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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, Locus Award, Short-listed

©2014 Ruth Field (P)2014 Hachette Audio Adventure Fantasy Fiction Hard Science Fiction Science Fiction Space Opera Solar System

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"Great characters, excellent dialogue, memorable fights, freakish experiments and twisty-turny mysteries" (Wired.com)
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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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as a hard sci-fi fan of old I thoroughly enjoyed listening to these books. Corey covers all the elements of good hearts are hard sci-fi projecting social trends and technological trends, and speculating on the nature of aliens. I was however very disappointed that he brushes over the development of birth bound energy by dismissing renewables in favour of fusion. it completely ignores the very complex synergies of decentralized energy production and distribution systems. it kind of marks in down as just been a status quo sci fi space opera brighter.

excellent but one important contemporary element m

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The expanse series is a great example of science fiction making a contribution by being thoughtful and imaginative. The contribution cones from the plausibility of the social and technological possibilities that are fuel for serious thought about our world as it is now. And if that isn't enough there's plenty of action and humour to keep you reading. actually to be serious again even the action and humour make their contribution to the serious side.

Sci fi earning it's keep

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Listened to this during work-outs and ONLY during work-outs: definitely inspired me to keep going and not skip days!!

fun story, well read

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I wan't sure if I loved this series and it's author's writing style or if I was just enjoying it's wonderful idea's. Turns out it is both.
It is excellent. A universe that seems huge, scary and exciting. A solar system that is palpable. Filled with, and run by, humanity and our fears, greed and compssion. Characters that are immensely human and real.
i like it so much I wrote a review. i have never done this before.

wow.

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Jefferson Mays is my all time favourite narrator. The combination of his voice and best ever written space opera series The Expanse makes for time well spent, even if it’s my 5 time listening to all 9 books.

Narration FTW

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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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