation citizen of Planet Hope, a former Earth colony that has claimed its independence. But the utopian world has turned upside down and Rayla is on a quest to right the wrongs and end the rule of the Dirk. After her lover, and rebel leader Carcine disappears on a mission to find mystical scientist Moulan Shakur, Rayla embarks on a journey to complete it. She soon finds herself on a journey to find The Missing, a group of New Age Astronauts who were lost in the teleport project. But all isn't what it seems in this world where time and space shift at will. This story ties reincarnation, space travel, virtual worlds and love. As Rayla discovers new worlds, she comes to discover herself and her power.

Members Reviews:

Great Plot, complex interesting characters

I really think that Ytasha Womack does an outstanding job with the book. The characters are complex and layered as is the plot and at times reminds me of a cross between fantasy and sci fi. I loved the unrequited love triangle between the three main characters and the twist at the end (which I won't reveal!) ties everything together. I'm definitely getting the next book and hope that she continues the series for many books to come.

Very good first jaunt into Afrofuturism

Very good first jaunt into Afrofuturism. I was advised to read this from my brother-in-law, and I'm glad I took it up. Fun, historical, serious and trippy. It was like reading a melding of black power Vulcan mind melding. The early parts with Michael Jackson actually made me go back to childhood. While it seemed a bit long, it in no way diminished the story. Seems black folk can't even get their own world without haters messing with it. Kudos to Ms. Womack!

An Awesome Work

I think Ms. Womack does and outstanding job with the Rayla series.. form the short stories to this book I see Rayla in the same vain as Katniss, Beatrice "Triss" Prior, and Neo.. Check this book out when you have a chance.

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Title: Chimpanzee

Author: Darin Bradley

Narrator: Darin Bradley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-09-14

Publisher: Resurrection House

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Unemployment has ravaged the U.S. economy. People struggle everywhere, exhausted by the collapse that destroyed their lives. Benjamin Cade is an expert in cognition, and before the flatlined economy caught up to him, he earned his living as a university instructor. Now, without income, he joins the millions defaulting on their loans - in his case, the money he borrowed to finance his degrees. But there are consequences. Using advances in cognitive science and chemical therapy, Bens debtors can reclaim their property - his education. The government calls the process "Repossession Therapy". The data Bens repossession will yield is invaluable to those improving the "indexing" technology - a remarkable medical advance that has enabled the effective cure of all mental disorders. By disassembling his mind, doctors will gain the expertise to assist untold millions. But Ben has no intention of losing his mind without a fight, so he begins teaching in the park, distributing his knowledge before its gone in a race against ignorance. And somewhere in Bens confusing takedown, Chimpanzee arrives. Its iconography appears spray-painted around town. Young people in rubber chimpanzee masks start massive protests. As Ben slowly loses himself, the Chimpanzee movement seems to grow. And all fingers point to Ben.

Members Reviews:

is an exceptional work of fiction and performance

The economy has collapsed. The government is overwhelmed, crushed by national and personal debt and the corresponding lack of revenue. Benjamin Cade has lost his teaching job, and like so many others, has defaulted on his student loans. Technology and economics have come up with a solution. If you dont pay for your education you lose it. Cade must now go through the grueling brain therapy that repossesses his PhD while simultaneously working in a government work detail translation: chain gang. When theyre done, he wont be able to remember the things he learned or discovered during his doctoral program.

This innovative novel is not for everyone, but for the right audience is an exceptional work of fiction and performance. Part pedagogy and part Sci-Fi dystopia, the listener is constantly challenged both intellectually and philosophically. Is the American Dream really this banal?

This is not simply a narrated novel; it is a performance piece with multiple voices, music and sound effects. It is generally well done and effective, giving us ambiance when Cade goes to a party, or static when Cades education is being blocked. The production is odd at times however, giving unnecessarily long pauses between character dialogue or scene changes. This is sometimes confusing (intentionally?), but not enough to detract from an otherwise excellent and unique performance audio-book. The author is the main narrator and does an excellent job reading his own novel. No one knows the story better than its author. The music is great and you will want to find out who the bands are (listed at the end of the novel).

Pick up Chimpanzee because you want to be challenged, want to think about the future, about real possibilities and important ideas. If you are a lover of Philip K. Dicks last novels, paranoid and identity confusing, Ray Bradburys Fahrenheit 451 or Cory Doctorows many near-future dystopian novels, you will likely enjoy this book. At six hours, it is a relatively short listen, but packed with a lot of information.