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Savage Skies

By: Nicholas Sansbury Smith
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
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From the NYT bestselling author of the Hell Divers series, comes a brand-new look at the future in this thrilling sci-fi military novella.

A hostile world that will doom the human race … or save it, if a few survivors can unlock its secrets …

After waking up with no memories in an underground facility, a squad of elite soldiers and scientists must try to recall what their mission is. But first, it’s a race against the clock to escape their collapsing bunker before it becomes a tomb. Topside, an even more dangerous world of fiery skies and desolate terrain awaits.

As they venture out to explore their strange new surroundings, bits of memory begin to return, though nothing can prepare them for the strange forces protecting this bleak landscape. Worse, it seems that not everyone on the team wants the mission—whatever it is—to succeed. One thing is certain: the world they remember is gone, destroyed by war or natural disaster. Soon, they will learn that they must unlock the past if they are to have any hope of ever seeing the future.

Please note, this is a novella, and is the introduction to a brand-new NSS universe.

©2023 Nicholas Sansbury Smith (P)2023 Blackstone Publishing

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I'd love more!

Seriously loved this short story. I think it would have made a great series, but I'll take what I can get from NSS! Awesome book! Definitely worth the listen! Edoardo Ballerini is a fantastic narrator!

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really enjoy it

a good story with likable character. short but gets to the point and does it well.

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Fantastic!

While a short novella, Nicholas Sansbury Smith and Edoardo Ballerini do an amazing job of immersing you into this new world. Each character is distinct and intriguing. It’s the perfect blend of Sci-Fi and mystery. I really hope you continue the story with a full series. I can’t get enough!

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Excellent novella! I hope there’s more.

Really enjoyed reading this novella. Hooked me in right away and it kept me guessing. I really hope the author creates a series based on the novella!

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About 15 hours too short!

Always love an NSS story, and this one is no different. Loved meeting to the new characters and world. Looking forward to the rest!

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Refreshing story Line

So many twist and turns and unexpected happenings. I was on the edge of my seat. Can’t wait for more. Initially I wasn’t impressed with the voice actor but giving it some time really helped me get into the rhythm not the voice actor and enjoy the book. Can’t wait for more

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Outstanding

Great story w/ twists outta the wazoo…. Wish it were longer, but small packages and all that…. Hoping this is a prequel to a new series…

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interesting

I was kinda of confused but I did.not listen to it in on sitting. narrator was ok, Could have varied his voice more. not sure if I would listen to more.

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Good start.. ready for more

The performance was tough to get used to at first after RCBray but then the reader did a good job with all of the different characters and intensity of the story. It had a slow start but steadily gained steam and I'm interested in hearing the rest of the story. I'm a huge fan of NSS so I'm sure the next series will be fun. Looking forward to what's next!

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Need more

I can’t wait to get more of this story! NSS did a great job with the intro to a new series.

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