Black Ops

Expeditionary Force, Book 4

By: Craig Alanson

Narrated by: R.C. Bray

The elite crew of the pirate ship UNS Flying Dutchman had a simple mission: determining whether the Thuranin are sending another starship to Earth. Along the way, they became sidetracked by securing a future for the UNEF troops on the planet Paradise. When asked whether Earth was now safe, their ancient alien AI responded "Not so much"...now they have to deal with the consequences.

©2017 Craig Alanson (P)2017 Podium Publishing

Love these books

It’s so refreshing to be confident I am going to love a book before I buy it and have it come true. My wife is not following this series, but I am able to play portions for her that I particularly enjoy (such as when skippy introduces his Lord Skippy avatar) and she is instantly involved and wants to continue listening. Definitely recommend (except don’t use a credit on the short 5 hour book “trouble in Paradise” as I don’t think it’s worth it and you don’t miss anything by skipping it.)

Getting old. Earth needs to advance a bit.

It's basically the same story line repeating. No advancement. Earth still hoping not to get discovered. It is really, truly getting old. I hate not giving 5 stars to a book read by RC Bray - but of course his narration is still 5 star.

Fantastic series

I really am enjoying this! All hail Skippy the Magnificent! Love the narration.

Author tends to repeat himself a bit. Like he wrote multiple versions of a conversation and instead of picking one, puts them both in in different parts of the book.

Craig Alanson and R.C. Bray are a dynamic duo

The galaxy that Craig Alanson has created is packed full of action, science, space travel, and comic relief. Traveling in their stolen pirate ship and facing impossible odds is all in a day's work for Joe Bishop and his shiny beer can, Skippy. R.C.Bray.....wow. I can't say it enough, this guy can narrate. The Expeditionary Force series was the first time I'd heard the man. Since then I've expanded my library with titles that this Mr. Bray narrates. These two could conquer the galaxy with the force of their respective arts. Overall a perfect 5 stars for these two. Thank you for reading this and remember to TRUST THE AWESOMENESS.

Short

I have read the other books, this one is a little slow and repetitive. There are some new achievements. by the team, some action in a planet dominted by the lizards but it is all very slow comparing with book one and two, these books were the ones I liked best. I did like boom three as well but dividing the book in two was awkward and expensive... Overall for.those who are listening the series it is a must read. My son sometimes listen with me and he does like it specially the AI and its special voice.