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Undying Mercenaries #18
Sky World
Earth is locked in a dangerous arms race with Rigel. McGill’s efforts at diplomacy are disastrous. Events spin out of control, and interstellar warfare consumes the outer provinces of the Empire. Great fleets are gathered, and troops are hurried aboard transports. Legion Varus is launched toward a secret target world.
McGill leads an early strike against Rigel’s defenses, but his efforts are foiled at every turn. Who could be behind these betrayals? Could his own government be plotting his demise?
Find out in SKY WORLD, the thrilling 18th book of the Undying Mercenaries series. With millions of copies sold, USA Today Bestselling author B. V. Larson is the king of modern military science fiction.
McGill leads an early strike against Rigel’s defenses, but his efforts are foiled at every turn. Who could be behind these betrayals? Could his own government be plotting his demise?
Find out in SKY WORLD, the thrilling 18th book of the Undying Mercenaries series. With millions of copies sold, USA Today Bestselling author B. V. Larson is the king of modern military science fiction.
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April 21, 2023
If I ever learned that this 18th part of the McGill adventures was written by an AI, I wouldn't be surprised.
Nothing makes sense in this episode: there is a plot that starts in the first chapters that finds no consequent resolution at the end of the book. And everything that happens in between is devoid of any common sense.
Worse still, the main character regresses and is stripped of the slightest shred of intelligence, content to suffer the events without ever acting.
The series had been going in circles for a while, now it seems to be out of gas.
Nothing makes sense in this episode: there is a plot that starts in the first chapters that finds no consequent resolution at the end of the book. And everything that happens in between is devoid of any common sense.
Worse still, the main character regresses and is stripped of the slightest shred of intelligence, content to suffer the events without ever acting.
The series had been going in circles for a while, now it seems to be out of gas.
December 6, 2022
James McGill, our hero and all-round goof-ball, Centurion of the mercenary Legion Varus, is enjoying some downtime back in Georgia and on his parents farm. He lives in a shack in the back and usually enjoys the peace and quiet. His daughter Etta has been around the farm and shows up on his porch one night with something she didn't want to show her Dad. He convinces her to reveal her little treasure and finds out it's an ancient old gun and web holster. The gun used bullets projected by gunpowder which hadn't been used for centuries. McGill asks Etta where she got this stuff and at first she doesn't want to tell him, but she eventually does. She leads James out into the swamp and to a dirt cover bunker. James have never seen this bunker in all the time he's wandered around in this swamp, so his curiosity is definitely up.
It turns out that Etta had already been exploring this underground bunker. She had no idea for what it was used for or why it was even there. She found other ancient equipment in the bunker, most of it rusted and very usable but now she was sharing her find with her Dad. They both managed to rummage around and then found a trap door that lead even further down in this bunker. While Etta thought this had something to do with aliens, McGill was certain this bunker was part of the old Unification Wars. The Unification Wars was something that wasn't talked about in the open any more. It was basically an uprising against the government and this bunker was apparently a hiding place for some of those rebels. James McGill didn't know a lot about that war, but he did know someone who did and that was Tribune Graves, his immediate superior in the Legion. So he mad arrangements to contact him although his unit wasn't active right now.
While McGill didn't tell Graves exactly what he wanted to talk to him about, Graves already knew! That, in itself was kind of surprising if not down right strange. So, McGill and Graves met at a usual drinking hole near Central HQ. Graves told McGill that whatever he had found needed to stay lost and that he should never, ever, go near that bunker again. In fact, he told McGill that he shouldn't even be talking about the Unification Wars and their meeting never took place.
Well, that meeting certainly didn't satisfy McGill's curiosity, so he starts using his tapper to do some searches to see if the can find more information on the Unification Wars and why it's not talked about. Right after doing that he receives a summons on his tapper to report to Imperator Galina Turov. Now you know the relationship between these two so I won't go into details here, but she does direct McGill to report to her office immediately. Come to find out Imperator Turov has been informed by the Department of Internal Security that one James McGill has been looking for highly classified information. She has tried to clear his name, but hasn't had much success so when he reports to her office, he's arrested by Hogs and taken down to detention.
Things don't look good for McGill. In fact this is the worse situation he's been in in a long time. He's charged with Treason just because of the information he was attempting to access. Anyone that wants information about the Unification Wars is automatically considered a subversive and subsequently arrested. His appeals to his superior officers go unanswered since they want nothing to do with this. Surprisingly, James' arrest results in him being tried before a computerized Judge and since he had killed three of his arresting Hogs, he was sentenced to be Permed for a total of ten years! Seven years for high-treason do to his unauthorized for disinformation and one year each for killing each of the three Hog guards! James McGill was totally stunned. He couldn't believe this was happening, but it did.
Of course this story doesn't stop here. There's a lot, lot more to come. James manages to complete about nine months of his sentenced and then is revived. He's given his old uniform back and then marched up to none other than Praetor Drusus' office. Come to find out, the Praetor had commuted his sentence. This leads to why which is because the Rigel bears are sending a delegation to Earth to witness the testing of the Earth's new defense shield. They have specifically requested Centurion McGills presence for some reason. Now this is where things get strange and started.
The test of the defense shield is to be witnessed by almost all of the Legion and Hegemony leadership. Everyone is there including McGill although he has no reason why. The test is to be conducted by firing a test dummy missile at the shield. Well, the missile was fired and it blew up everything, including McGill. He gets revived later but now the Legion and Hegemony has to find a traitor in their midst who seems to be working for Rigel. War with Rigel is now on the horizon. It's going to be one heck of a war. Read more to find out.
It turns out that Etta had already been exploring this underground bunker. She had no idea for what it was used for or why it was even there. She found other ancient equipment in the bunker, most of it rusted and very usable but now she was sharing her find with her Dad. They both managed to rummage around and then found a trap door that lead even further down in this bunker. While Etta thought this had something to do with aliens, McGill was certain this bunker was part of the old Unification Wars. The Unification Wars was something that wasn't talked about in the open any more. It was basically an uprising against the government and this bunker was apparently a hiding place for some of those rebels. James McGill didn't know a lot about that war, but he did know someone who did and that was Tribune Graves, his immediate superior in the Legion. So he mad arrangements to contact him although his unit wasn't active right now.
While McGill didn't tell Graves exactly what he wanted to talk to him about, Graves already knew! That, in itself was kind of surprising if not down right strange. So, McGill and Graves met at a usual drinking hole near Central HQ. Graves told McGill that whatever he had found needed to stay lost and that he should never, ever, go near that bunker again. In fact, he told McGill that he shouldn't even be talking about the Unification Wars and their meeting never took place.
Well, that meeting certainly didn't satisfy McGill's curiosity, so he starts using his tapper to do some searches to see if the can find more information on the Unification Wars and why it's not talked about. Right after doing that he receives a summons on his tapper to report to Imperator Galina Turov. Now you know the relationship between these two so I won't go into details here, but she does direct McGill to report to her office immediately. Come to find out Imperator Turov has been informed by the Department of Internal Security that one James McGill has been looking for highly classified information. She has tried to clear his name, but hasn't had much success so when he reports to her office, he's arrested by Hogs and taken down to detention.
Things don't look good for McGill. In fact this is the worse situation he's been in in a long time. He's charged with Treason just because of the information he was attempting to access. Anyone that wants information about the Unification Wars is automatically considered a subversive and subsequently arrested. His appeals to his superior officers go unanswered since they want nothing to do with this. Surprisingly, James' arrest results in him being tried before a computerized Judge and since he had killed three of his arresting Hogs, he was sentenced to be Permed for a total of ten years! Seven years for high-treason do to his unauthorized for disinformation and one year each for killing each of the three Hog guards! James McGill was totally stunned. He couldn't believe this was happening, but it did.
Of course this story doesn't stop here. There's a lot, lot more to come. James manages to complete about nine months of his sentenced and then is revived. He's given his old uniform back and then marched up to none other than Praetor Drusus' office. Come to find out, the Praetor had commuted his sentence. This leads to why which is because the Rigel bears are sending a delegation to Earth to witness the testing of the Earth's new defense shield. They have specifically requested Centurion McGills presence for some reason. Now this is where things get strange and started.
The test of the defense shield is to be witnessed by almost all of the Legion and Hegemony leadership. Everyone is there including McGill although he has no reason why. The test is to be conducted by firing a test dummy missile at the shield. Well, the missile was fired and it blew up everything, including McGill. He gets revived later but now the Legion and Hegemony has to find a traitor in their midst who seems to be working for Rigel. War with Rigel is now on the horizon. It's going to be one heck of a war. Read more to find out.
February 1, 2024
Again, I have problems with the plot. It jumps around, some questions are left unanswered, and McGill really should be dead. No way he should get away with everything he did in this book. The characters and overall plot are still fun. The writing is funny. Just wish the plot could be cleaned up.
December 28, 2023
WHAT THE ACTUALLY FUCK?!
PO PIERWSZE GRAVES
JAKBY TA KOŃCÓWKA
JA SIĘ NIEPOKOJE O GRAVESA, chłop wie o bunkrach więcej niż powinien, walczył w unification war czy jak to tam się piszę w tej wojnie o zjednoczenie Ziemi włączył problem w tym że Aleksander Turov mówił że myśleli że Drusus był kiedyś przywódcą przeciwników tego zjednoczenia ale że to jednak nie on, czyli tamten przywódca nadal żyje, ponoć odpowiada za te zniszczenia baz na księżycu (chyba tam też) i na Marsie bo ten Skay przyleciał, chodzi mi o to że Gravesa podejrzewam, tym bardziej że chłop tak zawzięcie Mcgillowi każe przestać szukać i był pierwszym który odkrył że zainteresował się tematem, chłop śmierdzi teraz a szkoda bo Gravesa lubię...
PO DRUGIE DRUSUS
Przegapiłam moment, przegapili wszyscy, nawet A.Turov DRUSUS JUŻ NIE TAKI GRZECZNY jakby co chłop odwalił, jestem dumna, miałam te same reakcje co McGill 🔛🔝 przecież chłop został konsulem (bardzo dobrze, nadaje się) i jak chcieli go odwołać (poprosić żeby zszedł z stanowiska) i on takie "nie" i chuj, chłop zostaje dalej konsulem bo przecież wojna z miśkami trwa a ta rada rządzących teraz nie ma nad nim władzy bo on jest ponad nimi, wszyscy teraz Drususa będą słuchać
Po trzecie te "tanki" czy jakkolwiek się tego nie pisało to jest creepy, nie dość że mają takich sporo pod centralą to to w bunkrach rebeliantów też były, to jest zasrany mózg bez ciała, sam mózg w pojemniku w cieczą i to ma podłączony głośnik i może gadać bo mózg żyje...
Już wątpiłam czy będzie ten Sky World bo przez większość książki byli na Ziemi i na Dark Worldzie, także już wiem Sky World to asteroidy
Tylko że to sensu nie ma bo ja nie jestem w stanie se wyobrazić dużej asteroidy albo po prostu jestem zbyt ujemna żeby wiedzieć jakie duże tak naprawdę są te asteroidy. Jak oni wylądowali niby potężną barką na latającym kamlocie i jak tam w ogóle miśki czy ktokolwiek inny zrobili kopalnie???
Jestem zbyt ujemna żeby se ten świat wyobrazić
Przez inglisza nie rozumiem do końca o co chodzi z Saurianami, Raash był agentem szpiegiem czyli gdzieś miśki zaczęły wydobywać swoje metale i Cancri-9 wysłało Raasha żeby to załatwił? Ale przecież Armel ma legion Saurian czyli z Cancri-9 pochodzą więc to legalnie? Czy chodziło o to że Raash się cieszył bo ludziom rok zajmie odbudowanie wszystiego? Ale przecież to chyba ich kopalnie były więc to nie dobrze...
Nie kumam...
W dodatku ten Sky World nie jest ani na 921 ani na 926 tylko w jakiejś innej prowincji
Ludzie mnie jednak nie oskamowali pisząc że ta książka jest inna niż reszta, faktycznie bardziej polityczna i McGill ogarnął trochę dupę ale z drugiej strony debilizm też mu się powiększył
Niepokoi mnie też Dickson bo ja Drusus go sprawdził to go w Victix-ie nigdy nie był i McGill powiedział że jest Wieprzem ale tego już Drusus nie sprawdził i tego chłopa w sumie nie ma bo mówili że nie ma w bazie czyli nielegalne ale też był przez kogoś podstawiony i jeszcze zarzuty wobec McGilla, Turov, Gravesa i tam jeszcze innych przez co byli egzekutowani to były anonimowe i możliwe że przez niego złożone ale on też jest moim kandydatem na tego z wojny zjednoczenia
Przez inglisza przespałam jak do tego doszło że Skay gonił Dominusa i chciał go niszczyć, nie wiem czemu ani czym go wkurzyli ale na łeb dostałam czymś takim że Skay nagle jest w Układzie Słonecznym
PO PIERWSZE GRAVES
JAKBY TA KOŃCÓWKA
JA SIĘ NIEPOKOJE O GRAVESA, chłop wie o bunkrach więcej niż powinien, walczył w unification war czy jak to tam się piszę w tej wojnie o zjednoczenie Ziemi włączył problem w tym że Aleksander Turov mówił że myśleli że Drusus był kiedyś przywódcą przeciwników tego zjednoczenia ale że to jednak nie on, czyli tamten przywódca nadal żyje, ponoć odpowiada za te zniszczenia baz na księżycu (chyba tam też) i na Marsie bo ten Skay przyleciał, chodzi mi o to że Gravesa podejrzewam, tym bardziej że chłop tak zawzięcie Mcgillowi każe przestać szukać i był pierwszym który odkrył że zainteresował się tematem, chłop śmierdzi teraz a szkoda bo Gravesa lubię...
PO DRUGIE DRUSUS
Przegapiłam moment, przegapili wszyscy, nawet A.Turov DRUSUS JUŻ NIE TAKI GRZECZNY jakby co chłop odwalił, jestem dumna, miałam te same reakcje co McGill 🔛🔝 przecież chłop został konsulem (bardzo dobrze, nadaje się) i jak chcieli go odwołać (poprosić żeby zszedł z stanowiska) i on takie "nie" i chuj, chłop zostaje dalej konsulem bo przecież wojna z miśkami trwa a ta rada rządzących teraz nie ma nad nim władzy bo on jest ponad nimi, wszyscy teraz Drususa będą słuchać
Po trzecie te "tanki" czy jakkolwiek się tego nie pisało to jest creepy, nie dość że mają takich sporo pod centralą to to w bunkrach rebeliantów też były, to jest zasrany mózg bez ciała, sam mózg w pojemniku w cieczą i to ma podłączony głośnik i może gadać bo mózg żyje...
Już wątpiłam czy będzie ten Sky World bo przez większość książki byli na Ziemi i na Dark Worldzie, także już wiem Sky World to asteroidy
Tylko że to sensu nie ma bo ja nie jestem w stanie se wyobrazić dużej asteroidy albo po prostu jestem zbyt ujemna żeby wiedzieć jakie duże tak naprawdę są te asteroidy. Jak oni wylądowali niby potężną barką na latającym kamlocie i jak tam w ogóle miśki czy ktokolwiek inny zrobili kopalnie???
Jestem zbyt ujemna żeby se ten świat wyobrazić
Przez inglisza nie rozumiem do końca o co chodzi z Saurianami, Raash był agentem szpiegiem czyli gdzieś miśki zaczęły wydobywać swoje metale i Cancri-9 wysłało Raasha żeby to załatwił? Ale przecież Armel ma legion Saurian czyli z Cancri-9 pochodzą więc to legalnie? Czy chodziło o to że Raash się cieszył bo ludziom rok zajmie odbudowanie wszystiego? Ale przecież to chyba ich kopalnie były więc to nie dobrze...
Nie kumam...
W dodatku ten Sky World nie jest ani na 921 ani na 926 tylko w jakiejś innej prowincji
Ludzie mnie jednak nie oskamowali pisząc że ta książka jest inna niż reszta, faktycznie bardziej polityczna i McGill ogarnął trochę dupę ale z drugiej strony debilizm też mu się powiększył
Niepokoi mnie też Dickson bo ja Drusus go sprawdził to go w Victix-ie nigdy nie był i McGill powiedział że jest Wieprzem ale tego już Drusus nie sprawdził i tego chłopa w sumie nie ma bo mówili że nie ma w bazie czyli nielegalne ale też był przez kogoś podstawiony i jeszcze zarzuty wobec McGilla, Turov, Gravesa i tam jeszcze innych przez co byli egzekutowani to były anonimowe i możliwe że przez niego złożone ale on też jest moim kandydatem na tego z wojny zjednoczenia
Przez inglisza przespałam jak do tego doszło że Skay gonił Dominusa i chciał go niszczyć, nie wiem czemu ani czym go wkurzyli ale na łeb dostałam czymś takim że Skay nagle jest w Układzie Słonecznym
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December 24, 2023
“Sky World” is the 18th book in the Undying Mercenaries series, a military science fiction saga that follows the adventures of James McGill, a soldier who can be resurrected after death by alien technology. In this installment, McGill faces a new threat from Rigel, a rival human faction that has been secretly building up its forces and weapons. McGill is sent on a covert mission to a mysterious planet, where he uncovers a shocking secret that could change the course of the war and his own fate.
The audiobook is narrated by Mark Boyett, who has voiced all the previous books in the series. Boyett does a great job of bringing the characters and the action to life, using different accents and tones to distinguish the various personalities and species. He also captures the humor and sarcasm of McGill, who often makes witty remarks and jokes in the face of danger. Boyett's narration adds to the enjoyment and immersion of the story, making it feel like a movie in your ears.
The story itself is fast-paced and exciting, with plenty of twists and turns. Larson has a knack for creating imaginative and diverse alien worlds and creatures, as well as intriguing mysteries and conspiracies. The book also explores some themes such as loyalty, betrayal, politics, and morality, as McGill has to deal with the consequences of his actions and choices. The book also features some familiar characters from the previous books, as well as some new ones, adding to the depth and diversity of the cast.
“Sky World” is a thrilling and entertaining addition to the Undying Mercenaries series, which has been going strong for over a decade. Fans of the series will not be disappointed by this book, and newcomers will be able to catch up quickly, as Larson provides enough background information and recaps.
The audiobook is narrated by Mark Boyett, who has voiced all the previous books in the series. Boyett does a great job of bringing the characters and the action to life, using different accents and tones to distinguish the various personalities and species. He also captures the humor and sarcasm of McGill, who often makes witty remarks and jokes in the face of danger. Boyett's narration adds to the enjoyment and immersion of the story, making it feel like a movie in your ears.
The story itself is fast-paced and exciting, with plenty of twists and turns. Larson has a knack for creating imaginative and diverse alien worlds and creatures, as well as intriguing mysteries and conspiracies. The book also explores some themes such as loyalty, betrayal, politics, and morality, as McGill has to deal with the consequences of his actions and choices. The book also features some familiar characters from the previous books, as well as some new ones, adding to the depth and diversity of the cast.
“Sky World” is a thrilling and entertaining addition to the Undying Mercenaries series, which has been going strong for over a decade. Fans of the series will not be disappointed by this book, and newcomers will be able to catch up quickly, as Larson provides enough background information and recaps.
May 27, 2023
Couldn't have been more pleased with this entry. While 1 or 2 before this it felt like Larson should probably start winding this series down, after this entry I am thrilled to jump straight into the next one.
This series continues to impress me. Just good easy fun. Even though it is a pretty easy read though there are still some sly machinations throughout. Even more so now than in previous books.
I was super pissed that McGill But I think that might be the first time in this series I've been upset with McGill as a character. Even with that flaw of the book it still was hard to put down and a blast to read.
I think Larson is starting to get deep into this world and his call backs to other books in the series shows that he is taking care of all the things written. It doesn't always feel that way, there are still some cheap tricks but other than a few times here and there it all feels like he has rules to follow in the universe.
Since I waited so long to get to this book, I'm able to jump straight into the next book, Jungle World, which I couldn't be more happy about after finishing this one up.
Hard to believe I'm 18 books deep in this series and still very much enjoying myself. That should speak highly to how much I am enjoying this and just how fun it is. It is so easy to fall off a long series like this and instead I find myself excited to read more still.
Keep it up Larson!
This series continues to impress me. Just good easy fun. Even though it is a pretty easy read though there are still some sly machinations throughout. Even more so now than in previous books.
I was super pissed that McGill But I think that might be the first time in this series I've been upset with McGill as a character. Even with that flaw of the book it still was hard to put down and a blast to read.
I think Larson is starting to get deep into this world and his call backs to other books in the series shows that he is taking care of all the things written. It doesn't always feel that way, there are still some cheap tricks but other than a few times here and there it all feels like he has rules to follow in the universe.
Since I waited so long to get to this book, I'm able to jump straight into the next book, Jungle World, which I couldn't be more happy about after finishing this one up.
Hard to believe I'm 18 books deep in this series and still very much enjoying myself. That should speak highly to how much I am enjoying this and just how fun it is. It is so easy to fall off a long series like this and instead I find myself excited to read more still.
Keep it up Larson!
December 5, 2022
I mean, seriously.
This series just keeps going. I can't stop reading it. There have been a couple of books that I thought weren't as good as others, but most have been fantastic adventures. B.V. Larson just keeps writing. I've read over 30 books by him and can't get enough.
This series just keeps going. I can't stop reading it. There have been a couple of books that I thought weren't as good as others, but most have been fantastic adventures. B.V. Larson just keeps writing. I've read over 30 books by him and can't get enough.
January 6, 2025
Way better than the last one
April 22, 2023
I give credit to Larson for trying to mix up the plot this time as the last seven, eight... maybe nine books (probably more) have effectively been rinse and repeats. It starts with a mystery, ends with very little advancement on said mystery, spends a lot less time in military action like previous books, but despite the change of pace, the overused McGill tropes are still around. There are no consequences, there are no real stakes. McGill is both cunning and a bafoon, a walking contradiction, and pretty much always gets his way despite having no authority with those he manipulates. Actually, pretty much no one is held accountable. Finally, the fun that was present in the earlier books is simply gone, and has been for a while. The series has become a caricature of what it used to be and there seems to be no end in sight. I may have finally reached my breaking point.
Also, I don't know how many more times McGill will start a sentence with "Uh..." or inject one with "see" before I close my Kindle in annoyance. These mannerisms were not as present in the earlier books, and now you see them in almost every. single. chapter. Here are examples from the first ten chapters:
- During the unification wars, see?
- I’m like… locked in this box, see?
- I’m an ex-con, see?
- The ceremony hadn’t even started at that point, see.
- I’ve kind of got a couple of important meetings to attend, see.
Thankfully this particular style of speech doesn't happen quite as much, but stands out like ketchup on white gloves.
It is hard to write a single book, much less 18 of them in a series. However, the series has gotten stale and feels like a cash cow to simply generate more revenue. I can hardly blame Larson for doing that. He's got mouths to feed and he found a way to make his life better. His book turnout rate is high, but I think the books can benefit from him slowing down a little and have his books go through a few rounds of edits and revisions.
Also, I don't know how many more times McGill will start a sentence with "Uh..." or inject one with "see" before I close my Kindle in annoyance. These mannerisms were not as present in the earlier books, and now you see them in almost every. single. chapter. Here are examples from the first ten chapters:
- During the unification wars, see?
- I’m like… locked in this box, see?
- I’m an ex-con, see?
- The ceremony hadn’t even started at that point, see.
- I’ve kind of got a couple of important meetings to attend, see.
Thankfully this particular style of speech doesn't happen quite as much, but stands out like ketchup on white gloves.
It is hard to write a single book, much less 18 of them in a series. However, the series has gotten stale and feels like a cash cow to simply generate more revenue. I can hardly blame Larson for doing that. He's got mouths to feed and he found a way to make his life better. His book turnout rate is high, but I think the books can benefit from him slowing down a little and have his books go through a few rounds of edits and revisions.
October 19, 2022
Step down from the rest
The MC got significantly dumber than in previous books. Most of the conniving cast are quite dense, unable to see through obvious ploys. All in all, it reads like it should be an earlier book of more naive characters.
The MC got significantly dumber than in previous books. Most of the conniving cast are quite dense, unable to see through obvious ploys. All in all, it reads like it should be an earlier book of more naive characters.
December 20, 2022
Pretty standard stuff. Unique twists though. And McGill may have only gotten laid by Turov (and no one else) and perhaps twice I could count. Anyways, the thing with the found brain in a vat and the Unification Wars coming into the light in a future novel I would expect. My GF couldn't believe that I was on book 18 of this series. That it goes on so long. Oh, well, reading book 15 of Expeditionary Force next. And with a few side novels that has to be up around 18. And other series breaking into double digits as well. Nice to have continuity with the narrator throughout a series, and we have it here on Audible with Mark Boyett.
December 28, 2022
Sky World - buckle up!
I truly enjoy these bizarre, humous adventures of the Undying Mercenaries and the star of the episodes, Centurion James McGill. Author B. V. Larson has created a memorable character in McGill. These stories are very entertaining and never boring. Quite a few surprises in this book and several major events that will keep you on edge. If you enjoy Audible books, Mark Boyett once again brings his excellent skills, giving voice to the cast of characters in Larson's books.
I truly enjoy these bizarre, humous adventures of the Undying Mercenaries and the star of the episodes, Centurion James McGill. Author B. V. Larson has created a memorable character in McGill. These stories are very entertaining and never boring. Quite a few surprises in this book and several major events that will keep you on edge. If you enjoy Audible books, Mark Boyett once again brings his excellent skills, giving voice to the cast of characters in Larson's books.
October 13, 2022
Great read! Couldn't put it down.
By book two in the series I was committed to the story, but this book not only held my attention basically from page one, it ends on such a cliff hanger I worry the anticipation just might be more than my mind can handle. At this point I would commit near any crime if it meant being executed and sentenced to non-existence until the next entry in the Undying Mercenaries Series is released!
By book two in the series I was committed to the story, but this book not only held my attention basically from page one, it ends on such a cliff hanger I worry the anticipation just might be more than my mind can handle. At this point I would commit near any crime if it meant being executed and sentenced to non-existence until the next entry in the Undying Mercenaries Series is released!
October 20, 2022
Best mercenary series ever
18 books in and still makes me laugh, and guffaw out loud. People wonder why I'm giggling to myself every time I read this series. The author has an awesome way with words that just bring out the best in McGill. The series really doesn't travel very far, but it's definately entertaining! One of my top read recommends for sometime light hearted and fun to read.
18 books in and still makes me laugh, and guffaw out loud. People wonder why I'm giggling to myself every time I read this series. The author has an awesome way with words that just bring out the best in McGill. The series really doesn't travel very far, but it's definately entertaining! One of my top read recommends for sometime light hearted and fun to read.
October 20, 2022
Another great McGill tale with great intrigue and action. I would love to bust some Hog's head too after the treatment he has to endure for sheer stupidity. I will say I am frustrated how it ended with solving the mystery of the errant missile in the early part of the book. We never did find out who was behind all the accusations and traitorous actions. Despite that "plothole", I did as usual enjoy the book. Please write more!!
October 24, 2024
Getting a tad ridiculous
There's always been an underlying theme of " how does he get away with that", and this time is no exception, although this time it's not James doing the daft stuff, but Galina
Their actions, lead to the destruction of all the Mars colonies and yet nothing is said about it
Other than that, it's mainly James saving the day again, whilst saving his own butt in the process
Much of the same, just a different planet
There's always been an underlying theme of " how does he get away with that", and this time is no exception, although this time it's not James doing the daft stuff, but Galina
Their actions, lead to the destruction of all the Mars colonies and yet nothing is said about it
Other than that, it's mainly James saving the day again, whilst saving his own butt in the process
Much of the same, just a different planet
October 28, 2022
gosh I love these books.
Just the right blend of tongue-in-cheek, folksy, inventive humor. Plot twists. And the possibilities for new books are again popping up.
I stop whatever I’m reading and go for these as soon as B.V. Pops another one out.
Thanks, B.V., for first-rate laughs and mind-grabbing entertainment.
Just the right blend of tongue-in-cheek, folksy, inventive humor. Plot twists. And the possibilities for new books are again popping up.
I stop whatever I’m reading and go for these as soon as B.V. Pops another one out.
Thanks, B.V., for first-rate laughs and mind-grabbing entertainment.
November 4, 2022
As always did not disappoint
I actually pre bought this book. It was delivered a couple of
weeks ago and I have been saving it for my vacation. I heard back home tomorrow and it is bedtime now so I timed it out perfectly. Can't wait for the next one to see what ole James McGill gets up to.
I actually pre bought this book. It was delivered a couple of
weeks ago and I have been saving it for my vacation. I heard back home tomorrow and it is bedtime now so I timed it out perfectly. Can't wait for the next one to see what ole James McGill gets up to.
November 22, 2022
Just keeps getting better.
Never have seen character development that's built up like this over a series as long as this one. That ending was very wholesome, which highlights something I've noticed about McGill lately. Is that despite the violence is that he cares, about the people in his life, and just life in general. Can't wait to see what happens next!
Never have seen character development that's built up like this over a series as long as this one. That ending was very wholesome, which highlights something I've noticed about McGill lately. Is that despite the violence is that he cares, about the people in his life, and just life in general. Can't wait to see what happens next!
June 24, 2023
Compared to the previous one it did not get worse, nor did it get any better. Some of the events are so ridiculously simplified and waltzed over, it is a pity. The whole dark world campaign was nice, and should have been explored in a lot more detail. And the whole treason and arresting business should have been removed completely, it did not make any believable sense.
October 10, 2022
A fun jaunt
Ja.es is up to his old shenanigans again. If y9u want more McGill creature then it is a good fit. He doesn't die as much and only has a sex a few times but it's same as always.
Ja.es is up to his old shenanigans again. If y9u want more McGill creature then it is a good fit. He doesn't die as much and only has a sex a few times but it's same as always.
October 15, 2022
McGill
Great book. Loved how drusus finally came into his own. Galina feels like she should retire after this one. This is a lead up to the next book sounds like a civil war on earth or a conflict with Rigel.
Great book. Loved how drusus finally came into his own. Galina feels like she should retire after this one. This is a lead up to the next book sounds like a civil war on earth or a conflict with Rigel.
October 19, 2022
oh man this was a good one
The series has its ups and downs but this was easily the best in a long while. The characters are great and really good fun. Looking forward to the next one as clearly there are a few unanswered questions for a change which is great.
The series has its ups and downs but this was easily the best in a long while. The characters are great and really good fun. Looking forward to the next one as clearly there are a few unanswered questions for a change which is great.
October 19, 2022
Big Universe
James McGill had some more interesting adventures. B.V. Larson continued to create another fun page turner, with a glimpse into the larger universe of the Galactics and Skay. I highly recommend this book. I am also looking forward to the next one.
James McGill had some more interesting adventures. B.V. Larson continued to create another fun page turner, with a glimpse into the larger universe of the Galactics and Skay. I highly recommend this book. I am also looking forward to the next one.
October 21, 2022
Five stars but if ten stars meant great I would rank Sky World ten stars.
Larson at his best McGill is s great character and wonderful hero I hope the Undying Mercenaries series will continue !!
Larson at his best McGill is s great character and wonderful hero I hope the Undying Mercenaries series will continue !!
October 22, 2022
Good read
McGill never fails to entertain me. A simple soldier who wants what most soldiers what; a good time with plenty of food, drink and women. Getting in trouble is a given. Getting out of galactic trouble without killing humanity is a little more challenging!
McGill never fails to entertain me. A simple soldier who wants what most soldiers what; a good time with plenty of food, drink and women. Getting in trouble is a given. Getting out of galactic trouble without killing humanity is a little more challenging!
October 25, 2022
Still great reading even after number 18 in the series.
The madness continues in out of this world locations. James, the protagonist trouble follows, manages altercations with humor, violence and finesse. Number 19 (Shadow World?) is greatly anticipated.
The madness continues in out of this world locations. James, the protagonist trouble follows, manages altercations with humor, violence and finesse. Number 19 (Shadow World?) is greatly anticipated.
November 7, 2022
McGill starts to grow up
I enjoyed this installment of the undying mercenaries. I am happy to see that McGill is finally more than an old man in a young man's body who acts like a randy 19 year old.
I enjoyed this installment of the undying mercenaries. I am happy to see that McGill is finally more than an old man in a young man's body who acts like a randy 19 year old.
December 16, 2022
Nominal adventures, but I sense a bit of growth out of BV. Still looking forward to as many books as he can put out on this series!
Still hoping he highers a ghost writer to get more books out there!
Still hoping he highers a ghost writer to get more books out there!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 18, 2022
As much as I love this series I gotta give this one 2.5 at best. I have no understanding how Galina is not permed, let alone an Imperator. I understand her family tree but her many treasonous acts are just grating and quite frankly fucking offensively obnoxious.
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