Ian Thomas Healy

A confession

Revisado: 12-07-24

I greatly enjoy Gail Simone's superhero comics work. I always drop her name when someone asks me "who are your favorite writers?" But I have never read any of her Red Sonja comics, and that is clearly a failing on my part. This novel is incredible, showing a depth of love for a character that has been largely maligned or reduced to sexy lamp status. Mix Simone's stellar storytelling with Felicia Day's brilliant narration, and you have a combination that is not to be missed. You owe it to yourself to listen to this tale. You will not be sorry you did.

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A quick, fun cyberpunk read

Revisado: 09-07-24

This book reminded me in a good way of the 80s anime series Bubblegum Crisis. It's a taut, entertaining tale that is an excellent example of its type of tale. A mercenary team, in hardsuit powered armor, proceeds to become an effective force through their training and tech. Great narration too!

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A fitting end to the saga of Boon

Revisado: 07-26-24

Author Ed Kurtz brings us one final ride with Boon and her companions Edward and Liliana. The mission is one of great importance to Boon, but the real story is in the journey and the relationships between the characters. In the end, I'm a little sad it's over, but I'm glad I got to experience the saga of Boon.

The narrators were both excellent, but I found the production quality lacking a bit in this one. There are some duplicated sentences that didn't get edited out. Some of the sound quality fluctuates, especially in the latter half. Regardless, the narrators made the story enjoyable even more than if I'd read it, and I appreciate the work they both put in.

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A lovely, hopeful story

Revisado: 07-03-24 El oyente recibió este título gratis

This tale is beautifully written and narrated. I found it to be charming, with an underlying message of hope. In times like these, we need stories like this, and Kevin Hearne and Annalee Scott have delivered.

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The big twist

Revisado: 06-01-24 El oyente recibió este título gratis

A slow-burn plot with a twist in the final act that is surprising and welcome. The mystery of the big hole that starts the book leads in an unexpected direction by the end. The narration is engaging and fun as well. Worth a listen.

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An amazing story

Revisado: 05-25-24

This was an amazing story, beautifully written, and excellently narrated. For everyone who has hope for the future of humanity and its ability to rise above petty hatred and selfishness, this story feeds it. This has been the best story I have heard this year.

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Fast paced and full of firefights

Revisado: 05-09-24

Hostile Contact is a blisteringly quick, intense tale of a hostile first contact scenario. The broad range of narrative POV characters put me in mind of The Expanse, and the story pacing is relentless as much of the story is told in real time, sometimes in a minute by minute breakdown. It feels ready for translation into a summer blockbuster film. The narration is spot on and clearly identifies whose POV we are in at any given moment.

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Fun space opera

Revisado: 04-29-24

AJ Super has delivered a romp of a space opera, chock full of classic SF themes, good vs evil, and a fun, snarky protagonist in Nyx. And you can't go wrong with space pirates! The action moves at a brisk pace, narrated well, and adds interesting layers of mythology and AI to the storyline. All in all, a tale worth your time.

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Another excellent Boon tale

Revisado: 03-25-24

I loved this book every bit as much as the first Boon. The new narrator is excellent, but may be harder for listeners not used to Hispanic accents. I didn't have any problems with it and thought she was exceptional throughout. The story is top-notch and worth every minute of time you spend with it.

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A classic sci fi action hero

Revisado: 02-09-24 El oyente recibió este título gratis

Former special agent and current Marshall Flint growls and snarls his way across the galaxy as he hunts down kidnappers and slavers. If you read classic science fiction from the 40s and 50s, you'll recognize him because his DNA is in those classic stories.

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