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The Heart of Matter Audiobook
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After an epic maiden voyage that introduced Earth to a larger universe—and a cosmos full of terrifying new enemies—Captain Eric Weston and the crew of the NAC spacecraft Odyssey have spent months cooling their heels under their admiral’s watchful eye. But when Earth’s newest ally, the Priminae, strike a defense deal with the North American Confederacy, the Odyssey finally receives her orders: return to Ranquil, the Priminae’s war-ravaged homeworld, and lend badly needed support against the invading Drasin.
Weston and his crew are hungry for action, yet once back on Ranquil, they realize not all is as it seems. Yes, the Drasin are a formidable foe, but Weston suspects a powerful unseen force is waging the war that could alter forever the face of the universe. Determined to unmask the mysterious puppet masters, Weston and his motley crew defy NAC protocol and venture into deep space…where they will discover an enemy unlike any they have ever faced. The long-awaited follow-up to the spectacular Into the Black: Odyssey One combines old-school space opera with modern storytelling to create an exhilarating new sci-fi adventure.
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"Really really great. Some people say that the first book was better. I don't agree, this was the perfect combination of military action, science fiction and people's meanderings. It could do with a pinch of political plotting and back hand dealing. Other than that it was great! Four stars!"
— Wendell (4 out of 5 stars)
The Heart of Matter Listener Reviews
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" This is a pretty good sophomore book in the series. Some parts were repetitious but overall the story brought in new details and new action. I will be reading book three when it comes out. "
— Keith, 1/23/2014 -
" Enjoyable military/space opera science fiction. "
— Barry, 12/18/2013 -
" The best of the series so far. I am still trying to figure out what the next book is. Evan is good a leaving you hanging at the end. Must have next book! "
— Snohotom, 12/16/2013 -
" I wish there were more answers to the questions raised in this book, but hopefully they will be answered in the next one. "
— Michael, 12/10/2013 -
" It took me longer to get into this book than did the first in the series. But once I did, I could not put it down. Although not a regular reader of military fiction I did enjoy the action in this book. Can't wait for the third. "
— Keith, 11/3/2013 -
" I didn't enjoy this one quite as much as I did the first one, Into the Black. But still a GREAT read and well worth the paltry amount for an ebook. "
— Amanda, 10/5/2013 -
" Very enjoyable...never a dull moment "
— Jason, 8/13/2013 -
" Another great military space book. Not quite as good as the first one (Into the Black: Odyssey One) but still awesome. Can't wait to read what comes next. "
— Jasoches, 5/26/2013 -
" Would be a 5, but there aren't any more in this series! Bah. "
— Karyl, 3/29/2013 -
" Can't wait for the next book. "
— Shane, 2/9/2013 -
" Another fine book, this just keeps getting better. "
— Don, 1/1/2013 -
" great book! looking forward to next one. "
— Mark, 12/7/2012
About Evan Currie
Evan Currie is the bestselling author of the Odyssey One series, the Warrior’s Wings series, and more. Although his post-secondary education was in computer sciences, and he has worked in the local lobster industry steadily over the last decade, writing has always been his true passion.
About David de Vries
David de Vries, an Earphones Award-winning audiobook narrator and veteran stage actor and director, spent three years in the cast of Wicked and was the last Lumiere in the Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast. He has also appeared in numerous films and voiced commercial campaigns for companies large and small, including American Express, AT&T, UPS, Motorola, Georgia-Pacific, Delta Airlines, Coca Cola, and Ford, among others. He can be seen in a number of feature films, including The Founder, The Accountant, Captain America: Civil War, and Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. On television, his credits include House of Cards, Nashville, and Halt and Catch Fire.