The Consuming Fire
The Interdependency, Book 2
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Wil Wheaton
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John Scalzi
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"Wil Wheaton narrates this space opera full of political intrigue and charismatic characters. The young Emperox Grayland II does not have an easy task ahead. The Interdependency is in jeopardy due to the collapse of various planets in the empire. Powerful families are looking out for their own interests, even if that means killing their enemies and threatening the empire. Wheaton delivers an expressive narration using a humorous tone when needed and employing his acting talent to bring the characters to life. This audiobook is a treat not only for Wheaton's fans but also for anyone who is into well-written science fiction." (AudioFile magazine)
The Consuming Fire - the sequel to the 2018 Hugo Award Best Novel finalist and 2018 Locus Award-winning The Collapsing Empire - an epic space-opera novel in the best-selling Interdependency series, from the Hugo Award-winning and New York Times best-selling author John Scalzi.
The Interdependency, humanity’s interstellar empire, is on the verge of collapse. The Flow, the extra-dimensional conduit that makes travel between the stars possible, is disappearing, leaving entire star systems stranded. When it goes, human civilization may go with it - unless desperate measures can be taken.
Emperox Grayland II, the leader of the Interdependency, is ready to take those measures to help ensure the survival of billions. But nothing is ever that easy. Arrayed before her are those who believe the collapse of the Flow is a myth - or at the very least, an opportunity that can allow them to ascend to power.
While Grayland prepares for disaster, others are preparing for a civil war, a war that will take place in the halls of power, the markets of business and the altars of worship as much as it will take place between spaceships and battlefields. The Emperox and her allies are smart and resourceful, but then so are her enemies. Nothing about this power struggle will be simple or easy...and all of humanity will be caught in its widening gyre.
The Interdependency series:
- The Collapsing Empire
- The Consuming Fire
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- Oscar
- 2022-12-12
BUY NOW.. NO SERIOUSLY
Profane perfection.
Masterwork of expletives to develop a character like you've never seen before. The authors take on recreational absurdities in abundance, create excellently poised and recurring comedy while never letting up on the narrative of a deft sense of thrill.
A wonderful second installment.. So glad I needn't wait for the third!
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- kaptain kenny
- 2018-11-05
a great sequel
I couldn't believe it was ending when it did. suddenly Wil states: Epilogue.
waiting with baited breath for next one.
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- John
- 2018-11-17
Better than the last one at least.
Decided to carry on with this series because I love the idea and delivery of the narrator. This book feels much more complete and the ending was transitioned so much better this time around.
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- Janice Schuster
- 2022-07-26
Wonderfully performed!
Bravo to Wil Wheaton. His narration brought life to this interesting story and made the journey most enjoyable.
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- Yawar Khan
- 2023-06-10
Well written and well performed
Good book and a great continuation of the series. Wil Wheaton does a great job as always with his performance.
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- MisterB
- 2020-11-29
Absolutely worth the read
Excellent build, story was great. Wonderful imagery and the narrative was well read. Would happily listen to it again
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- pigletbunny
- 2024-10-26
AWESOME book!!! :-) :-) :-)
I didn't think it was possible, but I love this book even more than the 1st in the series! The characters and their actions are very realistic, and they have believable character development over time :-)
Can't wait to listen to Book 3 of 3! :-D
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- Alan
- 2018-10-21
This was amazing!
I don't know how it was possible to make a more compelling story then the first book but you did. Scalzi is an amazing world builder full of characters you can fall in love with and with Wil Wheaton bring those characters to life is just magical. If you enjoyed or even just liked the first book. You will love this one.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2018-11-18
Wheaton! Mute your phone!
Great narration but yeesh you can hear his text notification go off while he’s narrating. Pet peeve of mine maybe. But like I say still very good overall.
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- B.L. Chabot
- 2023-05-14
That ending!
I was fully prepared to rate this 2.5 stars because I didn't feel like much was happening and then the ending came out of nowhere. On to The Last Emperox apparently!
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