Divided We Stand

Fractured Union - Book One

By: Robert Cole

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

When a shocking act of defiance throws the country into chaos, Nathan Greene is drawn into a web of peril that tests his skills and resilience to their limits. Nathan, a former Army officer turned university scholar, finds himself navigating a landscape filled with danger and intrigue.

Nathan Greene is no stranger to adversity. His background in special operations has honed his abilities to survive and thrive in the most challenging environments. As the nation spirals into disorder, Nathan's expertise becomes crucial. Overcoming personal tragedy, Nathan embarks on a mission to identify those that seek to harm his family and the nation.
The novel is a relentless journey filled with heart-pounding action and intense confrontations. The story is populated with a diverse cast of characters, each grappling with the ramifications of a nation on the edge. From government officials trying to maintain order to everyday citizens caught in the crossfire, each perspective adds depth to the overarching theme of division and resilience.

“Cole's vivid descriptions and meticulous attention to detail bring each scene to life, making readers feel as though they are right beside Nathan in the heat of the action.”

“This novel is a must-read for fans of action-packed thrillers, delivering a rollercoaster ride of suspense and excitement from start to finish.”

“Cole's attention to detail and his ability to create realistic, multidimensional characters make the story both compelling and thought-provoking.”

I hare ai narration

ick. I need human inflection and proper annunciation. this was not remotely well done and took away from a good plot

Virtual voice

I am not a fan of Virtual Voice. Frequently mis-pronouncing common words and proper names. Sometimes pronouncing one word, in a sentence twice, differently. Specific to this story, the name of the female sniper was used twice in one sentence but pronounced differently. The only purpose of Virtual Voice is to reduce to production cost of the recording. Even the most budget friendly recording engineer would catch these types of errors and correct them, in order to preserve the quality of the production.

Story inspired by current day politics. Glad it is fictional.

Do not like the auto speak. Too many basic words mispronounced incorrectly. Names were stated three different ways in the same chapter. Hire a voice actor to enhance enjoyment.

Excellent Story & Eye Opening

This was a great listen and I enjoyed how it unfolded, it was tough though listening to the AI generated narration when words, exclamations, and common phrases were not spoken as a human would read it. If you can get past that, you’ll enjoy the story and similar themes going on in our own society today.