Holding Their Own V

The Alpha Chronicles

By: Joe Nobody

Narrated by: Dave Wright

Word of Alpha's recovery spreads throughout the region. The news is welcomed by most - but not all. Some see the small Texas town as a threat, others want to dominate the prosperous community. Often, it's difficult to discern friend from foe, and miscommunication can be deadly.

The legendary range wars of the early American West were brutal, bloody affairs. Water was often an excuse for the skirmishes, but rarely was it the true root of conflict. Political competition, an unquenchable thirst for power, and poor communications were the real catalysts for these violent struggles. In the post-apocalyptic world of Bishop and Terri, circumstances are ripe for history to repeat. Electricity replaces water as the point of contention, the new world on the brink of falling into violent chaos, just like in the past. The issues run in tandem, human nature apparently unchanged in 200 years. Join the citizens of post-collapse West Texas as they struggle to rebuild and improve their lives. It's a journey filled with the joy of success and fraught with the peril of defeat.

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Love the story hate the narrator

This is a great series. I encourage all to listen. However the narrator is awful! He makes all the women sound like cartoon characters from Rocky and Bullwinkle and it’s offensive in so many ways. I’m not a fan…

Awesome story and informational

I just love this series. Great story line and gives me a lot to think about for my own preparations.

how could a compelling story get lost in narration

I enjoyed this title but was very distracted by the narrator and the silly music that was added to 'make a point'. The recording also failed many times with long lapses at the end of chapters, some so long that I looked to see it the app had stopped working; and then there was even a flub that was included. I finished listening to this book because I liked watching the character evolve - although there were a few leaps at the end - and want to see where they are going, but it wasn't because I liked the sound the narrator - who might be good in other books but not this one.

Great story! Abdominal orator

The story is fantastic. With the completion of every volume, I can’t wait to read the next in the series.

However, the orator for Volume 5 sucked beyond description. It bears the question: Where in the hell does Joe Nobody find his orators?!!! This guy was TERRIBLE!

But, again, the story remains invigorating and entertaining.

Good Book, But the tones between paragraphs suck.

Would you consider the audio edition of Holding Their Own V to be better than the print version?

No. The fact that the folks use different voices does not match what was in my head. They have changed the reader on every book. One just sounds like a big wuss. I think it was in book III or IV.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Terry, she takes no guff from anyone. She is tough and funny.
Nick is awesome.

Would you be willing to try another one of Dave Wright’s performances?

Yes.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes