• Command Decision

  • Project Gliese 581g, Book 1
  • By: S. E. Smith
  • Narrated by: David Brenin
  • Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (516 ratings)

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Command Decision

By: S. E. Smith
Narrated by: David Brenin
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New York Times and USA Today best-selling author S.E. Smith brings another action-, adventure-, and suspense-filled story to transport listeners out of this world.

In a world gone crazy, it is often the humans who are at fault, seeking answers to questions we are not yet ready to understand.

Lt. Commander Joshua Manson's focus on his career has taken him to many places, just not the one he has always dreamed of going: space. His sometimes controversial methods during missions have given him the reputation of being a soldier who doesn't always play by the rules. A challenging mission leaves Josh questioning if he'll have a career at all, so he is surprised when he is offered the chance to command a mission in space to investigate an unknown object. The more he learns, the more determined he is to lead it, even if it means a one-way ticket.

Cassa de Rola's family has lived for centuries in the quiet valley where they farm. Her family has tried to remain untouched by the growing unrest between the intergalactic military forces fighting for control over their planet. All of that changes when an unusual object falls from the sky and Cassa finds a strange male in the container. She knows that taking him in will endanger the lives of everyone close to her, but she can't leave him defenseless. Now the military forces on both sides want to discover the origins of the container and its missing contents.

When the fight between the Legion and the Gallant Order escalates to all-out war, a new rebel leader emerges from the stars that will change the galaxy - and Cassa's life - forever.

©2016 S.E. Smith (P)2016 S.E. Smith

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Josh and Cassa

S.E. Smith never disappoints!
David Brenin gives a thrilling performance again. His accents and nuance bring visions of the characters and action so vividly to mind.
He is perfect!

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Star Wars meets Stargate

I enjoyed the story. The comic relief was in just the right places. There was a bit of a build up but once the story was set and the world was built it was very good. I do not want to spoil the story for you so I will just say that it is an awesome book.

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Total Crazy semi- What! Badass Book!

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Shades of Star Wars!

Action, adventure, romance ala Star Wars. A lot of the storyline really does have a lot of SW overtones, but it's still a decent story for your listening or reading pleasure. Brenin does sound like the right voice for the story.

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Excellent

David brcenin is my favorite narrator. This story is excellent and he brings it alive!

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Wow!! Amazing detailed story

I can't believe I didn't leave a review the first time I listened to this wonderful audio book. David Brenin knocked this one out of the park. His narration was spot on. Loved the main characters. You have to listen to this story and the series. I suggest the audio. In this case it does an excellent job of visual effects. Could not believe I kept putting this story aside. Loved it!!!

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Great story

Great listen all around kept me interested. Where can i find the rest? Outstanding again

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interesting but not well thought through

it is a fairly interesting story but seems hastily written and is no one going to talk about the fact that they don't even find it strange that they can understand each other

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Command Decision

did enjoy it; waiting for the next story. would be nice at the end for audible to tell you the name of the next book if there's more than one. This is just suggestion. Yes really enjoyed the book s.e.Smith does a nice job.

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Captaving story

Loved it. I listened to the story every chance I could get. Can't wait 😍

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