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Chain of Command

By: Frank Chadwick
Narrated by: Graham Rowat
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Summary

Lieutenant Sam Bitka, US Naval Reserve, is getting used to civilian life when he is called back to active duty. Tensions between Earth and the alien Varoki are on the rise, and Sam is assigned as tactical officer aboard the deep space destroyer USS Puebla. Dispatched to the distant world of K'tok to protect human colonists, he wants nothing more than to serve out his active duty time and get back to his civilian life.

But when the Varoki launch a crippling surprise attack against the Earth coalition fleet, Sam finds himself suddenly in command of the USS Puebla, a job he is far from certain he can discharge successfully. What's more, mounting evidence points to a much larger and more sinister alien plan.  

Now, Sam must deal with faltering leadership in the human task force and an alien enemy who always seems one step ahead of them. Time for Sam to step up and rise to the challenge of command.

©2017 Frank Chadwick (P)2020 Tantor

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An enjoyable story.

I didn’t think I would like the book but I am a gluten for space opera. I was surprised, finding myself listening deep into the night. So yes well worth a listen. I noticed, that like all American authors; they portray their officers as corrupt and self serving. Is this reality flowing through? Lol. I’m sure there is a reason. I’m British so we tend to glorify our officers and leaders even if the truth is far from reality. Take Churchill, we ignore his involvement in India…. Back to the book. Yes I think it is worth the purchase and yes I will buy the next one. Anyone reading this and undecided, take a risk, you won’t be disappointed.

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A male version of honour Harrington

Took a while for me to enjoy the narration but it warmed on me in the end

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Lots of action

The story rattles along at a great pace. There are no great surprises but it is entertaining.

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The author uses the term 'Aryan'

"Aryan race" is a fascist term used wrongly to describe imagined human races. Shame on the author.

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Actually very good

Much better than expected. Nice mechanisms for explaining things to the listener. A healthy number of deaths. Great narration. Very good

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Really enjoyed the book

Not sure what persuaded me to buy the book, might have been a reduce price, very pleased I did though as it was good fun. Highly recommended.

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Already bought the second audible book!

Like loads of people I get emails about 2 for 1 and various other sales, so saw this and thought I’d give it a try and was delighted, the story flows well and keeps the listener entertained, with battles, plots and more.
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Earth forces a find themselves slowly being whittled down after aliens (leather heads) declare war following a sneak attack, scrambling to survive and respond, the MC finds themselves captain of a destroyer, juggling faulty weapons, crew problems and his own consciousness, will he and his bot survive!

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Cannot listen to narrator

Story might be good. But after an hour of listening i cannot listen to this narrator any more. Voice is cringeworthy

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Great fun

Really enjoyable story with a likable hero. Some nice twists and a bit of depth to all the characters. Do read it!

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Surprisingly Good Read

I thought it was well written and engaging. Pacing was good. I was surprised how much content was fit into the story, considering the events took place over a few days.

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