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Reconnaissance in Force: Book 6 of The Empire of Bones Saga Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Terry Mixon (Author), Veronica Giguere (Narrator), Yowling Cat Press (Publisher)
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,180 ratings

Know your enemy. Especially those capable of crushing you like a bug. Princess Kelsey Bandar must lead a bold strike deep into enemy space to steal the technology the New Terran Empire needs to survive. Success gives them a fighting chance. Failure dooms them to death and worse.

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  1. Listening Length
    10 hours and 23 minutes
  2. Author
    Terry Mixon
  3. Narrator
    Veronica Giguere
  4. Audible release date
    August 8, 2017
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Yowling Cat Press
  7. ASIN
    B074KNCVBN
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 10 hours and 23 minutes
Author Terry Mixon
Narrator Veronica Giguere
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date August 08, 2017
Publisher Yowling Cat Press
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B074KNCVBN
Best Sellers Rank #476,042 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#4,044 in Military Science Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
#5,200 in Space Operas
#5,401 in Military Science Fiction (Books)

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Customers find this book to be the best in the series, with a storyline that fills out characters' lives and features lots of action and twists. They appreciate the depth of the narrative, with one customer noting how it keeps readers guessing throughout. Customers enjoy the fun space opera elements, with one describing it as good old-fashioned space opera fun.

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27 customers mention "Readability"27 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a wonderful and fun read, with several noting it as the best in the series.

"Another great book by Terry Mixon. I've really enjoyed this series and look forward to the next book...." Read more

"Another great book in a fun series. I've come to love this author and really enjoy This modern space opera series." Read more

"...Will either one lead to survival? I find it a wonderful read with lots of twists, turns and loop de loops." Read more

"This is a great series, this installment is no exception. I eagerly await each new book and immediately move it to the top of my "Read Next"..." Read more

18 customers mention "Story development"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story development in this military science fiction novel, appreciating how it fills out characters' lives and includes lots of action and twists.

"...The characters are engaging as is the story. As questions are answered, new mysteries are encountered. I highly recommend this series...." Read more

"...story line is excellent, action is well paced and the characters are well developed and complex. I'm anxiously awaiting book 7...." Read more

"...Will either one lead to survival? I find it a wonderful read with lots of twists, turns and loop de loops." Read more

"This book moves the story along, as expected and in ways not expected. Good character development is continued for existing and for new characters...." Read more

7 customers mention "Depth"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the depth of the book, with one noting it keeps readers guessing throughout, while another mentions it introduces new mysteries.

"...As questions are answered, new mysteries are encountered. I highly recommend this series...." Read more

"...action is well paced and the characters are well developed and complex. I'm anxiously awaiting book 7...." Read more

"This whole series is a fun read and it keeps you guessing every step of the way. I'm enjoying it immensely." Read more

"...The story is building with nicely dropped hints about what is to come. I cannot wait for the next installment out in February." Read more

5 customers mention "Fun"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's space opera elements, with one customer highlighting its medieval nobility themes and another noting its seat-of-the-pants excitement.

"Another great book in a fun series. I've come to love this author and really enjoy This modern space opera series." Read more

"...The blending of military sci-fi, space opera, and medieval nobility is good fun. The pacing in this title was a little wonky though...." Read more

"...book was full of suspense, a touch of humor and spice and seat of the pants excitement. I'm going to start book 7 right now. I can't wait to dig in." Read more

"Another great Space Opera from Terry Mixon. Grsssst characters, phenomenal action ,well-thought-out...." Read more

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  • DougT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Four and one half stars.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2016
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    Another great book by Terry Mixon. I've really enjoyed this series and look forward to the next book. This series should appeal not just to military sci-fi and action adventure readers but to sci-fi readers in general. The author strikes a good balance between the elements of science/technology, military action, politics and character development. He doesn't bog the reader down with overly technical explanations but, for example, shows he does understand the basics of how ships in space might maneuver. (I hate it when an author has spacecraft maneuvering like an aircraft or sea going ship). The characters are engaging as is the story. As questions are answered, new mysteries are encountered. I highly recommend this series.
    I only took a half star off because of some scattered proofreading/editing issues.
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  • lazerbeam
    4.0 out of 5 stars Continuing story line is excellent and well paced...just needs a little better editing.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2016
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    I have given this novel 4 star rating rather than a 5 based upon all the syntax errors and juxtaposition words. Actually a 4 1/2 stars would be more appropriate. The novel just needed a little better editing. Its too bad as this book carries forward The Empire of Bones story line in a nicely paced fashion. The characters are complex enough without boring you to death with minutiae. However, this is not a novel that one should jump into without reading the previous books in the series. Knowing the back story is essential to fully comprehend (and enjoy) this novel. Although I had already read the first five books in the series, it was many months between the time I finished book five and purchased this one. I had to really tax my memory to catch up with the flow at first. Its very difficult for someone to try and start cold and grasp why certain interactions between the main characters is taking place. Although the author does provide some "refresher" background it really its really not enough to get a new reader up to speed. Overall, the continuing story line is excellent, action is well paced and the characters are well developed and complex. I'm anxiously awaiting book 7. It should be very interesting considering how this one ended.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book
    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
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    Another great book in a fun series. I've come to love this author and really enjoy This modern space opera series.
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  • Lowell Morrison
    5.0 out of 5 stars Going out and finding if you have a chance, a wonderful novel in Military Science Fiction with lots of twists, and turns
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2016
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    We have a new book, a great book, we have lost the half brother through his insane and traitorous actions. We have resolved a few of our problems, but the main one remains. We still have an insane AI out to rule the galaxy and kill any one in it's way. There is no option for inaction if you want to survive, and you are heavily outnumbered. How will Jared and Kelsy handle it, attack the universe and try to win? Try to find some place save, if there are any and hide? Will either one lead to survival? I find it a wonderful read with lots of twists, turns and loop de loops.
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  • BritMick
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book continues a great series
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2016
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    First of I will say if you have not read any of the books from this series. You are missing out. In this book, we see the Terran Empire and it allies continues the fight with the rebel empire. Kelsey and her half brother Jared go once again in battle, with the prize this time being bigger than they expected. But can they get it back to the empire's space safely. I will be looking forward to the next book, but hope that Terry doesn't make us wait to long.
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  • Xanlthorpe
    4.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat Dubious
    Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2020
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    This book moves the story along, as expected and in ways not expected. Good character development is continued for existing and for new characters. Actions and responses are acceptable within the tech and sci-fi realities previously established. This book leaves no doubt there is another in the series. The ending doesn’t require the reader to continue, but certainly strongly encourages that action.
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  • Herbert S. Williamson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, great series!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2017
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    This is a great series, this installment is no exception. I eagerly await each new book and immediately move it to the top of my "Read Next" list. Likable characters, lots of action and just fun to read. This is a series, and like all series, to get the most out of it you need to start with book #1. So buy them all, they wont disappoint.
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  • Will T
    3.0 out of 5 stars The series continues.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2016
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    I am deeply attached to the characters in this series. The blending of military sci-fi, space opera, and medieval nobility is good fun.

    The pacing in this title was a little wonky though. I don't want to give away any spoilers but I felt like the author very quickly jumped from point a to b with very little in between or spent an inordinant amount of time dealing with romantic drama more fit for a Harlequin novel then a military sci-fi novel.

    There were also more than a few grammatical errors and a few editing issues where the wrong name or word was used.

    As I said I'm emotionally invested in the characters and would recommend the series. This volume could definitely use some editing both for grammar and storyline.
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  • Amazon-Kunde
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good addition to the series
    Reviewed in Germany on December 4, 2016
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    Gute Unterhaltung. Die Story wird weitergeführt allerdings leider etwas langsam.
    Nun eröffnen sich mehr Plots die zum einen die Raider Ausrüstung betreffen als auch potentielle rogue groups in dem AI Imperium
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  • Billg
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2017
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    Fast paced, fun, another great read from Terry Mixon. Fantastic series. I can't wait for the next book to come out.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on June 9, 2017
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    Looking forward for more...
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  • Don forbes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this story
    Reviewed in Australia on March 7, 2017
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    Still going strong. Love this story. Are you about half way through the series? Will Carl be using the data he received from Omega?
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  • Christopher Wrench
    2.0 out of 5 stars Shame but time to quit
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2017
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    I enjoyed the series so far but this book has lost the plot. I skipped over at least 25% of the pages about weddings and relationships and felt that the author was filling in to pad out the book. Shame really as there is plenty of scope for some action in all sorts of areas. I will not be following the rest of the saga and I'm sad about that but there are plenty of other books out there.
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