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  • Expeditionary Force Mavericks, Book 1
  • Written by: Craig Alanson
  • Narrated by: R.C. Bray
  • Length: 15 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (461 ratings)

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Deathtrap

Written by: Craig Alanson
Narrated by: R.C. Bray
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The human soldiers stranded on the planet Paradise have been recruited into an alien legion to do the dirty jobs that the high-tech species won't do. Their first mission is to kick the enemy off a backwater planet no one cares about. It's a simple assignment, except everyone has a hidden agenda, and the planet could become a deathtrap.

©2019 Craig Alanson (P)2019 Blue Heron Audio

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more !!!

when is the next one coming, don't leave me hanging. I have all your other titles.

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amazing

loved it!! great story. great performance!. can't wait for the next one!! as my youngest daughter says about ice cream "more please!"

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Clever Story with Great Characters

Really enjoyed hearing the story of the author at the end. He has an inspiring story as well. He pointed out that he has the progression for the series already sussed out and each novel is leading to his finale. You feel like you are in good hands when you hear this.

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Another slam dunk from team Alanson and Bray!

Awaiting impatiently for the next one in the series!
RC Bray is a superb narrator for another of Craig Alanson's novels in this epic series! Star Trek and Star Wars...move over for the competition!

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An engaging story brought to life by RC Bray

This is one of the standout titles in the Expeditionary Force series, despite being a spin-off from the main storyline.

Mavericks brings back characters from previous novels in intertwining storylines that feel plausible and authentic, and Craig Alanson takes the opportunity to flesh out these characters with more personality, motivation, and backstory. One character in particular has hilarious lines given to him that make sense in-universe, and RC Bray's deadpan voicing of this particular character takes the series' comedy to new heights.

Overall, an easy recommendation for any ExForce fan that sets up some plot lines for future novels.

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Another Winner!

Okay, I admit I miss the shiny asshole of a beer can "heh heh heh"...but that said, this was a fun read, but what will it mean to the safety of earth?!?! Intricate story, with laughs and a few tears...another winner in my library...it won't be the last time I pull this audiobook off my proverbial shelf!

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fantastic addition

awesome as always. best performance makes me want to try adding my voice to voice work!

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Another great production from Alanson and Bray

If you love the Expeditionary Force universe then you'll love this take from a different perspective, of humans and aliens fighting alongside and against each other, in an epic ground battle. It's fun, it's funny, and I can't wait for #2!

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Can't Get Enough!

This story line is the best I've read/listened to. Before each new book comes out I re-listen to the series over and each time I can find new details that lead into the next part of the story. Craig Alanson's writing is the true embodiment of the butterfly effect. 10/10. N.W.

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Great official spin off.

The first few Skippyless incarnations of Expeditionary Force I was on the fence about as those other titles lacked a solid hook to keep me interested about the plight of the Mavericks characters; however, this first official spin off has finally hit it”s stride. I enjoyed this book a lot, perhaps even more then the last few books with Skippy and Joe.

What this book achieved was solidifying the development and personality of a few characters that has added the secret sauce that was missing without the presence of a certain beer can persona and his stupid monkey friend, and while not quite the same, the banter between a few sets of characters throughout kept me enjoying the whole book.

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