Gabriel: Zero Point by Steve Amsted

                                                                                                         *Audiobook Review    
 I love a good super soldier story- say that six times!  
The summary:
Evan Gabriel wasn't always a feared and respected North American Federation Navy Commander. Before dangerous missions to the ice-bound planet of Poliahu, the deadly jungle world of Eden, and politically corrupt Mars, he was a simple recruit, fighting to make his mark in the elite Naval Special Forces...and was part of a top-secret military experiment that would change his life forever. 
Zero Point tells the tale of a young man faced with difficult choices and dangerous trials. Fans of the series will see part of the mysterious past Evan Gabriel carries with him, while listeners new to the series get a preview of what is to come in a military man's haunted life. Zero Point is the true beginning of Evan Gabriel, and his story is just getting started.

     First, I'd have chosen a better cover, but this is the cover of the audiobook and not the actual book series, that I hadn't known existed until I found this audiobook.  Now the actual book- magnificent!  So this story is the introduction to Evan and how he became the a Naval Special Forces Officer.  His steely demeanor and unbelievable focus has made him number one, but at a cost...
     I haven't read the series, but it's on my list to read, hopefully this year, since I'm focusing on knocking out as many book series reads as possible.  I liked this listen- a lot!.  The narrators voice seemed to fit and the story flowed nicely.  There was only one or two spots that got a bit dry, but all in all, I think this may be a good read.  

     The SciFi tech came off as real and nothing happened that was so unbelievable that you found yourself exasperated when the mention of a weapon came up.  It was all futuristic so it was easy to imagine in my mind's eye.  It was pretty cool and exciting.  Especially the character development- you know who Gabriel is, why he is the way he is and how he becomes "The Man!"  
Check this out while I move on to the next book!