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Marooned: Space Opera
- Arcadia's Children
- Narrated by: Mike Cole
- Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins
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Summary
Marooned is a prequel to the Arcadia's Children Series.
Bee Bee is the narrator: "My name is Bee Bee; well, at least that’s what everyone calls me. The last year has been tough, and I’ve found myself on the Empress of Incognita, traveling through the stars toward a new life with my dad and stepmum. Or at least that’s what should be happening. When the Empress hits a mine in deep space, things go from bad to worse. Not only are some of the other passengers a threat; once we leave the Empress and end up on ‘Arcadia’, we realize that its occupants, the Great Ones, are going to make life extremely difficult for all of us. Find out how we get marooned!"
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- Piaras
- 08-09-23
An exciting and entertaining sci-fi adventure!
Forty-some years ago my uncle gave me a science fiction anthology. It was a thick red hardback that I read from cover to cover. It inspired a lifelong love of the genre. The stories in that book made me think outside the box. They filled me with awe for the imagination it took to write them. That book still remains in my collection today. The title is OMNIBUS OF SCIENCE FICTION, edited by Groff Conklin, a well-known and prolific editor of the genre. It was published in 1952, the Golden Age of Science Fiction. It’s a substantial volume, 562 pages, with 43 stories divided into sections relating to a common theme. Some stories are fun, some are thought-provoking, and some are adventurous. I love them all.
MAROONED by Andrew R. Williams is a prequel to the Arcadia's Children Series. It’s a brilliantly written and richly descriptive novel with skillfully drawn characters and settings. The author weaves a well-crafted sci-fi action and adventure that had me captivated from the start. Skillfully constructed, this exciting and energetic sci-fi had me turning the pages from beginning to end.
To summarize the synopsis: I'm 15, almost 16, and my name is Bee Bee, or at least that's what everyone calls me. After a difficult year, I've found myself on the Empress of Incognita, sailing through the stars to a new life with my father and stepmother. At the very least, that's how it should be. Things only become worse when the Empress collides with a deep-space mine. Not only are some of the other passengers dangerous, but as we leave the Empress and get to 'Arcadia,' we realize that the Great Ones that live there will make life incredibly difficult for us all. Read on to learn how we became stranded!
MAROONED is well-written and exactly the right length to give you excitement with many surprises along the way, and then it's over, leaving you feeling good but eagerly anticipating more. Very highly recommended and a well-deserved five stars from me.
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- Sparrow
- 23-09-23
Stuck on an Alien Planet
Bee Bee (James Kinfrank) woke up from a nightmare to news from Mary about their ship, the Empress of Incognita, having hit a mine. Five more mines hit their ship and forced them to make an emergency landing in Arcadia. Bee Bee learns that their captain has resorted to using a shorter route so as to save time and fuel. Just after landing at Arcadia, a giant millipede attacks the ship, sending every occupant into panic mode. Bee Bee also realizes that the Great Ones are keen on having him killed, despite their decision to enslave the rest of the survivors.
The Great Ones are parasites who manipulate their hosts into fulfilling their evil agenda through all possible means. They go the extra mile of reading human minds to establish their weaknesses and use them to enslave them. The fact that Bee Bee’s father would betray him for the sake of the good life promised by the Great Ones breaks Bee Bee’s esteem, as he wonders whether his father hates him that much.
Marooned by Andrew Williams is narrated by Mike Cole, detailing the human selfishness that extends beyond earth. Andrew foregrounds man’s attempt to hide the past from future generations so as to limit their potential. For example, history about wars was banned on Mars, all in a bid to foster peace. It was laughable that despite the enforcement of gun laws, Bee Bee’s dad still managed to sneak a few guns that he used during training. Each chapter has titles that reveal the ensuing topic and build on the listener’s anticipation. This audible book is suitable for listeners who enjoy texts on space exploration and alien invasion.
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- Jewel
- 11-09-23
Intriguing
Marooned by Andrew R Williams is the prequel to Arcadia's Children series. Now we get to the part where and how everything started - Arcadia. It's a well written story with a lots of twists, turns and suspense with a good measure of intrigue thrown into the mix. I love the character and world building in this novel, just like the author's other books from this series.
Meet Bee Bee, a teenager who asks a lot of questions and the story revolves around how he grows up fast and why. If you love a good sci-fi or a good story, this is a must read.
The series of Arcadia makes even more sense, now that we have the prequel!
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