The Thin Blue Line

The Empire's Corps, Book 9

By: Christopher G. Nuttall

Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer

Earth has fallen - and humanity is holding its breath, waiting for the next blow to fall. On Terra Nova, Earth's oldest colony world, chaos and anarchy are threatening to break out, with total collapse only one disaster away. In a desperate attempt to save the rest of the empire, the planet's governor has summoned the leaders of the Core Worlds to Terra Nova, in hopes of sharing power and preventing civil war. But dark forces are on the move, intent on ensuring that the conference fails. As the first strands of a deadly plot are uncovered, Imperial Marshal Glen Cheal finds himself fighting to uncover the plot before it is too late. Meanwhile, on her own mission to save the last best hope for peace, Specialist Belinda Lawson of the Terran Marine Corps is plunged into a nightmare where she can no longer trust her own mind, while her decisions will save or damn the Empire. Failure isn't an option. But success may not be an option, either....

©2014 Christopher G. Nuttall (P)2015 Podium Publishing

Onother exelent addition to the Series

I like the book and the series and know I will enjoy the next one as well. (If this is your first time looking a this series -- I would recommend starting with the first book and then moving forward through the series)

Belinda is BACK!

Let's face it- if you've read this far into the series you realize that it is closer in structure to a season of a television show than a series of books. This "episode" does not disappoint, and leaves me chomping at the bit for the next. Belinda Lawson, of When the Bough Breaks- is back- and we get another couple of characters to fall in like with as well.

Love this series

Awesome story line, vivid characters and each book although could be read without the others, ties into the big picture amazingly.

Great book, but the series is incomplete

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

The entire series is a great story, well narrated and, at times, a riveting sci-fi adventure. My only warning is that Audible has (to date) chosen not to make the last three (3) books available, so be warned not to get hooked on a conclusion that isn't forthcoming.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Thin Blue Line?

The build up to conflict with and the unscrupulous rouge Admiral that is duping both sides for her personal gain.

Any additional comments?

If Audible wants to increase sales of Sci-Fi (or any other book) that is part of a series, then they need to offer the WHOLE series, not just the first half. This is the third such cliff hanger I have encountered from Audible. In the future, I will NOT purchase a series book until I see ALL the books available.

A Series Review

I wish that I would be able to edit my review of the first book in the series to add the thoughts I am about to state here.

The series title 'The Empire''s Corps' is a poor choice for this series. This is not a series about a space marine corp. Battle does occur often in the series, but the storyline is about the fall of civilization across multiple light years in distance and why it fell. Each book focuses on one reason the civilization fell and the reason is mostly viewed through the eyes of a small set of exiled Marines. I would have named the series 'Professor Leo Caesius, The Waning Years of Empire (banned)'. Yes, it is a long title but it is what the series is about.

This is a socio-political treaties in a very fun read. You may not agree with the conclusions stated in this series, although it seems to be common sense and seen in our own history. This should not take away from the enjoyment of the books. The characters are rich and Nuttall builds them in a way that they are sympathetic. I care enough about the characters to feel said when they are harmed or killed. The action is fun, and many times the action is unique.

If you love dystopian, apocalyptic, military and/or politics you will love these books. This series is not hardcore science fiction. I am very happy to have listened to the 9 books.

Great Continuation

Would you listen to The Thin Blue Line again? Why?

Yes, good story line tied into earlier books and looking forward to the next one in the series.

Love the strong female characters

If you could sum up The Thin Blue Line in three words, what would they be?

Great continuation of the story

What did you like best about this story?

I like getting inside their heads of the marines. They are strong and smart against the overwhelming odds

What does Jeffrey Kafer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I would listen to this guy read the telephone book, Love his voice and style. I buy books because he is the reader.

Any additional comments?

Christopher and Jeff make a great team

Awesome

I've enjoyed each and every book written by Christopher G Nuttall and can't wait to listen to the rest in this series .

love it.

Christopher great imagination with balance of reality of a view that continues to astonished my imagination and keeps the story line moving with a glimpse of the next chain of events. To be honest all the books are different slice of how small the universe is really. The "Trader Queen " can have it's own story line that ties into Corp Empire and how the Terra Marine continues to play a vital role in lives of others.

Intriguing

This is book nine in the Empire series. This one goes back to the heroine, Terran Marine Belinda Lawson, of book three “When the Bough Breaks”. Belinda has been tasked to insure security of a conference of leaders of the core worlds. Glen Cheal an Imperial Marshal, has been assigned to head the security for the conference and Belinda is assigned to him.

The first part of the book takes place on Terra Nova with both Belinda and Glen are arresting the rioters. Glen’s partner is killed but Belinda was able to save the rest of the team. Glen is taken off his case looking for the nihilist and is sent to Island One to take command of security for the conference. The second part of the book deals with the conference security.

The story is about political intrigue and espionage. The book is well written and held my interest. I wish there was less repetition in the book. I am looking forward to episode number ten. Jeffrey Kafer has done a good job narrating this series.