Lt. Reilly - 2321

By: Matthew O. Duncan

Narrated by: Dave Cruse

Jack Reilly’s luck ran out just before the war did. Released on a medical discharge shortly after the end of the war with the Serkins, he went out into the galaxy looking for a job. Signing onto the Glacier Runner 17, an old and rundown cargo ship, Rielly finds himself working for a clueless captain, mixed-up in an intergalactic conspiracy, on the run from assassins, and involved with two women in relationships that he could only call "complicated".

Fans of Matthew O. Duncan will recognize the universe as the same as from the New Terra Sagas, but this is not a sequel. This is a stand-alone spin-off with new characters, new worlds, and in a different format. Told in the first person from Reilly’s perspective, this is a fast-moving, non-stop sci-fi adventure.

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Thø not perfect, its what I needed.

I enjoy sci-fi,I have about 2000 audible "books". Wanting something different from Black fleet, mil-0ps, reading numerous reviews, starting many audibles... I tried this one... I think it was the narrator's voice, Clint Eastwood like, fitting the character portrayed. Like in Grand Torino... 0ld disgruntled and hard as nails.
I didn't care for everything.. but enjoyed the story enough to listen to Bøøk 2.

The narration was excellent.

I really loved how well read this novel was. It's rare to hear a narrator carry though from beginning to end without a mishap.
The world building and immediacy of their predicament built a large part of the story. However Lt. O'Reilly handled these hurdles like a well trained athlete. I also like that none of the MCs went on killing sprees. Instead O'Reilly used all the calculation he could muster to find a go around.
That really is uncommon in today's plot devices.
This series really has potential to become an unforgettable saga of space dramas.

Full of action

I very much enjoyed this story and I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. Lt Reilly finds himself and his companions in so many no win situations that they consistently find a way out. The action is continuous and the story keeps you engaged. The book is short enough that you can listen to it in a day. Matthew Duncan and Dave Cruse make for a good team for this story.


"I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review."

Book one

I would recommend you listen/read this one before going onto book two. This way you get more of a feel for the characters. I actually liked Lt. Reilly in this book, which shows that the author knows how to write a good character.
It has plenty of action and is fast paced.
I had no problems with the narrator I thought he suited the book.

SCIFY GOLD!

First, I have to start off by stating that I got this book free of charge in exchange for a review, but as I always state, this does not in any way impact my review. My reviews are always honest and my own.

Jack Reilly, is a good-natured and easily likable character. As I learned more about this character, I felt that he was trying to do the right thing. But, circumstances that he found himself in, really challenged him. He kept true to this virtue and was able to change not only his luck but also helped stop a civil war from happening. I enjoyed this action/adventure/sci-fi novel.