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The Black Sheep

By: Christopher G. Nuttall
Narrated by: Christian Rummel
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Summary

In the wake of Earth's collapse into chaos, Captain Hoshiko Stuart made the mistake of speaking her mind - and was exiled six months from Sol to a naval base in an unexplored and uncontacted sector. Placed in command of a single squadron of starships, she expected nothing but boredom.

But when she discovers an alien race threatening to exterminate all other races within the sector, Hoshiko and her squadron are drawn into a war to stop them, even if it means forging an alliance with aliens who may themselves become a threat to humanity and building an empire that may alienate her from her family once and for all.

The Black Sheep is the third stand-alone book in A Learning Experience.

©2015 Christopher G. Nuttall (P)2016 Podium Publishing
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Turning into a great series

Each book gets better. Less Earth political commentary, which I feel detracts from the more gripping space sci-fi. Definitely more his strong point.
On to the next instalment.

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A fine SiFi drama.

a brilliant conclusion to a fine SiFi drama.. The narrator was exceptionally good bringing the character's to life. well done thank you.

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Brilliant, fast moving series.

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I've seen some very poor reviews regarding this series from reviewers that obviously do not know the skill and story telling ability of the author. I feel that such negative reviews are clearly designed to do damage - 1 star - get real - In today's cut throat world authors that score that low do not get into production nevermind publish 30+ audiobooks and have such a fan following.

My honest impression of this series was one of delight. Definately a must read series and I am as eager to read book four as I was the second and third installments.

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Why isn't book4 available?

Having now read the first 3 I want the 4th - but not yet available in audio

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fantastic

Christopher G Nuttall is fast lyrics becoming one of my favourite science fiction authors. Everything I have read or listened to that he has written is absolute gold. Keep up the good work.

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good, but not brilliant.

The story was good, though it lacked something. it was just plain war, battles and the plot was quite simple. I have enjoyed it, but maybe I am used to more sophisticated stuff... Recommended anyway.

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A good conclusion

Probably the least engaging of the trilogy but still a great listen. At times it felt a little predictable unlike most of his books but still moved at a decent pace and concludes the story

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potential but the authors politica is to intrusive

got fed up with the authors politica intruding into the story. should have realised it wouldn't change from the first couple of book but you live and learn

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