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Drake's Drum

Ark Royal, Book 17

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Drake's Drum

By: Christopher G. Nuttall
Narrated by: Ralph Lister
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Humanity is on the ropes. Despite military victories, the sheer grinding power of the alien virus is taking its toll. The space navies are pushed to the limit, the colony worlds are fighting a desperate war against the infected, the economy is on the brink of utter collapse and Earth herself has come under attack. But there is one ray of hope. If a small force can penetrate to the heart of the alien empire and tear it apart, it might just win humanity enough time to save itself and win the war once and for all.

Captain Thomas Hammond of HMS Lion and Captain Mitch Campbell of HMS Unicorn were never friends, even before a very personal betrayal ripped them apart and turned them into enemies. But now, pitted against an overwhelming foe, they must work together to save the human race...or their ships and crews will merely be the first of many to die.

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I'm not sure what is going on with the character development over the past 3 books but, honestly it's just terrible.

Not only are the relationship issues cringeworthy, they make major parts of the plot completely stupid.

Why would an admiral pair up a guy who slept with another guy's wife on a mission to save the earth? Why would you in any way shape or form do this? This flies in the face of all military thoughts on relationships in the military. Having personal issues is one of the major no-no's of military life.

The other major character is constantly reliving his cringeworthy school life for some reason. He seems to need psychological help rather than being any kind of hero. I only feel pity for his mentality. And he seems to continue through this narrative for far too long and it just gets tired...

Worst 3 books of the series.

Ugh.

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Seems they won... But did they really? Can't wait to read the next instalment.

Bit of a cliff hanger?

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really loved this book even though the series never seems to end i think Ralf does a great job of narrating it

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