Audible Book Review: Archangel One by Evan Currie

This is a fast listening, good marine space sci-fi.
Archangel One
Archangel One, Book 1
By: Evan Currie
Narrated by: Stephen Dexter


Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 09-01-19
Language: English
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Genre: Military Space Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi, Space Marine
My Rating: 4.5 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.5; Narration 4.5.

Publisher's Summary
An elite squadron must go undercover behind enemy lines in this thrilling new space adventure from the author of the Odyssey One series.
Humanity has reached an uneasy truce with the Empire - but unless the allies bring the fight to the enemy, extinction is all but assured. In preparation for the inevitable next war, Commander Stephen Michaels is at the helm of the Archangel Squadron, and his orders are simple: go rogue.
Disguised as mercenaries, Commander Michaels and the Archangels seek valuable intelligence on their imposing foe. Their mission takes them deep into uncharted territory, where they make inroads with the Empire, fiercely guarding their true identities and purpose. Fighting for the enemy goes against everything they stand for, but these are desperate times.
As their deception increases, so does the risk. With the Empire’s deadliest secrets within reach, Commander Michaels and the Archangels accept a mission that will take them even deeper into the Imperial fold. They know all too well that one wrong step won’t just end their lives - it could end their entire civilization.
©2019 by Cleigh Currie. (P)2019 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Review:
Commander Michaels, known as “Steph” has been selected to head a new squadron of specially formed ships with the ability to go into space “undercover”. The goal is to infiltrate the outer colonies as a privateer fleet in order to slip into a position to get information on the Empire.

Humanity forces have established a moderate truce with the brutal Empire regime, but they don’t expect it to last. Humanity needs to get more details to protect the species.

Steph and his squadron are fast and willing to push the edges of safety to make a name for their rogue fleet. They step in to help a planetary force when a larger neighbor attacks. The Archangels are able to prevail but at the end of the battle, they realize an enemy Imperial Fleet of the Empire is bearing down on the stricken ships. The Imperial ships do not leave survivors, so Steph decides to quickly save the crews and one of the ships of the defeated attackers. The race out of the system to get away from the Imperial lasers involves an edge of the seat, last-minute desperate maneuver.

I enjoyed the intrigue and the fast action of this story. Step is already a daredevil pilot but he pushes himself and his team to the edge of safety with his actions. Fortunately, he has a whiz of a technician along for the mission who helps save his backside. I enjoyed the camaraderie among the squadron pilot leaders.

I didn’t realize that this series is a branch off from the Odyssey series. I have read book 1 of the first series and have book 2 on my Audible shelf. I plan to pick that up after I read book 2 of this Archangel series. I recommend this author and the series for readers who enjoy military space action sci-fi.

Audio Notes: I felt that Stephen Dexter did a good job with the narration. He provides different voices and accents for the many characters. I didn’t notice any disruptive issues as have been mentioned in other reviews. I enjoyed the listen as good entertainment.

Source: 2/29/2020 Free Audible with Unlimited selection. This qualifies for my 2020Audiobook goal.