Monster Hunter Vendetta

By: Larry Correia

Narrated by: Oliver Wyman

Length: 21 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

Accountant turned professional monster hunter Owen Zastava Pitt managed to stop the nefarious Old Ones' invasion plans last year, but as a result made an enemy out of one of the most powerful beings in the universe. Now an evil death cult known as the Church of the Temporary Mortal Condition wants to capture Owen in order to gain the favor of the great Old Ones. The Condition is led by a fanatical necromancer known as the Shadow Man. The government wants to capture the Shadow Man and has assigned the enigmatic Agent Franks to be Owen's full-time bodyguard, which is a polite way of saying that Owen is monster bait.

With supernatural assassins targeting his family, a spy in their midst, and horrific beasties lurking around every corner, Owen and the staff of Monster Hunter International don't need to go hunting, because this time the monsters are hunting them. Fortunately, this bait is armed and very dangerous.

©2010 Larry Correia (P)2011 Audible, Inc.

Fantastic book

Loving the series
Great sequel, love the story love the character’s, gets you at some parts emotionally.

Wow!

Excellent story. Hard to stop listening. Correia is a great storyteller and Wyman is a good narrator!

Great

Great story and narration, it is a fun book with good characters and a good theme

characters

The monster Hunter series is one of my favorites! the characters are realistic and the plots are interesting.

Most fun I have had in ages

I loved all the action and characters of both books in the series, I listened everyday as I drove to and from work as the action got more intense I found myself driving faster! I will most likely be listening to both again! I cannot wait for the next book in this series. I also really enjoyed the narrator he's great.

More Of The Same (And That's A Good Thing)

This is the second story in the series. Pick up 'Monster Hunter International' first. For those who have read MHI, MHV is a lot more of the same, with some new critters and twists. The writing is a bit sloppier in this book, which is a disappointment, but both Correia and narrator Oliver Wyman make up for it with their enthusiasm.
It's obvious that Correia has a good time writing these books, and it shows.

Never under-appreciate, a complete Jackass !

Would you listen to Monster Hunter Vendetta again? Why?

Probaly, but, then I might just ask,

1-Can you eat a really good bag of popcorn, with too much salt on it ?

2-Can you cry for the hero and then hope he dies a horrible death in the same sentence ?

3-Can you believe in monsters and then believe, it gives the average human, the right to lash out violently, at anyone, at anytime, about anything ?


If, your anwser to these questions is yes. Then pamper yourself, cause, you've come home.


If, your anwser to these questions, are no. Then applaud yourself for being much smarter than the rest of us; as well as probaly a working heart.


Righteous thinking or not, if'n we ever treated loved ones or anyone, like these folks working at MHI, then I think the monsters inside all of us, would surely win in the end anyways.
Still, I was never was that bright.......

Who was your favorite character and why?

The English monster man, Hood. His reasoning though, scewed. Seem to have, only the desire to help out mankind. Blantant murder, by his human counterparts, not so much. Do you always need a good excuse to kill indiscrimately ?

What about Oliver Wyman’s performance did you like?

Excellent, for a man, with the task, to picking a fight with anyone at anytime about anything, and he was a complete righteous angered ars'e about all of it, good job (I think?)

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

Humans without heart, and Monsters too!

Any additional comments?

All set aside. If'n you've got the the EL-Macho bug in you, you'll probaly like. If'n not avoid.

A well done sequel to an already great book.

Would you listen to Monster Hunter Vendetta again? Why?

Yes, and I have a few times. The M.H.I. series is one of my primary 'filler' series between new titles. M.H.I. is a fun series and still enjoyable after a few listens. I especially like re-listening to it with new people around to try and get them hooked on it.

What did you like best about this story?

As with the first book in the series, M.H.I. Vendetta is a fast paced urban fantasy full of action, humor, a bit of drama, and even a bit of romance. But, my personal favorite thing about it has to be Mr. Correia's take on what could be considered traditional fantasy creatures in a rather hilarious fashion.

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

I really enjoy Mr. Wyman's portrayal of certain characters. Without spoilers, I especially found his portrayal of a certain spy hired later in the book and M.H.I's newest I.T. hire far funnier than I would have pictured otherwise.

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

As with the first book, I did want to listen to it in one sitting. But, I had to sleep.

Any additional comments?

M.H.I. Vendetta is another great read from Larry Correia. If you enjoyed the first installment, you will definitely enjoy this sequel.

Another excellent Monster Hunter adventure!

Despite the somewhat obnoxious constant descriptions of automatic weapons, this was another thrilling Monster Hunter adventure. I couldn't put it down!

Owen and the MHI gang still going strong

I love this series. The second book is just as good as the first. The story and the characters have captured my imagination. Sure it is ridiculous - that is part of why it is so good. Owen is a great lead character. Sure he is over the top - that is part of why it is so good. We meet his family and they are interesting characters. Through them we learn more about why Owen is wired the way he is. The tantalizing love story about Owen is ongoing. The wonderful Orks are more fleshed out. The antagonist in this book is a cult leader and he is a formidable foe. As in the last book, Owen takes quite a beating, several times. Owen is persistent and brave. The final battle is epic.

The narrator is excellent. He brings excitement into the book and does a great job with the various characters' voices, Each character has a very distinctive voice and it is easy to know who is talking even if the book does not tell you who is speaking. I am truly hooked and have read every book in this series. I also loved Correia's other series, particularly the Grimnoir Chronicles, which begins with Hard Magic. Correia is one of my favorite modern day writers - probably in the top five.