• Victory's Defeat

  • By: Mark Tufo
  • Narrated by: Sean Runnette
  • Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,135 ratings)

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Victory's Defeat

By: Mark Tufo
Narrated by: Sean Runnette
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Beth, forever fanning the flames of tension and dissension, has the Stryvers, the Progerians, and the entire human race on the brink of annihilation. It is up to Michael Talbot, BT, Drababan, and the United Earth Marine Corps to stave off this extinction event, along with General Ginson aboard the outgunned, outmanned, and nearly crippled USS Guardian. Is it too late, or can it all still be saved?

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A great story with laughs, action, and feel

The amazing thing about this ongoing story about Indian Hill, is it ability to expand into new areas of action. Space. Ground. Dialog. Epic battles and it never gets old. Filled with actions that mirror absolute friendship, loyalty and the importance of survival. Mike still hovers with reality and not taking things too seriously. Deep down, he fully grasps the reality of everything happening but he protects himself with a armor of laughs. Often confusing or frustrating his friends and allies but giving all of us a good time.

And yet somehow in the midst of all this patent ridiculosity. It manages to be serious. An edge to whats really a state. Confusing the listener as to not be able to tell what will happen next. Pressure based, because you never know just who might perish from the next battle.

And at over five books at the time of this writing, it's hard to deny that this new chapter is epic. It will make you laugh like a kid at the circus. It will make tears spring to your eyes with laughter. It will keep you on the edge of your seat wanting more while still leaving you with a sense of gleeful satisfaction after nearly every chapter.

Indian hill introduced me to Michael Talbot. If you haven't heard of him in any of his parallel universe based stories, for the sake of all that is right, please do.

I highly recommend this tale. :)

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Tufo is the best!

Another great installment in a great series by one of the best writer and voice cast possible. Thank you Mr. Tufo!

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Captivating and more than addictive!

What made the experience of listening to Victory's Defeat the most enjoyable?

Sean Runnette is a demigod in the world of audio performances.. If Mark Tufo ever decides Sean is not his guy.. I think he'll seriously regret it. Sean is Mike Talbot and Tracy and BT and Justin etc etc.. and they are all distinct. Like 30 characters all coming from one man.. just amazing.

Who was your favorite character and why?

They all are.. like taking one out is like deciding you'll take the banana out of a banana split.. would it be good? Probably. Would it be great? NO.

What about Sean Runnette’s performance did you like?

Perfection 0.5 through 10 and in Timothy so far too

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

of course

Any additional comments?

Just buy it.. start with 0.5-10 Zombie Fallout.. hopefully 11 soon. Then take a skip on over to Timothy for some really twisted and almost uncomfortable listening..we will be going to United States of Apocalypse next, Then Calis Rose, Then Indian Hill series. Then Lycan Fallout.
If you go to his web site or FB page you can get a chart of what order to read in.. sort of..
We are going to listen to the book of Riley just because.. but I think it may be a bit over priced.. basically one book chopped up into several.. so wait til these are on sale.

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ONE OF MARKS BEST BOOKS TO DATE!!! BRAVO!!!!!

What made the experience of listening to Victory's Defeat the most enjoyable?

It was just incredible....The story, characters and narration...it was AWESOME!!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mike, Than Drababen....but I really loved everyone.because it was just a super awesome book!

Which scene was your favorite?

Tracy saving there lives...and she says You're All My B!tches!! We are gonna make it... LOL I loved it!!

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

HURRY UP HOLLYWOOD AND MAKE MARK'S BOOKS INTO MOVIES....WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?????

Any additional comments?

I dont even know where to start...this was just incredible..much more than I was hoping for...it was pure brilliance and perfection....Mark has out done himself this time...and I loved it...This series is so good...if you have any doubts...get over it...just one click the whole series now and thank me later...I can not wait till the next book in this series...I need it ASAP!! lol

HIGHLY RECOMMEND...STANDING OVATION..I NEED MORE!! LOL

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Michael Talbot is an addiction

Awesome as usual. I want a man like Talbot.
The action is non stop. The characters new and old are perfect. Then there is BT. 😍
In all their adventures I have never actually laughed so hard I cried listening to the two of them banter.
Absolutely must listen/read

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such a good series. it touches my feels.

Mark Tufo and Sean runette, does it get any better? nope! Amazing! zombies, werewolves, aliens, demons, witches, time travel, angels, different dimensions, reality shifts, ghosts, insanity, gods and goddesses, the list goes on. I can't get enough! written and read perfectly. thank you. Bravo for another job well done.

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Love Mike but, he's getting obnoxious.

I love this series and, Marks other series's in general but, of late this one has been grinding on me. The reason is pretty much Michael Talbot's treatment of his old friend. Who as far as I can tell has been barely clinging to command for books now. He frequently disrespects and, undermines him even from the start before the Beth thing. All while refusing to take the actual responsibility of command. He'll show up to call Paul a piece of shit but, god forbid he actually tries to support him or give taking the lead a go. Honestly it's getting to the point where Mike pretends to be humble but, really on the down low he is an egomaniac who can't imagine he's could be the ass hole. Mark needs to ease up with the saint Michael routine.

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Narrator always does a good job.

I returned this book because I can't bring myself to listen to another story along the Michael Talbot timelines that Mark Tufo is writing about. At first I really enjoyed the first Zombie books and the Indian Hill stories. But after so many books, one can start guessing how the story is going to go, what smart a** answers Talbot is going to give or what insane event will occur that Talbot will inadvertently find his way out of. I'm going to miss these stories but I cannot listen to another one again. Pick a series by Mark Tufo and stick with it. They are all good. I'm just burned out with trying to keep up with all of them. Honestly, they've begun to bleed together. Using the same characters didn't help. If Mr. Tufo starts another series that has nothing to do with Michael Talbot, I will buy it.

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Amazing

Another amazing book in the life of Mike Talbot. From book one until the latest release
, we are all on edge waiting for more!!!

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6th verse sames as the first (five)

Another Indian Hill novel follows the same blueprint as others in the past, Mike forms and unlikely alliance, does some crazy stuff and barely gets out by the skin of his teeth. Rinse and repeat. The ending left something to be desired as it leaves you on a cliffhanger but the addition of information related to D’s history at the end was nice. I’m sure I’ll be moving on in the series just to find out where Mike ends up next.

Sean Runnette does a wonderful job bringing the story to life as usual.

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