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Ark Royal

By: Christopher G. Nuttall
Narrated by: Ralph Lister
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"If you wish for peace, prepare for war." (Royal Navy Motto)

Seventy years ago, the interstellar supercarrier Ark Royal was the pride of the Royal Navy. But now, her weapons are outdated and her solid-state armour nothing more than a burden on her colossal hull. She floats in permanent orbit near Earth, a dumping ground for the officers and crew the Royal Navy wishes to keep out of the public eye. But when a deadly alien threat appears, the modern starships built by humanity are no match for the powerful alien weapons. Ark Royal and her mismatched crew must go on the offensive, buying time with their lives And yet, with a drunkard for a Captain, an over-ambitious first officer and a crew composed of reservists and the dregs of the service, do they have even the faintest hope of surviving....

And returning to an Earth which may no longer be there?

©2014 Christopher G. Nuttall (P)2014 Audible Inc. Fiction Military Science Fiction Space Opera Interstellar Royalty War Royal Navy
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as an ex service man i throughly enjoyd this book in fact the entire series to date ,the use of historical names of vessels in a futureistic setting bloody brilliant ,true military jargon took me back , well done thank you

wow

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While the story is fairly standard it's cultural placement and modern traditionalism increases it's interest. Also the story provides the required adventure, intrigue and military framework to satisfy most readers.

A point to note here is that I am an English born Australian embued with the traditions and accents expressed. This may challenge some reader's but if you enjoy Patrick O'Brian or the Hornblower stories this may interest you.

I look forward to the next and future editions of this series.

Interesting and addictive.

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Thoroughly enjoyed this military space sci-fi adventure, very human and flawed characters, grear action scenes, lots of sex, politics, grounded in a universe which makes sense. Loved it!

Simple but good

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

absolutely.it is written and read excitingly

What other book might you compare Ark Royal to, and why?

the rest of the series because it follows the same path

Which character – as performed by Ralph Lister – was your favourite?

all of them.he does a great job getting the message over

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

unknown

Any additional comments?

in find it is like reading a great book that you do not want to put down as i do not want to stop listening to it

ark royal series

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this book would be great with a desent narration as he seems to have no seance of timeing or feel for the cerrictor's however i will listen to the other 2 books in series on the strength of the story alone.( please forgive the spelling it is not my strong point )

a god story destroyed by a SHOCKING narration

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If you could sum up Ark Royal in three words, what would they be?

Since nothing here restricts me to three words, I'm just going to let you all know that this book has the feel of space drama, the action of mil-scifi, and a development of character to rival its peers. I strongly recommend a listen. Good fun!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Ark Royal?

Definitely the development of the underdog status of the Ark Royal (Space Carrier), as an old ship, and the challenges faced by her crew. Really well written.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The early scene where Commodore Smith is ordered to relinquish command, and his powerful defense of his position.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely everything I was looking for in a series I will continue to follow (hopefully more audiobooks Chris!!!)

Any additional comments?

Overall a fun read. I usually listen to this on night shift at my workplace. Despite the nature of my role, I found consistently imagining what happens next, daydreaming about the situations the crew found themselves in, and keen to continue listening when interrupted by pesky work! If you are looking for a great way to engage in a different universe, or some fun escapism, I really can't recommend this enough. ENJOY!!!

If you like Jack Campbell, You'll Love C Nuttall!

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What was one of the most memorable moments of Ark Royal?

can't say,spoilers

What about Ralph Lister’s performance did you like?

Its nice to have English read they way it was intended.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

there were moments of "good man" and "sort yours#!t out" being internally shouted at certain characters.

Any additional comments?

bring on the rest of the series

Finally a non Americanised Military Sci-Fi

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Really enjoyed this series and highly recommend for those who enjoy good science fiction.
Looking forward to more works by this writer.

Great Series

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If this book wasn’t for you, who do you think might enjoy it more?

32 codec problem would not allow me to download complete book disappointed

What was one of the most memorable moments of Ark Royal?

don't know

Who might you have cast as narrator instead of Ralph Lister?

don't know

What character would you cut from Ark Royal?

don't know

Any additional comments?

don't know

download problem

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What would have made Ark Royal better?

Less stilted dialogue.
A decent narrator.
Better character development.
Deliver on the potential excitement.
Remove the cringeworthy internal dialogue.

If you’ve listened to books by Christopher G. Nuttall before, how does this one compare?

This is the first Chris Nuttall book I've listened to... and more than likely the last.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

The voices were laughable (and I don't mean funny) and the delivery disjointed. Left me wishing he would just read in a relatively fast monotone.

You didn’t love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities?

The idea was interesting, reminiscent of the Lost Fleet series. But there it ends I'm sorry to say.

Great idea poorly executed

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