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Missions from the Extinction Cycle, Vol. 1
- Narrated by: Bronson Pinchot
- Series: The Extinction Cycle
- Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Anthologies & Short Stories
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Summary
The best-selling Extinction Cycle series by Nicholas Sansbury Smith first introduced listeners to a world ravaged by an engineered virus that turned men into monsters. Billions died, civilization collapsed, and the human race teetered on the brink of extinction. Humanity's only hope was not a cure, but another bioweapon. When deployed, it killed 90 percent of the infected, but the remaining 10 percent transformed into even more terrifying creatures called Variants.
Heroes have risen up to meet these abominations. Men like Master Sergeant Reed Beckham of Delta Force Team Ghost and Marine Corporal Joe Fitzpatrick. Women like Dr. Kate Lovato and firefighter Meg Pratt. Throughout the world, survivors band together to fight the evolving monsters in an effort to save humanity.
Now, for the first time ever, comes a collection of Extinction Cycle short stories that explore the human spirit and the fight for survival in the face of overwhelming odds from some of the leading voices in the post-apocalyptic genre.
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- Aidy
- 15-10-19
must buy!
A great collection that adds to this amazing series. great writers and stories to keep the action going!
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- Titan
- 13-04-19
Great Listen
Ok to be honest got this for Mark Tufo section but all the stories were very good all 5 stars Mark of course gets 6 stars but if you like the extinction cycle series this is really good. I was gripped all the way through, sorry there was a cheer when Marks story came on but honestly they were all good and well worth downloading as soon as you can.
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- Dalton Powell
- 12-03-19
gripping
the attention to detail is superd. I could not stop listening. A truly gripping novel. I just loved the switch from human to variant.
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- audra dryer
- 20-05-19
Wonderful addition to the series.
Wonderful addition to the series. I enjoyed every minute. Narration was great. Stories were great. I highly recommend.
5 people found this helpful
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- Natalia Martinez
- 16-01-19
A must read!!
To have a few of my favorite authors in one place was awesome! I loved this book!! I was engaged from the moment I started listening and could not put the book down! It left me wanting more!!
11 people found this helpful
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- Music Wallace
- 18-01-19
Fantastic look into how it played out
Just as good as the Series itself. Props to all involved in helping us "Extinction Cycle Fans" get a good understanding of how the Extinction Cycle began
10 people found this helpful
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- Kindle Reader
- 16-01-19
All it takes is all you got!
Loved these stories. I was really excited to listen to them after reading the kindle versions. Bronson Pinchot does a great job bringing them to life. My favorite had to be Darkness Evolved but I'm also a big fan of Anthony Melchiorri. Check this collection out for a great price and strap in!
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- Ripcord
- 16-01-19
Doesn't get much better than this!
Five fabulous stories in one terrific, heart-pounding anthology. I devoured these spin-offs of the popular Extinction Cycle Series. Each author has his/her own twist on the Variant apocalypse and every story is a total delight to read. If you are a fan of the post apocalyptic genre, grab this jewel ASAP.
9 people found this helpful
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- Rhett C Bruno
- 16-01-19
Well worth the credit!
Excellent collection of stories! My favorite is the Bone Collector by Jeff Olah. Man, Bronson really brought it to life! Great stuff! There are so many other good stories too and for the value of one credit this is an instant click for me.
8 people found this helpful
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- Butch Puckett
- 29-05-21
Couldn't listen to it
Really don't care what anyone thinks and I loved the extinction series as well as Walt Brownings 4 books. However, I'm not much for cursing and don't really like to hear it, although I understand some people can't help themselves. That being said there was just too many GDs in the first two chapters for me to listen to it anymore. Sad. The story sounded good but I just can't do it.
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- Tilikum
- 04-02-19
Really good collection of stories
Excellent collection. The expanded tales from other authors are a great addition, and hearing things from their point of view really adds to the series. I hope there are more of these collections in the future.
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- Rebecca
- 30-01-19
wonderful book, great authors, keep my attention t
all the voices were great except Mark Talbot. it was too high and formal. exciting
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- Amanda Felix
- 25-01-19
Great Stories
Loved the new stories behind the scenes of those left behind, fighting, hiding and surviving the Variant threat. Stories include The Bone Collector, his past and how he became as well as how Kate and Big Horn's daughters were captured and recovered. Also the story behind Big Horn's wife and her demise.
With some very notable authors taking the reins of these short stories you will not be disappointed as each has continued the exact feel that NSS has placed in EC. Loved it and eagerly await other favorite authors to take up the challenge with more behind the scene stories.
3 people found this helpful