The Wrecking Squad

By: Nick Snape

Narrated by: Ryan Pierson

One crew, one loyalty and a single shot at redemption.

Captain Rebekah Khan and her ragtag crew of the repair ship Sunstar finally have a chance to pay off their crushing debts when an automining vessel goes rogue. After preventing the high value cargo from disappearing into the outer system, they uncover sabotage only a crew with their military experience would recognise.

Instead of returning as heroes, they are blackmailed into taking on a new crew member and to hunt for a mysterious, uncertified spacecraft. Deep into the black, they desperately try to hide their murky past, while their loyalties are tested to their limits when they finally come across the marooned ship and its deadly cargo.

Featuring the action of Aliens, the camaraderie of Firefly and the infighting of The Expanse, The Wrecking Squad is the new science fiction novel from Nick Snape, author of the highly rated Weapons of Choice series.

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Tight knit crew on an edge-of-your seat adventure!

I've seen it said that fans of Firefly would love this series. And so far, I think that's a fair assessment.

Snape introduces us to those aboard the Sunstar, The Wrecking Squad (for the last time, it's Crew!), and within the first few minutes, if even, you know these people. The characters are fleshed out so well, you just immediately want to follow them on their journey. And you do. Through an epic adventure, where pasts unravel, and folk question themselves and everything they know and have done. All of those elements of down-to-the-wire tension, as you hold your breath, waiting to see if these characters you've come to know and care for, are going to make it through.

This is a science fiction, action/adventure that keeps you on the edge of your seat whether through the action, or the unfolding history of the Crew. This is everything I love about science fiction/space adventure.
Ryan Pierson does an excellent job breathing life into Snape's already amazing work.

Great story and characters

I enjoyed the character development and plot. A wonderful introduction to the series. I am looking forward to book 2!

Thrilling Action Adventure

This was my first experience with this author's work, and it won't be my last. I enjoyed this almost non-stop action thriller. Once the audiobook started, my attention was gripped by the story, and I listened to the whole audiobook from beginning to end without stopping. I was thrilled to be in space with this group of adventurers. I liked the characters and their relationships as they cared about one another. I enjoyed Ryan Pierson's narration as his performance enhanced the story's entertainment. I was given a copy of the audiobook. I volunteered, without financial gain, to post this review which reflected my honest opinions regarding this audiobook.