The Dead Sun

Star Force, Book 9

By: B. V. Larson

Narrated by: Mark Boyett

Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

Kyle Riggs sits uneasily upon Earth’s throne. He’s liberated his homeworld from a tyrant, only to replace him. In The Dead Sun, the ninth book of the Star Force Series, the Great War between life and the machines reaches its final chapter. Both sides have new technology and expanded industrial bases. Star Force and the machines attempt to exterminate one another in a final, glorious conflict. Along the way, Riggs finally learns who his real friends and enemies are.

The Dead Sun concludes The Star Force series but don’t worry – we’ve got plenty more military sci-fi action from best-selling author B.V. Larson. Check out Steel World, book 1 in B.V. Larson’s new Undying Mercenaries series.

©2013 B. V. Larson (P)2014 Audible Inc.

I loved it!

I love this book and the series. it's sad this is the last book. I hope there will be more of Kyle Riggs one day.

Where blood and steel join, take me there again!

So, after nine books, what more can be said about Larson's ninth book in the Star Force series, The Dead Sun?

DEAD. SPOT. ON. That's what.

When a series gets this long in the tooth, the writer has earned his or her place, and the work is built upon the author's previous tomes in the series. IF the author is smart, they give their readers what they want. Larson does this in a major way in The Dead Sun.

But Larson has always done that in the Star Force series.

He drags me onto the battlefield, where blood and steel join in the exploding heat of combat. He slips me behind enemy lines into the heart of the enemy conflict, and shoves me into the shadows, watching as politicians and generals coldly set the fate of countless warriors ready to sacrifice their lives for sometimes blurred and shallow causes. Larson builds worlds, and sets the pace, tempo and rhythm of this stirring march into this incredible military scifi that is Star Force.

So, when I read or listen to Larson's work, I can't accept the tired rhetoric and hastily written pulp so many other authors think of as noteworthy military scifi. Larson rules this arena totally, and The Dead Sun reminds me why I started this series in the first place: Larson, as a writer, is, in a word, exceptional. His work lives beyond the written page, and above the audio data bytes. If you peruse the web, you'll find blogs, chat rooms and web pages praising, debating, arguing and exploring the entire series. Want to know when an audiobook series REALLY does its job well? When people argue over their favorite characters, declaring that their favorite should have their own books in the series, and even write fan fiction in the same milieu, giving the series life beyond the author's pen..

Larson's Star Force series has all of this, and in my opinion, leads the way in this genre.

But, what about The Dead Sun? I sense in this ninth book, that we may be seeing the end of this fantastic journey (I hope to God not!). If this IS the end, what an incredible journey!

However, this may only be the end of a CHAPTER - We'll just have to see where Larson takes us. But having said that, I don't give very many reveals or spoilers in my reviews. I try to give you very solid reasons to buy or not buy an audiobook, based on the merits of the author's style, talent, and passion. By now, you know my philosophy on this - I will not spoil the author's wonderful work by giving you sneak peeks into what happens - You have the brief overview provided by Audible, as well as many other reviewers that happily spill the beans about the audiobook. As usual, I'll get marks against me for not doing so. Still I must be true to my convictions.

However, I WILL give this one thing to you regarding The Dead Sun - A new generation may be on the horizon, a new ushering in, if you will, of a new chapter and direction in this fantastic series. In this ninth audiobook, surprises, revelations and changes await you.

And, of course, exceptional writing.

If you follow my recent reviews, I have been MERCILESS on a number of military Scifi writers - Want to know why? I listened to the previous audiobooks in THIS series.

And the listening has spoiled me completely.

Very well done, Mr. Larson.

Where blood and steel join, take me there again!

So Concludes the Star Force Saga...

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

Mark Boyett was a great narrator. A professional in his art.

Any additional comments?

I must admit I've never much cared for first-person narration, however I make a huge exception to the Star Force series -- in the end, Mark Boyett (i.e., his voice) was Colonel Kyle Riggs.

Mr. Larson did a great job keeping the story fresh and the progression interesting throughout the series.

As a space opera, I thoroughly enjoyed the ride that saved humanity. I was never bored or agitated at this series, as I have been with others, and I finished each read enthusiastically and quickly.

I will be continuing on with any other series Mr. Larson and Mr. Boyett present, and I look forward to another ride.

So Sorry to See it END!!

Well it's over!!! One of the best Sci-fi saga's of all time. As with all the other books in this series Lots of Drama and Action with great narration. I try never to give spoilers. I will now try B V Larson's new series Steel World. I'll let you know.

Another good one

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

Yes, I'm really engaged in this series. I picked it up and haven't stopped yet.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Normally I'd say Riggs without hesitation but after listening to the one off with that focuses on Bjorn (Gaines) I'm really starting to fall into the Gaines camp.
*Possible Spoiler*
He didn't play as big a role in this book but he is developing nicely in the series.

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

Hmm, that's a good question. I'd really like to see this hit film. Although I feel like with the length of the series and the depth that could be lent to the characters this would be better as a television series. Although, we have to be careful to keep away from Fox as they would probably kill it like they did Firefly.

Any additional comments?

Keep 'em coming.

Better Than Book 8 ... Mercifully

The ending left key plot elements unresolved, e.g., Marvin, Miklos and the neutering of the Blues seemed half-baked considering that they had previously been shown to be able to move to other planets. Even so, it was an acceptable finish.

A good ending to the series

Listen to it and agree with me. Blues had it coming. Hope Marvin gets his own series.

My favorite thus far

But what will Riggs do? That is what I find myself asking at the end of this book. So much was uncovered during this installment. I can't wait for the next chapter.

Intriguing work

loved the series as well as the narrator. Marvin was infuriating and so were the blues.

Finally, the end

I really can't believe I waded through all 9 books in the series but I guess I got hooked. I think probably because I'm a lot like Kyle Riggs myself. An excellent series if a little awkward at times. I liked the ending although would have liked it if there had been some closure with Miklos and the other characters like Kwan, Gaines, Nukum and of course Marvin.