NecroTek

The Necrotek Series, Book 1

By: Jonathan Maberry

Narrated by: Ray Porter

From New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry, NecroTek is a gripping sci-fi thriller full of ghosts, gods, and a battle for the soul of humanity.

Neither cosmic philosopher Lars Soren, hotshot pilot Bianca Petrescu, nor the high priestess Jessica McHugh—Lady Death herself—can say quite where in the galaxy they are. But after an experiment gone horribly wrong, one thing is clear: Asphodel Station isn’t in orbit around Jupiter any longer. Worse, the monsters that live out here—ancient eldritch beings thought only to exist in stories and nightmares—have now been alerted to Earth’s existence.

Their army of Shoggoths is coming for us next.

Humanity’s only hope for survival lies on the surface of the alien world of Shadderal, where a ghost named Lost, the last of an ancient race, still haunts the vast plains of the Field of Dead Birds. But hope has a cost. Lost tells Soren about ancient derelict spacecraft awaiting on Shadderal, shapeshifting machines that blend ultra-advanced technology with the dark powers of necromancy. These ships might just be nimble enough to defend mankind against the coming invasion.

But there’s a catch: they can only be piloted by the dead.

As human starfighters fall in battle, their spirits can be called back from death to pilot these ghost ships of a fallen race. But will this new necromantic technology—NecroTek—allow humanity to stand against the vast armies of the Shoggoths? And even if it can, is the war to save the human race worth the cost of its pilots’ immortal souls?

©2024 Jonathan Maberry Productions (P)2024 Blackstone Publishing

Very engaging

It is rare that I get so into a book that I get emotionally attached to the storyline.
this one I did. I was cheering when The Lost Souls were victorious and was close to tears when each fell. one by one.
I "saw" what was going to happen but, I still listened. Impatience creased my brow but couldn't tear myself away.
When the event did happen, I admit, I cheered.
Definitely will get book 2.

Absolute action!

Oh man it is just pure fire! The narrative of Mr. Ray Porter is phenomenal and the writing never disappoints!! Just really fun! Thank you for this I can't wait for more!!!

The terror of the great deep unknown.

The flaking and pitting of the soul when melded to machine and it right to choose how it shall be done. The bring of this war to to the gods, giving them a war they won’t believe.

Unique

This was a very interesting story with a very unique plot. The characters are engaging and well written amd the action is intense! I enjoyed it very much. It is definitely dark, but good!

Souls driving advanced technology.

I didn'tcare for the long explanation of certain parts. I really like the writer and the narrator is phenomenal. He's the only reason I hung on. This story just enough at end to peak my interest on listening to the next book.