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Armada: The thrilling sci-fi novel from the global bestselling author of Ready Player One

Armada: The thrilling sci-fi novel from the global bestselling author of Ready Player One

Author:
Ernest Cline
Read by:
Wil Wheaton
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Book
38
Narrator
18
Release Date
July 16, 2015
Duration
11 hours 52 minutes
Summary
THE NEW NOVEL FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF READY PLAYER ONE

It’s just another day of high school for Zack Lightman. He's daydreaming through another boring math class, with just one more month to go until graduation and freedom—if he can make it that long without getting suspended again.

Then he glances out his classroom window and spots the flying saucer.

At first, Zack thinks he’s going crazy.

A minute later, he’s sure of it. Because the UFO he’s staring at is straight out of the videogame he plays every night, a hugely popular online flight simulator called Armada—in which gamers just happen to be protecting the earth from alien invaders.

But what Zack’s seeing is all too real. And his skills—as well as those of millions of gamers across the world—are going to be needed to save the earth from what’s about to befall it.

Yet even as he and his new comrades scramble to prepare for the alien onslaught, Zack can’t help thinking of all the science-fiction books, TV shows, and movies he grew up reading and watching, and wonder: Doesn’t something about this scenario seem a little too… familiar?

Armada is at once a rollicking, surprising thriller, a classic coming of age adventure, and an alien-invasion tale like nothing you’ve ever read before—one whose every page is infused with author Ernest Cline’s trademark pop-culture savvy.
Reviews
Profile Avatar lemlin Jan 2026

I am surprised the author wasn't sued for copyright infringement. This felt like such an obvious rip off of enders game. If you have never read that book you will probably enjoy this ( although maybe go read Enders game instead ). It feels as though Cline may have been a one hit wonder sadly. Which is a shame as I love RP1

Profile Avatar Erik N. Oct 2021

Really good read, i got serious goosebumps on several occations! This author is extremely good at painting pictures in my head!

Profile Avatar David H. Dec 2020

cliche tropes and regurgitated Wikipedia facts. I feel dumber for listening to this story.

Profile Avatar Thomas G May 2018

This was a great read, very entertaining Ready Player One is slightly better but still a great read.

Profile Avatar Matthew D Feb 2018

Another great read from Cline, not as good as ready player one but still a pleasant read

Profile Avatar Urs R Oct 2017

I love this author! Another book that will be a Hollywood blockbuster in a few years time! Awesome!

Profile Avatar Andie Harper Sep 2016

Top Class. Ernest Cline spins a great yarn and with so many references to pop culture, the story feels like it could be your own. Wil Wheaton does not disappoint. Delivering the story with all the passion and energy it deserves.

Profile Avatar Brigitte Ross Dec 2015

I loved this novel & ended up listerning to the whole book during a road trip. Absolutely love Ernest Cline's writing and pop culture knowledge. Loved Wil Wheaton's narration.

Profile Avatar Nathan Licciardo Sep 2015

I listened to this on a friend's recommendation and was quickly hooked. A modernised version of The Last Star Fighter, with more coming of age storyline, fast paced action, secret government agencies, and all the pop/geek/gamer references you could ever want! Loved it!

Armada: The thrilling sci-fi novel from the global bestselling author of Ready Player One

Armada: The thrilling sci-fi novel from the global bestselling author of Ready Player One

Author: Ernest Cline
Read by: Wil Wheaton
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