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Title: Daughter of Eden

Subtitle: Dark Eden, Book 3

Author: Chris Beckett

Narrator: Imogen Church

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 06-20-17

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 83 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

Angie Redlantern is the first to spot the boats - five abreast, with men in metal masks and spears standing proud, ready for the fight to come. As the people of New Earth declare war on the people of Mainground, a dangerous era has dawned for Eden. After generations of division and disagreement, the two populations of Eden have finally broken their tentative peace, giving way to bloodshed and slaughter.

Angie must flee with her family across the pitch black of Snowy Dark to the place where it all started, the stone circle where the people from Earth first landed, where the story of Gela - the mother of them all - began. It is there that Angie witnesses the most extraordinary event, one that will change the history of Eden forever. It will alter their future and reshape their past. It is both a beginning and an ending. It is the true story of Eden.

Critic Reviews:

"The Eden trilogy is a remarkable achievement: with wit, insight and invention Beckett has imagined a scientific Genesis not just about a society, but about the culture and myths that sustain it. It is both politically astute and theologically compelling." (The Guardian)

Members Reviews:

Surprising ending

This book unlike the other two left me feeling somewhat sad. It also makes you do a lot of inner searching about life, social order, science etc. It wasn't the ending that I was expecting from the trilogy, but the ending I was anticipating would have been just as sad. I didn't like the one person only narration. I preferred the earlier narrations by multiple people. Overall it wasn't as entertaining as the first two books, but the final message was stronger.

not as good as first two books

pathetic compared to the first two books, you can predict the plot from less than half way through the story

Interesting take on the events on Eden

My slight downgrade from 5 to 4 for Story is around my difficulties in getting through the first half and a bit of the ending. The timing of this novel has the beginning overlapping with the latter part of Mother of Eden and then moving onto events subsequent to that timeline. One interesting aspect is the addition of new perspectives on how life is actually proceeding on Eden.

Prior to listening to this the description was that this was the completion of a trilogy. While that is accurate and this book acts as a bookend of sorts to the first two, it also makes it clear that if the author so desires he can pick up the day after this novel ends, or skip a few generations as he did before. Some convenient timings (to the author) of events means plenty of issues are internally still very much in play.

Unfortunately let down by the narration...

A decent finish to the Eden trilogy, still full of interesting characters and thought-provoking themes but, unfortunately, as an audiobook, it is rather let down by the narrator. Her accents were inconsistent, acting often over done, and the choices made about which accents to use were, at best, lacking cohesion with the earlier books and, at worst, a bit socially dubious. In a world where previously everyone had an accent stemming from the UK, all of a sudden (only ten years on from the previous book), there was a whole host of different accents and the choices of which to use for which group were worrisomely cliched (for instance a small tribal group sounding like some stereotypical assumption of an African accent).

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Title: Corpse Run: A LitRPG Adventure

Subtitle: The Crucible Shard, Book 3

Author: Skyler Grant

Narrator: Doug Tisdale Jr.

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-26-17

Publisher: Skyler Grant

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 79 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

It's not easy being King

Becoming King of a virtual nation was just the start of Liam's problems. Unreliable allies fill his castle and skilled foes surround his lands on all sides. While the pirates on the coast have been dealt with, the former King of Galea has been raised from the dead and musters an army.

An expedition deep into the desert sands

The lands to the east are a harsh and unforgiving desert. Home to high level enemies and fiendish traps the sands also hold the secrets necessary to hold onto the throne and protect his growing alliance.

An ancient threat

When the Goddess Yvera urges him to release a force of catastrophic power, Liam must choose what is truly important. To listen to friends and allies that preach caution, or to trust in the Goddess who has promised to be his destruction. .

Members Reviews:

some of the Gods make questionable choices

if you were friends with a god what would you do. I'm not really sure they make the best decisions in this book but at least a bad decision is a choice made

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Title: Eternal Frontier

Author: Anthony Melchiorri

Narrator: Bradford Hastings

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-18-17

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 99 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

Humanity has avoided interstellar war for centuries.

It was a time of peace, prosperity, and exploration. But when an unexpected attack cripples a scientific vessel, the SRES Argo, it appears that time has come to an end.

Chief Medical Officer Tag Brewer is the ship's only survivor. He is alone in the far reaches of space. To survive, he must restore and protect the downed vessel from its unknown attackers on a planet as deadly as it is mysterious. He vows to do everything in his power to seek justice for his fallen crew.

When Tag uncovers a sinister secret about those who attacked the Argo, he realizes far more is at stake than just his survival. Something more powerful, more technologically advanced, and more ruthless has emerged from the darkest voids of the galaxy. It's up to Tag to survive long enough to warn humanity and stop the dawn of a new war.

Members Reviews:

Thrilling from beginning to end!

I love sci-fi but I'm not big on a lot of technical facts & I usually skim through all the mechanics but this book really kept me enthralled. I listened to it on Audible & at one point found my whole body increasingly tensed like I was on the ship feeling the g's!

Really loved the main character & the fact that he NEVER gives up even when he does!

The other characters are interesting & add to the story, especially the alien characters, very cool.

While the main character is a guy, there are plenty of strong woman characters as well. In this story it seems that true equality exists.

Can't wait to read the next book!

Excellent story!

Would you consider the audio edition of Eternal Frontier to be better than the print version?

Yes, it brings the story to life.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Eternal Frontier?

The first alien sighting. The author has a really vivid imagination and uses his science background to create some crazy aliens.

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

Action and science in space!

interesting book

it was a very interesting read full of twist and turns. i believe if you like scf-fi you'll enjoy it

Amazing space story!

This was an amazing story. I loved the job the narrator did, as well. I hope the audio version of book 2 comes out soon, as I am really looking forward to the next one!

Just as good as Melchiorri's Tide series

I am not a fan of space adventures but this book was exceptionally interesting and I hate to be trite, but it was hard to put down (turn off at bedtime). Excellent characterization. Fascinating setting. Looking forward to the next book in this series.

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Title: Hunger Makes the Wolf

Author: Alex Wells

Narrator: Penelope Rawlins

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-07-17

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

The strange planet known as Tanegawa's World is owned by TransRifts Inc, the company with the absolute monopoly on interstellar travel. Hob landed there 10 years ago, a penniless orphan left behind by a rift ship. She was taken in by Nick Ravani and quickly became a member of his mercenary biker troop, the Ghost Wolves. Ten years later, she discovers that the body of Nick's brother out in the dunes. Worse, his daughter is missing, taken by shady beings called the Weathermen. But there are greater mysteries to be discovered both about Hob and the strange planet she calls home.

Members Reviews:

Weird West in Space

Very enjoyable series beginning. I loved the characters. I loved the setting. I loved the world-building. My rough impression is that this is the sort of story that might happen if a world (very vaguely) like Dune were found in the Firefly universe. Highly recommended.

AUDIBLE 20 REVIEW SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY

Engaging story with excellent world building

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely, and in fact I have. I think anyone interested in Sci-Fi or Fantasy would love this book.

Any additional comments?

All in all Hunger Makes the Wolf was a fun that tells an fast paced and engaging story that leaves the reader desperately hoping for a sequel.

Funny and captivating

It has the feel of an old western, and just a hint of a 1970's distopia on a world millions of light years away. The stage is set for what promises to be an amazing saga. I can't wait for the next one!

Is Too Young-Sounding of a Voice a Thing?

I hate to give such a low rating to Ms. Rawlins, who is obviously very talented, but her voice just didn't fit this story to my ears. She sounded too young for most of the voices, and while she is very talented at doing accents, they served more of a distraction than keeping me focused on the story. It's a hardened Western in a SciFi setting, but her voice lacked the depth and age that the story wanted to tell.

Good luck trying to finish.

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

It could be if the narrator did not put me off instantly, narrator comes acroos like a child pretending to mockingly put someelses voice on and its horrible.

Would you recommend Hunger Makes the Wolf to your friends? Why or why not?

Maybe the non audiobook version as the premise was promising.

What didnt you like about Penelope Rawlinss performance?

The main characters voice was fine but when ever she attempts to do any other character is just painful to listen and completely made me lose focus on the story eliminating immersion.

Do you think Hunger Makes the Wolf needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No idea was never able to finish

Any additional comments?

Maybe bringing in another narrator or or additional support actors would have made this more palatable, as it is i could not recommend this to anyone.

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Title: The Burning World

Subtitle: Warm Bodies, Book 2

Author: Isaac Marion

Narrator: Jacques Roy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-07-17

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 68 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

In this much-anticipated sequel, star-crossed lovers R and Julie must confront a world filled with the undead and the far more terrifying force that animates them.

Being alive is hard. Being human is harder. But since his recent recovery from death, R is making progress. He's learning how to read, how to speak, maybe even how to love, and the city's undead population is showing signs of life. R can almost imagine a future with Julie, this girl who restarted his heart - building a new world from the ashes of the old one.

And then helicopters appear on the horizon. Someone is coming to restore order. To silence all this noise. To return things to the way they were, the good old days of stability and control and the strong eating the weak. The plague is ancient and ambitious, and the Dead were never its only weapon.

How do you fight an enemy that's in everyone? Can the world ever really change? With their home overrun by madmen, R, Julie, and their ragged group of refugees plunge into the otherworldly wastelands of America in search of answers. But there are some answers R doesn't want to find. A past life, an old shadow, crawling up from the basement.

Members Reviews:

New Narrator Breathes New Life

What did you love best about The Burning World?

The story expands upon the best things about its predecessors - the characters are deep, introspective, and feel like more than "survivors." The expansion beyond the airport and the dome into the greater world make the story vast, with luscious descriptions that deepen as the story progresses.

What other book might you compare The Burning World to and why?

This book is more comparable to it direct predecessor, Warm Bodies. While R is not so much the struggling, angsty protagonist of the second (nee first) book in the series, Marion does a fantastic job of allowing R to develop beyond the zombie savant of Warm Bodies, and into a fully realized and confident protagonist worthy of being the reluctant hero.

What does Jacques Roy bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

The narrator's storytelling skills do a fantastic job of making the tale immersive in a way that reading words on a page may not. While the writing itself is both technical and lush, Roy's telling of the tale lends considerably weight for those who get bogged down by good writing that affords no coddling for light readers.

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

There are several, but, "Spoilers."

Any additional comments?

While Roy's narration is very well executed and enveloping, my one criticism is that the main characters are voiced in a largely similar manner. The accents and vocal inflections used by Kenerly in Warm Bodies is sorely missed. That said, he does an excellent job, overall.

Captivating

Jacques Roy does a phenomenal job delivering Marion's captivating prose and bringing the characters to life without absurd octave changes for the women.

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Title: Derelict: Marines

Subtitle: Derelict Saga, Book 1

Author: Paul E. Cooley

Narrator: Paul E. Cooley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-31-17

Publisher: Shadowpublications.com

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 116 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

Fifty years ago, Mira, humanity's last hope to find new resources, exited the solar system bound for Proxima Centauri B. Seven years into her mission, all transmissions ceased without warning. Mira and her crew were presumed lost. Humanity, unified during her construction, splintered into insurgency and rebellion.

Now, an outpost orbiting Pluto has detected a distress call from an unpowered object entering Sol space: Mira has returned. When all attempts at communications fail, a search and rescue vessel is dispatched from Trident Station to intercept, investigate, and tow the beleaguered Mira to Neptune.

As the marines prepare for the journey, uncertainty and conspiracy fomented by Trident Station's governing AIs, begin to take their toll. Upon reaching Mira, they discover they've been sent on a mission that will almost certainly end in catastrophe.

The Derelict saga is a suspenseful mashup of hard military sci-fi, space opera, and mystery.

Some mysteries shouldn't be solved.

Members Reviews:

Aliens meets Event Horizon

I'll start with the negative. If you don't like cliffhangers and absolutely must know what happens, this may not be the book for you(Or at least until the entire saga is available of course).

I found that the story read and generated the same atmosphere and feeling as Event Horizon. That is to say it is a Sci-Fi romp that gives enough interesting science and theory to established a believable world on the surface, with cool technology and history. Don't dig too deep(in science) or you'll encounter the horror/fantasy underbelly(which is not a bad thing in my opinion). This IS NOT hard Sci-Fi, don't unfairly rate it for not being something it isn't aiming for.

Characterization is superb. He accomplished what few do and gives you a world with character. Sure it's cold and unforgiving, even plotting against you, but you feel the danger waiting in the dark.

In short, don't come here for a WH40K space marine world. Instead explore the darkness of space in a cruel world to find a dead ship.

Tension Builds Steadily... Mira Approaches

STORY: I was impressed with Paul E. Cooley's venture into deep space with this first book in the Derelict series. A massive exo-solar exploration ship, missing for forty-three years, returns as an out of control derelict. The Sol Federation Marines of S&R Black are thrown into the breach to recover everything they can with very little preparation. A handful of marines to stop the largest ship ever built, complacent from constant training and boredom at Neptune station, they must quickly gel as a team to confront the unknown.

Arriving at the derelict, the recovery will not be as simple as their orders implied. Artificial Intelligence systems are used in station and shipboard to "assist" with the recovery. Or?

NARRATION: Mr. Cooley narrates his own book as comfortably as if I were reading it myself. He knows how expressive he wants each character to be. His voice range provides a distinction between each character that is pleasing to the ear.

Will be looking out for book 2!

Good story so far

I liked it. Interesting universe and vision of the future. I found that the book went by rather fast.

Not what you think it is....

This book is great if you love a long build up with a small amount of action.

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Title: Primal Dawn

Author: Ryan Kirk

Narrator: Andrew Tell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-19-17

Publisher: Waterstone Media LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

Tev is a hunter, one of the best in his clan. Trained since birth in the art of tracking and killing, Tev has never met a challenge he couldn't overcome. But when a mysterious fireball falls from the sky, Tev will question everything he has ever known. For the first time in his life, he isn't the one doing the hunting.

He is the prey.

Primal Dawn is the first short novel of the Primal Series, spanning centuries of conflict following first contact. Each novel tells a complete story in the ongoing saga of two cultures learning to explore the vastness of space together.

Members Reviews:

Brilliant world building!

The first thing to catch my attention about this was it's cover. Very intriguing!! Then I saw who was narrating and I definitely had to listen. Andrew Tell is such an amazing narrator. He always delivers and is clear, concise and has a range of tones and cadences that always make the book come alive. Thoroughly enjoyed his performance in this one.

When I first started this, I was a little put off with the POVs. It felt disjointed and I wasn't sure what was going on. But the story came together and clicked and I realised that the author set an amazing scene and had me gripped from the get go. I thought the POVs was switched from Earth to the Space Ship, but I was confused because they were on about Earth being destroyed. But it finally clicked and I realised who Tev was. It's a nice change of pace when humans are the aliens ;) Lol.

The world building was awesome. I loved finding out about Tev and his world, I also loved being on the ship and following those characters and finding out their story. The world building is expertly written and developed and I really hope we see more!!

The characters are another major bonus. Each were well written and developed, and I was rooting for each for different reasons. I don't want to go into too much detail about them as this is a story that's best experienced first hand, but I will say that I loved Tev. In fact, there wasn't a single character I didn't like.

Even though a whole lot didn't happen in the book, it was still a fast paced and entertaining read. I listened to this in a day and didn't want it to end. I really hope there is more planned for this and it will become a series. Highly recommend.

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher. This in no way affected nor influenced my thoughts.

WOW, just WOW, what a action packed story!

Would you listen to Primal Dawn again? Why?

Normally I never re-read but yes, and I would love to get the next book!

Any additional comments?

Primal Dawn (Primal #1) by Ryan Kirk (Author) and Andrew Tell (Narrator) was one heck of a book! I absolutely enjoyed the heck out of it! A group of scientist space explorers are sent to a planet that may have life. Oh, it has life alright, human life! Primitive but human and they don't know what to make of these beings. So they attack with their bows and arrows. Nothing can hurt the super armor of the suits they wear but astronauts, who has some PTSD from battle, goes nuts and shooting... it was downhill from there. An action packed story that gets better and better as the story goes. Wow, surprises, twists, and lots of action.

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Title: The Liberation

Author: Ian Tregillis

Narrator: Chris Kayser

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-06-16

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 256 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

I am the mechanical they named Jax.

My kind was built to serve humankind, duty-bound to fulfill their every whim.

But now our bonds are breaking, and my brothers and sisters are awakening.

Our time has come. A new age is dawning.

Set in a world that might have been, of mechanical men and alchemical dreams, this is the third and final novel in a stunning series of revolution by Ian Tregillis, confirming his place as one of the most original new voices in speculative fiction.

Critic Reviews:

"Brilliantly imagined and beautifully written, Tregillis has created a perfect end to his series, filled with heroism and horror all the way to the finish." (Christopher Farnsworth, author of Blood Oath)

Members Reviews:

Excellent finale to an epic series

I fell hard for the writing of Ian Tregillis with Bitter Seeds, the first book in the Milkweed Tryptich, so when The Mechanical (the first book in the Alchemy Wars series) came out, my expectations were high. And met, thoroughly. Tregillis does a remarkable job blending alternate history, science fiction, dark fantasy & steampunk into his own unique form of genre. I would put Ian Tregillis in the same high tier as Paolo Bacigalupi for unique, trailblazing fiction.

The Liberation is a wonderful conclusion to the series; my only regret is that it's over. And I'm glad the publisher stayed with Kris Kayser as narrator throughout the series. He was fantastic in his own right, but anyone who can repeatedly say "The Sacred Guild of Horologists and Alchemists" multiple times throughout the series, so succinctly, as well as emulate mechanical characters in such a persuasive way that we can distinguish one from another...well, he deserves an Audie! Great combination of author and narrator.

Feeling a little disappointed

I felt like this was the weakest book in the series and that the author forgot a little bit who the characters were between books because the characters didn't feel consistent.

Worthy capstone to the series

I enjoyed this book with the grim knowledge that it was all coming to an end.

In the early sections, and even through the middle, I thought that some of the ideas were being needlessly repeated and returned to. Eventually, I thought that this may have been intended to convey how difficult it is for a person to see facts that don't line up with their perceived reality. It may take more than one harsh slap in the face from reality before a person can change their world view. Maybe a fitting lesson to learn in these times.

Other than that, there was plenty of action and things were well paced. There is more room for high-level thought than simply the fights and intrigue.

It has been a while since I finished this book and I find myself still thinking back to the characters and wishing there were inserted into other stories around.

amazing...

this is an amazing series. I wish there were more book series as original as this.

Clockmakers die

Didn't like the crude language at times expressed by Berenice. Otherwise it was a great book!

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Title: Honor's Flight

Subtitle: Fallen Empire, Book 2

Author: Lindsay Buroker

Narrator: Kate Reading

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-15-16

Publisher: Podium Publishing

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 200 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

After spending four years fighting for the Alliance, fighter pilot Alisa Marchenko wants only one thing: to reunite with her young daughter. But this involves a journey to her former home world, which has become the last imperial stronghold. Since the imperials have a lot of reasons to loathe members of the Alliance right now, just getting down to the planet will be a challenge, and it doesn't help that her passengers are stirring up trouble of their own.

Even if Alisa is able to land, she may find that more questions await her than answers and that her late husband kept a startling secret from her - one that could change her life forever.

Members Reviews:

Space Opera at its Best

No sophomore slump here. Everything I loved from the first book is still here and just keeps building and getting better. The characters are getting more fleshed out as well as their interactions with the rest of the crew. The same for the story line, more threads are being introduced and woven into the plot. Rescuing her daughter is getting more and more complicated for Captain Marchenko. Kate Reading' narration is as awesome as always.

Run fight

Mostly for fans that just enjoy the spending more time with these characters. Daughter is not found where expected but one clue leads to new arch. So running/fighting continues with intermittent character dumps. Readers can pick up plot in third book without missing much. Filler book that hardly advances plot.

Haven't read third book yet - reviews imply that that doesn't finish series either.

GREAT story!

I highly recommend Honor's Flight: Fallen Empire, book 2. The enitre series is great fun., full of action, adventure, and really good characters that draw you in. Kate Readings performance is excellent!

amazing story... still waiting for the romance

again.... the is listed as a science fiction Adventure as well as romance. I was beginning to wonder if this whole story was about one battle...

as far the relationship building it's formed form barely tolerating each other to a mild flirtation . I enjoyed story enough that I've downloaded the third book they are a total and I'm hoping they get better as they go on this book was not as good as the first.

fun read

This story picks up where the first left off. the saga continues on with some new twists.

Once again an excellent narration Kate Reading brings life and of course good characterisation and depth and believability to the stories very unique individuals.

Lindsay Buroker has become another one of my favorite authors a great story writer I look forward to the rest of the series.

To me this is an excellent example of what a space opera should be. Yes it does remind me of "Firefly" just gritty enough to bring in real life.

And believability to all aspects of the tale.

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Title: Endurance

Subtitle: Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 3

Author: Yoshiki Tanaka, Daniel Huddleston - translator

Narrator: Tim Gerard Reynolds

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-15-16

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 83 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

It's the master tactician of the ruthless Galactic Empire versus the Free Planets Alliance in Japan's greatest space opera epic!

In the 36th century, humanity has conquered the galaxy and colonized countless star systems. The Galactic Empire, modeled along Prussian lines, and the democratic Free Planets Alliance are at war, and the fate of every human being in the universe hangs in the balance. This classic Japanese space opera, adapted into a legendary anime, is finally available in English for the first time.

A grand scheme for retaking Iserlohn is delivered to Reinhard, who, with renewed determination, seeks to become ruler of the galaxy and to fulfill the oath he made with a dear departed friend. But what are the aims of Phezzan, the third force at work behind the scenes? Meanwhile, no sooner is Yang breathing a sigh of relief when Julian returns from his first combat mission than he is summoned to an inquest and departs for the capital of the alliance. As if waiting for this opportunity to strike, however, the imperial military's secret weapon appears right at the gates of Iserlohn. The battle begins! Who will endure?

Members Reviews:

I simply loved it.

Somehow, this book is just as entertaining as anime series. I especially liked the moments which weren't included in the anime. Like Yang being irritated by having coffee instead of tea.

Amazing story!

Where is the next book in the series???

I need more Legend of the galactic heroes in my life!!!

More like a book two: continued than a book three.

As a the third audiobook of the "Legend of Galactic Heroes" series, "Endurance" is an example of a scenario where one could accidently listen to it before the second book and not even notice until near the book's completion. The tone, story's focus on political corruption, and characters positions don't really change from where they were in the second book. New events happen, some of them interesting, but the entire thing feels more like a prolonging of book two than a third story.

This dragging out of book two themes isn't helped by the continuation of the incredibly slow pace that has also carried over. Tim Gerard Reynolds is a very talented narrator and he continues his good work here, but there is only so much he can do before the a achingly slow story arcs start testing a listener's focus. This story also ends somewhat inconclusively without really wrapping up any loose ends, character arcs or even changing the setting much and leaving the impression that another entry into the series lies just around the corner.

This audiobook is recommended to listeners who enjoyed the second "Legend of Galactic Heroes" audiobook and want a more-of-the-same experience. This audiobook is almost interchangeable with book two, but listening to book one first is still necessary to understand it.