• The Second Ship

  • The Rho Agenda, Book 1
  • By: Richard Phillips
  • Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews
  • Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (4,314 ratings)

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The Second Ship

By: Richard Phillips
Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews
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Publisher's summary

In 1948, an alien starship crash-landed in the New Mexico desert and brought with it the key to mankind’s future. Code-named the Rho Project, the landing was shrouded in secrecy, and only the highest-ranking US government and military personnel knew it existed. Until now.

The US president is preparing to unveil one of the nation’s greatest secrets when three students stumble across the wreckage of a second ship outside of Los Alamos. With a single touch, the alien technology the government has spent untold resources trying to unlock is uploaded into the minds of three teenagers — teenagers who now know the frightening truth about the Rho Project.The battle for humanity has begun.

©2012 Richard Phillips (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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Well worth the read

Would you listen to The Second Ship again? Why?

Yes, because the author does a great job of building a world of mystery and suspense while adding in the perfect amount of action and thrills! The entire series is a good investment of time and I am kind of sad it is over now! Definitely will listen to it again in the future.

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Keep your intrest

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I thought this Sci-Fi book was interesting and beliveable in a fiction way. I would recommend this book

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Scene set for next book

I found this book to be a typical young adult book in the way it was written. Nothing wrong with that but you just need to be aware of that.

I enjoyed the book and started to enjoy it more and more as it progressed. The stage is set for book 2 in the series which I've already bough and look forward to listening to.

I'd recommend it this book to a friend - not my top recommendation but enjoyable nonetheless.

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Great Book

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Just Get It

What did you like best about this story?

I liked everything about it really. The teenagers were great characters to develop as everyone can relate to them. It was hard to turn off and I couldn't wait until I turned it back on.

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The parts of the story that involved the teenagers.

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

The book was thought provoking as to what would I do.

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4 1/3rd? I love the take on Area 51, YA or not.

I enjoyed it, it moved along nicely, no real sex scenes, & I liked the characters. I am near retirement age, but was pleasantly surprised despite the Young Adult themes. I do want to hear the next in series, but won't pay a full credit for it. Already have almost 600 & have heard 260-270 books. This one held my interest. Perhaps more mature adults than I won't like it, though. Take it for what it is. (Review by Rick)

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Not My Thing ...

Let's face it, there's all sorts of sci-fi styles out there. I guess Mr. Phillips does not do it for me. The reviews are spot on. Many like it, but one said "bad, bad, bad" and another said "not the cleanest ... " Yea, pretty much in between for me. I have indeed stopped this title, just didn't flow for me. I don't think it was because there were teens involved. Enders Game by Mr. Card proved you can use young characters to great advantage, just not the teens in The Second Ship. MacLeod Andrews is a very good narrator by the way.

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super

Great book, loved the narrator super job. look forward to the next book. thank you

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Starts with a bang and doesn't let up!

Great concept, excellent narration and fast paced, all round a first class book. I couldn't stop listening and will definitely get book 2.

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A great story

That characters were great. I think I'll continue reading this trilogy. Performed really well too.

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Awesome

I enjoyed the story. Very well done! I have read other stories by this author and have not been disappointed.

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