The narrator was absolutely stellar. This was an interesting twist on old horror themes. I really enjoyed it! Spooked me.

This was a really fascinating take on a classic science fiction trope. The novelty that Maberry brought to the "space station comes into contact with hostile alien race" theme was fantastic. Connecting this story to the bigger mythical world of Cthulu and the connection to Maberry's greater body of works was really fantastic. I think some characters were really well developed, but others I was left wanting more development from. Ultimately, the new space, weird science, action packed story was really enjoyable for me as a reader.

This book checked all of the boxes for me. Space exploration, cosmic horror, Cthulhu Mythos, sentient AI, fast paced action, all topped off with existential dread!

It must be difficult for authors to explore new ideas when everything has seemingly been done. That does not hinder Jonathan Maberry with this most recent release. “Necrotek” explores a different view of technology and spiritual matters. He marries science and seance, birthing a romping tale as a result.

The characters are not as well developed as I like, but are sufficient to tell the story. Narrator Ray Porter does a great job with the voices in this one, including an exceptional scene where he modulates between character voices, flowing from one to the next.

Four stars for “Necrotek.” My thanks to the author and Blackstone Publishing - Audiobooks via Netgalley.

"Necrotek" by Jonathan Maberry is a gripping addition to the science fiction genre, seamlessly blending elements of cosmic horror with intense storytelling. Maberry masterfully crafts a chilling narrative that delves into the unknown, drawing readers into a world where the boundaries of science and horror blur. The book's vivid imagery and atmospheric tension keep readers on the edge of their seats, making it a perfect read for fans of Lovecraftian horror and those who appreciate a well-executed sci-fi thriller. The complex characters and intricate plot twists ensure that "Necrotek" is not just a story but an experience, one that leaves a lasting impression and invites readers to ponder the terrifying possibilities of the cosmos. For those who love a thrilling ride through the darker realms of science fiction, "Necrotek" is a must-read.

This review is for the audiobook version of Johnathan Maberry’s “Nekrotek” and was provided by NetGalley and Blackstone Audiobooks in exchange for an honest review.

Nekrotek is a brand-new series by veteran writer Jonathan Maberry. One-half cosmic horror, one-half military science fiction, and all parts Kick Ass! Things take off from the first chapter and don’t slow down till after the final chapter.

The passengers on the Asphodel Station are thrust into another world that is close to their own—but not quite—and then things really take off! Nekrotek boasts likable characters, lots of gore, military violence, and an urgency to save humanity that keeps your heart racing until the never-saw-it-coming finale of book one!

Necromancers in space? You better believe it!

Top-tier narrator Ray Porter narrates the audiobook and knocks it out of the park, but are we really surprised?

Nekrotek is a solid four out of five stars, and I cannot wait for the next book in the series!

Ok, here’s what ya need to know. A big boom throws this ship full of intelligent people into another universe and they have to use necromancy to pilot Ghost Tek to defeat the alien enemy and save the world. This story is so much more than that though! Just go listen to, or read, it!

This book blew me away!

I saw Jonathan Maberry on the cover and said YESSS! I love his turn of phrase!

Ray Porter narrates and I’m hooked! All in!

I had zero idea what this was about. I went in blind and loved it!!

Horror/sci-fi! Simply the best, most fun, action packed story!

A space station is suddenly blinked into a section of space it wasn’t intended to be. No one knows where they are! We have landed in the middle of an alien war due to … Experimentation!!

The story heats up with an awesome military taking control and when the scientists find out how the alien super ships are piloted … shocker … it only gets weirder & better from there!!!

Monsters are fantastic!! Ghosts too?? Amazing!! A great alien take that I’ve already listened to twice. So good! It surprised me!!

Thank you NetGalley & Blackstone Publishing - Audiobooks.

This is, by far, the best story I have read all year.

I cried, I cringed, I gasped, and I felt every emotion of the Lost Souls.

The world building is phenomenal. I was there, on that ship and everywhere the Lost Souls went. The characters are my family. The story line flows smoothly with no plot holes or questionable situations.

I was absorbed in this story from the very beginning to the very end. Please, please, please, let us know when book two comes out!!!!!!!

The narrator, Ray Porter, did a truly amazing job. His range of emotion and voices are magical. He did this story justice. I must listen to more of his narrations.

Thank you #NetGalley for #Necrotek

This is a true and honest 5 star read.

I’m a big fan of Jonathan Maberry. I’ve read most of his works, and have enjoyed the vast majority of them.

This book was right up my alley. Event Horizon is one of my favorite movies, and I’m a sucker for Cosmic Horror - especially Lovecraftian monsters and gods.

This novel combines all of those things, and there were some very surprising connections to the Joe Ledger series - at this point, I’m not sure if they were Easter eggs, or a tie in (in the same way that Kagan shares the universe).

I really can’t wait for the next book in this series. You can tell he loves his characters, and love his profession. This was a labor of love. If you like sci fi, horror, violent space operas, and Lovecraft - this is for you.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC Audiobook!

Ray Porter NEVER fails to deliver. Can’t wait for the next Joe Ledger novel!

I’m a huge fan of Jonathan Maberry and started off years ago by reading his Rot & Ruin books.

Jonathan is not afraid to scare the bejeezus out of his readers with his horror books, so I was thrilled for a new blend of scifi and horror with his latest release, NecroTek.

I listened to the audiobook with Ray Porter narrating and I seriously had a hard time listening to this one at night. Ray used the most chilling voice that he gave me utter goosebumps so many times. He was absolutely brilliant with his performance!

After an experiment gone wrong, Asphodel Station located in an orbit around Jupiter, disappears and ends up moving to an unknown galaxy. Much horror ensues.

This blurb describes it perfectly: “Lovecraftian terror beyond the event horizon, complete with kick-ass space battles, gut-wrenching horror, and a diverse cast of fascinating characters caught up in the ultimate far-future war against cosmic annihilation!”
GREG COX, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR

*Thanks so much to Blackstone Publishing and NetGalley for the gifted audiobook!*

I think I'm giving 4.5 stars for the story and 5 for the narration. So, I've read Maberry before, and he has one series I like so much I've read them all twice, so I'm prejudiced. But his series aren't anything like each other really, and this newest book is nothing like his others that I've read.
The one complaint that I have -- and this isn't really reasonable -- is that there was so much action and excitement and drama that I got tired as I was wrapped up in the adventures. The concepts were fun -- I wonder if we'll see more Cthulhu in space now? -- and I love cosmic horror. The characters are also great. There was something at the end that was kind of sappy, but this book is firmly on the side of humanity.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me listen to this audiobook

Thank you to NetGalley, Blackstone Publishing, and most especially Mr. Maberry & Mr. Porter for the audioARC of NecroTek. The story was a lot of fun, the action captivating, and the narration was on point. 9/10!

Ray Porter is my FAVORITE NARRATOR OF ALL TIME. He does a *phenomenal* job for this book! Multiple accents, male and female voices, monster sounds, growling, alien language noises, creepy voice--I had CHILLS listening to this!

The beginning of this book is incredible. I could barely focus on what I was trying to multitask while listening to the book. It starts off strong as a delicious blend of sci-fi and horror. Then it slows down. It gets religious, philosophical, and sort of slow. It comes off plot driven at first, then character driven. I liked all the characters just fine. but I was so invested in other story aspects, that I had a hard time staying engaged. The action sequences were a little tiresome.

This book is an ode to readers of horror and sci-fi! It's cosmic horror, speculative fiction, dystopia, and space travel science fiction all wrapped together. It's a very fun read, and I definitely recommend the audio rather than physical because Porter is on FIRE.

Thanks to NetGalley and Blackstone for an audio copy to listen to and review voluntarily!

Ever since I heard that this book was going to be a cosmic horror novel/action/science fiction/adventure mash-up, I've been excited as hell to read this book. Err, check that. I've been excited as hell to <b> hear Ray Porter perform </b>this book. I am happy to report that I was not disappointed!

In orbit around Jupiter, those on Asphodel Station are excited to test out the new warpline gun. Almost everyone crowds around for the speeches and then the testing. They tested it and, of course, that's when everything went wrong. As several crew members wake up alone all over the station, not knowing what happened or what was going on, they come across a few things that let them know the world outside is no longer the same. Why are the "windows" on the outside world showing them a star system they do not recognize? Why are there bodies fused into the station itself? Why are there corpses everywhere? You'll have to read this to find out!

My excitement over a Cthulhu mythos adventure in space cannot be overrated. Cold, uncaring, Old Gods from the days of Lovecraft are my jam! Mix that up with a great cast of diverse characters and a metric shit-ton of adventure and space battles, and you have here one happy reader!

I enjoyed how there were bits of philosophy and bigger questions about the universe discussed throughout this novel, in the rare scenes where no action was taking place. Because in the end, this book is about the survival of the human race itself.

If you follow me at all, you already know that I just don't care for military type stories-any discussion about weaponry or fighting tactics just puts me to sleep. UNLESS! Unless, Ray Porter is performing. I am not referring to him as a narrator, because what he does is so much more than just reading aloud. He brings these characters to life. Each character has their own voice and their own speech patterns. Ray Porter performs the hell out of this book, (every book), and he sucked me in like he always does. BRAVO, sir!

One last note, for readers of other Jonathan Maberry books. We discovered the origins of "Tak-a-lee" in this book. Fans of Joe Ledger would recognize that phrase. Turns out, it was from Edgar Allan Poe. I mean, a mash-up of Lovecraftian themes, a space adventure, and references to Poe? Has there ever been a book more perfect for this reader? I think not!

If you like Edgar Allan Poe and/or H. P. Lovecraft, you'll find the seeds of their stories have grown into an entire forest in this book. Maberry takes those seeds, waters and nourishes them, maybe even sings to them, (who knows?), until they grew into this unbelievably dark and violent tale and I just loved it! Tak-a-lee, baby!

Highly recommended, especially on audio!

*Audio ARC from publisher. Thank you.*

Narrated by Ray Porter
Presented by Blackstone Publishing

BADASS.

My first ever audio 5-stars. Loved it from start to finish!

Wasn't sure how I'd go listening to this one, but it hooked me almost immediately and just refused to let go.

This does a decent character dive while dealing with the fallout of a catastrophic space incident. There are multiple layers to the story told through multiple parts and it progresses rapidly. The action is phenomenal and the moral implications and considerations added an extra depth.

I loved the characters - Bianca particularly stands out as a hero and I loved listening to her and her Lost Souls in action. Soren was quietly sympathetic, and even Lady Death played an intriguing part.

The story progression was well done, with time taken to do things well but not necessarily getting bogged down in detail. I was swept up easily and was always eager to get back to the story.

Narration was fantastic. He went above and beyond with the alien speech and conveyed some truly horrific moments with perfection. I had chills and thrills and even jumped a little at times. Brilliantly done.

I enjoyed this one so thoroughly that I'll be looking to buy a physical copy as soon as it releases. I feel like this would just get better with a second read, so I'm already looking forward to it.

Highly recommend for fans of science fiction.

With thanks to NetGalley for an audio ARC

This book is a fantastic blend of horror and science fiction. After an experiment goes wrong, the passengers of Asphodel Station find themselves in an unknown place. The Station seems changed, they see things that may or may not be there. The AI that controls everything on the station is offline, and when she returns she spouts gibberish. Something dangerous appears on the station, but that is the least of their problems. This is a book of monsters, ghosts, necromancy and warring gods, and the only thing that can save the Station (and the human race) is some shape-shifting alien technology that can only be operated by the dead. Fortunately Lady Death is on the Station. Also along are some kick ass military personnel and a philosopher who is open to new knowledge.

I have never read anything by this author before, but I am going to have to rectify that. I don’t know what I am looking forward to more, the sequel to this book or the movie that should be based on it. While the plot was unique, there was a tip of the hat to old horror writers. I liked all of the characters. The fear and disorientation of the passengers at the beginning of the book was really creepy and the battle scenes at the end were exciting. The narration by Ray Porter of the audiobook was perfection.

I received a free copy of this audiobook from the publisher.

I will happily read anything by Jonathan Maberry. That being said, Necrotek was a lot to take on during the last weeks of school. Science gone horribly wrong and humanity on the edge will never be light reading. It took me a while to clear my mind enough to really start following this story.

There are a lot of people to keep track of but really only three that you need to really watch. Of these three, none of them quite had the personality I was hoping would pull me all the way in. Even without a strong main, the story itself was enough to keep me reading far later in the night than I probably should have.

The best part of this book was that the tension never quite let up. From the quick flashes of people being affected by the experiment gone wrong (in plain language-teleportation)…(Not really, but basically) to the increasingly weird and ominous voices to the truly classical horror that is behind it all, the plot just keeps moving with enough curves to keep me on my toes.

I went back and forth between 4 and 5 stars because I was feeling a little unfinished. I was left with the feeling that I was missing something or had missed something. I have a long road trip ahead and I may have to take another read of this one. The digital version and not the physical one I just bought. This is a hefty book. The mere fact that I am anxious to reread it so soon helped me to decide.

Epic sci-fi horror adventure with all the best parts of each genre. Maberry manages to execute a disturbing story with tenderness and unfailing heart. A diverse cast struggles with questions and challenges that rock them to their core and the core of existence itself. A stellar first foray into a daunting new universe.

Ray Porter’s narration adds so much, intoning genuine connection with each character-masterfully done!

Thank you to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for my copy. These opinions are my own.

NecroTek by Jonathon Mayberry is straight up ‘Lovecraft meets Alien’ and being a reader with zero Lovecraft experience, this thing threw me for a giant spinning loop. I went in relatively blind and was hooked from the very first chapter.

-A revolutionary teleportation device suffers a catastrophic disruption upon its launch which throws its massive space station along with all its inhabitants literally to a new dimension.

This ‘lost in space’ premise is Gold to me. I was 100% invested in this dynamic crew and their terrifying predicament.

But …

When the 💩 hit the intergalactic fan and things got all Lovecraftion, I kinda’ tuned out. Waaay too cosmic and mythos for me.

All in all though, it’s an entertaining story and the audiobook is well done; I am just Not a fan of Gods in Space.

Any and all Lovecraft fans will eat this up! And it’s book one of a series too 💥