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Freefall

Mavericks • Book 2

by Craig Alanson

Narrated by R.C. Bray

4.43 ABR Score (11.9K ratings)
★ 4.3 Goodreads (2.7K) ★ 4.76 Audible (9.2K)
19h 19m Released 2020 Sci-Fi

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

R.C. Bray's deadpan delivery makes working-for-the-enemy feel like the most reasonable thing the Mavericks have ever done.

  • Great if you want: chaotic military sci-fi with sharp humor throughout
  • Listening experience: fast and propulsive — 19 hours disappears surprisingly fast
  • Narration: Bray's comic timing elevates every disaster the Mavericks walk into
  • Skip if: you haven't started the Mavericks series yet

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About This Audiobook

Emily Perkins and the Alien Legion face their most paradoxical mission yet, finding themselves simultaneously working for and against their enemies in a web of competing loyalties and hidden agendas. When critical intelligence proves unreliable and carefully orchestrated plans begin to unravel at breakneck speed, the Mavericks discover that survival means navigating an impossible situation where traditional concepts of ally and enemy blur beyond recognition. As the team plunges into operational chaos, they must rely on their unconventional tactics and unbreakable bonds to find solid ground in a universe determined to keep them guessing.

R.C. Bray delivers a masterful performance that elevates Alanson's intricate plotting through his nuanced character work and precise timing. His ability to shift seamlessly between alien voices and human perspectives creates a fully immersive soundscape that brings the diverse cast to life with remarkable clarity. Bray's pacing perfectly captures the story's momentum as plans collapse and tensions escalate, while his delivery of both tactical dialogue and emotional moments demonstrates why he remains one of science fiction's most sought-after narrators. The audio format allows listeners to fully appreciate the complex interpersonal dynamics that drive this military space opera forward.