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  • Call to Arms

  • Black Fleet Trilogy, Book 2
  • By: Joshua Dalzelle
  • Narrated by: Mark Boyett
  • Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,198 ratings)
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Call to Arms

By: Joshua Dalzelle
Narrated by: Mark Boyett
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Summary

From Joshua Dalzelle comes the follow-up to the number-one best seller Warship. Captain Jackson Wolfe survived the initial incursion of a vicious alien species into human space...barely. He had assumed the juggernaut that had devastated three Terran systems was the herald for a full invasion, but for the last few years it has been eerily quiet along the Frontier. Jackson now struggles to convince the Confederate leadership the threat is still imminent and needs to be taken seriously. While powerful factions make backroom deals, he is desperate to find irrefutable proof that the invaders are coming, and if humanity expects to survive they must marshal their forces and make a stand before it's too late.

©2015 Joshua Dalzelle (P)2016 Podium Publishing

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Brilliant Listen

The second book in the Black Fleet trilogy was every bit as good, if not more so, than Book 1. The action kept you on the edge of your seat, which meant I really had a hard job putting it down, so I didn’t. I completed it in a day.

I am really glad that Mark Boyett was kept as narrator as he really brings the action to life.

My only disappointment is that I will have to wait for Book 3. Withdrawal symptoms are already setting in!

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Excellent series!

You kinda always expect the second book in a series to be a little different from the first. But this kicked off where the first left us, and held my interest the whole way through. One of the best audiobooks I've listened to for sure. The writing and research (or service) was second to none, and the attention to detail for the science and the reality here was great, throughout both the first book and this, it just keeps on getting better. Of course there's the whole 'warp drive' but we love Star Trek... so why not. It all felt plausible and real and that is what matters to at least someone like me, who isn't so tech minded.

The characters developments is also great, each one grows with their actions, not like some I've listened to, the 'hero' worship for Wolf is hard on him, but the people who have been through what they did in book 1 have great reason to hero worship him and although he doesn't feel like it, he deserves it.

Wolf is a little wreckless a lot more than some might be in his shoes, but without him, well I think the human race would have been wiped out by now.

Great second book and I was so hooked I started the third into the weekend (I never listen through sat or sun, they're my days off from the driving job. lol!

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Absolutely terrific

I've tried a fair few audio books looking for a compelling story of how humanity would stand up in space and this story will take some beating. Well narrated, very compelling story and good balance of build up and action.

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just what I hoped for the second book

I was on the edge of my seat and behind SCO Wolf all the way. bring on the therd book!!!!!

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Super predictable but fun space romp

Much better pacing the Warship, total page turner. I still find the characters a bit flat but it's the only weak part in this fun adventure.

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Very Babylon 5 esque

Even better than book 1. Really enjoying this series. Great narration enhances the story. Really does have the smell of Babylon 5 especially season 4.

Roll on the next one!

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Call to Arms

loved the 2nd book as much as the first. i have already downloaded the 3rd book as i have to know whats going to happen next😊

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great

very good overall, really draws you in and can't wait to listen to the next book, take on the phage.

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excellent

Great series and great narrative couldn't stop listening until I had finished the trilogy

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As good as watching a movie

Where does Call to Arms rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top 3 - I have only listened to 3!

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This audible was similar to watching a movie. When I have read books that read like a movie I am normally quite critical. But, I walk my dogs for hours every week and I normally listen to music or a podcast. I tried this trilogy of books and it was very entertaining.
If these were adapted for TV or film I'd watch them. The main character reminds me of Captain Kirk! The story line is fun and compelling. Good book!

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