Live Free or Die
Troy Rising, Book One
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Mark Boyett
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John Ringo
About this listen
Beginning a New Series by a New York Times Best-Selling Author.Will the People of Earth Bow Down toAlien Overlords—or Will They Live Free or Die?
First Contact Was Friendly
When aliens trundled a gate to other worlds into the solar system, the world reacted with awe, hope and fear. But the first aliens to come through, the Glatun, were peaceful traders and the world breathed a sigh of relief.
Who Controls the Orbitals, Controls the World
When the Horvath came through, they announced their ownership by dropping rocks on three cities and gutting them. Since then, they've held Terra as their own personal fiefdom. With their control of the orbitals, there's no way to win and earth's governments have accepted the status quo.
Live Free or Die
To free the world from the grip of the Horvath is going to take an unlikely hero. A hero unwilling to back down to alien or human governments, unwilling to live in slavery and with enough hubris, if not stature, to think he can win. Fortunately, there's Tyler Vernon. And he has bigger plans than just getting rid of the Horvath.
Troy Rising is a book in three parts—Live Free or Die being the first part—detailing the freeing of earth from alien conquerors, the first steps into space using off-world technologies and the creation of Troy, a thousand trillion ton battlestation designed to secure the solar system.
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- Gareth Field
- 11-11-22
unique and refreshing sci fi
I am neither an American or a republican for that matter but I thoroughly enjoyed this book. really quite a unique concept and executed well. my only criticism is that they squander the potential of the setting in subsequent books but don't let that stop you from enjoying this. as for the politics he certainly has issues with a certain tribe on the political spectrum but that shouldn't impact the enjoyment of rational sci fi fans
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- John Gray
- 09-04-14
Best audible SF book ever
Would you listen to Live Free or Die again? Why?
Absolutely brilliant SF book, really big what if storyline, had me riveted and unwilling to get out the car and go into work n
What was one of the most memorable moments of Live Free or Die?
Sticking it to the Horvath
What about Mark Boyett’s performance did you like?
Clear and well paced.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Troy station coming online and defending the world
Any additional comments?
Listen to it, awesome.
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- Jamie
- 13-10-11
Brilliant stuff
I love this book, I have listened to it twice now. The narrator is fantastic, his Vermont accents absolutely spot on and very funny. This is one of the most unusual sci-fi stories I've read and also the funniest. I don't like Russell's review of this book, I can't help thinking that he misunderstood some of the politics and humour. It is interesting and odd that Russell has also posted the exact same, word for word review on Amazon of the paper back book.
Don't be put off, this series is thoroughly entertaining and clever.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-06-19
Disappointing
I good book if your having trouble sleeping I listened to it many times but never actually completed it as I kept nodding off.
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- MastaRob
- 02-05-17
Loved it!
A breakneck pace story of human ingenuity, overcoming the odds and not backing down. Giant space constructions/infrastructure building, science, super weapons, and space battles. Very enjoyable. Some moaning about it not being PC, and although there are a couple of wince moments it's really not significant. For instance, I read one review that said how every women is described as "stacked" so I listened out for it. Actually, it's only used twice, in the whole book. Could have been written better or more subtly, but not a big deal. And some see it as an attack on left wing, city dweller types, and well yes the main good guys are conservatives but again, it's not a big deal unless you make it so. So yes, I recommend this book to anyone who is not neurotic or easily "triggered".
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- DENNIS
- 13-04-13
MILITARY SCI-FI
FAST PACED BLOOD AND GUTS-TYPICAL RINGO SCI-FI A BOOK YOU DON'T WANT TO PUT DOWN/STOP LISTENING TOO.WILL BE BUYING THE NEXT EPISODE.
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- Mr. R. Chvapil
- 27-10-13
well written
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Just what I love. Story about mankind's resourcefulness set in not so far future. Mankind triumphs thanks to few special individuals and ability to cooperate and work hard. In short " Don't mess with the Terrans"
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
yes, absolutely
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- Call me Bob
- 01-01-23
Great story!
A really interesting journey, great idea and delivery.
I loved the Prince Roger series and really enjoyed this book.
Not as good but still a great story.
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- Danielius
- 17-03-17
awesome but
Eveything was great. But shouldnt have included political commentary. Out of place. The tidbits of slacking off liberals and hailing conservatives. Thankfully there wasn't too much of it.
Other than that close to perfect book and one of the best narration performances ive heard.
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- Miroslav
- 31-08-23
pretty interesting
original idea, fun execution, has its drawbacks but it's much better than most new releases
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