Dust World

Undying Mercenaries, Book 2

By: B. V. Larson

Narrated by: Mark Boyett

Length: 13 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

The Galactics arrived with their Battle fleet in 2052. Rather than being exterminated under a barrage of hell-burners, Earth joined a vast Empire that spans the Milky Way. Our only worthwhile trade goods are our infamous mercenary legions, elite troops we sell to the highest alien bidder.

In 2122 a lost colony expedition contacts Earth, surprising our government. Colonization is against Galactic Law, and Legion Varus is dispatched to the system to handle the situation. Earth gave them sealed orders, but Earth is 35 lightyears away. The Legion commanders have a secret plan of their own. And then there's James McGill, who was never too good at listening to authority in the first place....

In Dust World, book two of the Undying Mercenaries Series, McGill is promoted to Specialist and sent to a frontier planet outside the Empire. Earth's status within the Empire will never be the same.

©2014 B. V. Larson (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

Fun

The story was good. the performance was good. the concept was interesting. I enjoy the whole series.

Excellent Story/Excellent Series

Was a struggle not to go through the book in one sitting. I am looking forward to the next book.

As good or better than the first

solid, entertaining, action-packed story. I don't always agree with the mc, but he's engaging and not too stupid and not a superman. he does manage to put himself in the middle of all the trouble and sometimes actually finds a way out.

I'll be listening to more in this series, for sure.

Well Done!

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

If they are into fun sci-fi military action I would recommend this in a heartbeat.

Who was your favorite character and why?

As much as I love McGill. Graves just whenever he talks I know it is going to be good. He is just such a no bullshit character and its great. That being said Dreusus? Varus's leader got a bit more talking time in this book and you know as well when he speaks it is going to be good. Tourov as annoying as she is I still think she is great character. Yah she has it out for McGill and does not handle things in the best way but I still think she is great.

Have you listened to any of Mark Boyett’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I listened to Steel World and while its the same characters I think he does a great job narrating. He does have an older sound to him that can be a bit jarring at first listen but you get over it quick and I really enjoy his performance in both these books so far.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

This book is not one to give you the feels to bad. If anything I feel like McGill is the average man and you can relate to his misgivings about certain actions so in that sense I feel for what McGill sometimes has to put up with and his opinions on things.

Any additional comments?

I came into this book honestly expecting more of the same. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that this was truly a different adventure. The first half or more of the book is just a great story. I do not want to spoil anything so while it a lot of action and such. There was much more diplomacy and discussing then before which was amazing. The last maybe 5th or 6th of the book really is what got my attention. Not only the implications for Earth but that the whole political landscape of the galaxy may not be what it seems is what truly fascinates me. Looks like there is way more to this series then I originally thought. I am even more excited to dive into the next book in this series and I really hope it keeps up the momentum. For a book series I was not to sure about and picked the first book up on a whim. I have fallen for this series and am so stoked to get lost in this series.

oh James. how do get so lucky.

Fun series so far. still bumbling into trouble and luckily getting out of it.

Enjoying This Series

The characters in this book are real. Everyone can relate. I think I know what will happen then something else happens. The narrator does accents for the characters, I thought it was interesting an Australian accent was chosen for the colonists. Maybe some metaphor working too.

As good as the first

If you liked the first book, this is more of the same. I did not like his star force series but these are awesome.

Even better than the first

Loved the first book and now regrets giving it 5* as I can’t give this one higher score!

Good follow up

Any additional comments?

This was a good book. Just as good as the first in my opinion. It does seem like the author refuses to have his characters develop in any meaningful way, but I still enjoy how much fun this series is. I like the simple writing, cleaver dialog, and the ability for the book to go from one fight scene to another without seeming redundant. Highly recommend this audio. If you like the narrator, as I do, then you will enjoy this performance equally to that of the first book.

Big fan of BV Larson.

Action packed. Well thought out. Narrator has great intonation and a variety of voices and accents. Looking forward to the next in the series.