"Just pay me what you owe me"

4.5 out of 5 stars

I don't know why I can't shake this feeling. Roak reminded me of Guardians of the Galaxy, the main character had the same cocky demeanor while still getting the job done. The comparison stops at the main character, though, this was much bloodier and much more violent than that film.

Roak was a really enjoyable main character to follow around. He has his own style and does things for no-nonsense reasons. He gets the job done efficiently and as quickly as possible. He's a great bounty hunter who is self-admittedly a little broken.

The story itself was really enjoyable. The first part, the reader isn't really sure who Roak is or why he's doing the things he's doing. But after a little while, we quickly figure out who he is and what makes him tick. The cast of characters he meets along the way to getting paid range from completely insane to really enjoyable.

This was an intergalactic thrill ride with elements for a lot of different readers.

Andrew B. Wehrlen does a great job narrating this, allowing this fast-paced story to play out quickly. I really enjoyed his narration and will continue to support books narrated by him.

I was given a free copy of this book. It has not affected my review in any way.

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14 people found this helpful

Best Start to a Story in All the Seven Hells

I picked up a Roak book as a free promo listen some time ago and loved it. I mean, what's not to love. Roak is the quintessential lone wolf bad-ass gallivanting about the universe doing jobs and collecting his chits. He really wants everyone to believe that he cares for no one and nothing. Except that's not really what's at the core of his being.

This book is our first introduction to the scarred warrior and it's probably the darkest one in the series. I had started with Infinite Mayhem, which still kind of makes sense even without the back story. But I liked the characters so much that I wanted, actually needed, to hear the back story.

Some of my favorite characters don't appear in this book, but there is still plenty of action, adventure and Roak snark to go around.

Oh, and I love Andrew Wehrlen's narration. He is Roak to me and I would be very saddened if future books do not feature his talent.

If you like Clint Eastwood's man with no name or other antiheroes of that ilk, you'll like Roak. Give it a listen.

2 people found this helpful

A space version of then movie Payback

Fun, short ride. If you know the movie Payback, this book is very, very close to the feeling and sentiment throughout that movie. Its still fun. Its not too heavy on the technology, so I didn't find myself nitpicking here or there...just accepted and went with the storyline. The ending worked for me and didn't have that marketing color that pervades a large number of authors.

Considering the length of the book, you might want to wait for a sale or such.

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Unstoppable!!

Well, what a ride!! I honestly didn't know what to expect going into this because I didn't read any review before listening. What I didn't expect was to devour this and absolutely adore it. It was fun, action packed and unstoppable.

Roak was such an amazing character. Truly a bad ass with a heart of gold (well a little bit anyway). He is a bounty hunter, he will do what's needed to get the job done and get paid, but when his latest assignment is over, the man who hired him refuses to pay. Of course Roak can't have that, he did the job he was given so deserves to be paid, and what follows is one heck of a long, bloody battle to "Just pay me what you owe me".

I loved Roak's character. You don't really get a sense of who he is till you are knee deep in the story. At the start he comes across as a cocky, no nonsense, deadly man, but eventually you get to see who he really is, and it just made me like him more. He is cocky, brass and bold, but he is also honest, thoughtful and kind. He just want's to do his job and get paid, but double cross him and it's about to get real!!!

In all, this was an amazing read. Brilliantly written and executed, with characters that you can't help but love and an adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat, it's a must read!! I really hope we see more from Roak.

Andrew B. Wehrlen did a good job with the narration, he read the story well and was clear and concise. I just feel like he didn't have a lot of different tones for some of the characters, and there were some accents that were hard to listen to!

*I received a free copy of this but voluntarily reviewed it. This in no way affected nor influenced my thoughts.*

5 people found this helpful

Not deadpool but still a merc with a mouth

Bible and Wehrlen are a powerful combination. I have numerous audiobooks written and narrated by this dynamic duo. They have never dissapointed. Be ready to be whisked away to an expanded universe that (if you have the other books) are familiar with. If they are new to you then this is a great spot to start and expand from. You will find honor, betrayal, acts of heroism, despicable bad guys, and much more. Space battles, bar fights, syndicates, AI's and so much more. Highly recommend. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I liked the story. I would give a sequel a chance. The narrator did a fine job. I will keep an eye on Jakes work. Hi John and Sarah.

2 people found this helpful

Action packed free-for-all

The bounty hunter Roak gets bloody in this stand alone novel. Fast paced and easy to follow. AUDIBLE 20 REVIEW SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY

1 person found this helpful

Hard to Finish

I liked the idea for this book and enjoyed the beginning. (Spoiler Alert) But, as the main character went from place to place I had a hard time with the way so many characters were quickly killed off for no apparent reason. I soon found I didn't care what happened to any of them and had a hard time finishing the book. If this is a series, I will not read the next one.

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good for Boba lovers of another ruthless hunter

Like Fett this Roak is ruthless with a code we all agree is entertaining and a great read

Where’s my two dollars?!

If only this book had the energy, fun, and cheesy 80s vibe of the Better Off Dead / John Cusack movie. Alas, other than having shades of the “where’s my two dollar” bit, this book was a snooze.

Roak is a Larry Stu with no backstory or character, other than his blockheaded fixation with recovering 600,000 chits from a gangster without killing said gangster. When offered more than 600,000? “No thanks,” he says, “I just want what’s owed me.” Riiiiight. Said gangster spends the entire book trying to kill Roak and when they finally meet up, Roak is still willing to let him live if Roak gets his money. Riiiight. Roak gets stabbed, bludgeoned, and shot over and over again, yet proceeds to keep fighting as if his injuries are mere hangnails… then he pops into a med-tube and “poof” all healed for the next identical scene of nonsensical fighting. Shampoo, rinse, repeat.

If you’re looking for a better sci-fi anti-hero bounty hunter story, I recommend the Tyrus Rechs Contract Consortium trilogy, particularly Requiem for Medusa.

If you’ll settle for a hitman anti-hero, go with Agent G; it’s like the movie Hitman/Agent 47… only with cyborgs and future laser guns.