Man of War

Rebellion, Book 1

De: M. R. Forbes

Narrado por: Jeff Hays

In the year 2280, an alien fleet attacked the Earth. Their weapons were unstoppable, their defenses unbreakable. Our technology was inferior, our militaries overwhelmed. Only one starship escaped before civilization fell.

Earth was lost. It was never forgotten.

Fifty-two years have passed. A message from home has been received. The time to fight for what is ours has come.

Welcome to the rebellion.

©2016 M. R. Forbes (P)2016 Podium Publishing

Best Damn Story I've Had in Awhile

amazing just amazing I love this story is couldn't stop myself from crying and cheering them on.

Rebellion

Found I did enjoy this audio book. Started out a little slow but came together and kept me wanting to listen to find out how it was they would resolve the situation
Already ordered the next audio in the series

Not worth a full credit

Any additional comments?

I like M.R. Forbes. I think his book Starship Eternal book 1 is well worth a full credit.

This book should be 1.99 with whispersync. The story has been done and the narrator speaks very slowly but not fast enough for 1.25 speed.

Awesome-sauce!!!!

The story was stellar!!! Backing it up with an awesome voice performance, it just made it into an epic series! I can't wait to hear the next chapter!!!

Surprisingly good

this book was a lot of fun it just needed a little more excitement from the reader but the story was great

strange pacing

starts slow and then accelerates like crazy!!! very strange pacing ... c'mon twenty characters! more

Can't keep a good Cajun down, even 2280........

When I first was discovering the wonders of an iPad and Audible Inc., I was a runaway user inhaling new books, authors, and series. I didn't retain much of what I read but then that's the beauty of books. They can be reread or relistened to whenever. After listening to Man of War I think I need to make that journey like I did in 2006 and take my time to savor the delightful menu M. R. Forbes presents! Man of War is action with a purpose and wrapped around a tale of how humanity digs in when the only other choice is to give up. The pathos of War develops strong characters, reluctant leaders, and the usual percentage of snivilers and cowards. Author Forbes creates these so-o realistic individuals and then keeps them busy in little plots and a Plot that is full of action, drama, and all the good things that keep the listener riveted. Jeff Hays gives an almost stellar performance especially the wily Cajun Commander who provides all the momentum and direction that powers the plot. Jeff would have taken home the Oscar if not for a couple of "flat" spots where he was almost monotone in his delivery. But don't fear, it doesn't ruin a very good book. It's too late for the sale but a credit is still a bargain for Man of War!

Absolutely fantastic

What did you love best about Man of War?

Luck and an accidental discovery allow the humans one last desperate attempt to fight back

What did you like best about this story?

I think the realistic development of mechanics of machinery, and the emotional and physical abilities by humans in declining civilization brought on by alien invasion. The alien invasion isn't new to the genre. The reality is - Batteries run out, the characters resort back to primal survival abilities

What about Jeff Hays’s performance did you like?

Jeff Hays is a master at his craft. He can do voices across every spectrum. Timing, empathy for the characters. You can tell... he loves his work and the material he chooses to work on

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

Man of War

Any additional comments?

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher

Pretty darn good. Had a good, real feel

It was a very good listen. Characters were believable, the science believable, the villains worthy. It's a book I will purchase the next volume to at some point sooner rather than later.

Hidden Gem Found

I'm hooked plain and simple, it took a few chapters but then one amazing twist and turn after another