Cursed Command

Angel in the Whirlwind, Book 3

By: Christopher G. Nuttall

Narrated by: Lauren Ezzo

Captain Kat Falcone owes her life and career to her former right-hand man, William McElney, and she did everything in her power to make sure he was front and center for a promotion. But now that he has it, she fears he'll have to watch his back. Captain McElney has been assigned to HMS Uncanny - nicknamed Unlucky - a heavy cruiser tainted by the mysterious deaths of two former captains and rumors of mutineers. Nevertheless, as the interstellar war with the Theocracy rages on, the Uncanny will travel in tandem with Kat's starship, HMS Lightning, to the notoriously lawless Jorlem Sector to forge alliances for the Commonwealth and quash rampant piracy.

As Captain McElney struggles to whip a hostile crew of miscreants into a disciplined fighting force, Kat is saddled with an undermining new executive officer - an untested aristocrat whose bigotry colors his sense of duty. Both captains wage war against ruthless pirates while conspirators aboard the Uncanny plot to seize the ship. When the starships find themselves locked in a death match with an enemy juggernaut, Kat must make a desperate and devastating sacrifice.

©2017 Christopher G. Nuttall (P)2016 Brilliance Audio

Recommended

Good story! looking forward to book two. The science fiction does not overwhelm the characters.

much better!!!

This series is getting better and better.

The first two books the narrator was lacking in emotion and difference in characters voices but this book she did an amazing job!

The search for allies and life among the pirates

William receives his first command - a cursed ship - and along with Kat and her ship is sent to suppress piracy and lawlessness in the border worlds unaligned with either of the major combatants. While William deals with traitorous elements of an abused and forgotten crew Kat is forced to deal with a political appointment for her first officer. Suppression of pirates, a mutiny and a fight with a large Theocracy battle cruiser provide plenty of action and mayhem.

Kat can't catch a break

Curse Command is Christopher G Nuttall's 3rd installment in his Angel in the Whirlwind series. Kat's former XO takes command of a ship with a history of some pretty bad luck. She leads a taskforce including this unlucky ship on a show the flag mission in supposedly neutral space only to encounter or create quite a bit of adventure along the way.

The sci-fi elements are in line with the overall series. Nuttall seems to be fleshing out this universe beyond the main superpowers, the Commonwealth and Theocracy. At the same time, there is ample display of societal organizational variation as well as a more nuanced, and complex internal societal and political conflict within the Commonwealth itself. It's unclear where Nuttall is taking this series, but he is taking his time getting there. In addition, a straight up Theocratic defeat doesn't appear imminent.

Narration is unremarkable with minimal gender distinction, while pacing is good.

Very well I hope they keep a few more coming out

this is a good story that I was not sure about on the first book.

honestly some of the more intimate scenes just scream of lameness but if I dismiss those little things this story is well out together ... though still feels rushed

Narrator is getting better

Any additional comments?

Narrator is getting better at separating characters, I liked the story-line, but almost quit after the 1st book. Now that it's easier to know who is saying or doing what, the books are much more enjoyable.

military v political in war

the complicated roll of political influence on military advancement base on who can ask for help even if they are not qualified to the rack

Fun series that is staying fun

What made the experience of listening to Cursed Command the most enjoyable?

It was just a fun light listen like the other two

What was one of the most memorable moments of Cursed Command?

Taking the pirate base

Which scene was your favorite?

The bridge scene at the climax of the mutiny

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The chief mutineer pointing out that the difference between his being a mutineer and being a mustang was just a matter of prejudice in the kingdom.

Any additional comments?

It's a fun series and Nuttall is keeping the standard up with each book. No drop off and each book ends satisfyingly not in a ridiculous cliff hanger.

predictable but fun and well written

Not a noble og nebula awars winning novel but entertaing and captivating story. a good a good nr 3. in the series.

Good listen

I have enjoyed this series very much!! And this book was no different!! Well written and we'll performed!! Can't wait for the last book!!