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Out of the Ashes

A Metahuman Files: Classified Novella, Book 1

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Out of the Ashes

By: Hailey Turner
Narrated by: Greg Boudreaux
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War never leaves a soldier behind.

Staff Sergeant Alexei Dvorkin is still recovering from his brief stint as a prisoner of war. While his physical wounds have healed, the emotional scars are slow to disappear. Agent Sean Delaney’s recovery from trauma is likewise slower than anticipated, and he also blames himself for what Alexei suffered through.

The ties between Alexei and Sean were frayed by the enemy’s hand. Mending what was broken between them will require a depth of honesty neither man is ready to face just yet. But if they don’t, they risk losing a future together neither wants to let go.

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I love this series so much, and this little bit between Alexei and Shawn was really short, but full of emotion and insight into their relationship. Loved it.

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I love this series and had seen these novellas but hadn’t picked them up. Needless to say, I was thrilled when they came to audio. Greg Boudreaux narrates the series and he did these shorts including Alexei’s Russian accent. He always does a great job.

This story takes place after Alexei and Sean’s horrific kidnapping. That story line – that violent incident – is seared in my memory. It nearly broke me with what they went through. I knew it wouldn’t be all roses and chocolates after that – how could it be? But I wanted the men to find their way forward both in their careers and in their personal lives.

And there is work to be done. Sean still freezes up when Alexei touches him, yet turns green with jealousy when anyone shows an interest in Alexei. There is love there, but barriers need to be breached. And when Alexei and Sean go on their first covert mission, there is another kind of healing. These men’s self-worth is derived from their work, so getting back in the saddle, so to speak, triggers more healing. That and blowing up London is just fun. A cameo by my favorite British metahuman rounded out the great story. This novella was well done, and I look forward to more shorts.

The in-between story

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This story had everything from heartbreakingly tender moments, emotional upheaval to action and adventure. I adored these two characters, the chemistry and love between them was thick and beautiful. Turner did an impeccable job with this short story, keeping readers/listeners interested and drooling. The story didn’t leave me wanting for more but satisfied and happy with the way it ended as a whole.

Greg is an amazing narrator, as always connecting with the characters on another level. His accents are perfect, going from voice to voice smoothly. Greg is phenomenal at communicating passion and emotion in his voice, always giving the characters life and the plot enthusiasm.

Looking forward to more!

Touching and Emotional

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Firstly, this novella follows Alexei and Sean through their recovery after events in In The Blood, so that's a must read/listen before diving into Out of the Ashes.

Physical wounds may have healed after the men were held prisoners of war, but emotionally they both have a long way to go. This story, although containing the usual field action we've come to expect from Alpha Team, is full of feels as Alexei and Sean struggle to regain their relationship's equilibrium.

I love Greg Boudreaux's narration of Metahuman Files series, and he again gives a brilliant performance bringing so much emotion to Alexei and Sean...amazing!

Great Addition To The Metahuman Files Series

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Even though Alexei and Sean were rescued in the main series, I'm so glad Hailey Turner dedicated an entire novella to exploring how they recovered from their trauma. The things these men had to live through were truly horrific, and being able to witness their healing journey soothed the tension that never quite left me when I was reading the previous story. In a series where Metahumans have so many advantages, it was both refreshing and heartwrenching to see Sean and Alexei struggle with the same emotions all humans experience. It really brought home the message that even Metahumans aren't invincible, that they deal with the same emotional tumoil as everyone else and need the same support systems to heal from difficult situations. I love that even at their most strained moments, Alexei and Sean never gave up on each other. The depth of their love never felt quite as strong as it did in this story, and it left me feeling hopeful even when I wasn't sure things would ever go back to normal for these men. While I can't deny that the emotions Sean and Alexei had to process were heavy, this novella stayed upbeat and action-packed when they went on their mission in London. In true Metahumans fashion, things went a bit sideways, but Sean and Alexei made it through with their quick thinking and excellent teamwork. After listening to this adventurous novella, I can say with certainty that Alexei and Sean have overcome the worst of their trauma and are ready to get back in the swing of things again.

**I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this book. This review expresses my honest thoughts and opinions.   

An emotional healing journey

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