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Steel World
- Undying Mercenaries, Book 1
- Narrated by: Mark Boyett
- Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins
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Summary
In the twentieth century Earth sent probes, transmissions and welcoming messages to the stars. Unfortunately, someone noticed. The Galactics arrived with their battle fleet in 2052. Rather than being exterminated under a barrage of hell-burners, Earth joined their vast Empire. Swearing allegiance to our distant alien overlords wasn't the only requirement for survival. We also had to have something of value to trade, something that neighboring planets would pay their hard-earned credits to buy. As most of the local worlds were too civilized to have a proper army, the only valuable service Earth could provide came in the form of soldiers…someone had to do their dirty work for them, their fighting and dying.
I, James McGill, was born in 2099 on the fringe of the galaxy. When Hegemony Financial denied my loan applications, I was kicked out of the university and I turned to the stars. My first campaign involved the invasion of a mineral-rich planet called Cancri-9, better known as Steel World. The attack didn't go well, and now Earth has entered a grim struggle for survival. Humanity's mercenary legions go to war in Steel World, best-selling author B. V. Larson's latest science fiction novel.
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- DENNIS
- 17-02-18
GOOD WELL BALANCED STORY BUT NOT EXCEPTIONAL.
STARSHIP TROOPERS WITH LIZARDS,AND A TWIST,WELL WRITTEN,BELIEVABLE CHARACTERS,GOOD NARRATION,JUST LACKS THAT SOMETHING EXTRA.DON'T THINK I SHALL READ THE NEXT ONE.
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- iphoneman
- 29-03-21
Now im hooked
Will need to buy the next book, good listen.
hope the next book is as enjoyable.
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- Joel
- 18-05-23
A Deceptively Shallow Start to a Deep Series
At first glance there's nothing special here, both characters and world seemingly lack depth. However, as someone who has reached book 8 if you can avoid taking McGill too seriously, especially his questionable view of women... then your in for a wild ride. It will keep you equally excited, laughing and just plain baffled by what the heck McGill is doing.
The book by itself is fairly average, but it introduces a world with characters I have begun to love. Also the narrator is just perfect for this series.
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- Pixie
- 26-07-15
My opinion
Really good story the plot seems to be aimed at generation of gamers ie respawning in real life and the mental strain this process creates.
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- Mike Weible
- 22-07-16
The most fun I've had in space
What made the experience of listening to Steel World the most enjoyable?
Some people have all the luck. James McGill has the worst luck which lands him in awkward positions frequently, yet he also has the best luck to get through all those situations. The story is exciting and has interesting technologies that are not the standard fare.
What did you like best about this story?
There was never a dull moment. When the setting changes from active battle to quiet social engagements there is nothing lacking in the detail. Nothing that happens around McGill is ever boring.
Which character – as performed by Mark Boyett – was your favourite?
Many characters are great but McGill is one of those who has more flaws than most, but he has a the essential traits that make you want him as your friend. This was my first story performed by Mark Boyett, but he has become my favorite performer and his name will influence my future choices.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
There are many amusing things in the story which are primarily due to McGill's reaction to his peers, superior officers or even the enemy. The funniest bits are his blunders with women.
Any additional comments?
This entire series is one of my favorites. I was sorry to finish all that was available and when book 6 appeared it was the first one I bought before release.
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- david
- 27-09-17
good read
it kept me glued to the story throughout. it's good to hear different ideas about our future
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- MR N AHMED
- 14-06-20
Love the series
Awsome series!
Narrator did an amazing job, really found it easy to follow and get into.
Binged all the books one after the other.
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- Derek Greenwood
- 15-02-15
easy listening
Where does Steel World rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Really enjoyed this tale of Galactic mess ups
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Most definitely
Any additional comments?
Love listening to Mark Boyett's narration
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- CJSILV
- 26-08-18
love it
great book looking forward to the next books liked the story I would recommend it to everyone
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- Anonymous User
- 04-04-22
Interesting start.
A slightly different perspective on a space opera. Characters lacked depth. I look forward to seeing how the series develops.
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