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Brothers in Arms

By: Lois McMaster Bujold
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
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Led by Admiral Naismith (a.k.a. Lord Miles Vorkosigan), the Dendarii Mercenaries have pulled off the daring interspace rescue of an entire Cetagandan POW camp. But they have made some deadly enemies. Having finally outrun the infuriated Cetagandans, the Dendarii arrive on Earth for battle, shuttle repair, and a well deserved rest.

But Miles realizes he's in trouble again. First the Mercenaries' payroll doesn't arrive on time, and then someone tries to murder him. Now Miles must juggle both his identities at once to unravel the complicated plot against him, and to reveal an unexpected ally.

Just who is trying to assassinate which of his personas, and why?

Hi-fi sci-fi: listen to more in the Vorkosigan saga.
©1989 Lois McMaster Bujold (P)2007 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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"Miles is confronted with some of the most intriguing and complex plot and psychological developments...in addition to some fascinating new characters." (Library Journal)

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This is the order in which to read this series

I hope someday Audible publishes the whole series (or at least numbers them), in the

meanwhile, here is something that might be useful.

The Vorkosigan Saga, in series order:

- Dreamweaver's Dilemma
- Falling Free
- Shards of Honor
- The Warrior's Apprentice
- The Mountains of Mourning (included in Borders of Infinity)
- The Vor Game
- Cetaganda
- Ethan of Athos
- Labyrinth (included in Borders of Infinity)
- The Borders of Infinity
- Brothers in Arms
- Mirror Dance (1994)
- Memory (1996)
- Komarr (1998)
- A Civil Campaign
- Winterfair Gifts
- Diplomatic Immunity

In truth you can skip around, but it's more fun if you kindof read these in order.

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Funny, fun, interesting???

Really pleasant characters in a fleshed out universe. One of the best, highly prolific sci-fi writers I have found. These books are about people (human and otherwise) and science-fiction is only a scaffolding for the issues and actions of the characters. So far these have been quite consistently good. I really should give this 4 stars not 5 but I just can't stop myself...

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One of my Favorite Series Now

This book maybe isn't as good as the first two books in the miles vorkosigan series if you fancy the space battles and the commanding of armies. It sort of rides the coat tail of the next book on audibles list (Border's Infinity) which lays the ground work for what happens in this telling of Mile's life. I don't think Border Infinity is exactly necessary to read before, although, it takes place in the form of a report that accounts for what happened to create this novels mess of events in the first place. This book has more to do with politics, the past, and dealing with Miles sense of identification. Everything is very cleverly pulled off by the McMaster Bujold and by the end of the story all points seem to intersect in a great mess plots that seem determined to cause conflict to Miles and his counterparts.

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good, fun tricky, and playfully well convoluted.

Good, fun tricky, and playfully well convoluted. don't miss this one. a vor prime. even she didn't know the fallout.

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incorrect pronunciation is annoying

Narrator keeps saying Dend-Dare-Ee-Eye instead of Dend-Dare-Ee, which is the correct pronunciation. It's very annoying. Not sure why the pronunciation was changed now, after a half-a-dozen books into the series. That shouldn't have happened.

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Another great part of this great series

This series is one of my favorites of all time. This novel introduces Miles’ younger twin, Mark, and starts to develop Mark’s character. As usual, plenty of politics along with the series’ sole visit to Earth.

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Excellent again

I loved the purring blanket... The psychological interplay between Miles and Mark is simply brilliant. Plus much, much more.

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Typical Bujold fare, by which I mean the very best

Would you consider the audio edition of Brothers in Arms to be better than the print version?

I love Bujolds work, especially the Vorkosagan series, and audio or read, the books are superior. I enjoy being read to, and listen mostly while driving, so they are a little like apples and oranges to compare--just get them any way you can.

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Love the Vorkisigan Saga

Great story. Very fun to listen to. But please Mr. Grover Gardner, make sure there is continuity in pronunciation from one book to the next. Names shouldn't change how they are said between books.

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This book made the traffic jam enjoyable

Great book packed with Vor action and emotions. Highly recommended! Made me homesick for Barrayar...

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