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  • Undying Mercenaries, Book 4
  • By: B. V. Larson
  • Narrated by: Mark Boyett
  • Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (732 ratings)
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Machine World

By: B. V. Larson
Narrated by: Mark Boyett
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Summary

The Galactics arrived with their battle fleet in 2052. Rather than being exterminated under a barrage of hell burners, Earth joined a vast empire that spanned the Milky Way. Our only worthwhile trade goods are our infamous mercenary legions, elite troops we sell to the highest alien bidder.

In the fourth book of the series, James McGill is up for promotion. Not everyone is happy about that, and McGill must prove he's worth his stripes. Deployed to a strange, alien planet outside the boundaries of the Galactic Empire, he's caught up in warfare and political intrigue. Earth expands, the Cephalopod Kingdom launches ships to stop us, and a grand conspiracy emerges among the upper ranks of the Hegemony military.

In Machine World McGill faces an entirely new kind of alien life, Galactic prosecution, and thousands of relentless squid troopers. He lives and dies in the falling ashes of the empire, a man of unique honor at the dawn of humanity's resurgence.

Machine World is a military science fiction novel by best-selling author B. V. Larson. (To find the first book in the series, search for Steel World by B. V. Larson.)

©2015 B. V. Larson (P)2015 Audible Inc.

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If you liked the Starforce series then.......

Where does Machine World rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

....you will love this. This is definitely in my top five audio books of all time

What was one of the most memorable moments of Machine World?

Every time James McGill (the lovable rogue) manages to get the girl or girls and kicks the butt of any threatening alien

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Him playing with the new tech (dragons)!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I can't say it without spoiling it!!!

Any additional comments?

Can't wait for 'Death World'!!!!

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Not as good

in contrast to the last book this is a big step down. Combat is less engaging, interpersonal stories aren't as compelling and the humour is not as funny. Also Carlos is insanely annoying.

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awesome

good continuation of the story. great characters. can't wait for the next one in the series
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Another great rrad

I love this series and always look forward to the next heap of trouble McGill can get himself into.

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Another great listen

Another great book love the story, can't wait for the next one. It will be on preorder

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Change in Narrators voice?

In chapter 22 the narrator changes voice. It's subtle but removes you from the story.

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excellent sci-fi around

another great book by Larson. loving the characters and the story. I have liked all the others and his did not disappoint. I will be downloading the next book in the series after I have fi no ished this review😁

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Another Great Story with a Great Narrator.

in the series Undying Mercenaries Another great story from BV Larson. complimented by a incredibly flexible narrator Mark Boyett. this man makes audio stories come to life. I will have to find more audio books narrated by this person.

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Brilliant series

Great book and a brilliant series of adventures. Characters are strong believable and interesting, narration is for me what brings the story to life

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Metal World

I enjoyed this book so much I couldn't stop listening I'm looking forward to another

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