Fallen Souls

Outworld Ranger, Book 4

By: David Alastair Hayden

Narrated by: Peter Kenny

Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's Summary

The Outworld Ranger crew has dodged government forces, criminal guilds, and bounty hunters numerous times since fleeing Ekaran IV.

But with the warships of the Dark Messiah closing in on them, their mission has never been in greater jeopardy. Cornered, their options and allies are few. And the Outworld Ranger suffered extensive damage getting them this far.

To make matters worse, an unexpected tragedy has plunged Oona, the young hyperphasic messiah, into her Trial of Corruption. With ancient evils threatening to rise once again, humanity is in dire need. If the crew can’t reach the mysterious genetics facility that disappeared when the Benevolence fell, then Oona won’t be the only one in danger of losing themselves to darkness.

©2021 David Alastair Hayden (P)2021 Podium Audio

Awesome Series

I absolutely binged this series in a few days. I should have slowed down, but it's so fast paced and action filled I couldn't stop myself. Thoroughly enjoyable. As with all of his performances Peter Kenny owned each character bringing them to Hayden's vision to life through is voice acting, timing, and delivery. I had never read anything from David Alastair Hayden before, but 5 books later I can say he has created a universe that is filled with so many worlds, characters, races, and possible adventures. Looking forward to the next Outworld Ranger book, it can't come soon enough.

Another excellent book in this series!

loved this and every other book in the series. Was unfamiliar with the author but now I'm a total fan. The prose was excellent. The book was funny, exciting and intelligent. looking forward to the next book!

Excellent Story, Speedy Narration

I've listened to all the books in this series back to back to back and am absolutely in love with it! it has complex characters with reasonable and satisfying character development. The overall story is complex, but makes sense—I very much wish each book was longer, but alas!

As for the narration, it's absolutely wonderful...if you set it to .85x or .90x speed. While articulate, the base speed is a little too fast, especially when it comes to processing the amount of information provided in the text.

Loved it

The whole series is wonderful to listen to. The plot was engaging in the character development was wonderful. I suggest this series to anyone who love science fiction Galaxy novels

Very entertaining

A good sci-fi series that has a bit of everything. Highly entertaining and I highly recommend.

Outstanding story. Amazing characters. Fascinating.

Totally hooked on this series. The author does an amazing job of bringing the characters to to appoint, do you believe they’re real constantly twisting and turning story to hold your interest a real work of art

great book

man, I hope it's not long bk 5 come out. didn't know if I would like the series, but it wasn't long before I was hooked.

Absolutely wonderful

It’s wonderful to have such a wide variety of characters all interacting with one another. It’s a bit challenging trying to keep up but the action never ends in the relationships between all of them are so entertaining. It’s on my favorite sci-fi series list definitely in the top five.

this is like one of my favorite sci-fi series!!!

this is like one of my favorite sci-fi series!!!, the humor is excellent and do witty

A GREAT EXTENSION IN THE SERIES

AWESOME ENDING THAT IS NOT COMPLETELY PREDICTABLE. OVERALL SOLID SERIES. 65 PERCENT CHARACTER DRIVEN, 35 PERCENT SPACE OPERA.

Always a good syfy story

Had to wait sometimes for the chapter 😁 but was amazing highly recommended for any syfy lover. picks right up where the last chapter finished.

Excellent story, impeccably narrated.

Entertaining, all action story told in a linear fashion. Narrator Peter Kenny brings it to life. I've not read any of the actual books in this series only followed the series via Audible. Manifestly well written, the narrative pushes you along with well drawn characters, I'm now impatient for the next book.

Heartwarming

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The best series showing possible peaceful coexistence of people and AI.

Easy to listen to.

Fight scenes a bit too long sometimes but overall a good read/listen. I also like the narrator - thoroughly enjoyed his presentation of Banks’ works.

an absolutely enthralling series.

The story is excellent and Peter Kenny's narration really brings the characters and story to life. Absolutely top notch entertainment.

Great read and story

so I have not been hooked on a sci-fi book for a while but this one got me and I just had to listen to all of these as quickly as possible. thank you

Like a mix of Star Wars and Iain M Banks Culture

I have to assume Alastair Hayden is a big Iain Banks fan. Though their styles aren't the same there are clear homages to banks and his Culture novels in these books. Nothing will ever replace Iain but these books have helped fill a void.

A fantastic series beautifully narrated.

I really enjoyed this whole series. I'm a big fan of Peter Kenny so thought I would give this series a try as I've loved his work with other authors. Well, what a treat! A fantastic series that left me eager to get started on the next instalment. I am hoping there will be another after Fallen Souls as I'm not ready for it to end! This series and its characters are brought to life by the fantastic narration by Peter Kenny. It is obvious by his amazing enthusiasm for the books and its characters that you can tell he just loves what he does. His use of accents makes following individual characters so easy and you can't help but become attached to them as you follow them on their journey. And who couldn't love the cheeky and charismatic Silky. I highly recommend this whole series, especially to those that love a good space opera.

Peter Kenny

The story is so much fun, a ripping tale of daring adventures, with great characterisation. Peter Kenny is an absolute genius, bringing this fantastic space opera to life!

Great Sci-fi Epic Series

I massively enjoyed this series, I'm gutted this is the last one at the moment but look forward to more. It feels a bit like Star Wars crossed with Indiana Jones (epic combo!)