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  • Return Protocol

  • Weapons of Choice, Book 2
  • By: Nick Snape
  • Narrated by: Josh Innerst
  • Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (4 ratings)

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Return Protocol

By: Nick Snape
Narrated by: Josh Innerst
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Summary

An abandoned space station, a hostile, alien planet, and a lost squad eighteen hundred light years from Earth. How far would you go for that one chance to get home?

After the world-shattering events of Hostile Contact, Finn's squad leave Earth and the Solar System behind, travelling 1800 light years in an instant, as the Haven space craft activates the Return Protocol.

The ship's Artificial Intelligence, accepting them as crew, co-operates with Finn, Zuri, Smith and Noah as they as they encounter the remnants of the Haven race on an advanced Space Station and Havenhome, the aliens' home planet.

Pitted against huge odds, the squad need to rapidly gain the knowledge and skills required to use their alien technology as they desperately fight for survival on the hostile, high gravity planet, where everything wants to eat you or kill you, not caring which comes first.

In the midst of battle, revelations arise about the ancient aliens' plans for humanity and, with the horrifying realisation about how the Haven fell from their technologically advanced pinnacle, Finn and his team question their place amongst the stars.

With Finn continuing to combat both inner and outer demons, Zuri, the strong-willed female gunner, and Smith, his deceased but digitally copied Corporal, rise to the challenge as the squad take on the might of the Haven Masters, who crave their old but powerful technology.

And, in a last-ditch attempt to recover the lost pathway home, the squad embark on a harrowing mission where they face a devastating decision that will change their lives forever.

Come for the action, stay for the characters in this 'fast-paced, character-driven novel that seamlessly blends military sci-fi and alien first contact.'

©2023 Nick Snape (P)2023 Fireside Audio
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Wow, such an intriguing premise. This story continues to be an eye opening endeavor. The research and probabilities feel very real and so much fun to listen to. This felt fast paced and the time flew by. Cannot wait for more.

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Continuation of a great series

Another good one, giving a real feel for where the story is going. Moves the action on, but with the characters gaining more depth and you can see/hear this isn't going to be a run of the mill mil scifi. Great narration too as they encounter an alien planet and its inhabitants for the first time. Looking forward to the next episode in this series.

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Off into space

We are off out into space to discover more about the aliens and the technology. The writing keeps you on your toes with new hooks and ideas developing the story and the background in new and interesting ways especially the passage of time. Looking forward to where it goes next.

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If this is the protocol, I'll be returning!

Book Two takes the characters out to space. Modern soldiers finding themselves of on an alien world scratched an itch I’ve had since they stopped making Stargate.
The characters felt fresh in a way that breathed new life into a fun genre.
The audio production was top notch and I can not wait to listen to the next instalment.

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