Firestorm

Destroyermen, Book 6

By: Taylor Anderson

Narrated by: William Dufris

Length: 17 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

Lieutenant Commander Matthew Reddy and the crew of the USS Walker find themselves caught between the nation they swore to defend and the allies they promised to protect. For even as the Allies and the Empire of New Britain Isles stand united against the attacks of both the savage Grik and the tenacious Japanese, the "Holy Dominion" - a warped mixture of human cultures whose lust for power overshadows even the Grik - is threatening to destroy them both with a devastating weapon neither can withstand.

Battle stations! Listen to more in the Destroyermen series.

©2010 Taylor Anderson. (P)2011 Tantor

Really good series

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

Yes and no. I want to make the story last but this is one of the series that I have a difficult time putting down. I appreciate this series as a very nice change of pace. At this point in the series, I/m invested in the characters, there's plenty of action and some nice plot twists.

Wonder's story

Another wonderful book by, Taylor Anderson! His imagination has no bounds. Can't wait to start the next. Thank you for growing my imagination.

Good series

My only real complaint is that Desilva’s voice has gone from a tough gruff sailor to a near Disney’s Goofy voice. It is grating and so different than the first few books.

The ever expanding scope, always on the edge

Can things get worse? For the crew of Walker and her allies, the only answer is yes. Now solidly engaged in a two front war against opponents that individually outnumber the entire alliance, the scope of this story continues to grow (my biggest concern is that every books seems to be making the scope bigger! There really doesn't appear to be an end in sight).

Now forced to stave off an attack by the Holy Dominion while simultaneously continuing to strike at the Grik, the story is steadly expanding to a global scope. The focus of this book is the expansion of air. Both by the HD with their trained attack flying Grik and by the Grik themselves with the introduction of Zeppelins developed by the Japanese cruisermen.

The best part is the Captain Reddy finally gets to be reunited with his love, even if just for a little while.

long in the tooth

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

no

Would you be willing to try another book from Taylor Anderson? Why or why not?

yes ,

Which character – as performed by William Dufris – was your favorite?

chak or whatever that monkey cats name is.

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

no

Any additional comments?

i have to say i really enjoyed the first 4 books, not sure why 5 & 6 fell like more of the same with a different enemy. id like to finish the series but ill wait to see if they ever go on sale. after all its how i got into the series

Continues the action and challenges!

I continue to enjoy this series, now in book six, which is full of action and human stories. I appreciate how the author tucks in social and political discussions or comments through the actions of the characters. As one example, the proper British Commander, Jenks, now Captain Reddy’s friend and traveling with him, questions attacking the Dominion ships without a warning shot. Captain Reddy points out that he doesn’t think such a step is needed when the enemy has already shown themselves without honor in their surprise attack against civilians at the New British Isles.

As they prepare for battle, one of the commanders comments:
“Plan for the best but prepare for the worst. Every battle is won or lost in the planning; in the mind before the first sword is ever fought.” They had to learn that they could not leave quarter to an enemy that would accept no surrender. “Any we don’t kill today, we will have to kill tomorrow.” There are other interesting comments on war including the theme of ‘killing murderers is not murder, but war with a certain justice in it.’

It is engaging to watch (read/listen) as Mr. Anderson shows the Grik, or at least some of them, becoming more than the savages they were in the first book. Some are now learning and changing their attitudes and there are even ‘civilian’ Grik who have become aides to the leaders of the Grand Alliance!

Although this might not be quite as exciting as the last book this is still engaging and left me anxious to follow the challenges of the characters into book seven!

Audio Notes: I can't think of much new to add to my previous comments on Dufris' excellent narration of this series. I am continually amazed at the numerous voices and characters he successfully portrays. His narration makes the listening a great enjoyment for me.

This story just keeps getting better

Would you listen to Firestorm again? Why?

Yes - eventually. The arc of the series is filled with events which are insignficant at inception, but critical to the long term flow. At some point (probably after book 8 comes out this summer, I would like to go back and connect the dots again.

What other book might you compare Firestorm to and why?

The book (and the overall series) are as well written and character driven as any alternative-world series I have jumped into.

What does William Dufris bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His abilities to voice the emotions of a wide range of characters brings color to the story, and at times heightens the tension.

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

Not extreme, just pleasurable. I hated to stop listening when I had to. I might have guffawed a time or two...

Any additional comments?

Great read - that covers it.

Another epic adventure

The war continues on multiple fronts. A lot of action in this book holding my interest and I look forward to the next in the series.

Series matures

What did you like best about this story?

Building to a climatic event. The characters have matured in the writing as the series has gone on. The story line is cleaner even with the different fronts and stories contained within the overal book.

give us more Soon

What did you love best about Firestorm?

Duris Reading is voices made this book for me. the story is a cliff hanger.

What did you like best about this story?

it brings the rest of the other books in line.

Have you listened to any of William Dufris???s other performances before? How does this one compare?

will find them.

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

each death of the cats and members of Walker's ship, was well placed.

Any additional comments?

Can't wait for Book 7 to come out. I read lisened to the other stories in my library ( all 5 of them again and head somethings I messed. great month.) this is not just a ship / WWII book it's need to be a movie.