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Fleet of Knives: An Embers of War Novel

The Embers of War Series, Book 2

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Fleet of Knives: An Embers of War Novel

By: Gareth L. Powell
Narrated by: Nicol Zanzarella, Amy Landon, Soneela Nankani, Natasha Soudek, Joe Hempel
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From award-winning author Gareth L. Powell comes the second book in the critically acclaimed Embers of War space opera series.

The former warship Trouble Dog and her crew of misfits is called upon by the House of Reclamation to investigate a distress call from the human starship the Lucy's Ghost. Her crew abandon their crippled ship and seek refuge aboard an abandoned, slower-than-light generation ship launched 10,000 years before by an alien race. However, the enormous ship contains deadly secrets of its own.

Recovered war criminal Ona Sudak faces a firing squad for her actions in the Archipelago War. But, at the last moment, she is smuggled out of her high-security prison. The Marble Armada has called for her to accompany its ships as observer and liaison as it spreads itself across the human Generality, enforcing the peace at all costs. The alien ships will not tolerate resistance, and all dissenters are met with overwhelming and implacable force. Then her vessel intercepts messages from the House of Reclamation and decides the Trouble Dog has a capacity for violence which cannot be allowed to endure.

As the Trouble Dog and her crew fight to save the crew of the Lucy's Ghost, the ship finds herself caught between chaotic alien monsters on one side and, on the other, destruction at the hands of the Marble Armada.

©2019 Gareth L. Powell (P)2019 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Adventure Fiction Military Science Fiction Space Opera Space Transportation War Military Fiction
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GOOD FOLLOW UP TO FIRST BOOK

ENJOYED THE FOLLOW UP TO THE EXCELLENT FIRST BOOK,ALTHOUGH I THOUGHT IT WAS DRAWN OUT A LITTLE WITH FILLER,HOPING THE THIRD PART IS AS GOOD AS THE FIRST.

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Strong performances

I enjoyed listening to the second book, but didn’t find it as good as the first one. The performances are still very strong but the writing is a bit repetitive at times. Looking forward to diving into the finale!

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Rollicking good fun

Great performances from all the narrators, and good character development from the first novel. A great ride notwithstanding some pretty serious plot holes and leaps of faith. If you’re happy to just go with it then you’ll have a fine time.

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Gripping Yarn

Second in the series that deepens the characters. I'm looking forward to listening to book 3.

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Great follow up to Embers of War!

If you enjoyed the first book you'll enjoy more time aboard the Trouble Dog. Multiple narrators still works great for the flow and character point of views, and they all do pretty good impressions of each other when required. A very enjoyable listen.

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As strong as the first book in the series

I am looking forward to the next book in this series. This book followed on from the first with great characters and impossible situations. It was such an enjoyable listen. All the characters including the aliens are three dimensional. The situations they find themselves in are complex and lethal.

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A good 2nd part

Not as gripping as the embers of war but a really great telling of how a supposed altruistic decision can quickly turn into tyranny. Still enjoying the development of the characters and the storyline! Can’t wait for the 3rd.

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A great Sci-fi novel

Not as good as the first book, but still thought it was a good read. Look forward to the next book.

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Trouble Dog is the best

Not much to say other than this is a fun continuation of the series as stakes are raised and the true nature of the Fleet of Knives is revealed.

Narration was well done.

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Great sify

Loved this story really good well narrated very excited. Looking forward to the final part of the trilogy

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