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Steel World

Undying Mercenaries, Book 1

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Steel World

Written by: B. V. Larson
Narrated by: Mark Boyett
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In the 20th century Earth sent probes, transmissions, and welcoming messages to the stars. Unfortunately, someone noticed. The Galactics arrived with their battle fleet in 2052. Rather than being exterminated under a barrage of hell-burners, Earth joined their vast Empire. Swearing allegiance to our distant alien overlords wasn't the only requirement for survival. We also had to have something of value to trade, something that neighboring planets would pay their hard-earned credits to buy. As most of the local worlds were too civilized to have a proper army, the only valuable service Earth could provide came in the form of soldiers…someone had to do their dirty work for them, their fighting and dying.

I, James McGill, was born in 2099 on the fringe of the galaxy. When Hegemony Financial denied my loan applications, I was kicked out of the university and I turned to the stars. My first campaign involved the invasion of a mineral-rich planet called Cancri-9, better known as Steel World. The attack didn't go well, and now Earth has entered a grim struggle for survival. Humanity's mercenary legions go to war in Steel World, best-selling author B. V. Larson's latest science fiction novel.

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Very unique premise and executed very well. Ignore the "politically correct" police reviews. This book tells a good story. If that story, and its well written main character, offends those who hate all male protagonists, that's their fault. Don't let them steer you away from a worth while series.

Great First Entry To A New Series

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A good story and build up to a great series, I cant wait to get all the other chapters.

A fun read

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First, the Narrator is excellent. The story is well paced, lots of action but measured. The character development of the main protagonist is slow but appropriate for the breadth of the series as a whole. Highly recommend this series.

Great start to a great series!!

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Didn't know this was the 1st book of what looks to be a long series. Right from the get go I was drawn in. Perfect mix of action, humour and story. Characters started to grow on me as the story progressed!

Thoroughly enjoyed, pumped that there's more!

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Fun easy listening space marine storyline. I enjoyed the overall plot with unique and engaging technology as well as background buildup to an interesting finish. Looking forward to the next book

Great sci fi and enjoyable plot

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