March to the Stars

Prince Roger Series, Book 3

By: David Weber, John Ringo

Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki

Length: 17 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

Ever since an attempt on his life marooned him with his bodyguards on the hostile planet Marduk, with its unending series of threats, obstacles, and adventures, Prince Roger McClintock has evolved from a spoiled, petulant heir into a true leader of humans and aliens alike.

This third edition to the Prince Roger Series takes the Bronze Barbarians across the Eastern Ocean of Marduk, facing giant sea monsters, pirates, and the barbarian nations that dwell on the other side. Their destination is a spaceport held by humans of questionable loyalties. As Roger comes nearer to making his way home, he learns that his attempted assassination was part of a larger plot. Not all is as it seems on Earth or on Marduk. Fortunately, he's got the Bronze Barbarians and the Basik's Own at his back.

Planet of the scrapes: don't miss the rest of the action in the Prince Roger Series.

©2003 David Weber and John Ringo (P)2006 Blackstone Audio Inc.

Critic reviews

"The dynamic duo of Weber and Ringo continue Prince Roger McClintock's adventures, which are coming to constitute a military SF classic." (Booklist)
"Parallels with Prince Hal in Henry IV are probably intentional, adding a certain gravitas to the many exceptionally well-done battle scenes....readers can look forward to seeing how the authors will retell Henry V. It should be one hell of a St. Crispin's Day." (Publishers Weekly)

good story

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

I think that the audio format may have been better

What was one of the most memorable moments of March to the Stars?

I think the most memorable moment of the book was when roger was able to shock everyone by saying the he had not been the first one to jump to to the other ship

Which scene was your favorite?

my favorite scene was when A high priestess of satin explained how her originally catholic home world ended of with satanism as the planetary religion and how different it is from what anyone reading the book would have thought of as satanism

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

I found the death scene at the end of the book to be quite sad.

Any additional comments?

The only thing that really disappointed me about the book was that for the last two books and most of this one they were working up to the assault on the star port and then when it came it was over in minutes and I while I don't remember for cretin there may not even have been a single shot fired.

Loved it

I've read this series multiple times since they were published throughout my teen years and beyond.
I was skeptical about the audio book at first but enjoyed Rudnicki's performance throughout, although there are some...pronounciation errors such as "HUD" being spelled out instead of pronounced but that's just a minor detail throughout the entirety of the book.

I highly recommend this series to anyone into Military SciFi.
Very well done.

enjoyable listen again and again

This is my kinda dime novel. It's a great listen, the narrator has one of my favorite voices (He did the Ender Wiggin series). It's not a super deep read, but definitely a wholesome, feel-good read (listen), w/ a sorrowful twist at the end.

Excellent, as always.

Brilliant story, with a brilliant delivery. I look forward to the final book in the series.

Book three of four. Just in case you didn't know.

So, book one and two of Marines who know more than drinking beer and chasing skirt didn't deter you but book three is your limit?

Again, people in the military and people right of center can be well read and knowledgeable about the world... or galaxy in this case. If that idea offends your delicate sensibilities then read what Oprah recommends and stay away from Military Science Fiction. Low star reviews sound like people who were angry that their sacred cows were being turned into burger.

If you can't stand seeing sacred cows turned to common burger than this series isn't for you.

Three strikes and I'm out.

Upon initial review I thought this series might be a fun adventure. The first book was a little rough but I thought it showed some promise for a low brow fantasy science fiction. Although the first book left some room for improvement in writing skills and poor dialog I thought it showed some promise so I rolled the dice on the next two books in the series.

Unfortunately the books got worse instead of better. The dialog is absurdly stupid. I mean really it may make the reader or listener stupid just putting up with it. It’s series of exceptionally juvenile thoughtless banter that rings true of barracks humor without thought or proper context. It’s as if a couple of twelve years olds watched some of their older brothers who were military vets and then tried to copy the language to write the dialog.

The author also beats a horse to death to sell a story line in narrations and then promptly destroys the premise he has laid out in the following story with constant inconsistencies with the declared knowledge, skills and abilities of the characters with their actions to further the plot. It get’s really tedious by the middle of book tow and I lost by patience by the middle of book three. This series just gets dumber the further it goes. Save your money and don’t waste your time.

FINALLY, The Whole Series

This book completes the entire "Prince Roger series" here at Audible. I requested this book about 3 weeks ago, and Audible picked it right up.. Audible listens to it's customer's recommendations (Unlike some other audio book sites)

"March to the Stars" is actually book 3 of the complete series, but it was the last one that Audible needed to complete the series here.

Ok, Ok, Ok, about the book itself... some have said "You can only fight so many barbarian hordes and have so much frustrated love", and I agree with that, however, Ringo and Weber pull it off so it doesn't seem like a constant repetition of the same stuff book after book, and book 3 really sets the stage for the final book (We Few).

I talked to John Ringo at this year's Dragon*Con and he told me they were trying to get away from the "March to the Everything" titles, which is why the last book is named "We Few" (Ringo has put out SIX books so far in 2006.. and for us Ringo Fans, I asked him to "Write Faster" ;).

I actually read the reviewer's copy some time back, and then snagged the Audio Book here when it came in, and listened to it... it's good enough to "read" twice.

Some parts can be a bit confusing if you aren't paying attention, especially when many different "Tribes" get involved, but it's Military Sci-fi and "Out of the box thinking" at it's best (Which is what we expect from both Ringo AND Weber)... the fact that the authors can keep all this complicated storyline untangled and understandable speaks to their writing ability.

WELL worth the credit!

Weber+Ringo+Rudnicki = Excellent

March to the Stars is the third in the Prince Roger series from David Weber and John Ringo. If you've read the first two in the series, you know what to expect - MilSF at its very best, with excellent reading by Stefan Rudnicki. If you haven't read the previous, start with March Upcountry by the same writers and readers. You won't be disappointed.

March to the Stars has Prince Roger and the Bronze Battalion, now with far fewer of its original members, but with the addition of many natives of the planet Marduk, in their final push to capture the only port on the planet so that Prince Roger can be returned to his loving family. The action is predictably fast and furious, but it's the ongoing interactions between Roger and the Bronze Barbarians that make this more than just another MilSF shoot'em-up.

This series is far better than it has any right to be, and continues to surprise and please. A perfect book to "read" while working out or riding the stationary bike. It holds your interest without being mind-numbing and will help you stick to the task.

Excelent listen

I listen to this book unknowing there are 2 prior books. I was upset about the lack of building the characters but loved the story line. I finally figured out when it ended that there is another following this (We Few). The first two are 'Upmarch' and 'March to the sea'. Get to know the main charater Prince Roger as he grows from a spoiled brat to a mighty prince. Many new creatures, mean and wild will get you urge to see what happens next. Stranded on a strange planet, his marine gruards sacrifice all for the young prince to just get him home. This is a must listen for all sci fi fans.

great fun

This is the third book in the Prince Rodger series. If you read the previous ones, this is more of the same. Just as good as previous books. If you have not read the previous books, don't start here. Go back and start at the beginning; you'll thank me later. Highly recommended.