Orion and King Arthur

By: Ben Bova

Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki

For the first time in more than 15 years, Ben Bova returns to the adventures of Orion - hunter, warrior, assassin, and time-traveler. Created by Aten, one of the god-like descendants of the human race 50,000 years in the future, Orion is forced to travel throughout space-time to do his Creator’s malevolent bidding.

In this audio exclusive, Aten sends Orion to the Britain of the Dark Ages, after the Roman legions have left and the island is being invaded by Saxons and other barbarian tribes. A young nobleman, Arthur, is struggling to bring the petty Celtic warlords together to resist the invaders. Aten commands Orion to assassinate Arthur and allow civilization in Britain to die. Instead, Orion - aided by his love, the Creator Anya - joins with Arthur to fight the encroaching darkness as they strive to keep Britain free.

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Critic reviews

“Stefan Rudnicki forcefully portrays Orion, Bova’s hunter, warrior, assassin, and time-traveler hero…In this audio-exclusive production, Rudnicki clearly defines voices for the various characters, giving them verbal mannerisms that include slow and rapid speech patterns, high-pitched inflections, and well-paced pauses.” (AudioFile)

"...a rip-roaring good story that draws from a more grounded version of the Arthurian mythos to good effect." (Publishers Weekly)

Repetitive

For whatever reason, the author repeatedly writes same parts of story universe, or core parts of the saga. Lost count of how many times Orion talks of how Aten created him.

Great if you have Alzheimer's disease

Any additional comments?

Don't want to make light on Alzheimer's disease but this book repeats itself so often that it could of been 50% shorter and 2x more enjoyable. I did like the premise very much.

The first audio only Orion, A nice return.

I like this book, it was a worthy addition to the series. while not a direct sequel to book five it does continue Orions adventures ins space and time and hints at possible future events if those books get written. For anyone who read and loved the series get it. For new people please try it out. He covers a lot of old information so even someone brand new to the series can catch up to the situation.

To new people I advise also going back to the first Orion book and listening to each book as they came out originally for greater enjoyment and understanding. Orion gains great power to resist his creator and protect King Arthur and his noble dream.

finally fulfilled

I started reading the Orion series as a child 11 or 13ish, but could only find like 3 of the books. now im 40 and finally am able to reconnect with 1 of my favorite authors.. thanks Ben Bova and thanks audible...

Surprise classic!

Would you listen to Orion and King Arthur again? Why?

The description of this book was great but of course that doesn't make for a good book.
I went a head and bought this one and was REALLY surprised at how good it was.
I've already listened more than once