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Warship

Black Fleet Trilogy, Book 1

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Warship

By: Joshua Dalzelle
Narrated by: Mark Boyett
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From Joshua Dalzelle, author of the best-selling Omega Force series, comes an all new vision of humanity's future.

In the 25th century, humans have conquered space. The advent of faster-than-light travel has opened up hundreds of habitable planets for colonization, and humans have exploited the virtually limitless space and resources for hundreds of years with impunity. So complacent have they become with the overabundance that armed conflict is a thing of the past, and their machines of war are obsolete and decrepit. What would happen if they were suddenly threatened by a terrifying new enemy? Would humanity fold and surrender, or would they return to their evolutionary roots and meet force with force?

One ship—and one captain—will soon be faced with this very choice.

©2015 Joshua Dalzelle (P)2015 Podium Audio Fiction Hard Science Fiction Science Fiction Space Opera War Fiction
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Realistic Space Combat • Engaging Battle Sequences • Distinct Character Voices • Underdog Storyline • Fast-paced Plot

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I was initially drawn to this book because I was looking for other Mark Boyett performances. After listening to every Star Force, Undying Mercenaries, and Troy Rising audiobook with other standalone novels he performed, I feel like I've heard the full spectrum of Boyett's voices a dozen times over. Yet, somehow he still can make me believe that I'm in a completely different universe with a whole different set of characters, all of them with unique nuances. Boyett has definitely become my favorite military scifi/space opera narrator, and with Warship, he once again gives a performance that is nothing less than stellar.

All of the other reviews have pretty much said all there was to be said, and I echo their words. I honestly was a bit hesitant to believe all of the reviews, as I had never seen so much glowing for the first book in a series. I haven't read anything from the Omega Rising series, and this was my first exposure to Joshua Dalzelle. Needless to say, I was very impressed.

At least in Warship, Dalzelle's style was remarkably lucid. I had absolutely no problem following the action, even though I listened to the entirety of the story while working. Though he relied on archetypes for some of the minor characters (e.g. the underachieving and entitled non-com who turns out to be mutinous, and the stubborn-to-a-fault racist admiral), I appreciated the complexity of the main characters who all brought with them various surprises throughout the story.

Captain Wolfe remains relatable while also demonstrating near-superhuman levels of courage in the face of almost certain defeat. And his XO's loyalty and resourcefulness are truly admirable. I could easily imagine myself willfully following the orders of either of these individuals if I were to serve under their command.

The future science and politics are not too far-fetched, though I wonder if the implied time-frame would actually be sufficient for the degree of alleged colonization of other star systems that is presented. As a scientist, I appreciate the realistic interpretations of physics and biology. Though the skittish, unhinged, scatterbrained scientist archetype presented at the end of the book was a little irritating, especially in the face of the cool, collected, and confident engineer character that was introduced right after. However, given all of the other positive aspects in this production, I'll let it slide... this time!

But, seriously, this book is definitely worth it. I really hope they stay with Boyett for the rest of the series.

A compelling and satisfying underdog space opera

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Great story love the characters can't wait to see what happens next we'll humanity survive yes are no

Can't wait for the next book in series

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It was over long before I was ready for it to be. I have bought the next two in the series and am anxious to get into them. The narration is marvelous. I never had a moment's hesitation as to who was speaking. It was NOT hammy, as it might have been in a less-skilled reader. It was thrilling with twists and turns that kept the pace high. Thanks for the exciting story.

Ripping tale.

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really short book for how much it cost. Very entertaining read. it starts off a little rough but picks up speed at the end. excited to read the next one. mark boyett is a master narrator. I'm now finding audible books just because he narrates them.

short for the money

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Absolutely loved it. Give me more. Immediately. Take my money. Take it take it take it.

Excellent.

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