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

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.

Great book but it drags a little at the beginning

This looks like the beginning of a great series. The physics, units, and ideas are well thought out. The main characters are intelligent and likable. This book does drag while it sets up the entire series. I listened to this book while doing a lot of driving this last weekend and even though I was tired at times it helped to keep me awake.

Note:
The description of the book is a little bit misleading and is probably better suited for the entire series even though only the rest of the books can verify that.

Really, needs help

Mr, Sullivan's performance is the best part of this book. Unfortunately he did not write this book. First 1/3 of book all very slow as there is a great deal of numbers. the last 2/3 is a good story. Also,"Touche" as the adversary! It this book ends up sounding like a old Vaudeville comedy routine. Bawdy but not very funny .
I say save your money on this one

Great start

Would you listen to Earth Strike again? Why?

Absolutely, this was a good story that moves pretty quickly so i think a repeat listen will be just as entertaining. This story perfectly sets up an entire series of books that could range from 4 to 15 books easily. I really like how he features two main protagonists, not focusing on the single protagonist was different and very clever as it opens up more plot lines very easily.

Amazing!

The best sci-fi story i heard in a long time. Hope there is more from this author.

THUMS UP!!

Very well written story with very good narration! Can't wait to start on book 2.

Hard core

There are a lot of up front intro to the tech and setting but it is required for this long journey. Action packed military and politics but more on the military and from that perspective. There is no fooling, it's not a beginners SF. Very rewarding though. -written lazily from my PDA