Citadel

Troy Rising, Book Two

By: John Ringo

Narrated by: Mark Boyett

Length: 15 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's summary

Of all the hosts of Eurotas, the Troias were the most fell. For they were born of Winter.

Between the Solar Array Pumped Laser and Troy, the two-trillion-ton nickel-iron battlestation created by eccentric billionaire Tyler Vernon, Earth has managed to recapture the Sol system from their Horvath conquerors and has begun entering the galactic millieu. But when the Rangora Empire rapidly crushes humanity's only ally, it becomes clear the war is just beginning.

At the heart of nickel, iron, and starlight are the people, Marines, Navy, and civilians who make Troy a living, breathing, engine of war. Survivors of apocalypse, they know the cost of failure. If this Troy falls, no one will be left to write the epic.

Citadel continues the saga begun in Live Free or Die, following the paths of several characters during the first years of The Spiral Arm Wars, culminating in the First Battle of E Eridani.

Listen to the first book, Live Free or Die.

©2011 John Ringo (P)2011 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"[Boyett's] voice is clear, and he affects slightly different voices to differentiate between the various characters. The overall result is effective, and listeners will be drawn in." ( AudioFile)

good book

very good performance. interesting new characters. though Tyler Vernon still rules.

war against earth keeps getting hotter . however Troy keeps rising to the occasion.

"Good Troy" :)

you have to smile when they say that in the book "Good Troy" :)
this book is so awesome that you have the feeling and dream of being there with them... its really good... you have to buy it .... its amazing... one of the best series i listen to.

Enjoy.

Really enjoyed this series

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes

Any additional comments?

Good series really enjoyed it. My only complaint is that sometimes the book drags because Ringo dedicates too many scenes and too much time to boring details such as "how to check your space suit for air leaks." I don't really need to know all the details as to how to check a space suit for air leaks or how to install chairs in a space shuttle etc.

Instead I would have preferred more details related to the battle scenes.

I love this series!

This series is awesome. I'm hooked and I have listened to all three books many times.

The only negative is that I wish John Ringo would write more in this series.

Great Story, but...

The production values on this recording are beyond bad. Half way through a paragraph the quality of the sound will change so dramatically that it kicks you out of the story and you have to spend extra attention pretending that it's the same character.

Story: Great
Audio: Fail

Come on guys, set up a sound room next time.

RINGO ROCKS! 100yr old congnaq, smooth & strong!

Amazingly, this was my first Ringo Read. It will certainly not be my last! Great story, great narration 5x5x5.

Think big

I think this was great. But what about smaller balls with the same fighting aspect. I think this book trilogy hit on every bit of aspect. but it needs somthing I think.but, please we need more of this story.

krop circle LLC

Fairly good story with a great performance!

My biggest complaint is that the author is somewhat homophobic in the story line as well as extremely right-wing. I realize not all readers can be pleased but readers shouldn’t be dismissed.

A little to slow for me.

Any additional comments?

A little to slow for me. I like a ton of action. The battles in this book were good but it seems like his publishers contract was for 3 books, but the story was only good for 2 books. So, he had to do to much fill in. A good 2-3 hours or more could be cut here and there with much better results. Much more personal stuff in this book 2 of the series to really move fast. Book 1 was great. This book seemed to drag on a little. I will probably listen again because it is a really great series, but I will fast forward through some of this book. Hopefully book 3 "Hot Gate" will be faster paced.

Very entertaining ...

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I like this series because the story spends lots of time with "success" rather than suspense.