Extinction Machine

The Joe Ledger Novels, Book 5

By: Jonathan Maberry

Narrated by: Ray Porter

Length: 14 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's summary

In Extinction Machine, the fifth Joe Ledger book by Jonathan Maberry, the DMS must go up against someone—or something—in search of new technology that could bring about world war

The President of the United States vanishes from the White House.

A top-secret prototype stealth fighter is destroyed during a test flight. Witnesses on the ground say that it was shot down by a craft that immediately vanished at impossible speeds.

All over the world reports of UFOs are increasing at an alarming rate.
And in a remote fossil dig in China dinosaur hunters have found something that is definitely not of this earth. There are rumors of alien-human hybrids living among us.
Joe Ledger and the Department of Military Sciences rush headlong into the heat of the world's strangest and deadliest arms race, because the global race to recover and retro-engineer alien technologies has just hit a snag. Someone—or something--wants that technology back.

©2013 Jonathan Maberry (P)2013 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

“The Ledger novels are exciting sf thrillers that just happen to involve stuff that's a little out there (and Joe himself is a realistically portrayed soldier who, from time to time, has a hard time dealing with the weirdnesses that surround him). Readers familiar with the series will need no prodding to check this new one out, and newcomers, immediately upon finishing the book, will want to hunt down the earlier installments.” —Booklist, starred review

Great book

This is Second time I listen to this book and it was as good as the first time I listen to it.

Love Ray Porter, his is Thee best narrator!
Thanks Mr Porter

Great listen

This is a great tale. Ray Porter is one of the most accomplished readers I have experienced. He brings a story alive with multiple voice characterizations and marvelous inflections that create a sense of urgency and reality to the narrative that establishes a vivid reality for a listener.

My favorite of the Joe Ledger series

Good read and my favorite Joe Ledger book so far. Recently read a review calling Rudy the Jar Jar Binks of the Joe Ledger world - I don't dislike the character, but that's funny.

Another great plot

I cannot wait to listen to more. I already downloaded the next audiobook. Great job 👍

OK finally a Joe Ledger fan!

Would you listen to Extinction Machine again? Why?

No. I don't listen to books again, if I can avoid it. I may forget what I listened to 10 years from now, but that is my issue.

Would you be willing to try another book from Jonathan Maberry? Why or why not?

Absolutely. Just grabbed one now. A new favourite series! Ledger and his supporting cast are wonderful

Which scene was your favorite?

The scenes with the "enemy" are damn fine, funny and worth the credit alone.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Joe Ledger: Ensure he is on YOUR side!

Any additional comments?

Ray Porter as Ledger is amazing. Once again I must note that the core Audible performers ( think Brick, et al ) are getting so good, and Porter deserves to be considered in this group.

Highly recommended.

Ledger does it again!

The reader is enchanting, Echo Team kicks ass, Joe finds hope in the darkness, and perhaps the whole world got just a little bit bigger.

This is the best one yet I want more

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

I have read all of these and this is the best one yet, Mr Maberry has a story line that keeps you in the game,Mr Porter is one of the best readers for this set of characters you could wish for

What other book might you compare Extinction Machine to and why?

All of the other Ledger books are good, this one is the best

Have you listened to any of Ray Porter’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I must admit that few readers can carry off such a range of characters as Mr Porter
He does a great job and hope he will continue his professional work

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

Actuall yes, I got into it but time won't allow one sitting

Any additional comments?

Hope the series will continue, Love the action and the storylines and the characters Please continue to write more

Another Great Ledger Story

If you could sum up Extinction Machine in three words, what would they be?

Couldn't stop listening.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Extinction Machine?

No spoilers, but Joe being a badass like always.

What about Ray Porter’s performance did you like?

One of my favorite narrators. He was great as always.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There's a part with flowers.

Any additional comments?

This one may be my favorite in the series so far.

I LOVE THESE BOOKS!

Jonathan Maberry just can't get it wrong! The series is amazing! I'm absolutely addicted to Joe Ledger... and Echo, and Rudy, and Church, and...
A special thank you to Ray Porter who has been blessed with a very wonderful and truly vast gift of voices, so many voices, and the ability to make us believe that we are hearing these stories from so many different and very real individuals. Ray Porter, you ARE a god!
Now, if you'll excuse me, book 6 is calling my name.

yet another great story of Joe ledger's world

narration is always amazing, this book made you really think. did not see that ending coming.