The Rookie

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THE ROOKIE SYNOPSIS:

Imagine a story that combines the intense football action of "Any Given Sunday" with the space opera style of "Star Wars" and the criminal underworld of "The Godfather.

THE ROOKIE is set amongst a lethal pro football league 700 years in the future. Aliens play positions based on physiology, creating receivers that jump 25 feet into the air, linemen that bench-press 1,200 pounds, and linebackers that -- literally -- want to eat you. Organized crime runs every franchise, games are fixed and rival players are assasinated.

Follow the story of Quentin Barnes, a 19-year-old quarterback prodigy that has been raised all his life to hate, and kill, those aliens. Quentin must deal with his racism and learn to lead, or hell wind up just another stat in the column marked "killed on the field."

 

Best Sports Story Ever

On December 29th, 2008 (16:33 GMT) Sully2161 (not verified) says:

Wow, what an awesome story. Like some of the other fans, I've been putting off listing to The Rookie because I am the complete opposite of a sports fan. However, I finally broke down and listened. What an incredible story!! And such a rich universe for a setting! I would love to see a sequel.

Also, I now have a new level of respect for football players. I had no idea how much planning, memorization (I need to know how many plays by tomorrow!?), and spur-of-the-moment decision making was involved. Cool.

Mr. Sigler, I bow to you, sir.

- Sully

KRAKENS Rule

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On December 29th, 2008 (14:53 GMT) LeashedFreak says:

Just finished listening to the Rookie and it totally kicked ASS. I was not a very interested in Football, but this has by far given me a new insight in the football world.

Good job FDO. I love how you are Intertwining your stories together, it is stephen king like. I know the Crypt will give greater insight to the Siglerverse.

 

Good Job Boss!

 

Commander

Foreign Mission Battalion

Belize

Central America


END GAME

On November 11th, 2008 (14:05 GMT) Lance (not verified) says:
INCREDIBLE STORY! I am ready for a sequel as well! I wish I could get this fired up over my local NFL team. GO KRAKENS!!! Also, where can I find the results and answers to the End Game contest??

I recently listened to it again....

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On November 1st, 2008 (18:51 GMT) Pjotr NL (MC) says:
and I noticed a familiar name in the Rookie. would he still be alive after 600+ years or would all his chang banging spawned a whole load of little Pookies?????

 

[1st Dutch junkie] All that matters is getting my fix.

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Damn Good

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On October 12th, 2008 (11:07 GMT) rkalajian says:
I had put off listening to "The Rookie" since I'm not a huge football fan. After slurping down all of the other books and bloodcasts that were available, there was only two things left to do : 1. Wait for the podcasts of Infected and Nocturnal of finish 2. Listen to The Rookie. Well damn...Nocturnal and Infected only come out weekly, so may as well listen to the Rookie. Damn glad I did. Fantastic book, great characters, great universe. Now I just need me next fix...

You can say that again!

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On October 12th, 2008 (11:47 GMT) Twowire says:

You don't have to be a football fan to enjoy The Rookie. As a matter a fact you just may become a fan after listening to it!

“I can't tell if that's funny or really scary.”


Happened to me

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On November 2nd, 2008 (13:42 GMT) AarrowOM says:

I'll admit that after listening to The Rookie for the second time at the start of this football season, I've become a fan of the sport.


Yet one more way the FDO plans to conquer the world!

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On November 13th, 2008 (08:30 GMT) sadock (MP) says:

He's not averse to secret mind control, you know....


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More podcasts

On September 17th, 2008 (09:23 GMT) kJones (not verified) says:
Okay, so it doesn't have aliens which kind of blows. But if you're into sci-fi sports, check this out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AkyS_26628

Podiobooks

On September 15th, 2008 (21:24 GMT) KJones (not verified) says:
Is it still on podiobooks? I gotsta hear more.

its still on podiobooks

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On September 20th, 2008 (18:22 GMT) gmanvsfreeman (MC) says:

G-Man

When life gives you lemons, make applesauce. -Angelica Pickles


Can't download on Itunes?

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On September 8th, 2008 (19:55 GMT) Akin says:
Anyone know why this can't be downloaded on Itunes anymore? Some of the Bloodcast isn't available, either...

I tried to download from iTunes also and there is

Twowire's picture
On September 9th, 2008 (00:15 GMT) Twowire says:

Problem with the links. Go to Podiobooks.com for the Rookie as a stand alone podcast and also Bloodcasts seasons 1 & 2.

---"Deceive Inveigle Obfuscate" The Truth is Out There!---


yo

On September 4th, 2008 (19:32 GMT) nachos92 says:
why isnt it on itunes any more im really mad

check podiobooks.com

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On September 7th, 2008 (16:17 GMT) Pjotr NL (MC) says:

register (totally free) and you'll get your own personalised version of whichever story you subscribe to.

[1st Dutch junkie] All that matters is getting my fix.


Please write the starter

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On August 7th, 2008 (14:45 GMT) gmanvsfreeman (MC) says:
I can't wait, but I have to.

G-Man

Nine million terrorists in the world I gotta kill one with smaller feet than my sister. - John McClane


Awesome, but broken

On August 5th, 2008 (19:54 GMT) Manders! (not verified) says:
Hey Scott, just wanted to say that I love the book. I got up to chapter 17, and 14 seconds into the podcast on podiobooks was broken!? Anyway this is the 4th book i have listened too and I have to say i love the serialized stories. Ancestor was incredible. Nocturnal has me hooked. and Earthcore was the bomb!

your best work

gmanvsfreeman's picture
On July 27th, 2008 (05:56 GMT) gmanvsfreeman (MC) says:

G-Man

Nine million terrorists in the world I gotta kill one with smaller feet than my sister. - John McClane


More please just great fun

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On July 8th, 2008 (03:11 GMT) HTI says:
I can only say it was better than the radio casts of the NFL. Its fun and games at all the right levels. I lost a lot of sleep catching up on the Rookie from podiobooks. I nearly missed my own game on Sunday as I was so taken in by the story.

Things go wrong and that is how we learn


I WANT THE SEQUEL NOW!

On June 26th, 2008 (06:32 GMT) Charon says:
You get an Australian who has no concept of this American 'football' to actually ENJOY and get ADDICTED to this audiobook and actually watch it on cable TV here and then we hear nothing about a sequel except 'in a few years' I can't wait that long..you're lucky I have Infected and Ancestor to still listen to - but that's entirely beside the point...

I've been jonesing for some

On June 30th, 2008 (12:07 GMT) Radical Geek (not verified) says:
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Wow

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On June 1st, 2008 (16:57 GMT) jtswambo says:
amazing book. i had 2 learn football to get it. what's wrong with a bit of senseless violence?

Never was a footbal fan

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On May 10th, 2008 (08:59 GMT) TheMattHatter says:

I never was an American Football fan, but I was a Sigler junkie, so when you asked me to give it time and listen I did. It was an interesting take on a science fiction universe and the universe you created obviously has so much more in it than what we've seen and I cant wait to see more of that too. (Prooven in a Bloodcast episode)

 

I loved this book and I can't wait for the next one or an offshoot.  Highly recommended, even if you dont get the premise in the begining, keep listening.


Quinten Barnes

K_Mc's picture
On March 18th, 2008 (09:18 GMT) K_Mc says:
I was just working today, adding a bunch of new hires into the systems and there it was, a guy named Quinten Barnes, no kidding, I've got to check this guy out

Love the voices

On March 14th, 2008 (20:02 GMT) MAllen (not verified) says:
I'm on Episode 5 - Chapter 4, The Team (of the podiobook) I Love the Voices. Does Anyone have an sketches or pictures of the different species?

Scott's best work!

On March 12th, 2008 (13:09 GMT) iGaucho says:
I've already gotten through Earthcore, Ancestor, and Bloodcast and I think this is probably the best of the lot so far. I'm waiting for my copy of Infected so I will have to wait to make a final decision. I'm really not much of a sports fan at all, but I think this has the best story. I feel the story flows better and the characters are better written. I'd pay to see the movie version! I really think this will be a major hit if it's released in hardcover right after Infected. Think about it, Scott!

Great Story

On March 2nd, 2008 (23:23 GMT) Nani (not verified) says:
Never been into football before but this story has me into it. Great stuff. I'm becoming a fan!!!

i always liked football but...

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On March 2nd, 2008 (23:14 GMT) supergirl666 says:
This book not only made me a HUGE football fan, but totally made me sound like a fucking genius at the bar on Sundays.  I never really understood football vocab until I listened to this podcast.  Thanks Scott... you just made me ten points hotter.

????

On February 25th, 2008 (11:00 GMT) Red_Queen says:
okay so scott....all i have to say is WHAT THE FUCK????? what were you tripping on when you wrote this?

Sweet shit

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On February 11th, 2008 (15:37 GMT) Rossyp says:
Found this after finding his others, but this one is my fav. i have been through it 3 times now, so fucking good. liked it so much i made a guild in WoW called, Orbiting Death.

Beast Book ever

On February 7th, 2008 (16:13 GMT) Anonymous (not verified) says:
Beast Book ever

Fucking Great

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On February 7th, 2008 (13:39 GMT) supersaiyanlobo says:
This novel is kicking such ass right now it aint funny! I am about a quarter of the way through and man this story is great. Long live KING SIGLER!!!!!

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