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SpecOps

Expeditionary Force, Book 2

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SpecOps

By: Craig Alanson
Narrated by: R.C. Bray
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Colonel Joe Bishop made a promise and he's going to keep it; taking the captured alien starship Flying Dutchman back out.

He doesn't agree when the UN decides to send almost 70 elite Special Operations troops, hotshot pilots, and scientists with him; the mission is a fool's errand he doesn't expect to ever return from. At least, this time, the Earth is safe, right?

Not so much.

©2016 Craig Alanson (P)2017 Podium Publishing
Adventure Fantasy Fiction Military Science Fiction Space Opera Space Interstellar Transportation Haunted Aviation Jokes

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not as good as the first book

a decent story but a little repetitive, formulaic at times. having skippy be annoyed that he didn't think of an idea got old after the first time. by the end it was grating.

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I actually enjoyed this better than the first book

Love it! Skippy sure is an A-Hole though ;) just the right balance of adventure, suspense and humor.

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Brilliant just brilliant!

A good story made great by humour and brilliant naration. Cant wait for the next book

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more laughs with Skippy

This second story was actually better than the first, it got going a lot sooner .
There were a lot of hilarious wisecracks from Skippy the Alien AI - this character, alone , would make a great storyline.
I'm very much looking forward to the next book in this series.

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Yeah, this one was great like the previous book.

Another top book. Funny and easy to listen to.
Great follow up performance from the narrator.

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Expeditionary Force SpecOps

Great book fantastic narrator.
I really enjoyed this book and will get the rest.
Skippy is a fantastic character.

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Nice light fun.

Enjoyable listen, doesn't require too much thought. As a fan of Iain M banks I can appreciate a sassy AI

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More fun with skippy and joe

While not as fast paced as the first book
And some side stories so far left unanswered
Still a very enjoyable space odyssey

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awesome series, love Skippy, he is so cheeky.

loved it. great ending and action all the way through.
I didn't want to stop listening. and can't wait to get next book to see what happens next.
narrator is perfect for the characters.

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Thoroughly enjoyable

Another enjoyable romp around the galaxy. Easy listening and a not always predictable story. Next book please.

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