Ground State

Expeditionary Force, Book 19

By: Craig Alanson

Narrated by: R.C. Bray

The mission to destroy the enemy Gateway was literally a smashing success.

Except the Pirates were too late, and now not one but two of the enemy are loose in the galaxy. And they are equipped with starships more powerful than Valkyrie. A direct fight would be hopeless, so the Pirates must rely on wacky ideas from the mushy brain of a monkey—and some serious sketchiness.

The Expeditionary Force saga continues in book 19 from epic sci-fi writer Craig Alanson and narrated by none other than R.C. Bray.

©2025 Craig Alanson (P)2025 Podium Audio

Worth the wait!

I hope this series goes on and on! Skippy is sketchy and lovable as always. "Dumb Dumb" is always his creative self. RC Bray is my favorite. I love all the characters. I hoped "Skarandan" could be a side story? The women are badass.

Good, but not as great as the other Expeditionary Force books

The story did not flow as well as the author's previous books. At one point I lost interest and skipped over multiple sections. Also, the narration was not as great as past books. The narrator was not as colorful and characters voices did not have distinct audible tones. I found it hard to follow along without clear audible cues.

Another Exciting Adventure

What’s not to like. Joe, Skippy and the Pirates are at it again. Dang, now I have ti wait for the next book.

Wow, just Wow!

Talk about your ultimate WMD and doomsday device all wrapped up into one! It would suck hard if this turned out to be the final book! I may have to start the series over. It's so damn good.

what an ending!

same phenomenal writing and acting from Craig Alanson and R.C. Bray. all I can say is wow! what an ending. but it is a cliff hanger.