Booklog 44/2025: 44. Adrian Tchaikovsky: Dogs of War – Dogs of War #1 - Audiobook

Audiobook narrated by Laurence Bouvard, Nathan Osgood & William Hope.

Rex is a Good Dog. He does what Master says and keep the pack in line. He's also a bioengineered killing machine. He knows he's not too bringht (not as bright as Honey, one of his pack and a bio-engineered bear - but he knows how to follow orders and thet makes him a Good Dog. When the pack is cut loose from Master, things begin to happen that Rex doesn't understand. Why do the villagers fear him and Bees and Dragon and Honey? They are not enemies, they have nothing to fear. And why are enemies attacking the defenceless village? And, oops, why is Master one of the people trying to wipe out the villagers? Though simple minded, Rex is caught up in a courtroom drama which will determine his right to live - his and all bioengineered beings. Good job his lawyer is smart, and Honey is smarter still. This is a fascinating look at the ethics of war and bioengineering, well narrated. Adrian Tchaikovsky's imagination is a wondrous thing.

Booklog 45/2025: Paul Tassi: The Last Exodus – Earthborne #1 – Audiobook

Audiobook narrated by Victor Bevine.
After an alien invasion Earth is ruined. Even though the aliens have gone, the balance of the atmosphere has been destroyed and the seas are evaporating and the land is burning. Lucas is desperately trying to get back to his family in Portland, but when he arrives he finds nothing but a crater where the city used to be, a fellow refugee, Asha, and an alien ship which is not quite lifeless. Hardened by the last few years of suviving at all costs he doesn't trust easily, but it seems as though the only salvation lies in teaming up. This is a high body count book which combines post-apocalyptic survival with space opera. As the first book in a trilogy it doesn't quite have a cliffhanger ending, but it stops at a point which tempts you into the second book. The characters are interesting and Victor Bevine's narration is perfectly adequate.