Earth Strike

Star Carrier, Book One

By: Ian Douglas

Narrated by: Nick Sullivan

Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

The first book in the epic saga of humankind's war of transcendence.

There is a milestone in the evolution of every sentient race, a Tech Singularity Event, when the species achieves transcendence through its technological advances. Now the creatures known as humans are near this momentous turning point.

But an armed threat is approaching from deepest space, determined to prevent humankind from crossing over that boundary - by total annihilation if necessary.

To the Sh'daar, the driving technologies of transcendent change are anathema and must be obliterated from the universe - along with those who would employ them. As their great warships destroy everything in their path en route to the Sol system, the human Confederation government falls into dangerous disarray. There is but one hope, and it rests with a rogue Navy Admiral, commander of the kilometer-long star carrier America, as he leads his courageous fighters deep into enemy space towards humankind's greatest conflict - and quite possibly its last.

©2010 William H. Keith, Jr. (P)2011 HarperCollins Publishers

the problem is the reader

If you could sum up Earth Strike in three words, what would they be?

i liked it

How did the narrator detract from the book?

the reader might have been ONE notch above the text to speech reader on my kindle... in a higher pitched voice "blue ten blue ten i have tango fighters inbound at 5-0" that comment was supposed to express danger,,, i didnt believe it..

Great story

The story is great, reminds me of classic navel battles of WW2. The narrator however gives too much small detail. Such as: Chapter 6, June 23, 2403, 23:00 hours, cic, usna America , too many useless words. But don't let that stop you. The book is worth it. I also bought book 2.

Torn on this book

The first half reads like an AARP with minimal character development and a tech manual, whereas the 2nd half is actually pretty good. Not sure if I'll read the next one but if you start it persevere it gets better.

Slow to start, but moving to light speed.

Very good story line, but relied too much on the acronyms.
Narration was very clear and well spoke.

Hmmm why

I don't mind a little bit of science in my science fiction books but wow this book goes off the deep end on it. Also the characters never grabbed me.

HARDCORE SPACE BATTLE.

This series look promesing. Hardcore space war. Fast tempo. If you like spacebattles I recommend this book. I will now download book 2.

Hooked.

Would you listen to Earth Strike again? Why?

I have a history with aircraft carriers, so this book got my interest. I'm hooked! Will be listening to all the books.

What does Nick Sullivan bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The science can be boring or head spinning if you don't have a phd, but the book makes it somewhat believeable.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No complaints

I finished the book...

...I did not immediatly look to buy the next installment. Good fun, but lacking that addictive quality that i crave so desperatly.

great!

Sullivan brings so much more life and attitude to the characters of the story! Sullivan's voice with Douglas' story is the perfect combination of story telling!

Interesting, Enjoyable

Would you listen to Earth Strike again? Why?

Probably, but not for a year. Give myself time to forger details.

What did you like best about this story?

Interesting vessels. I liked the new hardware.

What about Nick Sullivan’s performance did you like?

I think he did just fine. Since the other books are listed, here. I can't suggest a change in the dialogue, but when a Navy person needs to repeat a statement, he precedes it with "I say again." He does not say "I repeat".

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

At the end when the prim pilot is not given proper respect from his previous commander. She cannot bury her personal feelings because he was not in the battle in space; even though he was on mission.

Any additional comments?

I will follow this series