Outcast

Star Force, Book 10

By: B. V. Larson, David VanDyke

Narrated by: Mark Boyett

Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins

Publisher's summary

Star Force is called to arms again! Outcast is a new beginning, the first book in a new spin-off series.

Many peaceful years have passed since the Macro Wars ended. Most of those who fought against the heartless machines have aged - but not the ingenious artificial construct known as Marvin. His insatiable curiosity is as strong as ever, and he’s brought home fresh perils to humanity’s doorstep.

The new Saga in the Star Force universe begins with Outcast, the longest book in the series. A full-length novel of military science fiction by best-selling authors B. V. Larson and David VanDyke.

©2014 B.V. Larson, David VanDyke (P)2014 Audible Inc.

So VERY GLAD it DIDN'T END!!

Rigs son is Very Much like his Father. A world of Bears! and another of Bird People. New bad things to fight. Lots of action. I can't Wait for the Next One!!

Cody Riggs and Marvin FTW!

Cody Riggs is an adult now and off on his own adventures with Marvin. He's a chip off the old block and Marvin is just as funny and mischievous as ever. We see a couple of old characters and lots of new aliens and "rings"... It ain't easy living in the shadow of Kyle Riggs, so it's kind of a coming of age story for Cody. Luckily he met Marvin as a child and knows how to deal with him.

I'm so happy to have this spin off. I always wondered what Marvin would be getting up to once Kyle went back to the farm. Give me more please!

Great Start!

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

Absolutely

Any additional comments?

This was done very well. Usually when they change the main character it all falls apart.
Great idea to keep Mark Boyett,

The Saga Continues!

The story of Star Force continues with Cody Riggs. Mark Boyett is awesome! You got to love that crazy robot!

new idea

doc Larson I was thinking you could make some of your novels the "choose your own adventure" type that would be a new twist to audio books

Captain Marvin Takes Command

Where does Outcast rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Outcast scores a competitive 9.16 on my Modified Integrated Listening Fun (MILF) Scale. Why? Because it just does. Cody Riggs, Adrienne the Oxford educated fair haired rocket who also is the sister of Cody's murdered girlfriend (nice scenario B.V., you sick bastard) , the Master Sergeant and Marvin - the greatest "artificial construct" in the Milky Way Galaxy all find themselves in deep intergalactic excreta through no fault of their own. Cody told the Captain to go armed to the feast - you will know what I mean very early in the story.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Marvin. He is the driver of the action, the brains of the operation and, when all hell breaks loose as humanity is 9/10's through its collective circling of the toilet flush of extinction, the ultimate savior of Earth based sentient life.

Which scene was your favorite?

Marvin got the word that his dreams of finally assuming command of a ship were crushed after Cody recited the "Law of Trover" pointing out that Marvin never left the ship. I had a mind camera playing that showed Marvin drooping at what you may call his waist, all of his once flagellating arms limp and his head bowed in a posture of total resignation and defeat. I felt so sad for him. However, as is always the case, Marvin found a way to circumvent the situation and through sheer force of personality and shameless manipulation persuaded Cody to brevet him as Warrant Officer thereby elevating him to de facto Captain Marvin. I felt so proud of Marvin.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I didn't cry. This wasn't really a "get the tissues ready" kind of audiobook. I did laugh a bunch of times whenever Marvin inserted his presence. As I have said before, and I will say it again, Marvin is the greatest non-human character in the history of everywhere. It doesn't matter what he says, I just start smiling and usually end up thrusting both hands in the air and shouting "Marvin!" I guess that is kind of extreme.

Any additional comments?

Get this audiobook. New characters, some old ones, conniving homicidal carnivorous panda bears and tons of laser beam firing kill vehicles. Even the smarmy Crustacean professor guy is in the mix. All I can say is thank you Mr. Larsen for keeping Marvin alive as a character. My day got a bit brighter and lighter as I listened to Outcast.

More of the same.

If you liked the star force series, you will like this book.The best thing about this book was Marvin the robot. Cody Riggs is just a reprieves of his father, same personality same bad habits.The book should have been narrated by a different person, the voices or two similar to the older books in the series. The females sound like Sondra and Jasmine. Cody, sounds too much like his dad.of course the hook is you want to know what is going to happen next so if you read this book beware you will be left as usual with a cliffhanger.

Some of the same

What did you like best about Outcast? What did you like least?

I like that the kid picks up where his father left

Would you recommend Outcast to your friends? Why or why not?

Yes, great series just continuing like a long running tv show

Would you listen to another book narrated by Mark Boyett?

Yes great

Was Outcast worth the listening time?

yes

Any additional comments?

looking forward to the following book to see where it takes us

Like father, like son

Who was your favorite character and why?

Marvin, he's creepy, curious and devious. Give us more Marvin in the future, this book had plenty but I always find scenes with him giving info on surroundings and theories some of the most interesting. Quan is great too.

Which scene was your favorite?

Near the end.

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

took 2 sittings

Any additional comments?

Great book, was unsure where the series would go from it's ending story arc. Seems like the story has a bright future, 1 disappointment was not knowing what happened to all the other systems and species over those 20 odd years, hopefully we learn more throughout the future books.

The next generation

great start for the next generation of Riggs Pigs. I like Cody even more than his dad