Summary
What happens when you drop a wisecracking, gun-toting monster hunter into the supernatural chaos of 1980s New Orleans? Chad Gardenier is about to find out that the Big Easy harbors far more than jazz and gumbo – it’s crawling with creatures that would make your worst nightmares seem tame. In this explosive second installment of the Monster Hunter Memoirs series, the bayou becomes a battleground where bullets meet beasts in a gloriously chaotic collision of action and dark humor.
Audiobook Info
- Author: John Ringo, Larry Correia
- Narrator: Oliver Wyman
- Duration: 10 hours and 45 minutes
- Publisher: Baen Books
- Release Date: June 6, 2017
- Series: Monster Hunter Memoirs
- Book: 2
Review
Oliver Wyman delivers a powerhouse performance that perfectly captures the swagger and sarcasm of Chad Gardenier. His voice work brings authentic Louisiana flavor to the narrative, shifting effortlessly between Chad’s cocky narration and the colorful cast of characters inhabiting the supernatural underbelly of New Orleans. Wyman’s pacing matches the story’s relentless energy, making those 10+ hours feel like a wild weekend rather than a lengthy listen.
John Ringo takes Larry Correia’s beloved Monster Hunter universe and injects it with pure 1980s adrenaline. The setting of New Orleans proves to be an inspired choice – a city already steeped in voodoo mystique and supernatural folklore becomes the perfect hunting ground for creatures that go bump in the night. The authors blend real-world details of the era with fantastical elements, creating an immersive world where monster hunting feels like a legitimate (if deadly) profession.
The action sequences hit like a freight train loaded with silver bullets. Chad Gardenier embodies that classic action hero archetype – think John McClane with a monster-hunting license and an arsenal that would make any gun enthusiast weep with joy. Yet beneath the bravado lies genuine character development, as Chad confronts not just physical monsters but his own inner demons. The balance between explosive combat and quieter character moments keeps the narrative from becoming monotonous.
Fans of urban fantasy and military science fiction will find their perfect intersection here. The book rewards those familiar with the Monster Hunter International series while remaining accessible to newcomers. If you enjoy your supernatural fiction served with a side of dark humor, relentless action, and a protagonist who treats impossible odds as just another Tuesday, this audiobook will keep you thoroughly entertained through every monster-slaying minute.
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