Arkship Obsidian

The Arkship Saga, Book 1

By: Niel Bushnell

Narrated by: Mike Robinson

Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's summary

"Dune meets Battlestar Galactica, with a pinch of Asimov thrown in for good measure."

Earth has been destroyed, the entire solar system turned to dust by a cataclysmic event known as the Fracture. Now, the last survivors of humanity live on vast arkships drifting through the Cluster, doing what they can to survive in a hostile ever-changing environment.

When the arkship Obsidian is attacked, Wynn awakes in an escape pod fleeing from a huge space battle, unable to remember who he is. Hunted by a killer robot, the forces of a rival arkship, and the Church of the Infinite, Wynn must survive long enough to unlock his lost memories, discover who is behind the attack and take his revenge.

Arkship Obsidian is the first in an epic new series from acclaimed British writer Niel Bushnell.

©2017 Niel Bushnell (P)2018 Niel Bushnell

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I liked it. I am looking forward to the second book when it comes out.

The future

I have never really been interested in sci-fi but for some reason this book had my attention from the beginning to the end. Reading the book and watching a show on TV set 250 years in the future makes me realize its a nice place to visit but I wouldn’t want to live there.
All the war ships fighting its worse in the future but at least they still have romance. This book had a little bit of mystery murder romance mind erasing hatred and an asteroid that had been hollowed out and people were living inside like it was earth.
I received this free for an honest review from the author or narrator.

Space adventure

You wake up without your memories in the aftermath of a battle. That's what happened to the main character. He was so relateable that I wanted to follow his story and kept listening to the book until I was finished. I love to listen to books while I'm at the gym and I stayed a lot longer than I planned just so I could keep listening to the book. The story flowed really well and the narration was amazing and kept a perfect pace. I really want to listen to the next book and I hope the narrator stays the say because I thoroughly enjoyed him. This is a great listen if you enjoy Sci-fi.

This review copy audiobook was provided by the author/narrator/publisher free of charge.

Great Story!

I received this audio book for free in exchange for my honest review. This is a very well written story with excellent narration. I loved it and you will too.

Good Sci Fi

I was given this audiobook for free in exchange for a honest review.

I was looking for a new sci fi listen, I listen to a lot of Star Wars/ Star Trek. Arkship Obsidian filled my need for new sci fi. Good characters; plenty of action. Mike Robinson did a great job as well. Production quality excellent.

Another world unlike we know.

Earth is no longer around and a whole new civilization rules. Like all civilizations, there are ups and downs, good vs evil and this novel has it all. Am not a biggie of Sci-Fi but this one held my attention and the ending had me wanting more. The author did a great job writing this story, you could picture everything he wrote, the narrator did a fabulous job with the telling and am sure the author will use him when book 2 comes out.

Very good!

Arkship Obsidian is a very good book. I was captivated with the story from the very beginning and it held my attention clear to the end. Actually, I was disappointed that it did end...I wasn't ready to move on. I loved the fantastic descriptions of the ships, how they worked and, especially the 'ship's' personality. Lexicon has a very entertaining personality. I enjoyed the story of each character and was saddened when some didn't make it. I would have liked to have more background on what happened to Earth and the other planets. I felt that was the only thing missing...hopefully, those explanations will come with the other books in the Saga.
Mike Robinson does a very good job of narrating the story. His way of speaking, the rise and fall of the narration, has a good flow. His character voices are right on, in my opinion, of their personalities. I am always impressed when a narrator is able to do that.
I enjoyed the entire experience.

No need for spice with this

When I was younger I didn’t’ want to read because there where so many other things to do. Eventually I found an author who actually captured me and I loved to read her books. I still have them because they remind me that even someone who doesn’t like to read can eventually find something that will get them into it. While this is quite a bit different from those stories, this really brought back the feeling of reading one of those books. Not something anybody else would be expected to share in, but just a note as to why I really enjoyed this story and want to continue on with the saga. Hopefully this will inspire you as well.

This definitely has a Dune feeling without some of the weird and confusing aspects or Sting. If you enjoyed that book or watching shows like BSG this story is right up your ally. I really felt that the characters were the focus of the story and I think that connection I felt with Wyyn and Berra sold me on it. Even the antagonist, who I also enjoyed, was someone I understood. These characters are in the typical scifi space environment but they are quite well developed and ones you want to follow.

I felt the plot was simple and fairly recognizable, but not a bad thing. The overall mystery was easy to figure out, how it played out was a fun ride and worth it. This shows you a world where space is the final frontier and you belong or don’t. Factions exist and you are either in or out and trust is something everyone needs to be evaluated on.

Mike Robinson did a great job. Again this story touched me in the right spot and I know Robinson was helpful in that. My internal voice is awful, so I was happy to have Robinson narrate and fill my head with his. I really hope he is the narrator for the rest of the series.

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

I am awestruck!!!

This book is amazing, it did something that no other book have done to me before, by this I mean that from page one I was hooked, I couldn't stop listening and I want more, it's such an excellent story, I can't wait for the next one to get released.
I really praise the author, even my favorites books took a few chapters to pull me in, this is a first for me a real masterpiece!
I fully recommend this book, trust me you won't regret it what so ever.

Arkship Obsidian Book 1

Arkship Obsidian is for fans of Science Fiction/Fantasy. The writing is good and above the level you might expect. Mike Robinson the narrator brings the package together with his fine reading of the story.
A fast paced story you will need to focus on.