Steel World

Undying Mercenaries, Book 1

By: B. V. Larson

Narrated by: Mark Boyett

Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

In the 20th century Earth sent probes, transmissions, and welcoming messages to the stars. Unfortunately, someone noticed. The Galactics arrived with their battle fleet in 2052. Rather than being exterminated under a barrage of hell-burners, Earth joined their vast Empire. Swearing allegiance to our distant alien overlords wasn't the only requirement for survival. We also had to have something of value to trade, something that neighboring planets would pay their hard-earned credits to buy. As most of the local worlds were too civilized to have a proper army, the only valuable service Earth could provide came in the form of soldiers…someone had to do their dirty work for them, their fighting and dying.

I, James McGill, was born in 2099 on the fringe of the galaxy. When Hegemony Financial denied my loan applications, I was kicked out of the university and I turned to the stars. My first campaign involved the invasion of a mineral-rich planet called Cancri-9, better known as Steel World. The attack didn't go well, and now Earth has entered a grim struggle for survival. Humanity's mercenary legions go to war in Steel World, best-selling author B. V. Larson's latest science fiction novel.

©2013 B. V. Larson (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

awesome story.

this was an epic space Saga. I really enjoyed the alien technology stuff the storytelling and the narration was wonderful. It really sucked me in as far as the story and the performance was a specially fitting for the book. I enjoyed it immensely going to start the second book now can't wait to read the whole series. big thumbs-up from me to BV Larson!

Epic Military SciFy

An awesome narration of an even better novel! If you like military SciFy, then you're in for a treat with this series!

I'm still shocked at how much I enjoyed this

I bought this because of the excellent ratings. It turned out to be an incredible guilty pleasure. I feel like the book was written with a man from the south who loves guns, god and country. I'm from California, and I don't even really like holding sharp knives. I can't really put my finger on why I enjoyed hearing this story about a womanizing jerk who stumbles into situations that far exceed his expertise. But I did like it. And I liked it so much that I bought the sequel as soon as the first book was done. It might not be for everyone. I would have thought it wasn't for me. But here I am giving it a five-star review.

Great story, not so great narrator.

The book itself was great but it was tough getting through while listening to Boyett. His voice acting for female characters makes them sound like helpless, soft voiced, innocent girls. This is a story containing gore and violence. These females are part of an intergalactic army. They should not sound like innocent girls. On the other hand, male voices are done well. Overall the book is a great listen if you can get past Boyett's voice acting. There's a good story behind it all.

another hit...!!!!

Where does Steel World rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

close to # 1 this person is one of the most exciting books I've listed too in a while...I really like Mark Boyet reading, he really gets in to the story and .the people really come alive. cant wait for the 4th book.

Which scene was your favorite?

all were great!

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

I got some of the best laughs from James.

Any additional comments?

what else can be said. Great writing and listening.

Shallow characters but nice escape into fantasy

The story and details are nice. the characters are shallow. Typical military personalities with no background. Aliens are either strange or reptilian. Feels very stale.

When the action starts, it move fast.

Think Starship Troopers, with more violent action, too close calls and scorekeepers. Well thought out characters, and a plot twist at the end to Cary on the story.

B.V.LARSEN DOES IT AGIN

What made the experience of listening to Steel World the most enjoyable?

NEW SERES

Who was your favorite character and why?

THERE IS ONLY ONE CHARACTER

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

THIS BOOK SHOWS WHAT EVERY BOY OR GRIL GOES THROUGH WHEN THEY ENTER THE SERVICE BUT SHOWEN IN A WAY THAT CIVIALENS CAN UNDERSTAND

Any additional comments?

GREAT START TO A NEW SERES, HOPE HE GO'S THAT EXTRA STEP TO KEEP THE BOOK'S FRESH, THIS BOOK ONCE AGIN PROVES WHY LARSEN IS A GREAT WRITER.

great series

it really takes you there. great story. I had to speed up the reading because I am impatient.

Reliably good

It's hard to pick if the story or narration is better. Having attended the Naval Academy there are definitely genuine parallels between the fictional and the real. You should never volunteer, but the ones at the head of the class always do.