Deadly Shores

Destroyermen, Book 9

By: Taylor Anderson

Narrated by: William Dufris

The long-planned raid on the heart of the Grik Empire has grown more ambitious - and dangerously ill-defined. Only Matthew Reddy, commander of the old destroyer USS Walker, seems focused on its original intent.

Many Lemurians see an opportunity to reconquer their sacred homeland, which was stolen long ago, and have no intention of simply striking a blow and then pulling back. Others, Lemurian and human, have their own agendas - which may not be in the best interests of the Alliance. Complicating matters further is Reddy's suspicion that his task force is being stalked by an unknown power bent on aiding the Grik for reasons of its own.

As the raid begins and chaos reigns, Reddy has no choice but to go all in, risking everything in a desperate act that results in a sprawling, nightmarish battle on the beaches of "Grik City", on the very decks of Walker, and in the labyrinthine passageways of the Celestial Palace itself.

The final cost could be more than Matt Reddy - or the Alliance - can bear.

©2013 Taylor Anderson (P)2014 Tantor

Another hit

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This series is one of the best. Lots of action and colorful characters make each book in the series an excellent choice.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Silva--- The author winds him up and keeps him ticking.

Any additional comments?

I just wish the next book will be here tomorrow. I just love the series.

Hours of Exciting Entertainment!

The first portion of this book gives history and character re-cap to familiarize those who don’t know the series or to refresh others. There are personal snippets to bring some of the major characters to the forefront. Then the battle action begins in force, even as some of the strategy gets lost to zealous, mixed motives.

The battles of Captain Reddy and the Grand Alliance continue on three fields in the latest installment of this wonderful alternate world series. General Pete Alden faces off with the Grik General Halick, in India. The two military leaders are beginning to respect each other as they realize they can continue to fight to decimate each others’ armies or they can step apart and regroup for another day.

British High Admiral Jenks is leading the Imperial troops, with Orrin Reddy’s “Nancys” airteam, in the eastern front battle against the Dominion. Although they are positioning themselves well in Guayak, New Granada Province, they have no real idea of the Dominion forces that are grouping in the Atlantic.

Meanwhile Captain Reddy, his naval forces and many of the Lemurian leaders and troops begin their raid against the Grik on their own home front in Madagascar. Unfortunately, not all the leaders had the same acknowledged goals and the raid turns into a full on assault. The indomitable Dennis Silva takes a small band to sneak into the Grik fortress to capture the Celestial Mother. Several characters who have become endeared are killed or injured in this reckless and costly mission.

I totally enjoyed the plot lines, the imagination and progress of the story. The Doms are still a massive threat and The Japanese enemy, Captain Hisashi Kurokawa, is rebuilding after his defeat at the battle at Madras (Storm Surge). Allies are shifting as Kurokawa is set to betray the Grik allies he made when first he came to this world. As this book closes a new enemy emerges in the form of Italian fascists. I look forward to learning what new adventures and dangers the characters will face in the next book.

Audio Notes: I truly enjoy the narration by William Dufris. He brings the characters alive and helps me get emerged into the world of the Destroyermen. I am glad I have been enjoying this series in audio and I highly recommend it.

A great series of stories

A good story that kept your interest in what was happening and with the characters in the story. Now I have too start the next story in the series.

Getting a bit long winded.

love the series but we need some sort of conclusion to at least one of the wars.

Easily the best one so far.

The story is engaging and interesting nthe whole way through with no lags like in some of the previous books. By the time you get to the end, you will be hungry for more.

More Unexpected Twists Than Most Previous Books

As always, this series provides unending entertainment value. I absolutely loved the development of the story in this novel, but was surprised by the unexpected twists and turns towards the end. A phenomenal culmination of various plot lines that we have been waiting resolution on for several books. I highly recommend this novel and can't wait to enjoy the next one.

So many distinct voices

It is a good story that I enjoy immensely. The Narrator has so many distinct voices you know who speaking. Mr. Dufris is truly talented.

Keep Them Coming!!!

Where does Deadly Shores rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Nice series as it goes and I love the fact that this writer does not sort to magic and time travel to fix the storyline. He really puts some though into the book and series as it flows in order from day to week as he has presented his characters.

Still action-fllled, imaginative and fun, but...

...But after 9 books, I'm starting to get attention deficit.

I find my thoughts increasingly being pulled away from the main story towards more "universal" thoughts about whether or not the author might be willing to tackle in the future the sci-fi properties of the "straka" thingy that pulled all these interesting characters together from different worlds.

Does the portal go both ways? Can any of the folks in this story ever end up leaving this universe? If not, why not? Why is it that no beings from a more advanced time period than 1944 ever end up in this world? Will the Destroyermen ever find clues that can help them seriously consider answers to these questions?

That said, it's still a great ride with more of the same type of action and imaginative twists and turns... which seems to still be working for now. But it IS beginning to beg the question: "Is war all there is ever going to be...? Or, can future books begin to address a larger arc so as not to devolve into a 'Game of Thrones-ish' type perpetuity?"

Anyway, if you've hung on through Book 8, then you won't be disappointed with Book 9. In fact, the volume gets kick up yet another notch here.

Oh, by the way, big hat-tip to narrator William Dufris. His performance continues to rock. And not just from his range of voice-diversity. His penchant for modulating the pace of narration to match the scene, and interjecting the little breathy gasps, gulps and chuckles all do great justice to Mr. Anderson's story and keeps this series a "4D" adventure.

Mel's recommendation: Buy it.

Excellent story!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, it is an amazing story with action, adventure, and love. It would make a great movie!

What did you like best about this story?

I can't really pick a "best" part, it grabs you from the first page and keeps you wanting more.

What about William Dufris’s performance did you like?

Great job! Captured the voices great and added a lot of character to the characters!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

That tough, you could go several different directions with this. This is Avatar on steroids!

Any additional comments?

Taylor does a great job in keeping your attention and wanting more! I cant wait for the next book!