Perdition

Dred Chronicles, Book 1

De: Ann Aguirre

Narrado por: Kate Reading

The prison ship Perdition, a floating city where the Conglomerate's most dangerous criminals are confined for life, orbits endlessly around a barren asteroid. Life inside is even more bleak. Hailed as the Dread Queen, inmate Dresdemona "Dred" Devos controls one of Perdition's six territories, bordered on both sides by would-be kings eager to challenge her claim. Keeping them at bay requires constant vigilance, as well as a steady influx of new recruits to replace the fallen.

Survival is a constant battle, and death is the only escape. Of the newest convicts, only one is worth Dred's attention. The mercenary Jael, with his deadly gaze and attitude, may be the most dangerous criminal onboard. His combat skill could give her the edge she needs, if he doesn't betray her first. Unfortunately, that's what he does best. Winning Jael's allegiance will be a challenge, but failure could be worse than death.

©2013 Ann Aguirre (P)2013 Tantor

Grabbed me from the start

Within the first few pages I was hooked on the story. The narrator has an usual cadence to her speech that really works for me.

The only flaw is no sequel on audiobook

I loved this book, I just wish there were follow up books available on audio book format

Such a GREAT story. Movie to come for sure

What did you love best about Perdition?

This book has me in withdrawal for more. I NEED book 2 to be written! OMGosh, the story is all-consuming and envelopes the reader in the fast-paced plot. It's not overcomplicated and doesn't try to do too much like some other authors tend to do in this genre. Just a perfect integration of plot, character and future-based fantasy, with a nod to esoteric literary analysis of conflict: man v man, man v nature, man v himself, etc...

Who was your favorite character and why?

duh... Dred! Her character is endearing yet I am scared of her, loving yet being loved by her is dangerous, strong yet within believable limits of human frailty, mysteriously guarded yet I feel like I know her well.

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

I found myself experiencing several "OMG, I've got to reread that!" moments throughout the book.

A Refreshing Book!

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed this book because its style was new to me. Dread runs a successful prison territory and is challenged by 3 other factions after gaining a super-human recruit fresh onto the prison ship. This book contains a lot of action and some sexual content. If you would like a break from the usual dystopian books and enjoy this authors other books, than I suggest this book to you.

love Kate Reading but she can only do so much

kate reading is fabulous as always, but even she can only do so much with a predictable storyline and forced character development. instead of making a character seem tough and jaded the author would just have the character say "I'm tough and jaded" it wasn't believable.