Efferus

Fringe Worlds, Book 2

By: Kevin Hardman

Narrated by: Mikael Naramore

Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

At the edge of known space, Marine Lieutenant Gant Maker continues his vengeful pursuit of the alien race known as the Vacra.

Now confirmed to have stolen weapons and tech so advanced that it can’t even be classified, the Vacra represent a menace unlike anything mankind has ever faced. For Maker, the threat is also personal, as the treacherous and cunning insectoids - still smarting from their stunning defeat at his hands during their last encounter - have specifically targeted him for capture, along with his exotic alien companion, Erlen.

Going well beyond any charted or civilized worlds, Maker and his loyal crew of misfits once again find themselves outnumbered and outgunned. With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, even their unique talents may not be enough to overcome the odds this time, which include not only the Vacra’s alien armada, but a mysterious being with the ability to utterly destroy anything it touches.

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Maker and his band are back for more

the gang is back, the mission remains, will there be more destruction in their wake? we get to see more character development, and some insight to the Vacra's motives. I love Kevin Hardman and Michael Naramore, probably my favorite duo currently. I did request this Audi book, but have left this review as unbiased as I can be( but I like these guys!).

A wonderful follow up.

I loved this follow up book. The characters continued to grow. The story flowed quickly.

Great Addition to the Series

Full disclosure: I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Efferus was a great addition to the Fringe World series and it makes me excited to read the third volume. If you enjoyed the first book, then there should be no reason not to read this one.

Naramore is a great narrator and Hardman knows how to tell a good story.

Captivating

This series was hard to stop listening to. The characters were well thought out, the plot was captivating, and there was non-stop action through both book. I enjoyed this book immensely, and would recommend it to everyone. I received a complimentary copy of this audiobook, and this is my honest review.

Fantastic Book

Hardman does it again. This book picks up directly after Terminus and continues the adventure of LT Maker and his rag tag team of cast off space marines. Loved the book. It had the right amount of action and dialogue. Don’t hesitate buy it.

Alright.

Lost interest 3/4 of the way through. Felt forced.. hard to explain. Narration was done well.

Entertaining, Suspenseful Quest

Kevin Hartman has written a fun and exciting galactic adventure, picking up the story where the first book left off. The plot of this action packed voyage moves along at a good pace with some innovative twists. The interesting human and alien characters are fleshed out further and I enjoyed the dialog and interaction of these individuals as well as their suspenseful and exciting exploits. Mikael Naramore's narration animated these characters and augmented my enjoyment of this gripping sequel. I was provided a free review copy of this audio book and am voluntarily leaving this review.

Awesome, where can I get my own Erlen?

Efferus by Kevin Hardman and narrated by Mikael Naramore is an audible book I requested and the review is voluntary. This series fills the Firefly hole in my heart! It has all the daring and unconventional escapades, the unique but skilled crew, and the great interactions between them. Lots of action, always in trouble somehow, new and exciting adventures, great plot, and it leaves me excited for the next book!
The narrator is spot on with voices, emotions, and makes the book just that much better! Thanks!

Great “read!”

Hardman and Naramore are a team that can’t be beat. Between Hardman’s mastery over the written word abs Naramore’s masterful narration, Efferus kept me entranced. I’m 67, but when I had to turn the narration off I poured like a 2 year old. Great job you two!

Still Chasing the Vacra

After listening to the first book in this series, ‘Terminus’, and loving the story, I requested a free review copy of the audiobook for ‘Efferus’. This post is my voluntary opinion of it.

Spoilers for Book 1 ahead. Read/listen to it if you haven’t. It’s great too.

Book 2 of the ‘Fringe Worlds’ series, ‘Efferus’, continues the story of Marine Lt Gant Maker, his companion Erlen, and his rag-tag crew in their quest to find the aliens known as the Vacra. Years ago, Maker was the sole human survivor of an attack from the Vacra while investigating a derelict research vessel in an area of space called the Beyond. The Vacra stole the experimental technology from the vessel and are attempting to use it against humankind. In Book 2, the reader is treated to another action-packed sci-fi adventure courtesy of author Kevin Hardman.

Maker is the kind of character I love. He’s sarcastic, a little loose with the rules, smart and capable. He cares about his team and is fiercely protective of Erlen. All of the characters bring their skills to bear in the hunt for the Vacra. Hardman’s well-drawn characterizations are a big part of what attracts me to this series. The Vacra are no match for this misfit team.

While readers don’t hear any of the story from Erlen’s POV, we come to understand from his actions that he is much more intelligent than his human companions. I echo other reviewers when I say, ‘I want my own Erlen!’ As much as I love Maker, I’d still like to see Erlen have a story all his own.

Hardman’s world-building is spectacular. He gives the reader fringe world dealings (reminiscent of ‘Firefly’), some nail-biting space action, a planet that serves as a spaceship graveyard and wonderful interactions with a heretofore unknown entity.

There is no better-suited narrator for this series than Mikael Narramore. He captures Maker’s sarcastic tone perfectly. His interpretation of the story brings it to life for me.

Highly recommended.