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Gateway

Expeditionary Force, Book 18

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Gateway

By: Craig Alanson
Narrated by: R.C. Bray
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Disaster.

There was no other word to describe how Operation Olympic had changed in a flash from a triumph to the worst failure the Merry Band of Pirates had ever experienced. A failure that meant the fight was over. Unless the Pirates could perform a miracle, without Skippy.

The Expeditionary Force saga continues with Gateway from epic sci-fi writer Craig Alanson and narrated by none other than R.C. Bray.

©2025 Craig Alanson (P)2025 Podium Audio Adventure Humorous Science Fiction Space Opera
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To the whole team, absolutely awesome job well done. After 19 books still having me hanging out to every word. Love the story and of course RCB still smashing it even with his dicky throat. I never want it to end. Can’t wait to hear what happens next

Love this series

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I absolutely love this series, it sits in the top place shared with the lost fleet series, however each book is too similar to the last, it becomes predictable and the mystery is gone. We used to wonder who the elders were, when earth would be discovered, what the sentinels would do, how would the Maxholx react, etc - we've lost that since the outsider was revealed. Too often I sat here thinking the characters should've realised x, y and z an hour ago, of course it was a trap, and I never felt surprised, this series is loosing it's essence.

I love this story and the universe, but it's time for it to come to an end not so drawn out, and set it up for a distant sequel.

Great continuation, too drawn out.

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Craig, man where do you get the inspiration? l was laughing my guts out and wishing l was part of the crew trying to slow Skippy down. But to drop the bombshell at the end- No more Sunday lunches for you! Please get the next book done!

Holy cow! What a Ride.

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After 19 books I’m still hanging onto every word, gasping at every turn and 100% on the edge of my seat every time the general has an idea.

Only downside is waiting for the next book. I need a wormhole network to jump forward in time.

Amazing! Yet again!

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i need to know when are we expecting next book. i dont think i can wait 1 year.

when is next book???

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I’m 18 book in of course I love the series.

Kick your reading off and start at the first book and enjoy the story. It’s fun. It’s silly. It’s exciting. And that keeps going through the whole series. Bring on book 19!!

Great fun once more

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by now you have most likely formed a bond to most of these characters, you probably feel like a part of the crew! these book continues to entertain me.
well done!

each book is as good as the last

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I was so eager to get this instillment I pre order the day it was available and it hasn’t disappointed. The Expeditionary universe feels SO MUCH LARGER after this. We spent so much time away from Jaguar and Earth it also feels I’m missing something. Hope fully in Book 19, we will find out how everything else has been faring whilst we have been saving the universe…. AGAIN!

MORE MORE MORE

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The twist and turns were perfect, one of the best yet. Can’t wait for the next book

The story line was perfec

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Skippy the Magnificent and Joe's relationship is becoming more and more excellent. The are starting to bounce off each other.

outstanding story

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