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The Warrior's Apprentice

A Miles Vorkosigan Novel

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The Warrior's Apprentice

By: Lois McMaster Bujold
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
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 Miles Vorkosigan makes his debut in this frenetic coming-of-age tale. At age 17, Miles is allowed to take the entrance exams to the elite military academy; he passes the written but manages, through miscalculation in a moment of anger, to break both his legs on the obstacle course, washing out before he begins. His aged grandfather dies in his sleep shortly after, for which Miles blames himself. Miles is sent to visit his grandmother Naismith on distant Beta Colony, accompanied by his bodyguard, Sergeant Bothari and Bothari's daughter, Elena. Miles passes himself off as a mercenary leader as he picks up a ragtag crew, and soon Miles' father Aral is under political attack back home as garbled rumors of Miles' mercenary operations trickle back. Miles must abandon his new fleet and dash back to Barrayar to stop the plot.©1986 Lois McMaster Bujold (P)2005 Blackstone Audiobooks Action & Adventure Fiction Science Fiction Military

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"The pace is breathless, the characterization thoughtful and emotionally powerful....Highly recommended." (Booklist)

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Areally well told story of how the Dendarri mercenary group were formed by a 17-year- old Miles Vorkodigan.

A really well told story.

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great story but a bit hard to follow all the characters. really enjoyed the book and the narrator

good story

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I enjoyed the ride but was struck by some jarring "deus ex" moments. Some great humour mixed in with dark and sad moments. Superb performance by the voice actor.

Fun, but not as convincing as the first

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