Monster Hunter Alpha

By: Larry Correia

Narrated by: Oliver Wyman

Length: 18 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

Dirty Harry meets Twilight. Number 3 in the break-out series and a follow-up to Monster Hunter International and Monster Hunter Vendetta.

Earl Harbinger may be the leader of Monster Hunter International, but he's also got a secret. Nearly a century ago, Earl was cursed to be a werewolf. When Earl receives word that one of his oldest foes, a legendarily vicious werewolf that worked for the KGB, has mysteriously appeared in the remote woods of Michigan, he decides to take care of some unfinished business. But another force is working to bring about the creation of a whole new species of werewolf. When darkness falls, the final hunt begins, and the only thing standing in their way is a handful of locals, a lot of firepower, and Earl Harbinger's stubborn refusal to roll over and play dead.

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©2011 Larry Correia (P)2011 Audible, Inc.

Excellent side story to get lost in

Well done, as usual. An excellent side story to get lost in for a few days.

Another Great Monster Hunter Book with aTwist!

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

Absolutely. This is a highly entertaining book though more predictable than the previous Monster Hunter books. It is just a fun ride by someone with a wild imagination about a world I'm glad I don't live in, or do I?

What other book might you compare Monster Hunter Alpha to and why?

The Monster Hunter series stands by itself, but if you liked the Percy Jackson and the Olympians, you'll proabably love this series.

What about Oliver Wyman’s performance did you like?

Oliver Wyman does a fantastic job with all the Monster Hunter books and this is no exception.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

If this doesn't make you laugh sometime and cry others, you might want to check for a pulse. It great to see the mighty Earl Harbinger get a love interest though it was somewhat disappointing that he was the only one from MHI in this book. I missed Owen, Julie and the rest of the MHI gang.

Any additional comments?

Can't wait to start on Monster Hunter #4!

Fantastic

Fantastic book. What a journey. the author is a master story teller. .... . .

Zombies & Werewolves & Gov Agents, oh my!

Where does Monster Hunter Alpha rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

TOP NOTCH! For casual no heavy thinking full of explosions listen. It was better than watching Mission Impossible. There are werewolves and concerned citizens turned werewolf hunters! Full of Awesome!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Monster Hunter Alpha?

Ah, the part when Earl realizes he may have found True Love!

Which character – as performed by Oliver Wyman – was your favorite?

I love everyone of them! Earl especially, though a special mention of the Lady in Charge of the School Gym is very satisfactory as well. Part of the reason why I read MHI was Wyman's voice.

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

I did listened to it in one sitting.Until 4 am...

Any additional comments?

I had a headache, but it was well worth it. A few days later I listened to it again, at a more reasonable pace. Starting from book 1. Yeah.

More Fun with Monsters and Guns

If you could sum up Monster Hunter Alpha in three words, what would they be?

Earl F'n Harbinger

What did you like best about this story?

If you liked the previous Monster Hunter books, you'll enjoy the focus here on the backstory of MHI's werewolf boss, Earl Harbinger.

What about Oliver Wyman’s performance did you like?

You know what Oliver Wyman's performance needs? More Cowbell.
Another outstanding ready by Wyman - he does a fantastic job with all the character voices. Though the character Nicolai sounded exactly like Christopher Walken!

absolutely great fun

this book had enough twists and turns to make it truly enjoyable. there were surprises at every turn.

Better as you go.

An enjoyable listen for pulpy action fun. Like the last book you feel like you are near the end but then realize you have six more hours to go. The reveal is a bit forced but good enough for the story.

Evils all around and these hunters are hard at it

Where does Monster Hunter Alpha rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I enjoy the series and look forward to reading the rest, It is a great change of adventure
with a great set of charactors and plot twist

What other book might you compare Monster Hunter Alpha to and why?

Not many others to compare it to it is kind of a unique adventure story with action and emotional ups and downs

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

He is a great reader I enjoy his many talents and look forward to listening to him again

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Just when you thought you were safe

Any additional comments?

Hopefully Mr Correia will write more that just the four books and audible will carry them
Look forward to many more adventures

My favorite so far

I love these books, and they seem to just get better. Oliver Wyman does a fantastic job with the narration.

This is the story of Harbinger.

Would you listen to Monster Hunter Alpha again? Why?

The story is tight with no repeats of ANY of the previous novels.
Larry has really a very creative, rational, flexible mind.
Corrupt MCB agents, a resourceful townsfolk, a she-werewolf with a crush on Harbinger, a russian psycho-werewolf with two personalities (like Joe Ledger): all of them.
And no MHI at all. Surprising.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Monster Hunter Alpha?

The funniest moments: like when Harbinger tries to smoke without renegerative lungs and claims: "These things could kill me now!" Duh.
Heather kissing Harbinger. That was unexpected. And Nikolai surrendering to Harbinger.

Which scene was your favorite?

Harbinger realizing he had bitten a Singer who was carrying a human child and who now had the Curse.
Rocky stole some of the worst and best memories.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laugh at sudden moments and made me lose control of the car more than once.
Do NOT listen to it in traffic.

Any additional comments?

The narrator is brilliant.