Promising Start to Action Packed Steamy Sci-Fi!

I love coming across a "new to me" author, and series and stumbled across Hell Squad while searching for something different to listen too. After reading the reviews, and visiting the author's website, I knew I had to give this series a shot. Now that I've listened, I'm glad I did!

What really caught my attention was the alien invasion/apocalyptic theme, and the romantic relationship that develops between the H/h in a world that has literally gone to hell. Marcus, Elle and the other Hell Squad members are trying to defeat, and destroy the aliens who have invaded earth. In this first book, the Hell Squad team manages a small victory, but the war is far from over. I loved how this story establishes the relationship between the first couple Marcus and Elle, while also laying the foundation for future stories by introducing events, and characters that will take place in the next book. If each book in this series manages to not only develop a steamy relationship between a new H/h, but also build upon the previous book, while further developing the overall plot, I think I am going to really enjoy this series.

Another solid plus, the narration. Jeffrey and Samantha are excellent narrators, who do an outstanding job with the characters, and dialogue. This is a fast paced story, where the scenes can change quickly, and range from intense to steamy, but these narrators flawlessly deliver all the various tones and emotions throughout the story.

A promising audio start to the Hell Squad series, and an excellent KU/whispersync deal! Looking forward to listening to book two.

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Great story

BOOK REVIEW.......
Ok first I have to admit that I wasn't really sure I would like this series. While I love love love sci-fi movies and shows I generally have trouble with getting into sci-fi books.

That being said. I love this series! The characters are so full of life and strength. The dialogue is witty and smart. I loved how flawed and messed up everyone is, yet still strong and touch enough to fight back yet. It makes for great obstacles for the characters to have to over come along with the aliens they have to fight.

Now I would be lying if I didn't say that the aliens are a little bit hokey. They are a mixture of different dinosaur/reptilian and human shaped. I wish there was a drawing of them in the books. It would help with picturing them. However they are rather cool sounding and impressively evil wicked buggers.

The characters of Marcus and Elle were well rounded and nicely written.

I would recommend this book and series to anyone looking for a good alien story to read.

Reading order......
- Marcus
- Cruz
- Gabe
- Reed
- Roth
- Noah
- Shaw
- Holmes
- Niko
- Finn

NARRATOR REVIEW.......
The narrators did a good job of bringing the characters to life with their voices.

****Gifted copy****
L.

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Good Choices for a fav book

Would you consider the audio edition of Marcus to be better than the print version?

yes because his voice shows his emotional standing which you can hear. In the book you are using your own idea which is not a bad thing.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Marcus, because he is the usual good guy who thinks he isn't good enough for the girl he is in love with.

What about Jeffrey Kafer and Samantha Cook ’s performance did you like?

They are both great readers. When I heard Samantha first speak my mind said definitely Elles voice. And she did a fantastic job with the other female characters voices by making them uniquely individual. Jeffrey's voice when i first heard it wasn't as gravelly as i was expecting but it was Marcus just the same. And again he did a great job with the other male characters. I am looking forward to hearing these two read the rest of the series. Having the proper people reading the books will make or break a book and in this case the MADE the book come alive.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Definitely made me laugh and cry at the proper spots.

Any additional comments?

I have always had two favorite genres of books that I loved. Sci-fi is my first love with romance next. A friend told me that i should check out Anna Hackett and i could get both of them in the same package so I did and I have been a huge fan since then. There are three writers that i will put down what i am reading to read their latest releases and this awesome lady is one of the three. Thank you Anna Hackett for doing your job so well.

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Mostly enjoyed

I enjoyed this for the most part. What irritates me about some of these stories, is when the characters are written to where they think everything bad that is happening is their fault. It's 4 and 1/2 hour story, so there's not enough time for them to do a whole lot of self-flagellation , or excessive brattiness. It straightens up pretty quick.

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Enjoyable first in series

I enjoyed this book a lot, especially one of my favorite narrators Jeffrey Kafer! The story was a good one about aliens invading, set in Australia. The tough guy hero and fragile looking but tough heroine get together after bumping heads, mostly out of the hero's protective manner. Good book

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Brilliant narration for Anna Hackett's 1st Audible

Congratulations Anna Hackett for such a brilliant first Audiobook for your action-packed series Hell Squad.

Marcus has always been my favourite in your alien-invasion series and to hear both Elle and Marcus--spoiling your fans with two narrators for your alternating POV style of storytelling--is an amazing treat. All that heart-pumping, adrenalin-filled tension on paper (or ebook) just got enhanced with Audible.

Thankyou Samantha Cook and Jeffrey Kafer for your brilliant narration, giving life to fans' favourites Elle and Marcus

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Fantastic!

A fantastic New Author for me. This is the first book by this author and I have to say Wow! This storyline has action, suspense, adventure, intrigue and romance. A fantastic Sci-fi Romance.
The narrator’s do a fabulous job with the characters and voices of each character which makes it easy to distinguish between the characters. They are also new to me and I can’t wait for more.

Great Story

Cute story - just the right length so it's quick but not drawn out. I love the heroine is tough but not typical. She has a soft side. Love jeffrey Kafer's narration, he brings so much to the story. I am not a fan of Samantha Cook's narration, she has a sweet voice but shouldn't try to do action or male voices, it just doesn't come across well. When hell squad is heading out and give their signature yell, it just makes you cringe. I think I'd like her if she did contemporary female narration but not action.

Wonderfu! 💖audio book

Anna Hackett writes some of the best action ,adventure novels with just the right amount of oh so hot 🔥passionate Love story. The characters were brought to life beautifully by JK and SC . I loved hearing both voices and perspectives. 💖 I would definitely recommend and will be listening to more.

Excellent start to the series

This is wonderful book full of action and romance. The characters are survivors after an alien lizard race, the Gizzida, invaded the earth. Marcus was part of the Earth's last defense, a group called Hell Squad. Elle, party girl in her prior life, was now working with Marcus as part of his team and even as they fall in love, they have to deal with the horror associated with alien occupation. This is an exciting story and the book is free on amazon. I've read this book a few times and now that it is on AE, I got to listen to it too. Both narrators were great- good pacing and good playing of multiple characters. I enjoyed this book and look forward to listening to the others (I've read all the books in the series and I have to say, this is a fantastic, heart pounding series!!)