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Alien Clay
- By: Adrian Tchaikovsky
- Narrated by: Ben Allen
- Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 179
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 172
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 172
The planet of Kiln is where the tyrannical Mandate keeps its prison colony, and for inmates, the journey there is always a one-way trip. One such prisoner is Professor Arton Daghdev, xeno-ecologist and political dissident. Soon after arrival, he discovers that Kiln has a secret. Humanity is not the first intelligent life to set foot there. In the midst of a ravenous, chaotic ecosystem are the ruins of a civilization, but who were the vanished builders and where did they go?
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5 out of 5 stars
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"Alien Clay" is officially best ROAST I have ever read and I hope the people it roasts are indigent, offended, furious. . .
- By Deirdre on 10-19-24
- Alien Clay
- By: Adrian Tchaikovsky
- Narrated by: Ben Allen
beautifully written, amazing voice acting
Reviewed: 10-10-24
I still love the deep delving into the science and objects of AT's prior works. seems like there was less of that here, rather focusing on the interpersonal relationships and inner monologue of the protagonist. still refreshing and enthralling .
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Cage of Souls
- By: Adrian Tchaikovsky
- Narrated by: David Thorpe
- Length: 23 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 568
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 506
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 505
The sun is bloated, diseased, dying perhaps. Beneath its baneful light, Shadrapar, last of all cities, harbours fewer than 100,000 human souls. Built on the ruins of countless civilisations, Shadrapar is a museum, a midden, an asylum, a prison on a world that is ever more alien to humanity. Bearing witness to the desperate struggle for existence between life old and new is Stefan Advani: rebel, outlaw, prisoner, survivor.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Slow Start, Strong Finish
- By Jacob McCollum on 05-01-23
- Cage of Souls
- By: Adrian Tchaikovsky
- Narrated by: David Thorpe
original and not random
Reviewed: 03-12-23
never thought I would hear a voice actor this versatile. makes me want to speak with a posh accent the rest of the day. the story was very unique to me and I love how AT finds ways to make future/other worlds palpable, realistic, and surprising. I did indeed feel like I was living amongst the prisoners of the island for a good portion of the story. i love how the story concluded, which is rare for me.
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Project Kawayan
- By: Randy Ribay
- Narrated by: Eileen Stevens, Richard Ferrone, Jennifer Aquino, and others
- Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 1,350
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 1,264
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 1,261
You wake up floating. Not in the air, but horizontally in a coffin-sized chamber filled with blue gelatinous fluid. You do not remember what this is. You do not remember why you are here. You do not remember who you are.
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1 out of 5 stars
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as annoying as talking to answering service
- By Svetlana on 08-07-22
- Project Kawayan
- By: Randy Ribay
- Narrated by: Eileen Stevens, Richard Ferrone, Jennifer Aquino, Manny Jacinto, Randy Ribay
wow! original indeed!
Reviewed: 10-15-22
i loved this shortish story. i love that there are reviews by people who apparently dont get it. the narrator voice actor is perfect. i love that it does not resolve like a fairy tale! thank you!
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A Change of Plans
- A Short Story
- By: Dennis E. Taylor
- Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
- Length: 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,797
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5,103
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,087
Earth is dying, and humanity is scrambling to set up colonies in other star systems. But the search process for habitable planets is not perfect, as the crew of the Ouroboros discover on arrival at their new home.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Note to Amazon and Movie Producers!!
- By Vaughn on 06-18-20
- A Change of Plans
- A Short Story
- By: Dennis E. Taylor
- Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
seems like a metaphor for Tesla ....
Reviewed: 10-10-22
in our current geopolitical climate. good short stoey, would listen to anything by dennis e taylor
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The Dark Forest
- By: Cixin Liu, Joel Martinsen - translator
- Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
- Length: 22 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17,042
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 15,095
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 15,084
This near-future trilogy is the first chance for English-speaking listeners to experience this multiple-award-winning phenomenon from Cixin Liu, China's most beloved science fiction author. In The Dark Forest, Earth is reeling from the revelation of a coming alien invasion - in just four centuries' time. The aliens' human collaborators may have been defeated, but the presence of the sophons, the subatomic particles that allow Trisolaris instant access to all human information, means that Earth's defense plans are totally exposed to the enemy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A New Favorite
- By averageconsumer on 08-14-15
- The Dark Forest
- By: Cixin Liu, Joel Martinsen - translator
- Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
change in style from 3body
Reviewed: 01-16-22
definitely feels different, perhaps a combo of author/translator/narrator. i had a tough time for first 3 hrs or so esp bc many of the characters voices sounded similar and kind of amateurish. once you get used to it, the story is worth it. would have loved it if same narrator from 3 bodym
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Wayward Galaxy
- By: Jason Anspach, J. N. Chaney
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
- Length: 12 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,226
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 7,554
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,541
A company of Army Rangers is sent on an interstellar colony ship to secure a foothold on a dangerous, alien planet through violence of action. Leaving behind a warring Earth flung headfirst into a conflict of mutual assured destruction, the Rangers and the accompanying crew of first colonists are guided on a 40-year journey by an unprecedented artificial intelligence. But when they emerge from the frigid embrace of cryosleep, they awake to a nightmare, finding themselves greeted by the same ruthless enemy that brought about the ruin of Earth.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A breath of fresh air
- By Anonymous User on 09-29-20
- Wayward Galaxy
- By: Jason Anspach, J. N. Chaney
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
epic Bray Fodder
Reviewed: 03-16-21
hard to imagine this wasnt written specifically for rc bray. his rendition of brody was so hilarious. thanks for a great listen, im in for as many more of these as the authors enjoy writing!
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Heaven's River
- Bobiverse, Book 4
- By: Dennis E. Taylor
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 16 hrs and 57 mins
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 40,380
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 35,978
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 35,815
Civil war looms in the Bobiverse in this brand-new, epic-length adventure by Audible number one best seller Dennis E. Taylor. More than a hundred years ago, Bender set out for the stars and was never heard from again. There has been no trace of him despite numerous searches by his clone-mates. Now Bob is determined to organize an expedition to learn Bender’s fate - whatever the cost. But nothing is ever simple in the Bobiverse. Bob’s descendants are out to the 24th generation now, and replicative drift has produced individuals who can barely be considered Bobs anymore.
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5 out of 5 stars
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BOB-tastic!!! 🛸
- By C. White on 09-24-20
- Heaven's River
- Bobiverse, Book 4
- By: Dennis E. Taylor
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
just keeps getting better
Reviewed: 10-23-20
love this series!!! i have binged on books 1-3 several times. this book seems to be the most polished, with plenty of comedy,action, and world exploration for anyone even mildly interested in well researched sci fi. definitely hope we can proceed down the AI rabbit hole in upcoming books!! thank you 😊
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Terminus
- By: Peter Clines
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 11 hrs and 21 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,755
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 7,723
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,701
Murdoch’s past has finally come crashing down on him. His former girlfriend. His Family. He’s been happily avoiding them for ages, trying to live something close to a normal life. But now he’s been drawn back into another one of their ludicrous attempts to bring about the end of all things. Anne is tired of living in the past. She’s finally looking to the future and embracing her destiny. She’s going to lead the Family forward on their greatest, final crusade to destroy the hated Machine of their long-time adversary.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Super dope entry in the Threshold series
- By Sandra L. Etemad on 01-30-20
- Terminus
- By: Peter Clines
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
meh. plot ran out to early
Reviewed: 08-23-20
just not enough story here. it was just drawn out too much, like this review which needs to be 15 words long...at least
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The Toll
- By: Neal Shusterman
- Narrated by: Greg Tremblay
- Length: 15 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9,993
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 8,872
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 8,853
In the highly anticipated finale to the New York Times best-selling trilogy, dictators, prophets, and tensions rise. In a world that’s conquered death, will humanity finally be torn asunder by the immortal beings it created? Citra and Rowan have disappeared. Endura is gone. It seems like nothing stands between Scythe Goddard and absolute dominion over the world scythedom. With the silence of the Thunderhead and the reverberations of the Great Resonance still shaking the earth to its core, the question remains: Is there anyone left who can stop him?
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5 out of 5 stars
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DONT OPEN THE PDF UNTIL YOU FINKSH
- By OrtalG on 11-07-19
- The Toll
- By: Neal Shusterman
- Narrated by: Greg Tremblay
amazing series for any age
Reviewed: 05-31-20
writing and narration were excellent, character development & pacing also outstanding. i was truly invested in the outcome.
one of the most skillfull trilogy wrap ups I have come across. so impressive
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Thunderhead
- Arc of a Scythe
- By: Neal Shusterman
- Narrated by: Greg Tremblay
- Length: 13 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 13,882
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 12,413
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Story5 out of 5 stars 12,371
Rowan and Citra take opposite stances on the morality of the Scythedom, putting them at odds, in the chilling sequel to the Printz Honor Book Scythe from New York Times best seller Neal Shusterman, author of the Unwind dystology.
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5 out of 5 stars
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What a roller coaster!!!
- By Nathan on 01-15-18
- Thunderhead
- Arc of a Scythe
- By: Neal Shusterman
- Narrated by: Greg Tremblay
excellent writing and voice acting
Reviewed: 05-25-20
(no spoilers)some of the best voice acting I have heard. the voice combination was particularly impressive.
Excellent story, instant purchase of book 3 of course!! cant wait to see how this all wraps up!!! my whole family is greatly enjoying this series.
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