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Abaddon's Gate

Expanse, Book 3

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Abaddon's Gate

By: James S. A. Corey
Narrated by: Jefferson Mays
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 For generations, the solar system - Mars, the Moon, the Asteroid Belt - was humanity's great frontier. Until now. The alien artefact working through its program under the clouds of Venus has emerged to build a massive structure outside the orbit of Uranus: a gate that leads into a starless dark.

Jim Holden and the crew of the Rocinante are part of a vast flotilla of scientific and military ships going out to examine the artefact. But behind the scenes, a complex plot is unfolding, with the destruction of Holden at its core. As the emissaries of the human race try to find whether the gate is an opportunity or a threat, the greatest danger is the one they brought with them.©2014 Ruth Field Adventure Fantasy Fiction Hard Science Fiction Science Fiction Space Opera Solar System

Critic Reviews

Interplanetary adventure the way it ought to be
As close as you'll get to a Hollywood blockbuster in book form
This is the future the way it's supposed to be
Tense and thrilling
Great characters, excellent dialogue, memorable fight scenes
High adventure equalling the best space opera has to offer, cutting-edge technology and a group of unforgettable characters . . . Perhaps one of the best tales the genre has yet to produce
All stars
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I loved the first two books, however this one spent more time describing food, pointless family members and religious views than actual sci-fi. More than half the book could have been edited out with the same final result. It makes up for it in the last 1/4 but only just.

Great story that lost track

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A tale that continues the life and times of Captain Holden and his crew. The new characters that populate the story and the increasing familiarization with established player add new depth to the story. Each chapter leaves you wanting to know what happens next and the ever changing perspective keeps it fresh and engaging. It's classic space opera with genuine Herod and villains and mysterious aliens. Can't wait to start the next in the series.

Gripping

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This was a great continuation of the first 2 books. Overall it was a great book to listen to. I think it's probably the best book so far, but it was a little slow at parts.

Finished in 2 days

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Loved this book as the show didn't explore this book as much as I expected it to but the fact that this book doesn't have chapter titles so you can't see who's perspective is next is a little annoying

Great Book but the chapters don't have titles

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this series never fails to keep me hooked. and the reading is just as great.
thanks to both the author, and the reader of this audio book.

amazing story, amazing reading. as usual.

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