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The Atlantis Ship Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

A. C. Hadfield (Author), Alexander Cendese (Narrator), Audible Studios (Publisher)
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A legendary enemy attacks....

Galactic peace is threatened....

Unless one man can find and stop the Atlantis ship.

Carson Mach, a former war hero turned freelancer, seeks the biggest payday of his life when he's tasked to hunt down a ghost ship that has echoed through the centuries. The legendary Atlantis ship has become a reality, appearing at the Commonwealth frontier and obliterating an orbital station.

Facing a lack of resources, a ragtag crew, and aliens who want him dead, Mach must use all his leadership skills and experience if he's to beat the overwhelming odds. His mission will take him across the galaxy and to uncharted dark areas of space.

Failure to stop the Atlantis ship will mean not only the death of Mach and his crew but the end of the Commonwealth and all of humanity. Somehow Mach must find a way to solve an ancient mystery if he's to succeed where everyone else before him has failed.

About the Author

A.C. Hadfield always wanted to be an astronaut as he grew up reading science fiction novels and dreaming of the stars. He ended up as an engineer but developed a passion for the world of writing. He hopes you get the same enjoyment out of the books as he does writing them.

He lives in various locations, depending on the seasons, around the U.S and enjoys traveling, stargazing, and dreaming up galactic empires in which to tell his tales.

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  1. Listening Length
    7 hours and 36 minutes
  2. Author
    A. C. Hadfield
  3. Narrator
    Alexander Cendese
  4. Audible release date
    September 1, 2015
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Audible Studios
  7. ASIN
    B011D93FU8
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 7 hours and 36 minutes
Author A. C. Hadfield
Narrator Alexander Cendese
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Audible.com Release Date September 01, 2015
Publisher Audible Studios
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B011D93FU8
Best Sellers Rank #300,920 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#4,405 in Space Opera Science Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
#5,471 in Adventure Science Fiction
#8,322 in Classic Literature

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Customers find the storyline great, interesting, and flowed nicely. They also describe the book as enjoyable and rich with characters. Readers mention the pacing as nice. Opinions are mixed on the writing quality, with some finding it well-written and deftly plotted, while others say the scenes are interesting but not very logical and the tech gets a little shaky at times.

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168 customers mention "Storyline"140 positive28 negative

Customers find the storyline great, with interesting characters and lots of action. They also say it's a fast-paced story with complex characters.

"...All in all a very nicely paced sci-fi adventure and I have already pre-ordered the second book." Read more

"...Good space opera with a fast paced plot that has many twists and turns. Like many space operas, the characters are pretty one dimensional...." Read more

"...Narration is good and fits the story well...." Read more

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Customers find the book enjoyable, interesting, and fun. They also mention that the technology and setting are outlandish enough to be pure entertainment.

"This was a nice, reasonably quick read. It had an eclectic bunch of characters with an unconventional lead character, Carson Mach...." Read more

"...Great book." Read more

"...In fact it's better than average. Definitely worth a read of you're into the adventures of a band of rogue misfits in space that also happen to be..." Read more

"...Ok, it's not Dune or any other legends of Sci fi. It's fun, it has a good pace, and likable characters. Narration is good and fits the story well...." Read more

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Customers find the characterization in the book rich and full of action.

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Customers find the pacing of the book nice and enjoyable. They also say it's a quick read.

"This was a nice, reasonably quick read. It had an eclectic bunch of characters with an unconventional lead character, Carson Mach...." Read more

"...Ok, it's not Dune or any other legends of Sci fi. It's fun, it has a good pace, and likable characters. Narration is good and fits the story well...." Read more

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Loved this story! A very interesting plot and peopled by an assortment of great Characters!Absolute can not wait until the next book in the series! Hopefully it will be a long series!
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Catherine Mackay
4.0 out of 5 stars Eclectic characters, great action and adventure
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2015
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This was a nice, reasonably quick read. It had an eclectic bunch of characters with an unconventional lead character, Carson Mach. Carson, a former officer in the Commonwealth military, is now a freelancer taking on various jobs depending on the contract. He is known as 'Bleach' for his ability to clean up other people's mess; he is a hard drinker, gambler and loves his women, particularly the alien ones, and has ocassionally been a gun runner. In this adventure he is tasked by the Commonwealth to find the Atlantis ship which has been causing havoc within the Salus Sephere. He assembles a group of individuals that are a little on the 'wild' side to join the hunt for the Atlantis ship, including, an assassin, a gun runner, a computer expert hiding out on a distant planetoid, and two pilots provided by the Commonwealth who are not so wild. The plot and writing a very good; great characters; good action. All in all a very nicely paced sci-fi adventure and I have already pre-ordered the second book.
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SpacedMom
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book. It's complex and plotted well. It's dark and yet hopeful with a dose of suspense thrown in for good measure!
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2015
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I really enjoyed this book, though it was a little more dark as the book progressed. Initially, we find that the story is really two stories running parallel to each other, both impacting the other at certain points, driving towards a surprising ending. With the beginning scenes, we're introduced to Carson Mach, a hard drinking, hard living ex-soldier who is hiding out, and enjoying life skimming and scamming the system. While reading this part of the book, I thought perhaps the initial scenes with the Atlantis ship would provide us with a "cowboy" like romp through space with Mach. But it didn't take long for the darker, more sinister side of the story to begin to unfold.

The second arch of the story is what is happening in the admiralty, the politicos, and the back rooms of this part of the universe. Activities, actions, and plans that are at first confusing, and then truly evil appear. As they work their way out, we don't know who to trust, or what the agenda is for anyone. Neither group is aware of what is happening with the others' world until late in the book, and then, the true nefarious side of things comes out at the end.

As the book progresses, Mach starts out as a somewhat drunken, shady character, but as the action unfolds, we see more and more of his true character come out. He is a principled man, who thinks outside of the box, and is loyal to his motley crew to a fault. These traits unfold in a series of events, each one more dangerous and action packed than the last! Initially, his crew are flawed individuals, with pasts that are questionable at best. But each one finds their lives meshing into a workable, cohesive unit, even those who have worked together before. They find new things about themselves, and about each other.

Not a hard science book, The Atlantis Ship none-the-less has plenty of science that it uses - worm hole science, different drives, ion cannons, and lasers, but it doesn't overly depend on the details of any of these things. That allows the book to move along at a fast pace, giving the reader just enough information to make it plausible.

In the end, there is a sense of unfinishness about the book that is intentional because of the sequel value of the story. It just doesn't sit well that the second arch, with the politicians, isn't finished in a kinder, gentler way - but then, when do politicians take the high road?

There is a dark side to this affair, and unfinished business that the Atlantis Ship sets up; a coming war that they'll all face. But, with the ship in repair, the crew in repair, and the captain's story up in the air, all we can do is keep coming back to make sure that this rag-tag group can find their way. Great book.
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J. Sierra
3.0 out of 5 stars A decent start.
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2017
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Let me start with: this isn't a bad book. Not at all. It's not the greatest and it's not the worst. In fact it's better than average. Definitely worth a read of you're into the adventures of a band of rogue misfits in space that also happen to be the best at what they do. I love those kinds of books, but it's also in a sense one of the flaws of this book.

The editor should probably be beaten for letting some of the awkward phrasing and grammatical errors get by. There are entire sentences that don't make sense, but for the most part you get the gist of it and 90% of the writing flows along mostly well.

The characters are great, more or less developed, and charming in their own way. I appreciated the efforts to create an anti-hero in the protagonist but those efforts were abandoned in favor of keeping the reader's opinions about the crew clear. Still, I definitely enjoyed discovering them even as they seemed a little familiar... And I didn't mind it.

The premise, the plot, the story... Nothing super innovative here but it works as a yarn, somewhat jumpy, a little rushed, faintly formulaic, the kind of story you don't mind reading but aren't exactly surprised by. So there's that: no surprises here but also, no disappointment either.

It's a decent start. Good enough to be enjoyable and good enough that I'll read the next one in hopes that the author will continue to develop and grow. I encourage any and all to give this book a try.

To the author: worry less about labeling things that don't matter. For example, the brand and model of the Kill-o-matic Instakill 2000 blaster. It's slightly reminiscent of Harry Harrison and his Bill the Galactic Hero series, but those were clearly intended as tongue in cheek. Keep it simple and concentrate on what they're doing and why. It's the future, after all. That being said, good job with this one, and I'm looking forward to the next one. Keep up the good work!
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Kenneth D. Schultz
4.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced space opera. Enjoy it like a light summer wine
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2015
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Book is like a summer wine, drink in fast, and don't think too much about it. Good space opera with a fast paced plot that has many twists and turns. Like many space operas, the characters are pretty one dimensional. The universe of the story is imaginative. Just enjoy the story and don't think too hard about it as there are several plot holes. Everything does hand together, although there are several highly unlikely events. All in all a good book. The author has a excellent knack for descriptive writing. For a book out over three months when I bought it, there were too many typos: wrong words, missing words, and mixed verb tenses. These weren't every page and did not get in the way of my enjoying the story, but they should get fixed.
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Jean Guy Nadeau
4.0 out of 5 stars Packed with action
Reviewed in Canada on November 6, 2017
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Packed with action and funny and livable characters. Easy linear story but much fun to read. Maybe I’ll read the other ones in this series.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Nice idea, poorly executed
Reviewed in Germany on May 24, 2015
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This review is about the kindle edition.
I have mixed feelings about the story. It actually is entertaining and there are a few characters in it with whom the reader can identify. Also some of the plot twists are interesting. I liked the first half of the book a lot, even the story was predictable and at some points felt like the description of a role playing/adventure game.

On the other hand, it is very poorly executed:
- The author has no grasp at all of the laws of physics. I am not talking about advanced orbital mechanics here or esoteric concepts like wormholes and FTL travel and communications, but things like preservation of momentum, the difference between acceleration and speed, transmission of sound in vacuum and other such basics. For me it was very distracting as it made it hard to understand some of the scenes and story lines as they went completely against how the real world works.
- The plot has more and bigger holes than a slab of swiss cheese not to mention the lack of logic in the second half of the story. (I won't go into detail as I try to avoid spoilers.)
- The book seems to have no copy editing at all, at least in the second half. Names change their spelling (Mach/Mack, Orloza/Orzola), the narration jumps between first and second names, making the story hard to follow, some sentences are only rudiments and there is a grab bag full of grammatical errors. I usually do not criticize such shortcomings but in this case they are so frequent that it got annoying.

So what is the bottom line? The author has some fresh approaches to old and tested concepts and clichés but lacks the experience and knowledge to really pull them off. The narrations stops short at some interesting points. The novel is by no means a space opera. If you want to read such a thing look at Peter F. Hamilton, Alistair Reynolds or Larry Niven. Those also understand the physics behind their stories, which helps the suspension of disbelieve in an environment with even more outrageous concepts than what Hadfield is cooking up here.
Having said this, I think the author has potential if he works on his weaknesses and trusts his readers to follow through with well written longer story arcs.
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Mr M J Carrillo
4.0 out of 5 stars Can't wait for a sequel!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2015
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Really enjoyed this book, Leading charecter is well fleshed out, other charecters not as much, but overall, I found I couldn't put this book down, when I had to, I found myself wondering where it was going. Loved the whole "mystery ship" angle. Well written, recommended
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Bradley Ryan-Agnew
4.0 out of 5 stars Rollicking good story
Reviewed in Australia on June 7, 2015
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Rollicking good story - just races along and drags the reader along with it.

ideal for someone who wants an action packed story line where everything just keeps coming at you.

Recommended
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ava
5.0 out of 5 stars great read
Reviewed in Japan on April 7, 2015
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If you like star wars you will love this! A story of a crew that come together in the hunt for the atlantis ship .
am eagerly awaiting book two.
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