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Match Game

Expeditionary Force • Book 14

by Craig Alanson

Narrated by R.C. Bray

4.64 ABR Score (19.8K ratings)
★ 4.5 Goodreads (6.6K) ★ 4.86 Audible (13.2K)
20h 20m Released 2022 Sci-Fi

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

R.C. Bray finally meets his match — an AI villain who's just as insufferably smug as Skippy, and watching him squirm is deeply satisfying.

  • Great if you want: banter-driven sci-fi where humor and stakes coexist
  • Listening experience: propulsive and irreverent — laughs land right before the tension spikes
  • Narration: Bray's comic timing for Skippy's ego is still unmatched at book 14
  • Skip if: you haven't read the series — the payoff requires the investment

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About This Audiobook

When the universe's most arrogant artificial intelligence finally encounters a rival that matches his legendary capabilities, Skippy the Magnificent faces his greatest challenge yet. The ancient AI who has consistently pulled impossible victories from thin air discovers that raw computational power and superior intellect may not be enough against an adversary of equal sophistication. As cosmic forces align for an unprecedented showdown, humanity's survival once again depends on the unlikely partnership between a sarcastic alien machine and the resourceful crew he dismissively calls "filthy monkeys." The fourteenth installment of the Expeditionary Force saga escalates the stakes to galactic proportions, testing whether wit and teamwork can triumph over pure technological supremacy.

R.C. Bray delivers another masterful performance, seamlessly switching between Skippy's condescending mechanical voice and the distinct personalities of the human crew members. His pacing builds tension expertly throughout the twenty-hour runtime, particularly during high-stakes strategic encounters where every pause and inflection heightens the drama. Bray's ability to convey both humor and genuine stakes makes the complex military science fiction accessible while maintaining emotional weight. The narrator's consistent character voices across fourteen books create an immersive experience that feels like reuniting with familiar friends facing their most daunting adventure yet.