Iron Gray Sea

Destroyermen, Book 7

By: Taylor Anderson

Narrated by: William Dufris

Length: 16 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

In Taylor Anderson's acclaimed Destroyermen series, a parallel universe adds an extraordinary layer to the drama of World War II. Now, Lieutenant Commander Matthew Reddy, the crew of the USS Walker, and their allies battle an ever-growing host of enemies across the globe in a desperate battle for freedom.

War has engulfed the other earth. With every hard-won victory and painful defeat, Matt Reddy and the Allies encounter more friends-and even more diabolical enemies. Even, at last, in the arms of the woman he loves, there is little peace for Reddy. The vast sea, and the scope of the conflict, have trapped him too far away to help on either front, but that doesn't mean he and Walker can rest. Cutting short his "honeymoon," Reddy sails off in pursuit of Hidoiame, a rogue Japanese destroyer that is wreaking havoc in Allied seas. Now that Walker is armed with the latest "new" technology, he hopes his battle-tested four-stacker has an even chance in a straight-up fight against the bigger ship - and he means to take her on.

Elsewhere, the long-awaited invasion of Grik "Indiaa" has begun, and the Human-Lemurian Alliance is pushing back against the twisted might of the Dominion. The diplomatic waters seethe with treachery and a final, terrible plot explodes in the Empire of New Britain Isles. Worse, the savage Grik have also mastered "new" technologies and strategies. Their fleet of monstrous ironclads - and an army two years in the making-are finally massing to strike.

©2012 Taylor Anderson (P)2012 Tantor

A good time with an interesting premise

The writing is remarkably consistent and it’s consistently entertaining. We keep finding different layers in this premise and I marvel at how well the author created a wide universe where he can bring in almost anything he wants to keep it fun for the reader.

No ending

What did you love best about Iron Gray Sea?

Its the usual fun but there is no story structure within the individual book. Its just a piece of a bigger novel. It just stops. It doesn't end

Excellent Story Continues

Where does Iron Gray Sea rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the most enjoyable of the hundreds I have listened to. The developement of the characters and emotion of the story line is great.

Any additional comments?

Cant wait for the next book in the series - hurry!

What a Series

If you could sum up Iron Gray Sea in three words, what would they be?

Action,character development

Who was your favorite character and why?

Silva-The captain is great as are the generals but this character seems to just hit home. He sometimes seems dumb but that is far from the reality. EVERYONE should sift the characters and be prepared for a wonder ride.

What about William Dufris’s performance did you like?

The narator is perfect and needs to stay on. I bet he wouldn't quit anyhow because he wants to turn each page and see what happens next.

Any additional comments?

If everyone on Audible could pick one book to start a series then volume one of 7 so far is the perfect place to start. I love Cussler and Lee Child but overall this is the best series. I can never turn the I-TOUCH off.

Still Going Strong...

This is a continuation of a series that I rank in the upper 25 percent of favorites so far. I've listened to a fair number of stories and a equal number of series, and this one does not leave me feeling flat. After seven installments, I like where the storyline is going... even if I cannot accurately predict how it will play out for the individual characters. Perhaps that is half of the fun? Honestly, it is a good 'series' listen, but one cannot enjoy the tale unless the story is heard from the beginning. This is not a stand-alone episode, even for one familiar with the characters. I found myself, in the first hour of the listen, trying to remember who/what/where/when/why. A bit distracting, but easily overcome as memory returned and the delight of the story unfolded.

The narration is gold-standard good; Mr. Dufris is an exceptionally gifted actor and his performance is never stale or disingenuous.

I can't wait to hear how Dennis Silva will save the universe!

Kevin

He Does It Again!

Taylor Anderson and William Dufris combine again to expand the world of the Destroyermen once again...and they do a great job of it. Please keep it coming but just don't take so long for the next book in the series.

Good but...

I am going to give this series one more shot. However I need some closure with some of the plot lines. Anderson keeps adding and adding without giving closure or even a measure of satisfaction to the reader.

I enjoy the characters and the world that the author has created. I'd like to feel that we're getting somewhere.

A good (not great) addition to the series .

Unless I'm mistaken there were a couple of battles that were rehashed from other books in the series. (IMHO). That was why I gave the story 3stars instead of 4. Other than that it was a very entertaining book.
William Dufris continues to do excellent work.

just as good as the others

Would you listen to Iron Gray Sea again? Why?

this was just as good as the others in ther series

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

I listen going to and from work

Long in th tooth, I'm still waiting

What did you love best about Iron Gray Sea?

There's plenty of action and the characters were outstanding.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Silva

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

Who's Williamn Dufris?

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

When the Home was saved by the airplanes