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Fulcrum: The Aggressor Series, Book 5 Audiobook

Fulcrum: The Aggressor Series Book 5 is an unabridged English audiobook narrated by Gary Bennett. Set six months after the Battle of Hawaii, it follows the war across multiple fronts, including a Japanese defence against Russian forces on Kunashiri Island.

At a glance

Fifth book in The Aggressor Series, set after the Battle of Hawaii as the conflict expands into World War III.
The plot moves across multiple fronts, including events on Japanese Kunashiri Island and aboard the JS Haguro.
The listing specifies an unabridged runtime of 30 hours and 19 minutes.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The long, unabridged format suits listeners looking for an extended military techno-thriller.
The story description spans air, land and naval conflict, with both military forces and named characters in focus.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Audiobook
Format	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Listening length	30 hours and 19 minutes
Language	English

Credits and publication
Author	F X Holden
Narrator	Gary Bennett
Publisher	QUEST from W. F. Howes Ltd
Publication date	25 Mar. 2025

What to know before buying

This is Book 5, so listeners who want the series' earlier developments may prefer to start with a previous instalment.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Listeners following The Aggressor Series who want its fifth instalment in audio form.
Fans of military techno-thrillers and future-war stories featuring several fronts and character-level conflict.

Less suited to

Listeners seeking a standalone introduction to the series or a shorter audiobook.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 1,404 ratings

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Customer feedback is strongly positive, highlighting the series conclusion, character development, realistic action, technical detail and the portrayal of a large conflict through personal perspectives. That response may appeal to listeners seeking an immersive, extended military techno-thriller, though ratings alone cannot establish how each listener will respond to the narration or the fifth-book context.

Positive themes

Customers praise the character development and technical detail.
Feedback highlights realistic action and an engaging, fast-moving story.
Customers describe it as a satisfying conclusion to the series.

Frequently asked questions

Is Fulcrum a standalone story?

It is identified as Book 5 in The Aggressor Series. The listing does not say whether it can be followed independently, so readers new to the series may wish to begin earlier.

How long is the audiobook?

The listed listening length is 30 hours and 19 minutes.

Who wrote and narrates the audiobook?

The author is F X Holden and the narrator is Gary Bennett.

What is the story about?

Six months after the Battle of Hawaii, the war has expanded across multiple fronts. The description includes Japanese forces resisting Russian troops on Kunashiri Island and a destroyer commander trying to buy them time.