Empire

Star Force, Book 6

By: B. V. Larson

Narrated by: Mark Boyett

Length: 13 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

Kyle Riggs has been away from Earth for a long time.... What’s happening back home? In Empire, the sixth book of the Star Force Series, the story moves in a new direction.

Earth falls quiet, and the few reports coming out of the homeworld are increasingly strange. Isolated in the Eden system, Riggs realizes his enemies are forming an alliance against him. Crushed between two monstrous fleets, the last defenders of Star Force must forge their own alliance with the biotic aliens. But which alien race can Riggs truly trust?

©2012 B. V. Larson (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

More Fun for Kyle Riggs of Star Force

Kyle Riggs, with the help of his trusted military officers, and Marvin, a sentient artificial life form, must battle impossible odds as Star Force faces enemies on all fronts.

At the same time that Star Force is fighting for its very life, Kyle Riggs attempts to delve into the relationships between the Blues, the Macros, and the Nanos. Unraveling that mystery could be the key to survival. However, things are looking bad back on Earth, where Crow has used his military might as leverage to gain enormous power.

These are fast, rollicking page-turners that keep you in suspense the whole way through. BV Larson's imagination does not fail him as we see new approaches to many brand new challenges.

The characters are immensely likeable and you root for each one along the way, even Marvin, who seems to always be a step ahead of Kyle Riggs, much to Star Force's benefit, and Kyle Rigg's chagrin. Once again Mark Boyett increases the enjoyment of these audiobooks with his talented portrayal of characters of all nations (and species).

Too much...

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

Not sure.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

It wasn't the problem.

Which character – as performed by Mark Boyett – was your favorite?

The one that didn't mispronounce words.

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

No.

Any additional comments?

All of the Lobsters, Goats, and Worms are getting to be a bit too much for this series...

another good one

What did you love best about Empire?

action packed!!

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

he brings the book to life

Any additional comments?

I wish the books were longer and he released them quicker.

The story goes on

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

Stop the Empire

Who was your favorite character and why?

Quan, cause he is a funny dude.

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

Mark Boyett brings life to the characters and sucks you into the story.

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

Yes!

Another great Book

Just listen to it. You will not regret it. This is my third time listening. I still love it as much as the first time I heard it. Maybe I love it even more now.

Riggs, Crowe, and, Earth

Any additional comments?

Earth has grown silent and Riggs has been away for ages. Riggs finds trouble coming for him and the Eden System see if he's got enough tricks and plans in his EXO suite.

I enjoy all of the books in this series.

I enjoy all of the books in this series. I think the author tends to repeat things too often, like finding any excuse to reiterate that the Star Force Marines are Nanotized. if the reader doesn't know that by now, they shouldn't be reading it at all.

EMPIRE OR COLONY?

The fortress is completely built, it's time to build ships, but
The Earth stopped communicating with Riggs
He has terrible personnel problems, he has only 300 men
And all his neighbors, damn Crustaceans, Blues and Crow are plotting against him,
The question is who friend and who is foe?

PS
Sometimes I think it is The Only Original Sci-Fi series

Next book is "Annihilation" and I hope it will available very soon!

This is one of the best sci fi series ever

Would you consider the audio edition of Empire to be better than the print version?

I like the audio version because I am on the move a lot at work and at home so it's easier for me to listen and it's particularly nice when you have a great performer with a good vioce. That's the case with this series.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Kyle Riggs. He is the everyman. He is not a super scientist or a super spy or a super warrior. He is just an ordinary guy thrown into a meat grinder of a situation and he roe to it.

Which scene was your favorite?

I really liked the space station. The thought of actually being out there.

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

In this series there were many emmorable moments. In this edition, I would have to say when he sent the trator general packing and destroyed his satalites.

Any additional comments?

I hope there are many more books to come for this series, aditionally I hope the Larson comes out with more scifi like this.

Rigs Pigs

What made the experience of listening to Empire the most enjoyable?

The adventure that Rigs and Star Force are on is full of nice twists and turns.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Rigs of course and the Sgt Kwan.

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

Yes all his performances are very good.

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

Several nice twists and small surprises. But I hate spoilers

Any additional comments?

ITs a grand adventure. I just wish Audible would release the next book which has been out since Feb 2013