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Title: Lords of the Middle Dark

Subtitle: The Rings of the Master, Book 1

Author: Jack L. Chalker

Narrator: Jamie Du Pont MacKenzie

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-27-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

Long ago, the machines had rebelled, wiping out most of humanity and exiling the survivors in widely scattered reservations. Master System ruled unchallenged, the key to breaking its power - five microchips disguised as gold rings, carefully hidden away. But then an Amerindian called Hawks stumbled across information about the five rings, and suddenly Master System developed an interest in seeing Hawks dead....

Members Reviews:

A great SCFI adventure thats not dated by time

I bought and first read this book in its first printing back in the eighties and now it's available on audio. It's wonderful to find old treasures like this brought to another generation to enjoy, Unfortunately Jack L Chalker passed away in 2005 but his visions still live on in his many books.

Lords of the Middle Dark still stands the test of time if you are able to forgive minor issues like the fact that computers no longer require large spaces

The plot and character development is rich, and one could imagine a future like this could actually exist.

A group of scientists fearful of mankind destroying its self created a computer called the Master System to keep mankind safe. Master System took over control and basically de-populated Earth by moving moving most of the humans to other planets. Adapting people and planets but still keeping them mentally if not physically "human" to do so

Earth, and the small population's living there are ignorant of Technology. China has reverted to Warlords and peasants, America is basically a Native American Indian Reservation. etc

Earth is protected museum of what culture and life was like before Technology in each major culture.

An few people that show promise are chosen to learn and have access to the Technology controlled by Master System. Every so often these people must give up their technological lifestyle and return to their native people and lifestyle for a while. Master System basically uses these people and native leaders to run the various planets whilst keeping and eye over their shoulders ensuring that the planets under its control remains in the stasis of a pre-technoligal it has imposed.

Master System isn't malevolent, it's just following it's directive to protect humankind from itself as programed by its creators.

Master Systems creators fashioned 5 rings that could be used to control Master System and directed it to ensure they were always in the hands of humans but with most of humanity altered physicality to be able to live on the planets they now live on, any search for the rings is a daunting almost impossible task.

This book introduces us to this world and to an American Indian called Hawks who stumbles across information about the five rings, when on his "leave" however such knowledge is basically a death sentence. Hawks needs to evade Master System and gain allies . . . whilst keeping his "tribe" safe . . .

China (a Chinese Warlords daughter) story is interwoven in the book. Both gain allies whilst they battle the system to survive in any way possible . . .

I don't believe reviews should include major spoilers so for those who read this to find some . . .

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Title: October's Baby

Subtitle: Dread Empire, Book 2

Author: Glen Cook

Narrator: Stephen Hoye

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 01-22-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

Cradled in swords, the war child comes.

October. When leaves turn blood and the wind turns bone: a time for doing things dark and strange. So the princess bears a child to the winged thing and the cries are heard far beyond the peaks of Dragon's Teeth, at the end of the world's Beginning, where Nepanthe and Mocker wait for the war that wizards dread.

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Title: Excalibur

Subtitle: Area 51, Book 6

Author: Bob Mayer

Narrator: Eric G. Dove

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-17-13

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 116 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

In his time at Area 51, Mike Turcotte has learned one thing: We are not alone. As part of an elite Special Forces team, the former Green Beret has encountered things that are well beyond human understanding. Now, two ancient rivals from another world are vying to dominate Earth, and Mike and his team must choose which army to side with. The key to averting the crisis lies in a single weapon: Excalibur. The mythical, legendary sword of King Arthur is real and can unlock a galactic power beyond what anyone - human or alien - has ever seen. And Mike must keep it from falling into the wrong hands.

The race to recover Excalibur will lead the players all across the globe - from the ancient pyramids to the Great Wall of China, from a fortress on Easter Island to the heights of Mount Everest - in a high-stakes game in which the fate of humanity is the ultimate prize.

Members Reviews:

What's real and who's who?

Narrator was so bad I switched to reading.

So many myths and beliefs in the story to make sense of the unexplained. Plenty of twists and turns, nothing is at it seems...Nobody in this book is really who we think they are; not Mike, not Mualama, not Lisa. So who are they? More questions than answers.

But wait... there's more! The Truth!

What a comeback

Eric brought the story to life! Can't wait for the next book. It's so addictive!

BEATING A DEAD HORSE 2

What disappointed you about Excalibur?

Same to say as his Area 51 Grail... yuk

What do you think your next listen will be?

Not area 51 - 4, 5, 6, etc...

Would you be willing to try another one of Eric G. Doves performances?

If priced cheap with whisper sync.

Wouild not waste a credit.

Only the $2.99 kindle and $3.99 made Area 51 books 1, 2, 3 worth trying. Books 4, 5 not even worth the $7

You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

Couldn't keep going after repeat of story line of book 1, 2, 3, 4

Any additional comments?

See area 51 grail.

You just gotta love Turcotte

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

of the area 51 series, excaliber has to be up there.

What other book might you compare Excalibur to and why?

it's like the last 3 in the area 51 series.

What about Eric G. Doves performance did you like?

i did eric's low, almost military-like voice. he changes his voice just enough w/ the other characters, but not too much to be annoying.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

heavens no. who does that?

Any additional comments?

this whole series is well worth it. you have to pay attention to catch all the details, but i wouldn't say it's a difficult listen nor is it terribly "intelligent". it's kinda like watching "independence day". it's fun times.

Story keeps rolling...

Finally back in the swing with Dove's narration perfectly balanced. Mayer excelling in his ability to capture the reader with this ongoing story of man against overwhelming technical superiority. So glad that we have more to come.

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Title: Nightstalkers

Subtitle: An Area 51 Novel

Author: Bob Mayer

Narrator: Eric G. Dove

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-11-12

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 252 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

Staff Sergeant Winthrop Carter only enlisted in the army for the steady pay. When he cheated on the Special Forces final exam, he never expected his actions would get him drafted into the Nightstalkers - an elite team with a mysterious mission and even more mysterious leader.

For decades, Rifts have been opening and unleashing bloodthirsty alien life forms into our reality. The Nightstalkers goal is to shut down these breaches and stop the beings that emerge from rampaging out of control.

While still integrating with his unusual teammates - including a sociopath, a Black Ops washout, and a contemporary MacGyver - Carter gets his first taste of interdimensional action when a Rift opens inside a gated community. With half a dozen deadly invaders threatening the residents, the Nightstalkers must hunt down and eliminate the aliens before they break through containment and wreak havoc on an unsuspecting world.

Members Reviews:

"We don't need no stinking lawyers"

After reading some of the spotty reviews about the previous Area 51 books, I was hesitant to purchase this. But I was in a mood for some military scifi. Whereas this is in no way a John Ringo style military sci-fi book, it is a fun read. I listened to it in "one go". It is a bit slow in the beginning (delivering all of the necessary setup and background), but I found it fun throughout and especially loved all of the 70's pop references (e.g., Warren Zevon and M*A*S*H inspire 2 of the sobriquets of the team members.) In that vein, I liken this to an "A-Team" romp with aliens (or "fireflies" the entities making it through the rifts) and better guns (and an actual plot.) The book isn't as cheesy, but it had some amusing dialogue and one-liners and was just fun. Despite the female team commander (Moms) and the female teenager local asset (Scout), the book didn't have any romance thrown in -- which is refreshing! Besides, how creepy would it have been for romance to blossom between a fellow team member and one with the moniker "Moms"? And sure, Scout was a little too good to be true, but hey, they are fighting alien entities, so suspension of disbelief is in order. So, I just had fun with the character, which is unusual for me (I generally HATE the teenage/child "add-on" characters.)

The narrator differentiated the players well and did equally well with female and male characters, giving personality to them. And, continuing with the 70's theme, his voice reminded me a bit of Lee Majors at times (but in a good way, reminiscent of "6 Million Dollar Man" and not of his recent hearing aid commercials.)

I recommend this to anyone wanting a light military sci-fi read.

Was optimistic, was wrong. Just bad.

I'd never willingly be harsh or callous about a book, not publicly anyway, but I really did not like this one. It was not what I expected, which in this case is not a positive point. While it was clear there was some knowledge or research on a lot of the military and weapons information, the writing is not up to snuff.

I'm usually always skeptical about a book when I first start, don't know why, but I almost always come to like it in the end. This would be the first book with Audible I genuinely disliked. The writing was just not good. Early on 'American' was referred to as a language...it isn't.

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Title: And They Called Her Spider

Subtitle: A Bartleby and James Adventure, Book 1

Author: Michael Coorlim

Narrator: Wayne Farrell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-07-12

Publisher: Michael Coorlim

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

The Bartleby and James Adventures steampunk mystery series follows the cases of consulting detectives Anton Bartleby and James Wainwright through an alternate Victorian history.

In their debut adventure, London is in the grip of an unstoppable assassin known only as the Spider, and consulting detectives James Wainwright and Alton Bartleby have been commissioned to catch her.

Can the surly inventor and savvy gentleman track her down and stop her string of murders, or will Queen Victoria be her next victim?

Who Are Bartleby and James?

Alton Bartleby is a social savant, the scion of a once proud and noble bloodline, working to restore his family's name. James Wainwright is a brilliant engineer and inventor. Together they take on the cases that Scotland Yard cannot or will not handle.

Members Reviews:

A great short story

This was 57 minutes of pure entertainment. The story is well written and the characters & storyline are fun and interesting. Wayne Farrell does a great job of catching the readers attention and holding it throughout the narration. The characterisations are distinct. I'm looking forward to listening to more.

A great teaser read

This is a really interesting quick read. It has shades of Sherlock Holmes and a bit of a Steampunk feel. It definitely caught my interests and I am curious about this series. This book is an excellent appetizer to tempt a reader into trying one of the full length novels in the collection.

I listened to the audiobooks narrated by Wayne Farrell. He does a terrific job of keeping the character's voices distinct and consistent. I loved his steady pace and engaging tone. I am definitely going to look for more of his work!

Disclosure - I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, opinions and ratings are my own.

Wainwright, can I snoop through your lab?

Would you consider the audio edition of And They Called Her Spider to be better than the print version?

Yes. I like Wayne Farrell's rendition of James Wainwright with his scientific mindset and distaste for frippery.

Who was your favorite character and why?

James Wainwright, because us nerds need to stick together.

Which character as performed by Wayne Farrell was your favorite?

Since the narrative was through Wainwright's eyes, I will go with him again. Farrell pulls off this character very well.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Two men bound by condescension fight evil with brains & style.

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Title: Darkship Renegades

Subtitle: Darkship, Book 2

Author: Sarah A. Hoyt

Narrator: Kymberly Dakin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-04-12

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 57 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

Entry number two in Sarah A. Hoyts rollicking and popular Darkship series, sequel to Darkship Thieves, and winner of the Prometheus Award.

After rescuing her star pilot husband and discovering the dark secret of her own past on Earth, Athena Hera Sinistra returns to space habitat Eden to start life anew. Not happening. Thena and Kit are placed under arrest for the crime of coming back alive. The only escape from a death sentence: return to Earth and bring back the lost method for creating the Powertrees, the energy source of both Eden and Earth whose technological origins have been lost to war. But that mission is secondary to a greater imperative. Above all else, Thena must not get caught. If she does, then suicide is to be the only option.

With the odds heavily stacked against not only success, but survival, Thena comes to understand what her cynical accusers do not: it is not merely one womans life on the line anymore. For its on Earth where the adventure truly begins. Thena realizes that what is truly at stake is the fate of Eden and Earth alike, the continuance of the darkship fleet - and freedom for all in the Solar system - and beyond.

Members Reviews:

Short story

Minor romance with a sci fi hallucination thrown in featuring a short battle with boring action sequence. Very short though so easy to read on a lunch break.

Multiverse

This was a great short story!! I wanted to read more and know more about the future and world the author was describing.

Amazing short story

Sarah A. Hoyt's (Darkship series, Shifter series, and more) "Wait Until the War Is Over" is an amazing short story! I love the story within the story, and how the second ties in with the first. I also love the parallels to the decisions we make. I highly recommend this short story :)

Which scenario do you believe?

Eurydice and her father live in an old Victorian mansion, or do they? Her mother's funeral had been several days ago and Mom never told the daughter that dad had some form of dementia or did he? OR did they live in the far future fighting an insect alien race and the 2 of them had been injured? You tell me which.

Wait Until the War Is Over

Interesting concept. I could identify with t he main character. Well written. Kept me interested right up to the end.

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Title: The Hydrogen Sonata

Subtitle: Culture, Book 10

Author: Iain M. Banks

Narrator: Peter Kenny

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-04-12

Publisher: Hachette Audio UK

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 123 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

The Scavenger species are circling. It is, truly, the End Days for the Gzilt civilization. An ancient people, organized on military principles and yet almost perversely peaceful, the Gzilt helped set up the Culture 10,000 years earlier and were very nearly one of its founding societies, deciding not to join only at the last moment. Now they've made the collective decision to follow the well-trodden path of millions of other civilizations: They are going to Sublime, elevating themselves to a new and almost infinitely more rich and complex existence.

Amid preparations though, the Regimental High Command is destroyed. Lieutenant Commander (reserve) Vyr Cossont appears to have been involved, and she is now wanted - dead, not alive. Aided only by an ancient, reconditioned android and a suspicious Culture avatar, Cossont must complete her last mission given to her by the High Command. She must find the oldest person in the Culture, a man over 9,000 years old, who might have some idea what really happened all that time ago. It seems that the final days of the Gzilt civilization are likely to prove its most perilous.

Critic Reviews:

"Nobody does it better." (Sunday Times)

"The standard by which the rest of SF is judged." (Guardian)

"Essential for SF fans." (Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

Hmm... Ok.. But not great

I've read most of Banks's work by now, and this is a little underwhelming. After the depth and breadth of Surface Detail, this leaves me feeling a little cold. Banks as always paints sweeping vistas of alien awesomeness and really digs in with amazing concepts and high tech culture. But one doesn't ever really like his characters, only the Minds seem to have any depth to them.

It won't be the last Banks i read, he does keep me hooked enough to continue. But I hope they get better rather than worse from here.

Love it

Where does The Hydrogen Sonata rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

Top 10%

What other book might you compare The Hydrogen Sonata to and why?

Any of the Culture series by Banks or the Polity by Neal Asher

Have you listened to any of Peter Kennys other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes. Even better, excellent accents, consistent interested delivery.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

Any additional comments?

Don't miss it

Good bye culture

Another amazing installment in the culture series. I didn't like them all, but I liked this one. I really couldn't put it down towards the end.

Another great story from a Scifi master

What did you love best about The Hydrogen Sonata?

With the Culture novels I always particularly enjoy the Ships and they are central to this story too.

What did you like best about this story?

The interaction between the humans and Ships

Which scene was your favorite?

The one in which the full name of one of the Ships is revealed - perfectly done with maximum impact and enjoyment :)

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I would say that I was most effected by my favourite scene but at many points I found myself pondering the implications of the events and their impact on protagonists and myself in their place alike.

Sublime

In The Hydrogen Sonata Iain M. Banks - as an outspoken atheist - has finally gotten around to using his Culture universe to explore faith and religion.

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Title: Embedded

Author: Dan Abnett

Narrator: Eric G. Dove

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-25-12

Publisher: Angry Robot on Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 127 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

The colony planet of Eighty-Six looks as dull as all its fellow new worlds to veteran journalist Lex Falk. But when a local squabble starts to turn violent, and the media start getting the runaround from the military high command, his interest is seriously piqued.

Forbidden from approaching the battlezone, he gets himself chipped inside the head of a combat veteran - and uncovers the story of a lifetime. When the soldier is killed, however, Falk must use all his resourcefulness to get safely back home againand blow the lid off the whole damn thing.

Members Reviews:

I'M WEALTHY, THANK YOU.

A HEARING AND VISION IMPAIRED WAITER WALKED BY

I think I have had that same waiter. Have you ever been in a CONFLIRTATION? Through the first 18 chapters of 33, I was ready to give this five stars. ASK NO WHAT THE F@@@ YOUR COUNTRY CAN DO FOR YOU, ASK WHAT CAN YOU F@@@ FOR YOUR COUNTRY. The humor was smart, dry and often. The story was interesting. The language maybe a little rough for some, course if it is, you probably didn't buy this book to begin with. The slang is a future slang, you have never heard before, but since Abnett, writes so well, he does not have to explain what things mean, you will automatically know. With out giving anything away, let me say you will never get as embedded as this guy does. I was very impressed.

I DON'T RUN FROM FIGHTS, BUT I DON'T MIND RUNNING FROM STUPID.

Around chapter 19, we get into a slug fest. I have to admit that I have never been a fan of fights, rather it is done with fists, guns or huge tech machines. It is not that I am a tree hugger or anything, I just find them boring and lacking of imagination. If they go on for too long they distract from the plot. This slug fest lasted for pretty much the rest of the book. I went from really enjoying a witty, smart book to bang bang shoot'em up. My mind wondered. Those familiar with Abnett, I believe know him to be an action writer and so will probably love this. This was my first Abnett and I am willing to give him another shot if I find a non-shoot'em up book.

I HAVE THE HORRIBLE FEELING THAT SOMEONE TOLD YOU, THAT YOU WERE CHARMING AND YOU BELIEVED THEM.

Great action-packed, realistic scifi

EMBEDDED is an absolute knockout of a book. Abnett is a gifted action narrator. His combat sequences explode into life. His use of metaphor to set a scene painted clear pictures for me, and made things more believable by imprinting modern-day moods and beliefs onto the futuristic setting. Without a doubt, Abnett's future is one of the most logical and believable extensions of our current world I've ever read.

I listened to the audiobook. The narrator read way too fast, but I adjusted to it quickly enough that it didn't ruin the story. The narrator was talented and had a great delivery, but the speed bordered on ruining the experience.

If you're the fancy type to believes it's not real science fiction unless there's a deep message where the author tells you what's wrong with our current society, this book might not be for you. EMBEDDED is a balls-out thriller that paints a realistic future picture without shoving a belief system down your throat.

Score another for Abnett

If you aren't familiar with Dan Abnett's work for the Warhammer series of books you should check them out. Mr. Abnett has a gift for characters and story telling. This one is no different.

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Title: When Gods Fail II

Author: Nelson Lowhim

Narrator: Michael R Welte

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-19-12

Publisher: nelson lowhim

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

The sequel to When Gods Fail is here! The story takes Tom, still struggling to redeem himself, and follows him in his fight to survive. He runs across a family and befriends them. But soon the clouds of evil are upon him and he is forced to choose his destiny... Will he find redemption in his actions? Or will his past eat him away? Find out in this thrilling novel!

Members Reviews:

Not your average door-knocking zealots

Would you consider the audio edition of When Gods Fail II to be better than the print version?

Definitely. I think the audio helps capture the raw emotion of the characters in this post-nuclear war setting. The narrator is dry, coarse, and really helps to intensify the scenes.

What other book might you compare When Gods Fail II to and why?

The Road (McCarthy), but not quite as dismal. Alas Babylon (Frank), but add more violence. Any post-nuclear war novel, but Lowhim adds a large dose of the human element and thoughts to make this anything but an adult novel.

Which character as performed by Michael R Welte was your favorite?

The main character, whose perspective and thoughts help shape the novel's world.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

This audiobook was too long to listen to all in one sitting; however, it was an immersive read I wished I was able to.

Any additional comments?

Looking forward to picking up book 3.

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Title: Ground Zero

Subtitle: The Becoming, Book 2

Author: Jessica Meigs

Narrator: Christian Rummel

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-31-12

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 168 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

One year after the Michaluk Virus decimated the southeast, Ethan Bennett and his six companions have become as close as family while facing the trials of living in a drastically changed world. Then a mysterious woman arrives at their safe house in Alabama, pleading for assistance in getting into Atlanta. Despite their suspicions that the woman is hiding important information, Ethan and his friends agree to help. But when theyre suddenly forced to flee from the infected, the cohesion the group cultivated is shattered.

As members of the group succumb to the escalating dangers on their path, new alliances form, new loves develop, and old friendships crumble. In the face of unending horror, one man is forced to make the ultimate sacrifice to save his friends, while another reveals secrets that could hold the key to humanitys survival.

Editorial Reviews:

Award-winning voice actor Christian Rummel delivers a thrilling performance of the post-apocalyptic thriller Ground Zero, the second book in Jessica Meigss series The Becoming. His resonant voice creates an intimate atmosphere for this disquieting tale of death and destruction. One year has elapsed since the outbreak of the deadly Michaluk Virus. Ethan Bennett and six other survivors have forged a close relationship and live together in a safe house. Their fragile world is threatened when a strange woman appears, asking for help to reach Atlanta. Chaos ensues.

Members Reviews:

the ending made up for the rest of the story

Any additional comments?

first of all, let me say i'm a sucker for zombie books. i'll give any z-book a chance. i downloaded the becoming 2 b/c the first book was entertaining enough. my biggest caveat was the "believability." yes, i'm using the word, "believability," when reviewing a "zombie" story. LOL

well after listening to the becoming 2, i'm still annoyed by the "believability" of the characters' actions. what do i mean? glad you asked! LOL ok...the dead come back to life and start eating people. you lose friends and family. it's a really emotional time. i get it! i feel you. LOL so if you lose you s#!t, i get it. but if you keep losing control of yourself, i'll drop you like a bad habit. sorry, that's just the way it is in a zombie apocylapse. i might not shoot you, but i'll definitely coldcock you, especially if you're my friend, and ESPECIALLY if there are zombies around! LOL

this is what i don't get! ethan was a cop, cade was an idf soldier, and brandt was a marine. why the heck can't they keep their cool? they're supposed to be some of the most disciplined people. throughout the story, they lose control of themselves and yell and holler at each other- e.g. in their safehouse, on the highway, etc...

now, i don't know about you, but i "believe" i would be as quiet as i could in my SAFEHOUSE and on the highway, especially if i was on foot! these outbursts in the worst possible places affect the "believability" of the story.

ok mike...what about the rest of it? alight, i'll tell you if you hold your horses! LOL the becoming 2 picks up about a year after the first book ends, ethan and his team have become somewhat famous for saving people.