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Title: Tales of the Incorrigible

Subtitle: Flummox or Bust

Author: Kevin Bowersox

Narrator: Michael T. Bradley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-09-14

Publisher: Kevin Bowersox

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

It is so far into the future that Oprah's papacy is but a bizarre footnote in the history books. The invention of the Flitzdrive has shrunk the mind-numbing magnitude of the galaxy down to less than a year's travel from edge to edge. Thousands of sentient races that once didn't know each other existed now intermingle and irritate one another on a regular basis...

When the most notorious space pirate that ever lived disappeared for the final time, his ship was rumored to carry a plunder of legendary worth. So when the crew of the starship Incorrigible gain a clue to that ship's location, it begins a star-spanning quest battling the forces of nature, time, space, and society - not to mention nettlesome outbreaks of sex - to retrieve it.

It is all waiting for you aboard the Incorrigible.

Members Reviews:

In the tradition of Hitchhiker's Guide

Sci-fi comedy has to be one of my favorite genres, and Bowersox knows what he's doing. His timing is sharp, the characters unique, and the plot delightfully improbable. Douglas Adams fans will enjoy this one, bearing in mind that includes some sensual humor and intermittent strong language. I've already recommended it to some of my friends. I would read more from this author.

Hilarious

Liked the science fiction references and demonstrated absurdity of some of our contemporary issues. If you like Douglas Adams' work, Charles Stross' Laundry novels, Terry Pratchett's Discworld or the Red Dwarf TV series you may like this as well.

Good Book

Kind of a hard book to get into because of itâs crazy characters but glad I did because it was very funny. The author has a good imagination and conveyed it well.

amusing, fun for a sci fi buff

Makes fun of some of the silly conventions of tv and movie sci fi. Some amusing characters. Worth a read if you like that stuff.

... of the old Craig Shaw Gardner books that I loved from back in the 80's

This book reminds me a lot of the old Craig Shaw Gardner books that I loved from back in the 80's, with the added bonus of pointing out the sheer dumbness of religion.

Funny, smart, slap-stick, full of puns. A fun little book that may trick you into thinking deep thoughts when you are done reading it.

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Title: The End

Author: Roger Erickson

Narrator: Dan Curtis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-06-14

Publisher: David Erickson LLC

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

The End is the story of a nuclear holocaust that hits the United States. Every warm-blooded animal in North America, Central America, and part of South America is instantly vaporized without even knocking out the electricity. This is the story of a handful of survivors. Every great civilization in the history of the world has failed at some point. I'm sure that each thought they were different, that certainly their civilization would survive forever. History shows that such will probably not be the case.

There is still a Rome. There is still a Russia. This book deals with a handful of people and how they survive the virtual elimination of the entire population of the continent of North America. We become victims of our own technology. This could happen....

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Title: The Bikings

Author: P. A. Douglas

Narrator: David Radtke

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-05-14

Publisher: Pat Douglas

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

Hark is a timid, pacifistic Viking with a love for all living things inspired by watching PETA documentaries. Crone is a vintage Schwinn road bike and a bit of an outcast himself, but it's not his fault who his rider is. Something has to change before the Elder bicycle and Orr, the Viking leader, throw them both out with the spare parts. A century after Fukushima and the toxic sea, Harek and his mind-beaming bicycle must prove themselves in a world where everyone (and every thing) is out to get them. Including Alec Baldwin.

Members Reviews:

A hilarious audio book not to be missed!

What made the experience of listening to The Bikings the most enjoyable?

David Radtke's stellar narration

Which character as performed by David Radtke was your favorite?

Alec Baldwin (sorta)

Any additional comments?

Bikings is an odd-ball tale of multiple absurdities that kept me chuckling from start to finish. More than just being a strange story, it's a well-written tale that keeps the reader engaged. The idea of vikings on bikes in the post apocalypse is fun and never once failed to make me smile. And I can't get enough of the flesh-eating babies. Here's hoping they get their own sequel.

Expect the unexpected

The title of my review says it all. It's bizarre, but in a very good way. Just when I thought it couldn't go any further, it actually did. Very well written and read. This is one of Mr. Douglas' best works.

I don't want to say anymore. I'll just let you experience it for yourself.

How to train your dragon for adults

Any additional comments?

Part How to train you dragon, part Heavy Metal, part Akira, "Bikings" is a raucous romp through a post apocalyptic world where psychic bicycles, cybernetic celebrities, and hordes of flesh eating babies are commonplace.

The book is expertly narrated by David Radtke, whose natural voice lends itself perfectly to the title's protagonist. David also provides numerous distinct and memorable character voices to add to the fun. Not for the faint of heart or family oriented due to the graphic imagery and coarse language, this book is still loads of fun to listen to during a long commute.

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Title: The Crack of Dawn

Author: Gerard Labrecque

Narrator: Shelly Whittle

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-29-14

Publisher: Maybe Pile Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

Jonathan Turbo's career suddenly changed when he met Stan Evans, retired Naval Seal, now leader of the underground Good Ole Democracy. A rebel force trying to slow down a one world government whose negotiations with alien's worlds puts the entire planet at risk. Dawn, a Cultivator of the human race, seems to be their only link to the truth, and Director Davis will stop at nothing to hold his control over Earth and more.

Members Reviews:

Took my commute to work into a whole new world

If you could sum up The Crack of Dawn in three words, what would they be?

Amazing narrator who has a different voice for each character.

Great character interactions throughout the story.

Action filled imaginative Sci-Fi.

What did you like best about this story?

The interaction between Stan Evans and JT. I found the story to be almost predictable, but surprisingly took me on a wonderful unpredicted ride.

Have you listened to any of Shelly Whittles other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, I have not. But I would love to hear more from this narrator. Wonderful voice.

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

Laughed and felt patriotic.

Any additional comments?

I would recommend this audio book, it s a good listen....

Once You Start, You Can't Stop

Any additional comments?

I found once I started this book, I couldn't put it down! It's sci-fi, action packed,and funny with some awesome characters. Lot's of twists and turns that keeps you wanting more. Great read, highly recommend!

Story comes to Life!!

What made the experience of listening to The Crack of Dawn the most enjoyable?

You can hear the sci-fi effects. Listening to this story boosts your anticipation

What other book might you compare The Crack of Dawn to and why?

I have nothing to compare this to. Sci-fi is not my usual reading genre. After reading the book and loving it I had to listen to the audio.

Which character as performed by Shelly Whittle was your favorite?

Stan - you can hear his strength and his suspicions.

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

Yes as I had read it in one sitting.

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Title: Double Cross of Time

Author: Mark de Castrique

Narrator: Mark de Castrique

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-08-14

Publisher: Mark de Castrique

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

July 4, 2012 - Scientists Make New Discovery - The Elusive God Particle? The headline flashed around the world and ushered in a new era of scientific research. But where will it lead? What dangers will be revealed?

The year is 2030. Scientist Jonathan Singer stands on the verge of achieving his two greatest dreams: marriage to his soul mate Sally DeMille and the successful launch of The American Super Collider, the culmination of his cutting-edge research. But when an elderly man shows up at his apartment with irrefutable proof that he is also Dr. Jonathan Singer, Jonathan's ordered life spins wildly out of control. The old man claims to have traveled back from 40 years in the future. He makes a desperate plea - "To thine own self be true". But this self is telling him to destroy everything he's worked for. Is Jonathan being true to himself or battling his own worst enemy? Will he betray himself or lose the woman he loves? One thing is certain - while Jonathan races against time to save the future, someone is trying to kill him in the present. The countdown has begun and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

Members Reviews:

A Real Page-Turner

A fantastic sci-fi mystery! Double Cross of Time has all the elements for a fun read: adventure, mystery, intriguing characters and a fast-paced plot!

Double crossed!

It's a very nice mystery wrapped around a sci-fy layer, with enough thrills to keep the attention from beginning to end. Recommend this book if you're into genre.

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Title: Lucas Parks and the Download of Doom

Author: Anthony Metivier

Narrator: Ron Phillips

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-24-14

Publisher: Anthony Metivier

Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 2 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

File-sharing thief and gas station employee Lucas Parks is more than he seems. As a young man making money to help care for his couch potato parents while illegally downloading movies every night at the gas station, he unexpectedly learns that he is the progeny of the mysterious time-traveler, Doctor Zoo.

Don't let the Baud infection spread!

But Lucas doesn't have time to dwell on the news of his true family history. After barely rescuing Lucas from a viral download attack, the notorious Baud hunter Cowboy Dan whisks him away to help him heal from a growing Baud infection. Caught up in a daring adventure, Lucas discovers that he has extraordinary mental powers far in advance of any other child of Doctor Zoo seen beforeincluding Cowboy Dan's own step-daughter.

Whatever you do, Lucas Parks, don't let the Baud infection spread!

Lucas is under so much pressure to learn the skills needed to stop the Baud infection coursing through his system that he fails to notice just how dark and twisted his inner life has become. And once the Baud has him in their grip, they'll do anything to use Lucas as their pawn in a mission to destroy Doctor Zoo before his world-alerting Time Machine has a chance to exist.

Members Reviews:

One of the Best Books I've Ever Read!

I really enjoyed reading this book! The characters and the story are great! I have read many books and this is definitely one of my favorites. I can't wait for the next book to be released in the series!

I would suggest you check out Anthony's website, Magnetic Memory Method to learn more about him and memory palaces, which is the method he teaches on how to remember just about anything. He is an awesome teacher and his memory methods are great and really work!

If You Like Sci-Fi, You'll Love This!

Lucas Parks and the Download of Doom! (Seems ironic that this read would become available in the midst of the recent HeartBleed computer security scare...'download of doom,' indeed...) The book is a funny, engaging, extraordinarily quick and provocative read. I look forward to the next installments.

Crazy...

Did you enjoy Terry Pratchet and his discworld? Lucas parks meets the unique silliness of his iconic work and then some. Successful mix of a discworld, star wars and doctor who is no easy feat, but somehow author managed it anyway.

Now don't get me wrong, the story is very unique in its own, but it also means there is nothing that really compares to tell you what to expect. Are you in for the wild ride?

Mesmerising!

Anyone who likes science fiction, will love this book. Stylistically, a blend of The Matrix and Terminator with an added twist of humour. The story is an epic battle of humanity against out of control technology, with computer viruses spreading and infecting humans. The book is a real page turner, easy to read, leaving the reader with a burning desire to know more. A must read book!

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Title: Fate's Hand

Author: Darren Pearce, Neal Levin

Narrator: Ty Hunt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-11-14

Publisher: Dark Quest, LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

One hundred years after a terrible disaster a powerful church has risen to take control. The Church of Progression, led by the Cardinal, crushes the spirit of all on Hestonia beneath an iron-shod boot. With the aid of the Inquisitors, highly trained church operatives that have access to magically powered technology the church ruthlessly oppresses all who stand in the Cardinal's way. Amongst the church's targets are magic users, wizards, descendants of the original powerful beings known as the Anshada.

The church is rife with conspiracy and even its own internal strife threatens to doom it. Power plays come from within and without as the Arch Inquisitor Roland, his lackey Inquisitor Gwillis, and disillusioned Inquisitors and other powerful agents of the church clash for control.

There is one agent of the church that remains steadfast: Kalon Rhadon. He is Fate's Hand, the most dangerous of all the church's weapons. Yet even he begins to doubt the established order of things when he is sent to recover a dangerous magical artifact that contains the teachings of the demonic Anshada.

In Kalon's quest for the book there is a young Stealer, Spry, who is instrumental in Kalon's understanding of the events to come and the role that Fate herself has planned for him.

Fate's Hand is a dark fantasy novel set in an original universe that has elements of technology and magic in a decadent society. It is a steampunk Renaissance novel that couples the swashbuckling traditions of the Musketeers with a powerful narrative.

Members Reviews:

Layered Magic System, Complex Plots, Enjoyable Characters

I flew through this book fairly quickly the first time I read it and when it was over it made me keep trying to find more content on the next page (click, click, click!)...sadly with Kindle books you don't know when the end will come and extra clicking doesn't make new content magically happen.

I wanted more! So I read it again, more slowly, and found I enjoyed it even more. The characters are diverse, interesting and, developed. The world and magic are deep and rich. If you like math/science you get an added layer of goodness in the 'magic' system. I highly recommend it :D (It also has cool things like naval air ships and werewolves.)

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Title: Red Dwarf

Author: Robert Stetson

Narrator: Matt Doyle

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-31-14

Publisher: Robert Stetson

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

This is the story of a Space Cadet named Clay Stone who completed his academy training and is assigned to Space Center as the first Starship Captain to embark on a stellar mission to a red dwarf star called Alpha Proxima 4.2 light years away.

The trip is a disaster and the trials and tribulations are many, but the mission is almost doomed near the end. The story is packed full of humor, romance, action and adventure.

You're going to love this one. If you do, you will also love Red Dwarf II.

But, PLEASE, don't tell anyone the ending.

Based on a true concept, Quantum Entaglement.

They tell us on the one hand that near speed of light travel is possible. They tell us that, on the other hand, if one were to depart and achieve near speed of light travel, they would arrive back here to find that while only a few months have passed, back here on Earth decades would have passed.

Next they say that star travel isn't practical because it would take years to get to the nearest star, Alpha Proxima at four point two light years. If you combine all the facts and theories, it would take about ten months round trip for the astronauts, and about twelve years for the people of Earth to hear back from them.

Knowing that the hearts of people and governments never change, we have to wonder what the socioeconomic implications will be. How would the payroll work? If we get a week's pay every week Earth-time, that would be a week's pay every three hours or so as perceived by the astronaut. The Government would never pay that way.

There are bigger problems than that. You leave when your son is nine years old and come back in two years and have a beer with him, leave again and come back in fifty years to visit him in the old folk's home, and your only thirty seven years old. Star travel will make your personal life interesting and your economic life very complicated.

Members Reviews:

Shows Great Knowledge of Space Travel

Red Dwarf is a space story. The plot revolves around the first command of Clay Spear. The plot is intricate, and Spear ends up having to deal with ship saboteurs and someone on the ship selling drugs.

The novel contains many interesting details about space travel and life onboard a space ship. The issue of the time difference between space and earth (you age faster on earth in this novel) and the isolation of space travel help keep the plot fresh and compelling. Also, the main character, and a few of the subordinate characters, are well-developed and engaging.

The novel shows a good deal of potential. The author needs to learn how to slow down the narration by developing his scenes more fullyâby adding more dialogue, and more description of the characters and the shipâs environs. I also think the ending wasnât really organic to the rest of the novel. But itâs a good start, and I think this writer will develop into an interesting, solid sci-fi author.

Mistaken Identity

I foolishly assumed this was the book by the creators of the BBC TV series, which it is not. I will assume I was not deliberately deceived.

Mr Stetson has made an honest attempt to cook up a Sci Fi plot flavoured with the usual romance, intrigue, science fact or quasi-fact, etc, etc., but unfortunately the result isn't very memorable. Understandably the editing is a little wanting: concepts repeated at different points, uncorrected syntax typos, use of the wrong homophone and so on.

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Title: The Crucible

Author: Robert Stetson

Narrator: Lynn Benson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-27-14

Publisher: Robert Stetson

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

Publisher's Summary:

This is the classic story of an underdog rising up against the odds. It follows the Spencer family through the eons. Our group consists of individuals who are pooling our few remaining resources to overcome the hardship of our time. Our nation has mutated and is being governed by the cruel and greedy megalomaniacs known as the Council of 12. The identity of these 12 people who comprise the Council is a secret. The secrecy surrounding the identity stems from the election process that is mutated from the Electoral College, who circumvent the democratic process into one that is more like the election of the Vatican Popes through the ages. The anonymity of the Council members has mutated from the concept of the Secret Service guard that watches over the head of state. Paranoia rules. It is determined that if no one knows the identity of the heads of state, no one can attempt an assassination. The President, the cabinet, and the Congress merge to form the Council of 12 and foster the oppression by which we live. This epic adventure begins in the near future and blossoms out among the stars, where the Fog Pirates, the Knights Templar, and the resistance known as the Polygon must engage in a desperate battle against the evil Galactic Empire. Follow the classic journey of the Spencer family to discover the Star Valley Crucible and a surprise ending.

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Title: Solar Lullaby

Author: T.W. Fendley

Narrator: Tiffany Williams

Format: Unabridged

Length: 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-25-14

Publisher: T.W. Fendley LLC

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes

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

Publisher's Summary:

Dr. Flare Haich offers the only hope for diverting a solar flare that will dwarf the 2012 Mayan Event, which killed her parents and a half-billion others. She must overcome the betrayal of one she trusted and launch Empress III to keep the Sun's fiery message from scorching the Earth as One Imix-the time of new beginnings-arrives.

Members Reviews:

A very entertaining short story!

Dr. Flaire Haiche and a handful of her students are the only ones who truly believe that the Sun is trying to communicate with Earth. The massive solar flair of 2012 killed billions and another such massive flair is predicted to occur very soon. Flaire and her team race against time to figure out how to divert the forthcoming disaster.

For only 38 minutes, this story really packs a punch. It has great characters, a solid story line, and that sense of impending doom that our heroes may or may not be able to slip out from under. Flaire is the most developed character. She is driven by her past. Her parents were the first to notice a pattern to the solar flairs. She grew up in their laboratory in New Mexico, listening to their scientific arguments and theories on the subject. When the 2012 Mayan solar flair event happened, stealing her loved ones from her, she became all that more dedicated to not only discerning the pattern, but convincing the US government of it.

The thing that I loved about this short story is that we the readers step right into the middle of things. Flaire has her personal history. But there is also this history of tried and failed experiments at communicating with the Sun, convincing the government, and developing and fine-tuning their methods for communication. At this point, it is just a theory they are testing out. They send up a message and then watch the solar flairs in detail for a distinct reaction. Of course, each person on Flaires team has their own theory about this action-reaction they are seeing beings that live within the Sun, the Sun itself being somewhat conscious, a natural measurable phenomena. Its all very intriguing. I was swept into the story from the beginning and thoroughly enjoyed the tale.

I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the narrator in exchange for an unbiased review.

The Narration: Tiffany Williams was great. She sounded exactly like a driven scientist. She had distinct voices for each of the other characters, including light regional accents for some them. Her male voices were totally believable.

Perfect Title

Would you consider the audio edition of Solar Lullaby to be better than the print version?

My first and only experience with Solar Baby was as an audio book.

What other book might you compare Solar Lullaby to and why?

Solar Lullaby is reminiscent of Liz Coley's Out of Xibalba in the way that Fendley deftly worked in her love of Meso-American cultures to cement her unique mythos within the Science Fiction community.

What does Tiffany Williams bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

The narrator's feminine tone was suitable for the story.

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

I was left reflective and contemplative upon the story's end.

Any additional comments?

The idea of sentient communication through solar flares is an incredible idea, one I've not run into before in SF.