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Shadows of the Gods
- Crimson Worlds Refugees, Book 2
- Narrated by: Jay Snyder
- Series: Crimson Worlds Refugees, Book 2
- Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction
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Summary
The fleet fights on...deeper. Farther into the black unknown of space. There is no other path, no way for the lost to go save forward.
Admiral Terrance Compton's fleet is cut off from Earth, deep in the heart of the enemy First Imperium. A third of his people have died in the year his force has been fleeing from its enemies, but he is as determined as ever to find a new home for his people, a way to save his war-torn fleet. His people are running low on everything - food, ammunition, fuel - and the brutal enemy is in relentless pursuit, marshaling all its vast resources to track down and destroy the human refugees. Compton must find a way to replenish his dwindling stores while avoiding the massive enemy forces hunting his fleet from system to system.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Ostfeld
- 03-02-19
My first space wars audiobook series.
It’s amazing how the author Jay Allan is able to follow everything that goes on in this series, the characters the battles and the story itself without getting confused without making not even one mistake with so much going on none stop? JUST AMAZING !!! BEAUTIFULLY DONE AND 3 MORE TO GO. As usual perfect narration by Jay Snyder ! This series is fully recommend with out a doubt to all who love space combat stories.
1 person found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- CJSILV
- 20-02-19
Great series
Loved this book series I highly recommend listening to this love the narratshen I highly recommend over Jay Allan books
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- C. Tucker
- 09-12-18
"indeed"
The overuse of that word almost ruins an otherwise great story. It makes the narration and dialogue feel pompous are times.
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
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Performance2 out of 5 stars
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Story1 out of 5 stars
- M MURPHY
- 25-01-16
yawn
talk about stretching out a story line to make a book. the whole story could have been completed in two chapters.
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story1 out of 5 stars
- Christine
- 07-12-16
...Just no
This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?
A plot / story arc would be great!
Has Shadows of the Gods turned you off from other books in this genre?
No
Have you listened to any of Jay Snyder’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I cant compare any one performance os Jay Snyder with any other. They seem to be custom crafted to the story. Jay is a fantastic performer.
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
disappointment.
Any additional comments?
This story can only be described as 1 part high verbosity monologue, 2 parts battle porn, and the tiniest smidgen of a plot.
I have read and enjoyed other Jay Allan stories, but I was very disappointed in this one.
The narration, however, was awesome. Kudos to Jay Snyder for breathing life into this story.
4 people found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Michael G Kurilla
- 29-03-16
The further they go, the more answers they find
Shadow of the Gods is Jay Allan's 2nd installment of the Crimson Worlds Refugee series. The armada, still cut off form Earth, continues to move deeper into First Imperium space and begin to find evidence of old battles that occurred on settled planets. An attempt to grow food, allows for exploration of alien ruins which reveals some answers to what happened to the First Imperium, the origin of the Regent, and even humanity's existence. With new found resolve, along with some epic battles, the slowly dwindling force finally limps off for some bit of respite.
The sci-fi elements remain largely in the realm of physics with FTL capability, energy weapons, and military robots. DNA tinkering plays prominently for why everything is the way it is. Also unfolding is a pure, diabolically evil artificial intelligence that is not only unlikely to stop, but still is intent on Earth's eventual destruction. The science geek and Mark Harman, both play pivotal roles.
The narration is well done with an excellent range of voices of both genders.
5 people found this helpful
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story2 out of 5 stars
- Scott J. Pigg
- 20-02-16
Likable characters. Unfortunately very repetitive, cliched and predictable.
Ok so apparently the only way to attack is "right down their throats" which is said pretty much every time they attack a ship. I pretty much guessed exactly what would happen very early on in this book. Also I'm really tired of how often I'm told that the burden of command is so burdening.
This could be great with a good edit. It would be a lot shorter too.
Gave this series a second glance hoping the second book would be better. But I'm not likely to continue.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Kurt
- 25-01-16
30% Substance 70% Filler
What did you like best about Shadows of the Gods? What did you like least?
The story and performance are very good.
Any additional comments?
This book and book 1 of the series should be combined and a new story added that will take the book to a proper end. The story is very good but there is just too much filler. I don't like 5 minutes of telling me how they are going to shoot a flare gun, countless time spend on trivial nothings...[to the author] I get what you are saying the first, second and even third time, but that is enough.
6 people found this helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Timothy Wayne Michalk
- 08-12-17
essay paper filler
Overall I enjoyed the book, heck I'm getting the next one. My only irritation with this author is the endless ways he finds to repeatedly repeat what he has said before, except for that, it was good.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- David
- 05-03-16
A Gem in Disguise
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Abolutely! I purchased book 1 on sale through audible, and though it had good reviews, I have been disappointed before. It did take me about 15-20 minutes to get hooked, but once hooked, I am only disappointed I have to await book three....hopefully only another week according to the author.
What did you like best about this story?
Its good solid hard military science fiction with an interesting twist on the origins of humanity.
What about Jay Snyder’s performance did you like?
It grew on me. At first, in book 1, I wasn't sure I'd like it, but once the characters and story line filtered in, his reading became very enjoyable.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Too many to pick just one.
Any additional comments?
Its a very good and exciting story line. I can't wait to find out what happens next.
1 person found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Kindle Customer
- 28-08-20
great audio book series
loved it. i'm hooked on the series now. my advice..... go for it. you won't regret it
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Anders
- 13-09-19
Starts slow but gets great!
First it starts slow and I was about to end the book halfway through. But then it gets really good and the futures store is revealed. Now I can’t wait to read the rest.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Theresa Horton
- 28-01-19
Great
Jay Allan u are a great writer I just finished Shadow of the gods it was great I love ur books it’s hard to put down when I need to but I love the characters the story line it kept me guessing what would happen I am glad I Bought this book and audio book I was able to read along with the audible book made it even more exciting I plan on going to the next book as well thank you for great science fiction Take care Happy New Year Terri
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Tomas
- 11-11-18
I was there with them
Mr Snyder proved to have the talent to transport the reader to an alternate universe with his multi faceted voice