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Hearts of Darkness

Strange Company, Book 3

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Hearts of Darkness

By: Nick Cole
Narrated by: Christopher Ryan Grant
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Caps to pop and bodies to drop.

As intergalactic civilization collapses and descends into chaos, the Strange Company must journey to the edge of human-controlled space to board and destroy the last ship of the corrupt Monarch Empire—in order to both satisfy a debt and salvage what remains of their reputation as hard-bitten and dangerous private military contractors.

But things are never easy for mercenaries. Eccentric warrant officers running amok—when they can be found, plots to kill one of them abound, and a bad case of serious PTSD about what lies ahead for Sergeant Orion plagues his waking nightmares as the Cult of Hot Soup grows. The company must "get gud" or die trying as they master boarding operations and prepare for the worst kind of combat a space marine can get their kill on in: compartment-to-compartment fighting on a ship so advanced in technology, it's almost… alien.

Stinkeye, Hauser, Chief Cook, Sergeant Orion, and new and old Strange Company brothers are here for the violence with a ticket to ride the lightning and settle accounts with the fallen tyrants as they get their stack on and get paid. If they can make it back to their ship and a safe world beyond the limits of the known, then perhaps the company can avoid the tragedy they've been sucked into.

The only way out lies beyond a praetorian guard of heavily armed commandos, emplaced guns, and enigmatic psy-powered operators. The Heart of Darkness waits at the Oblivion Gate, for the Strange Company to make one wrong move and disappear forever.

Live. Laugh. Launch.

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First of all I am a real fan of military sci fi (we have to be honest about these things) and I am a particular fan of Nick Cole's writing and Christopher Ryan Grant's narration. For me it''s a perfect combination (your mileage may vary).. this is the 3rd book detailing the adventures of the Strange Company and while Nick has given enough back story to allow the reader to dive straight into it my advice would be to start at the beginning and "get some"...superb t stars would definitely recommend!... don't know if you ever tag these reviews Nick but if you do read this please get started on book ASAP

just superb

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the much anticipated 3rd book in the strange journey of Richard strangs "strange company"
I was not disappointed. Running the dark star down and all the violence, gallows humor and the world weary view on the galaxy that is a total dumpster fire through the eyes of the veteran ruck hobo Sgt Orion. Mr cole kicked a winner with this one, the narration was spot on. great work 👍

well we have to be these things

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Absolute perfection to round out a brilliant series. Well done Nick Cole. CRG narration very good as always.

Bravo

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Wonderfully acted, a cracking good story with attention to detail and very nicely tied up loose ends. A complete arc over 3 books and a satisfying end to boot.

Spherical greatness!

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loved it.
just loved it.
highly recommend all 3 books.
Special mention to the narrator...

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