Hearts of Darkness

Strange Company, Book 3

De: Nick Cole

Narrado por: Christopher Ryan Grant

Caps to pop and bodies to drop.

As intergalactic civilization collapses and descends into chaos, the Strange Company must journey to the edge of human-controlled space to board and destroy the last ship of the corrupt Monarch Empire—in order to both satisfy a debt and salvage what remains of their reputation as hard-bitten and dangerous private military contractors.

But things are never easy for mercenaries. Eccentric warrant officers running amok—when they can be found, plots to kill one of them abound, and a bad case of serious PTSD about what lies ahead for Sergeant Orion plagues his waking nightmares as the Cult of Hot Soup grows. The company must "get gud" or die trying as they master boarding operations and prepare for the worst kind of combat a space marine can get their kill on in: compartment-to-compartment fighting on a ship so advanced in technology, it's almost… alien.

Stinkeye, Hauser, Chief Cook, Sergeant Orion, and new and old Strange Company brothers are here for the violence with a ticket to ride the lightning and settle accounts with the fallen tyrants as they get their stack on and get paid. If they can make it back to their ship and a safe world beyond the limits of the known, then perhaps the company can avoid the tragedy they've been sucked into.

The only way out lies beyond a praetorian guard of heavily armed commandos, emplaced guns, and enigmatic psy-powered operators. The Heart of Darkness waits at the Oblivion Gate, for the Strange Company to make one wrong move and disappear forever.

Live. Laugh. Launch.

©2025 Nick Cole (P)2025 Podium Audio

Very good!

Love this series and the author the narration is great and I hope there is more to come

Character development and relatability.

I discovered this trilogy by accident. I had a credit, found the audobook, and thought it looked entertaining. I didn't imagine that I'd be sucked into the suck like I was. The story is crazy exciting and when I pause listening I'm anxious because I can't wait to pick it back up, like you do. The people are real, the action is frantic, and you gotta embrace the suck. Just stay away from the ham and eggs ration pack unless you're looking to lose weight. And if you have to patrol up hull, pray that Klutz is your corpsman, cause he's a hero.

Good , end to a weird story.

Enjoyed it all for the most part. All three stories. Tied up all the plot lines.

It is indeed strange in the best way

This is not a book I would read, but listening to it is like the best action/sci fi/ military/quasi-paranormal movie in your head. The narrator is consistently phenomenal. His performance of "Stinkeye" is masterfully chilling.

Best in series and best of Nick

If you are a fan of forgotten realm, this will be your jam, so says the first shirt. Seriously though, if you ever served in combat arms, this is some classic Nick Cole you can appreciate with the best damn narrator in the business... -Sapper Hawk

Best series ever

This has been the best book I have listen too or read in a long time. Just the right mix for me. Dark, gritty and humorous at times just hits right.

Can’t wait for more!!!

Great job with this one. Never let down can’t wait for more! Keep up the great work.

Rambling

I like these characters, and I'll admit sometimes it's hard to follow the rambling storyline but it just means I get to listen to it again and it will still surprise and entertain me.

Amazing Listen

I loved every second is this audio book. The story was fun, dramatic, had good action and pacing. I love this series of books. Hot Soup! Come and get some!!!

No words

I went into this series not expecting much. I just finished The first season of Galaxy’s Edge and wanted something else before I started Legacies. Next thing I know I’m on the last of the Strange Company books and I am in love. The Characters are incredible and the story is so bat shit, then these incredibly emotional moments hit you and it just makes u love it more. 10/10