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Dark World
- Undying Mercenaries, Book 9
- Narrated by: Mark Boyett
- Length: 13 hrs and 28 mins
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Publisher's summary
Two expanding interstellar powers are about to meet in battle. After the collapse of the Cephalopod Kingdom, Humanity claimed the 300 rebellious worlds it left behind. But many light years away on the far side of a disputed region, a rival power has begun to move. They're stealing our planets, one at a time. Earth Command decides to invade the center of the frontier to set up an advanced base.
The mission to DARK WORLD is highly classified and deadly. Legion Varus spearheads the effort, and James McGill journeys to the stars again. How many ships do they have? How advanced is their tech?
No one knows, but the campaign takes an unexpected turn immediately. What was supposed to be a snatch-and-grab turns into a bloodbath. McGill dies over and over again, but some battles must be won, even if it means perma-death.
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- Don Gilbert
- 07-02-18
The “Juice Box” Gambit
You’ll have to listen to the book to appreciate what James McGill does with a juice box, it’s comical. As for the rest of “Dark World,” this is one of the better books of the series.
I like the changes that have come about after Earths’ defeat of the Cephalopod kingdom, earth is no longer the door-mat of the universe and the “Squids,” have a new role within the Legions that I found very satisfying. There is a shakeup of ranks which causes some bitter feelings, and a cat fight. As crazy as it sounds, some of the people who once scowled in contempt at McGill’s actions are now looking to him to solve their problems the way he usually does with manipulation and underhanded tactics but always with his customary southern charm; and yes, he still has his misogynistic ways.
The ending is eye-opening revealing a plan that might change the fate of the universe; and anyone following this series should never forget about “Claver.”
Of course, Mark Boyett, is James McGill and I wouldn’t listen to this series without him as the narrator.
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- MPITA
- 06-19-18
Wow... the deck just got reshuffled
Looks like the plotline just took a new heading.
Just when the series appeared to be steering into a comfortable rut...
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- Wayne Parke
- 06-19-18
A glorious return to the first of the series.
A fantastic listen that kept me riveted. As good as the first book in the series.
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- The Dude
- 06-19-18
I've been a fan of this series since book 1
Another adventure in the life of an undying mercenary.
Great book and narrated by one of the best I've ever experienced. Read all of them!
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- Jeffery D. Giuliani
- 06-15-18
Another masterpiece
This is one of my favorite series. When looking for another book, Undying Mercenaries is one of the first I look at to see if there is any new one out or on its way. This edition is another great one by BV Larson. And any audio book person knows that Mark Boyett is one of the top 6 or so narrators out there.
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- Stillamutt
- 06-13-18
LOVE THIS SERIES!
As always this series takes time to develop the characters as well as an independent story line. You can't help but get engulfed in the interpersonal relationships and witty banter. I find myself laughing out loud and wanting more. Can't wait for the next book!
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- smith78884
- 06-19-18
Another great book in the series.
Really loved this book and the entire series. Missed reading them in between publishing. Lots of fun and following the exploits of "The McGill". LOL
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- David Wayne friend
- 11-09-19
you always know what you're getting.
a smirking hillbilly bumbles and bullshits his way through a couple of disjointed plot segments, beds a couple of one dimensional prop female characters, and then everyone's rank shifts.
BV Larson's writing is ... problematic at times. I wish he would give up on writing about sex because he isn't good at it. But there enough creative and humorous ideas here to keep me reading. So, I dont know. Mission accomplished?
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- Edward
- 06-15-18
If he keeps putting out 2 a year I will
be twice as earliterate. Honestly though this is not a series anyone should skip. The characters are all broken in interesting and diverse ways, but they are also quite charming. This newest edition made me laugh and craft theories about what would come next just like all the rest. I don't try to finish these books as soon as they come out, but it has worked out that way so far. As for themes, for the people that orbit The McGill, girls are smart and sciency and boys make things dead but they take turns sometimes.
[not a review going forward but this is the 9th book]
My only sort of gripe, is I wish there was an authors note at the end. I used to like those when I was a big Orson Scott Card fan. I don't really follow people on social media but after 115+ hours of listening to what "some guy" wrote I get a bit curious about what they have to say about other stuff, like in the cyberwarbooks interview. I have seen a picture of him with sunglasses, so I know he went out at least once.
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- Thor
- 09-11-19
a little samey
Feels like a rehash of earlier books at this point. James seems to be in a holding pattern for most of the novel. Story is still fun and the voice work is great as it always is.
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- S. Morris
- 06-24-18
Larson Does It Again!
I always look forward to a new release by B.V Larson and especially so when it's an Undying Mercenaries one. This has been my favourite series of books by Larson with his Star Force saga coming a close second. I have to say that I like writers that can produce a long series like this and keep the quality high. It seems to me that many authors in the sci-fi genre do engage in sagas that run over a number of books but I know of only a few that run to 9, 10 or more. Rather, they tend to produce mammoth works and limit them to perhaps three or four. This is fine but I think I prefer the shorter, more pacey stories such as those in this series as you get more in the long run.
There was a considerable gap between the previous in this series, Blood World and the book before. Usually Larson can crank out these quicker and I think work on his various other projects slowed him down. I felt that Blood World wasn't the best work he has done and got the feeling that it was perhaps a stop-gap story. I am very pleased to say that Dark World is a much better book and is right back up there with his best in this series.
When Larson is on form, as he is here, I find that I lose myself in the world Larson has created. James McGill is once more our hapless hero that thinks on his feet, is a ladies man and the sort of likeable rogue we'd all like to know. Larson doesn't over complicate his characters and thus never gets bogged down with unnecessary plot excursions. His stories are simple and yet compelling and his brand of sci-fi is highly accessible. One has to wonder when Hollywood has clearly run out of ideas as to why they don't mine the vast potential in these and other Larson stories rather than giving us abysmal movies that are totally forgettable.
I was hooked from the get go and my interest was maintained throughout. Larson's efficient and unpretentious prose pulls the reader right into his vivid worlds and he has the ability to come up with interesting and imaginative aliens.
It's a pleasure and a relief to see Mark Boyett narrating again and his consistency in his character voices over the series is fantastic. He is the voice of McGill and company and let this always be the case.
A couple of observations that I noted were that Adjunct Thompson was referred to by McGill early on in the book as Specialist in one scene. Other than that, the only odd thing I felt with the story as a whole was the lack of heavy weapons being used. There were hoards of small flying aliens in a couple of scenes that could've been dispatched easily with a dozen Beltchers set to wide aperture. This powerful weapon was totally lacking on the battlefield which puzzled me as so much more damage to the enemy could have been wrought with far fewer human casualties. Additionally, what ever happened to the "Dragons" or powered exo-skeletons seen used to good effect in Machine World? With more armour like that along with the heavy weapons mentioned, I think the assault on Dark World would have been far more effective. I suppose that might make the story much less interesting and so I sort of understand where the author was coming from. Still, it's a glaring issue.
All very minor observations aside, I enjoyed Dark World immensely and would thoroughly recommend this book.
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- Jamie
- 06-18-18
Once again James McGill rampages through the universe
A different world, some new aliens, and a whole mess of trouble as the hero once again saves the day. This is space opera at its best. It’s well written, well read and thoroughly engaging. If you enjoyed the previous books in the series, rest assisted this is another winner.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-08-19
entertaining but average
Same formula as previous books in the series. James sets into trouble, acts dumbfounded, lies his way out, gets send to alien planet, mission goes south, pulls a stunt and has sex in-between this all.
it's entertaining when in traffic but didn't really grip me. also as the series progresses it seems that Mr Larson is encountering more and more timeline issues.
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- Carl and Lynsey
- 07-05-18
Love this series
the narrator is great, the story good fun. I love the fact McGill is flawed and a bit of an prat at times. Love the way things have gone so far I have a sneaky suspicion where the next one will go but can't bloody wait for it to come out. brilliant series an easy listen.
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- david
- 06-20-18
another good read
still a good read. some of the events are being a little stretched but it's still a good read.
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- Stephen Daniel Mining
- 06-12-23
Great
Very good story well read listen to it 2nd time still just as good thank you
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- Tony
- 12-07-22
On par with the series
Solid instalment in the series.
Narration was as good as ever.
Will buy the next one.
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- Kevyn
- 06-26-22
Yet another great title from Mr B. V. Larson!
Yet another great title from Mr B. V. Larson!
Expertly delivered by Mr Mark Boyatt!!
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- Colin Parke
- 05-22-21
Brilliant
Another enjoyable chapter! Some say this is getting repetitive, I disagree! I’m loving every book and this is another great one. Mark Boyett is also a fantastic narrator 👍
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- C. Allison
- 11-11-20
Usual top knotch storyline.
Narration great as usual. Development of storyline well up to usual standard. Some interesting twists. To get the most out of the story you really need to have read pevious books.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-19-18
Truly awesome
This is the best book ever and I can’t speak highly enough of this book. The whole series is just brilliant.
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- Ray Crawford
- 12-07-20
Another great read in the series.
It becomes harder and harder to turn the audio book off. I caution everyone, it can be addictive!
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- Andrew
- 06-29-18
great book amazing as ever.
love the story the comedy the character's and most of all the action its great
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The Aftermath of a stunning victory—especially an unexpected, complete, and final victory—should be high-fives all around, listening to politicians give boring congratulatory speeches, and a well-deserved rest for the Merry Band of Pirates. Yes, the galaxy is still a freakin' mess, but that is nothing new, and for a change, that can be someone else's problem. Until, you know, something really bad happens, and only the Pirates can deal with the problem... Or not.
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Red Company: First Strike!
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Stopped listening
- By jake on 08-18-23
By: B.V. Larson
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- By: Zogarth
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Don't listen to the other reviews
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By: Zogarth
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Unlikeable MC Ruined it for me
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Into the Stars
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Mars and the Moon have been colonized, piracy runs rampant in the asteroid belts, and a thriving society grows in the depths of space. Humanity prepares to embark upon its greatest journey - the colonization of Alpha Centauri. Then, everything changes. A deep space reconnaissance probe discovers a new Earth-like planet 12 light-years from Earth’s sun. The probe also finds something unusual, something unnerving. A new mission is created, a space fleet is formed, and humanity embarks on unravelling the greatest mystery of all - the origins of life itself.
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Came for Jonathan Davis, stayed for the story
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