Memory (Miles Vorkosigan Adventures)

Review "Bujold fans of long standing will justly hail [this] as a masterpiece that contains some of her finest prose and characterization. Bujold continues to prove what marvelous genius can create out of basic space operatics."-- "Booklist ""Grover Gardner's understated, wry performance captures the essence of this multifaceted character. Gardner sets a fast pace with plenty of suspense and an undercurrent of humor as Miles navigates a political landscape in which his family and friends play major roles."-- "AudioFile""Mix science fiction, Lord Peter Wimsey, and a whopper of a mid-life crisis and you've got Memory, one of Bujold's best in her Vorkosigan series...The resulting action and drama yild both a great mystery novel and a deeply intriguing look into Miles' development as a character. Gardner's narration of this series continues to be quite strong, with his expressive renditions really bringing the action to life."-- "Kliatt" Product Description Dying is easy. Coming back to life is hard. At least that's what Miles Vorkosigan thinks, and he should know, having done both once already.Thanks to his quick-thinking staff and incredible artistry from a medical specialist, Miles' first death won't be his last. But it does take some recovery, a fact he has been reluctant to admit. When he makes the mistake of returning too soon to military duty, he finds himself summoned home to face the Barrayaran security chief, Simon Illyan. But Miles' worst nightmares about Simon Illyan are nothing compared to Illyan's own nightmares. Under suspicion himself, Miles must seek out the answers to Ilyan's nightmares or see the inevitable destruction of Imperial Security and, with it, the Empire. About the Author Lois McMaster Bujold is one of the most honored writers in the fields of science fiction and fantasy, having won six Hugo Awards and three Nebula Awards. Her second novel, The Warrior's Apprentice, introduced young Miles Vorkosigan, one of the most popular characters in science fiction. In 2011 she was awarded the Skylark Award for her significant contribution to science fiction. And in 2017 the Vorkosigan Saga received the Hugo Award for Best Series.Grover Gardner is an award-winning narrator with over eight hundred titles to his credit. Named one of the Best Voices of the Century and a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, he has won three prestigious Audie Awards, was chosen Narrator of the Year for 2005 by Publishers Weekly, and has earned more than thirty Earphones Awards. From AudioFile Miles Vorkosigan has found great success in working outside the direct command of his boss, Illyan Simon, the chief of Barrayaran security. But when he goes too far and brings his military career to an abrupt end, circumstances thrust him into a new situation--one for which he is uniquely suited. As he investigates what he believes to be an act of sabotage, Miles discovers an affinity for authority in himself, as well as a streak of creativity. Grover Gardners understated, wry performance captures the essence of this multifaceted character. Gardner sets a fast pace with plenty of suspense and an undercurrent of humor as Miles navigates a political landscape in which his family and friends play major roles. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine