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The Last Hunter Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

J.N. Chaney (Author), Terry Mixon (Author), Jeffrey Kafer (Narrator),
4.6 out of 5 stars 5,960 ratings

Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.

Two centuries after the Confederation staved off an invasion by the robotic Locusts, Captain Jack Romanoff faces mandatory retirement from an ever-shrinking navy. Actions speak louder than words. The Confederation doesn’t think the Locusts are coming back.

But what if the politicians are wrong?

Snared in a scheme he doesn’t fully understand or trust, Jack gets his promotion, but it comes with a catch. With a crew of rejects, he must restore the most powerful warship humanity has ever built, after centuries of neglect and decay, before time runs out.

If he fails, humanity might not need to worry about history repeating itself ever again.

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  1. Listening Length
    10 hours and 1 minute
  2. Author
    J.N. Chaney, see all
  3. Narrator
    Jeffrey Kafer
  4. Audible release date
    February 27, 2022
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Variant Publications
  7. ASIN
    B09QQSW8JS
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 10 hours and 1 minute
Author J.N. Chaney, Terry Mixon
Narrator Jeffrey Kafer
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date February 27, 2022
Publisher Variant Publications
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B09QQSW8JS
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Customers find the book's story engaging and well-written, with well-developed characters and a strong start to the series. The book holds readers' attention from beginning to end. The plot receives mixed reactions, with some finding it very predictable, while the pace is also mixed, with some appreciating the good pace while others find it slow.

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128 customers mention "Story quality"111 positive17 negative

Customers find the story engaging and exciting, with the plot drawing them in and keeping them interested throughout.

"...Sometimes Chaney projects, while always solid and a decent read, lack somewhat in real character development...and characters come out slightly..." Read more

"...Excellent writing, and character development is superb. The story moves very well as would be expected by these two fine writers...." Read more

"...This will indeed be an interesting journey. Life aboard the Delta Orionis is going to increasingly complicate with the addition of more civilians...." Read more

"...This is clearly the start if a potentially long running series with believable and enthralling characters...." Read more

60 customers mention "Character development"55 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book, with one customer noting the righteous anger that drives the protagonists.

"...It is, after all, a work of fiction. I took to the lead character quickly and did the same with supporting characters as they were introduced...." Read more

"...Excellent writing, and character development is superb. The story moves very well as would be expected by these two fine writers...." Read more

"...Commodore Jack Romanoff has been a fun character to follow...." Read more

"...start if a potentially long running series with believable and enthralling characters. A fun read that shows great promise for the future...." Read more

32 customers mention "Writing quality"26 positive6 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it exceptionally well written and fun to read, with one customer noting the engaging dialog.

"...Probably. I will be honest, I can enjoy a well-written book even if there are a few flaws, and some misuse of scientific fact...." Read more

"...As long as this series is written this well... I will be reading every book that comes out in it...." Read more

"...Excellent writing, and character development is superb. The story moves very well as would be expected by these two fine writers...." Read more

"...He has the ability to deal with ambiguity and work creatively when required...." Read more

24 customers mention "Start"24 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's start engaging, with several noting it's a nice introduction to a new series, and one mentioning it got them hooked from the beginning.

"Excellent start for a new series by Chaney and Mixon. ‘..." Read more

"...Pedestrian? I felt I had no choice. The first book in the series was OK and convinced me to get the 2nd, but don't bother with the whole..." Read more

"One of the best series I have read in awhile. I have read books by both authors and this is by far one of the best starting out being cashiered Capt...." Read more

"A good story. This is a great start to a new adventure. I will be reading the books in the series" Read more

7 customers mention "Readability"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, holding their attention from beginning to end, with one customer finishing it in a day.

"Fun read , captivating story. Drew me in quickly . I will definitely continue reading this series. It's worth reading ." Read more

"Great start to a series! Held my attention from beginning to end. Fighting bad odds and a bad command structure Jack achieves the impossible...." Read more

"...It held my attention to the end and left me wanting more. Way to go!" Read more

"Great book... it took me a day to read... outstanding. Cant wait to read the next one. It surely delivered...." Read more

20 customers mention "Plot"13 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the plot of the book, with several finding it very predictable, while one customer praises the excellent universe building.

"...In short, it's obviously inspired by some really good stuff... And done better. A Lot better...." Read more

"Slow, sorta boring, very predictable. Character development was good pace but the story just seemed to move at the pace of pond water." Read more

"...It's an interesting universe and treacherous political web our hero is tossed into...." Read more

"...He has the ability to deal with ambiguity and work creatively when required...." Read more

16 customers mention "Pace"9 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pace of the book, with some finding it good while others describe it as slow.

"A good read all around. Good pacing and some surprising plot twists along the way. What more could you ask for?" Read more

"Slow, sorta boring, very predictable. Character development was good pace but the story just seemed to move at the pace of pond water." Read more

"I couldn't put it down! Fast paced, thrilling plot and lots of fascinating characters!..." Read more

"The book started very slow and had no action. Later the author made a chance to a military mystery that exceeded my interest...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Robert Lane
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of my Favorite Series
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I've read most of the books in this series. If Amazon allowed half stars, I would probably give it 4.5 stars. Since I can't do that, and since I have enjoyed the series so much, I chose to give 5 stars instead of 4.

    Does the book have flaws? Yes. Is it perhaps a little weak in the science area? Probably. I will be honest, I can enjoy a well-written book even if there are a few flaws, and some misuse of scientific fact. It is, after all, a work of fiction. I took to the lead character quickly and did the same with supporting characters as they were introduced. For me, it took a few books for this series to hit its stride, but it's been a wild ride since then.

    Mr. Chaney is on the short list of my favorite authors, and I have purchased many of his books. And it doesn't hurt that this series was written with Terry Mixon, another author I enjoy. He's teamed with other authors I like, such as Jonathan Brazee (a very nice series) and Terry Maggert (another of my all-time favorite series).

    I realize that people are looking for different things when they read a book. You can read other reviews to see if any issues that concern you are in this series. If you don't discover any showstoppers, I highly recommend that you try this series. And go beyond the first book before you make up your mind.
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  • kim young
    4.0 out of 5 stars great book
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Greta book in the start of a series hopefully the rest stay as good as this one was and keep building on it
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  • KenCrawford at Southern Heat Creations
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This is a really good book.

    Sometimes Chaney projects, while always solid and a decent read, lack somewhat in real character development...and characters come out slightly cookie cutter.
    I am not trying to be critical, just stating a fact as I see it. Note I still buy his books lol.

    This is Not one of those book where it lacks!
    In fact the character development is absolutely stellar. In fact, it's pretty much close to perfection... without going overboard to the point of boredom.
    This is Space Opera at it's best.

    The story is really good...and trust me, it expands significantly in book two.
    It's similar to Battle Star Galactica...if someone put a lot more thought and imagination into Galactica...and wrote better characters...then tossed it in a blender with Lost Stars... only without getting mind numbingly boring by avoiding entire repetitive chapters on the math and timing of space battles.
    In short, it's obviously inspired by some really good stuff...
    And done better.
    A Lot better.

    It's also entertaining and Fun.
    Heck, I absolutely love some of these characters.
    Some of the way situations are handled are a bit over the top but...in a 'chuckle about it and keep reading' type of way, not a 'ruins the book' kind of way.

    As long as this series is written this well...
    I will be reading every book that comes out in it.
    And, no real spoiler - the second book is awesome thus far!

    Great Job!
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  • OmniChu
    5.0 out of 5 stars the hype is deserved!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I devoured this book. Could not put it down, much to the consternation of my wife. About to download the next installment.
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  • moreld
    5.0 out of 5 stars You Won't Go Wrong With This New Series
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Excellent start for a new series by Chaney and Mixon. ‘The Last Hunter’ involves Captain Jack Romanoff, a Naval captain soon to be forcibly retired from the Confederation navy. The Confederation hasn’t had a major battle in the past two hundred years, and it shows. Gradually rotting and increasingly corrupt, the Navy is now a shell of what it used to be, especially when it comes to absolute naval power. Gone now are the old warships of the past; the Hunter class, replaced by smaller, more efficient, and cheaper battle cruisers. It's all down now to the forward thinking of Jack’s father, the previous Grand Admiral of the Confederation Navy, and his vision of needing both the old ships that won the last war, but are slowing rotting away, and his son doing the impossible. Excellent writing, and character development is superb. The story moves very well as would be expected by these two fine writers. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the series as it comes out, as ‘The Last Hunter’ is an excellent introduction. I was provided an ARC for an honest review, but as good as it was I purchased the book anyway. Gotta support those authors who do such good work.
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  • Kurush F Dalal
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun new Space Opera Saga
    Reviewed in India on October 15, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    A really good read. Good build up. Decent background creation. Interesting play of humanity and human greed versus security. Some interesting characters. Some undeveloped characters with great scope. Looking forward the the next installment.
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  • A. Trujillo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely worth the read.
    Reviewed in Germany on December 30, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    The story is a nice deviation from the nest known as to have it feel “fresh”.
    I was captivated by it and I’m looking forward to the next one.
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  • Fred Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent start to this series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 20, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This is an excellent start to this series. The story has been done before, obsolete ship, crew of misfits and criminals coming together as the last hope for humanity against the alien horde. However the writing is crisp and smart, the characters are good if a little lacking in depth but the story is the main driver. I liked the writing a lot and am Looking forward to more of these. The narration is very good Jeffrey Kafer does an excellent job, the narration does the story justice.. The book ends on a cliff hanger but a good one. Highly recommended.
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  • D L Tezza
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Drama and Characters
    Reviewed in Australia on June 22, 2022
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    Loved this, excellent flowing story makes for a good read.
    Hopefully we get to fill out more of the supporting characters.
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  • Brian Dyck M109R
    5.0 out of 5 stars JN Chaney. Need I say more!
    Reviewed in Canada on March 12, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Purchased the book because I have many books written by JN Chaney. The start made me slightly apprehensive, but it very quickly caught my attention and held it for the rest of the book. 5/5 for sure and I am buying the rest in the series as they come out..
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