Occupied Earth: Stories of Aliens, Resistance and Survival at All Costs

This anthology pulls together writers to explore a shared universe where an alien race called the Makh-Ra took over humankind several decades ago. Each writer spins a tale about humanity trying to survive in a society dominated by aliens. Together, they present a fascinating series of exploits of characters who are surviving and resisting in an occupied zone. Voice actors Arsenault and Hinton prove capable narrators for the most part. Hinton excels when it comes to character voices, but his descriptive narration, while increasing the tension of a scene, can also push the listener away. Arsenault’s narration is more consistent as she reads in lively voice with a solid cadence that keeps listeners intrigued. A Polis paperback. (Oct.)