A bit predictable, but still a lot of fun!

**I was provided a copy of the audiobook on behalf of the author and the narrator via audiobook boom**

I thoroughly enjoyed this wild ride! At first I wasn't particularly keen on this, but as I kept listening I just found myself wanting to know what crazy thing was going to happen next! The narrator did a brilliant job of distinguishing who was who, and Earl E. Hardman has done a phenomenal job regarding the characters and the very interesting world! I look forward to listening to book (which I already have!)

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"The shape of things to come."

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A most enjoyable romp to save humanity set some time long into the future.
Surrounded by an engineering marvel, the Chronos Ring, which is an impregnable defensive barrier through which no enemy can pass, humanity has been able to expand and prosper for decades knowing that alien invasion is impossible. But then the impossible happens: four Parsnaak ships are somehow able to pass through the barrier unhindered. Without any other defenses, the whole of mankind is likely to be enslaved and destroyed when the main Parsnaak fleet arrives. There is only one hope: repair the Ring. And only one man who can do it, Chronos himself. But he hasn't been seen for over half a century - or has he? Even if he were to be found, what could be do with so little time remaining?

Amusing, action filled with a fair amount of feasting, the reader follows the adventures of tall, dark and handsome Iain Lotus as he is persued across space, accompanied by the attractive, and persistent, Monica Starsong. The narration is well suited to the text, with Mikael Naramore's brisk but warm reading echoing the nuances of the novel and voicing each protagonist clearly and differently from any other. He really gets into the character of Lotus.

No deep thinking needed for this story. It is simply an amusing romp with fights and thrills and fun. My thanks to the rights holder for gifting me a copy of this enjoyable book, via Audiobook Boom.

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Great action scifi

I really enjoyed this story, the action flows without being over the top. All of the characters are likable without being annoying and I genuinely want to carry on following this series. The narration was great as usual from Mikael Naramore providing distinctive voices without sounding silly.


please note that i was provided a free copy of this audiobook to provide a non-bias review

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Unexpected

The story starts with the bad-guy aliens bypassing an "impenetrable" barrier and then being told to kill some guy as part of bargain. The guy turns out to be quite tough to kill and there seems to be more to him than meets the eye.
Of course there is the obligatory female "love interest" who is also more than she seems.
The story takes a turn that I didn't expect and I wasn't totally happy with it. I don't want to give any spoilers but it seemed almost a monty-haul deux ex machina kind of solution.

I received a free copy of this book and chose to write a review.

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Excellence by Audio

An exciting story with plenty of twists and a new twist on a galactic war.
Can one man be responsible for so much?, although a little slow in some areas i feel there is plenty for you to discover in this story. Immediately upon finishing my first feeling is great story and then where is the next.
As always the narrror shines and makes the story move along smoothly.

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What a great romp!

Loved this book, and was sad when it ended. It reminded me of the kind of space opera written by the likes of Robert E Heinlein or Harry Harrison, full of humour and adventure. Just about to start the sequel, but thought I would pause to write a review to recommend this book to others, grab it wherever you can, you’ll have a great time with it!

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A great beginning !!!

The beauty of this book is in its simple language that the author Earl E. Hardman have used writing this enjoyable story, easy to follow without complicated brain breaking hard to understand Physics and words.
Coupled with the narration of Mikael Naramore nothing can stop it from being a great audible series.
All I see is a true potential !!!

I do recommend this audiobook for all.



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A Strange but interesting sci-fi adventure

I really want to know about this setting, it's history and some of the characters in it. There is so much that has happened in this setting that are just hinted at. Different alien races, spaceships, wars, spies, politics all for the most part in the background. The book flows well with good pacing and is always interesting even if Lotus feels like he has a bit of plot armour protecting him.

Mikael Naramore is a great narrator and I would highly recommend anything that you see their name on, they provide another excellent performance here with great character voices, emotions and the ability to pull you into the events of the book much more than simple printed words ever could.

From start to finish I very much enjoyed my time listening to this book. All in all Earl E. Hardman has crafted an interesting rich world with an engaging story that was well worth the listen. I look forward to seeing what happens in the next book.



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You have to listen to it

A great book loved the story great narration 5 stars I highly recommend listening to this book 👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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ok

this was an alright book but lacked the excitement I was expecting, I admit to feeling a bit lack luster afterwards xxx

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