When the Devil Dances

Legacy of the Aldenata

By: John Ringo

Narrated by: Marc Vietor

Length: 20 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

The human-eating Posleen have invaded Earth, decimating all but two North American territories. Heavily outnumbered, humans cluster close together, the possibilities of habitable space shrinking by the day. An epic battle from September 11-27, 2009, will decide the fate of humankind, and the apocalyptic decision to use nuclear weapons - heretofore banned - will alter the fate of alien and human forever.

©2002 John Ringo (P)2009 Audible, Inc.

Yea! the story continues and its even better

Well there is not much to say, I dont know if it makes sense to review a book thats the 3rd out of 4 books (or more if you count the side stories) because if you have read the first 2 then you know whats going on and why you should read this one, but here it goes.

So the story continues and its even better then I thought it would get, many if the issues I have had with the other books having side plots that go nowhere and other ones that do but dont make sense, many of those things are not here which is a good thing.

There are some things that are hinted at in the last 2 books that you know have to be going on but are not sure how its done and its sorta touched on here and really its awesome as ever - the regeneration stuff turns out is a little easier then it was thought to do and evidence that might help explain why Earth was helped to prepare its self for the war.

suck anti matter posties!

not enough suit action but still a bad ass story. wish it has told more of papa o'niels story.

Wish all narrators were this good!

Great story, great narration, what's not to like? If you're a sci-fi or military adventure fan, you've found your series! Start with the first book though!

Heros everywhere, even in the “urbs”

I keep coming back this story. People and children, even those not in the military, are affected by and part of the continuing fight against the invading Posleen. Welcome to more adventures, battles and fascinating people like Ann Elgars and Cally!!!

Very Good

Loved it! Some rather slow parts from time to time but otherwise very action pact!

On the edge guessing

Would you consider the audio edition of When the Devil Dances to be better than the print version?

Yes the voice on this was great

What was one of the most memorable moments of When the Devil Dances?

Fighting in the suits

Have you listened to any of Marc Vietor’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

TheAldenata series are all great

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Rednecks with nuclear weapons

Any additional comments?

None

Eff yeah

Worth it for the narration alone. Also Ringo is a master. You care you may cry your definitely gonna smile and laugh with glee. The Kipling quotes are perfect as well

Stop reading click buy

Pap O'Neal is my hero!

Love the series. Great character. Love, war, heros and villains. What's not to love. Thanks

Can it be better?

In this whole series also......John Ringo is without a doubt, in my mind, one of the best science fiction writers currently plying the trade. I don't know if he grew up reading the masters (heinlien, clarke, asimov....) but I am hearing their echos in his writing. An absolute joy to listen to........... Science Fiction like it needs to be.......(again).

John Ringo spins a great story

Where does When the Devil Dances rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

John Ringo's conversational style of writing lends itself well to audio format. Marc Vietor does a terrific job reading this book so that it is engaging and entertaining. Both the Posleen and Troy series have been great listens and among some of the best audio books I have in my collection.

What other book might you compare When the Devil Dances to and why?

There is more of a straight military/action style to the Posleen series ("Hymn before Battle" and "Gust Front") as compared to the Troy series ("Live Free or Die", "Citadel", "The Hot Gate"), but the humor and pop references in all the books makes for an entertaining story, though the story does involve a lot of military action so if you are not a fan of the genre you will likely not enjoy these that much.

The series here compare well early Honor Harrington novels. Battles are tense, the actions of the characters heroic, but there are moments of humor as well. These are people who are thrust into dangerous events and rise to the challenge.

Which scene was your favorite?

There are so many, it is hard to pick just one. I think the combination of John Ringo and Marc Vietor makes for a wonderful book, I really cannot say that enough.

The emotions are sometimes very raw, but the reactions of a diverse cast of characters to world shattering events seem real and are as varied as the personalities of the characters.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The raid on the Urb and the realization by the characters that they must get out, but that the majority of those in the underground complex were doomed before the characters were even aware the complex had been invaded.