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The Hands We're Given

Aces High, Jokers Wild, Book 1

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The Hands We're Given

By: O.E. Tearmann
Narrated by: Kirt Graves
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Sex. Drones. Rock and roll.

Aidan Headly never wanted to be the man giving orders. That's fine with the Democratic State Force base he's been assigned to command: they don't like to take orders. Nicknamed the Wildcards, they used to be the most effective base against the seven Corporations owning the former United States in a war that has lasted over half a century. Now the Wildcards are known for creative insubordination, chaos, and commanders begging to be reassigned.

Aidan is their last chance. If he can pull off his assignment as Commander and yank his ragtag crew of dreamers and fighters together, maybe they can get back to doing what they came to do: fighting for a country worth living in.

Life's a bitch. She deals off the bottom of the deck. But you play the hands you're given.

©2018 O.E. Tearmann (P)2019 Amphibian Press Action & Adventure Cyberpunk Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Military Science Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Fiction

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Sex. Drones. Rock and roll.
lots of actions enjoyed this book very much
well written By: O.E. Tearmann
Narrated by: Kirt Graves who brought it to life

great book

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Great book, the story line was good and the Narration was also great, can't wait for the next installment.

Great Read

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This book wasn't what I expected but I have to admit I really enjoyed it. The Hands We're Given is a futuristic dystopian story about survival however it's also about romance, family and acceptance.
The world building in this novel was excellent as the author was very detailed in the description. There was a diverse cast of characters who you would love long before the story ends, however it was the close knit family feeling among the characters that makes them so relatable. There was MM romance where one of the characters is transgender (born a woman) and it was very much an eye opener as the author dealt with the insecurities of the characters. In addition the author did an excellent job portraying the honest emotions in the budding relationship between the two characters and brought out the emotional side of the story. I would highly recommend this novel to all lovers of dystopian and MM romances
This audiobook was narrated by Kirt Graves who did an excellent job with the story and was able to create unique, distinct voices for each of the characters. This really brought the story to life and I fully enjoyed listening to this narration.

I enjoyed it

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if you dont mind s bit of gay eroticism this is a fantastic audiobook. Well written by O E Tearmann and narrated by Kirt Graves xxxxx

fantastic

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I didn't know what to expect from this audiobook when I requested it, and - WOW - I just loved it! I loved that one of the MCs was transgender without making that the focal point of the whole story. It is truly a fantastic dystopian story. A bit like Mad Max with sexually diverse characters. Excellent world-building and compelling characters, and having grown up in the 80's, I loved Kevin's choices in music! This could work as a stand-alone story if you want to stop here (it has a reasonable endpoint), but I am eager to see where Aiden, Kevin, and the others go from here. The whole structure of different corporations owning and controlling the world is compelling...and a little scary.

Kirt Graves' narration is fantastic. Good flow, great emotion, and wonderfully distinct voices for the different characters.

I received a free copy of this audiobook through StoryOrigin and am volyuntarily leaving this honest review.

Fantastic listen

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