Angeleyes

Freehold, Book 8

By: Michael Z. Williamson

Narrated by: Samantha Prescott

Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

The Freeholders return in a new novel in the nationally best-selling Freehold universe series. A return to the libertarian world of Grainne and its battle against an Earth government that will not let the Freeholders remain free!

Angie Kaneshiro never planned to be a spy. She was a veteran of the Freehold Forces of Grainne and was now a tramp freighter crew-woman who hadn't set foot on the dirt of a world in 10 years. Angie was free, and that was the way she liked it.

Then the war with Earth started. One thing Angie knew was human space. She knew where the UN troops garrisoned, the methods they used to scan and chip their own to control them. Even better, she had a mental map of the access conduits, the dive bars, and the make-out cubbies people used to get around restrictions.

The UN forces may hold most of the stations, the docks, and the jump points, but now the Freehold of Grainne has its own lethal weapon. The Intelligence branch sends a freighter crewed with Blazers, special forces troops. All Angie has to do is lead them through the holes. Responsibility for the explosions and wreckage will be theirs. But war is complicated, and even the most unwilling of heroes can be forged in its crucible.

©2016 Michael Z. Williamson (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

Would have been Gr8 SF But 2 Much Lame Pron!

Michael Z writes excellent, engrossing military SF and this book would have been one of his best ever, but for one major flaw. It's almost as if he saw fit to decorate every other chapter with a sex scene more explicit than Penthouse's Letters. Thank you Audible for adding a "Skip Forward 30 seconds" button to the app! I never would have been able to finish this otherwise exciting and interesting story about clandestine ops in the UN/Freehold War.

A gifted story teller with human flaws<br />

I have read everything this man has written , some books more than twice. His ability to describe an entire universe while telling a specific story reminds me of the immortal Heinlein. His understanding of science and warfare are impressive. His understanding of human nature and human interaction however is flawed. While this is not the best example of his work I found the story entertaining and an example of good old fashioned "hard" science fiction unlike most of the generic fluff that is found under that label today.

I was swearing in the middle and crying at the end

Thank you, Mr. Williamson. This book generated the same feelings in me that Band of Brothers and Schindler's List did, although no fictional story will ever come close to the power of the true horror of the latter. But Angeleyes comes close, probably because the society it describes could so easily come to be within our lifetime (minus the space travel probably). Samantha Prescott's narration was very good, particularly her accents, although her male voices were not very male-sounding. The depth of emotion she imbued to Angie's words was moving.

great book

a different view of the freehold story. very well written. the characters pop out at you. great book. look forward to whatever is next.

For Freehold fans, and fans of strong women

Sci-fi fans of good space opera will enjoy this tale from the freehold. Some harsh events show the dark side of war. Worthy addition to the series I wil be listening to again in the future.

Not bad MZW book - lot of odd sex stuff

It's your basic MZW book. He tries adding sex to it. Could have just as easily left it out.

Worth a credit.

Big letdown

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Try harder? It was like something written by a horny 14 year old. I'm not remotely averse to good smut, but this isn't. It was like random porn was stuck in in place of an actual plot.

Would you ever listen to anything by Michael Z. Williamson again?

Yes, I really like most of his stuff. I'm back to waiting for a decent next story in this universe.

What does Samantha Prescott bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Just good voice acting. Gives it spice that my mental voice/imagination wouldn't.

Was Angeleyes worth the listening time?

Not a waste of listening time, but I'll never re-listen to it again.

Any additional comments?

Please write another one in this universe soon, it's one of my favorites.

Very well done!

This was my first audiobook (aside from some lectures from the Great Courses but that is a different matter than this) and while I still most enjoy the written word, this was an excellent introduction to the format.

The story was well done as always from Mr. Williamson and a good addition to the Freehold universe. A good expansion on the black ops that ultimately made the difference in the Grainne - UN conflict, sort of like The Weapon only this detailed actions in the space based industries, stations, etc. It is interesting in that it is from the POV of a woman who clearly enjoys sex and makes no bones (ba-dum, tsss) about it. She is a person who differs somewhat from the primary characters of previous books in the universe in that she did her service in the Freehold military and is very capable vet but is now a civilian and is initially in the conflict for her own purposes though later it becomes so much more than that.

The narrator was obviously enthusiastic about the material and did an excellent job throughout with appropriate inflections throughout depending on the character's thoughts or words, also voice tones and accent changes that lined up well with other characters' origins and personalities. Made the main character come alive and feel real, look forward to more of her work.

A heavenly story!

Michael Z. Williamson has brought the Freehold universe to a whole new level with "Angeleyes" both figuratively with his ability to write captivating characters and literally as he more fully opens up part of the universe we had only had brief glimpses of before, The Halo. He introduces us to a new character and brings her and us on an emotional rollercoaster through troubled times. "Angeleyes" also brings a much harder sci-fi feel to it as he shows us his ability to describe life and times in the unforgiving vastness of space. I can certainly say that of what I have read of his works so far that in my opinion this is his best work yet.
Thanks, and keep them coming!

Good Book

With that said way to much sex in it to move the story along
In my opinion but the author must of had his reasons