Blood and Iron

By: Dan MacGregor

Narrated by: Brian Barnes, Full Cast

Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

Beginning aboard the U.S.S. Olympia, Blood and Iron is the first in a planned series of six books chronicling the adventures of Levi Rankin. Fresh from the wilds of Wyoming, young Marine Corporal Rankin is savagely tested in the Spanish American War (Battle of Manila Bay) while serving under Commodore Dewey. Rankin's courage is rewarded with a promotion, and he comes of age and learns the lessons of leadership and betrayal in the heat of the Philippine jungles, gunboat duty on the Yellow River, and finally during the brutal Siege of Peking during the Boxer Rebellion.

For Mature Audiences Only: Explicit language and situational violence. Must be 18 years of age to purchase.

©2002 Timberwolf Press (P)2002 Timberwolf Press

Critic reviews

"From beginning to end, the story has a lot of detail and energy." (AudioFile)

The reason I found Audible.com!

I really really liked this story! I heard a few chapters on XM Books and had to track down the rest of the story. Unfortunately, many of the performers were stiff and rough around the edges, but don't let it detract from the story. Levi would have been a Sackett in a Louis L'Amour book! When I wikipedia'd Dan MacGregor, I learned that Levi Rankin story was supposed to be a Trilogy, however the author died after finishing the 2nd book, which was never published. Man, that is too bad, because I would love to get to know these characters better! I think I have listened to this book three times!

Great story

Outstanding. Loved it. In my top ten of favorite stories. Good characters, good gripping story line. Happy and sad parts.

Blood and Iron

I heard a few chapters of this book on XM Radio. I HAD to hear the rest of the book. It was the reason I signed up for audible.com. One of the best audio books ever! I know I will listen to it more than once! ~ Jenna

Great Book

This book is so well written that you feel like you are there with the charters. Story keeps yo u wanting more, to see how the adventure will turn out. Highly recommend this book.

One of the Best Stories yet

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I simply love this Book.. I hope the author would continue the story

What about Brian Barnes and Full Cast ’s performance did you like?

The narrator and cast were fantastic

Any additional comments?

I WANT MORE :-)

love it

it keeps you going on audio,the only bad part is its not a series, that would be ausume

Adventures of Young Turnover of the Century Marine

The story covered the historically accurate fictitious adventures of a young Marine 1898 through 1901. It covered his his participation in the Spanish American War, the Philippine "insurrection", and the Boxer Rebellion. The action sequences were gripping. The story was well written and narrated. Actors were employed to voice the parts of some of the characters. This contributed to the enjoyment of the story in most cases, except in the combat sequences, where they did not reflect the voices of young men who were under severe stress. All-in-all, the audiobook book was very enjoyable to listen to.

Blood and Iron

Abridged or Unabridged I loved it. Bring on the next five in the series. If you have ever been a Marine you will like it for the glimpse into life when the Corps was young. I am not sure I like the dramatization as much as narration, but I loved the story. Usually I listen to Audible on my daily commute on the "L", but this one had me listening in my kitchen. You won't be disappointed

Great story.

I haven't listened to a production better than this in years. The book is well written and the acting and voices enhance an already good book. I will be watching for another book or production from this author.

Great story

Really enjoyed story and the cast. Will listen again. Stories like this really inspire me.