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Breakaway

Expeditionary Force • Book 12

by Craig Alanson

Narrated by R.C. Bray

4.61 ABR Score (20.2K ratings)
★ 4.48 Goodreads (7.8K) ★ 4.83 Audible (12.4K)
19h 22m Released 2021 Sci-Fi

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Most series start coasting by book twelve — Breakaway leans harder into exactly what made you fall for these characters in the first place.

  • Great if you want: more of the Joe-and-Skippy chemistry you're already hooked on
  • Listening experience: breezy despite the runtime — character momentum carries it fast
  • Narration: Bray's comic timing for Skippy remains one of audio's best performances
  • Skip if: you haven't started the series — zero entry point here

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About This Audiobook

When humanity's fragile ceasefire with hostile alien forces crumbles, the galaxy becomes a battlefield once again. The Merry Band of Pirates finds themselves racing across star systems to neutralize threats to Earth, while the fledgling UN Navy embarks on a desperate diplomatic mission to forge new alliances with the enigmatic Alien Legion. As multiple factions pursue their own agendas, even the notorious Ethics & Compliance Office faces an unprecedented challenge that might force them to act with actual integrity.

R.C. Bray delivers another masterful performance that brings Craig Alanson's complex universe to vivid life through his distinctive character voices and impeccable timing. His portrayal captures both the series' signature humor and its high-stakes tension, seamlessly transitioning between witty banter and intense action sequences. Bray's ability to maintain consistent character voices across nearly twenty hours of runtime creates an immersive listening experience that makes the sprawling cast feel like familiar friends. The audio format particularly enhances the story's comedic elements and rapid-fire dialogue, allowing listeners to fully appreciate the nuanced interplay between characters as they navigate their latest impossible mission.