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Gears of War: Aspho Fields

Gears of War, Book 1

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Gears of War: Aspho Fields

By: Karen Traviss
Narrated by: Nan McNamara
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A New York Times bestseller! In the first of three official tie-in novels to the hugely successful videogame from Microsoft and Epic Games, the last human survivors of a vicious alien attack fight a pivotal battle for the fate of mankind.

As kids, the three of them were inseparable; as soldiers, they would be torn apart. Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago fought alongside Dom’s elder brother Carlos at Aspho Fields in the epic battle that changed the course of the Pendulum Wars. There’s a new war to fight now, a war for mankind’s very survival. But while the last human stronghold on Sera braces itself for another onslaught from the Locust Horde, ghosts come back to haunt Marcus and Dom. For Marcus—decorated war hero, convicted traitor—the return of an old comrade threatens to dredge up an agonizing secret he’s sworn to keep.

As the beleaguered Gears of the Coalition of Ordered Governments take a last stand to save mankind from extermination, the harrowing decisions made at Aspho Fields have to be relived and made again. Marcus and Dom can take anything the Locust Horde throws at them—but will their friendship survive the truth about Carlos Santiago?

©2008 Epic Games Inc. (P)2023 Random House Audio Fiction Genre Fiction Military Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction Tie-in War & Military War Haunted

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Good for fans of the games who wanted to hear a bit more of the characters’ backstories. The flashback sequences are by far the more interesting parts of the book, and probably could have stood alone, without the “present day” sections.

The narrator was okay - it’s a bit jarring to begin with, having a female narrator when most of the cast are men, but you get used to it after a while. Watch out for the dodgy Antipodean accents, mind 😬

Overall, an enjoyable story that I’d recommend to fans of the franchise.

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Karen Traviss expands the massive meat hunks from the games into real flesh and bone characters. Theres themes of guilt, grief and what you find within yourself to pick yourself up and carry on, which all broadens the source material admirably.
Its perhaps slightly drawn out, with some of the action washing over the listener more than gripping them by the throat as you'd hope for with such an action focused game to draw from. Overall though this is a admirable bit of world - and character - building.

admirable world - and character - building

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Loved Gears for as long as I can remember, and this story is fantastic. I do however wonder why they chose this narrator? She isn’t a bad narrator, she’s just not suited to this story.

Great story, but…

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not finished listening yet but I've read the all the books and fills in a lot of the stories between games

Good book

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This is a great auditable book, the author keeps reading the story and keeps wanting more, I can't wait for book 2!!!

Excellent

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As someone who loves deep lore on games, this was perfect and insightful. Great story of Marcus growing up meeting his friends and joining the army, with the current setting of them fighting the Locust and before!

Loved the narration definitely a recommend!

Absolutely brilliant!

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I love these books, but it’s so hard to sit down and actually read I find. Much more convenient in audible format, this is a genuine treasure narrated by the voice actress of Anya.
The only thing that would make it better is if they somehow got the whole original cast but understandably that’s not really possible.
The fact we have an original voice actor to narrate this really pays homage to the love Travis and the publisher has for Gears of War.
Thank you Karen for writing such wonderful books and thank you Nan for excellent narration.

Perfect fit for anyone who is a fan of Gears of War.

Great

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excellent for filling in the gaps if you love the games definitely worth the read.

excellent characters.

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A superb book that has the ability ro not only make the characters feel real, but also put you in their shoes,
a brilliant story gritty, suspenseful and epic about events carved into the history of the gaming series

gears fans will love it, and those new to the series will be drawn into it and hooked

great entry to a great series

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Bit simplistic. Pretty enjoyable. Nothing spectacular. But, if like me you loved the games, this is worth your time.

Love the Gears World

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