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Ausbin

Centerville, GA, USA | Member Since 2001

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  • 543 titles in library
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  • The Memory of Earth: Homecoming, Volume 1 | [Orson Scott Card]
    The Memory of Earth: Homecoming, Volume 1
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    The Memory of Earth: Homecoming, Volume 1

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 33 mins)
    • By Orson Scott Card
    • Narrated By Stefan Rudnicki
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (678)
    Performance
    (202)
    Story
    (204)

    High above the planet Harmony, the Oversoul watches. Its task, programmed so many millennia ago, is to guard the human settlement on this planet, to protect this fragile remnant of Earth from all threats...to protect them, most of all, from themselves.

    Casey says: "Interesting Premise"
    "Outstanding Read"
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    Can hardly wait until next book in series is offered.

    4 of 7 people found this review helpful
  • Chindi: Academy Series | [Jack McDevitt]
    Chindi: Academy Series
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    Chindi: Academy Series

    • UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 38 mins)
    • By Jack McDevitt
    • Narrated By Khristine Hvam, Oliver Wyman
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (168)
    Performance
    (53)
    Story
    (53)

    The universe has been explored - and humanity has all but given up on finding other intelligent life. Then an alien satellite orbiting a distant star sends out an unreadable signal. Is it the final programmed gasp of an ancient, long-dead race? Or the first greeting of an undiscovered life form?

    Robert says: "Everything You Want in a Sci-Fi Novel"
    "Outstanding Read"
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    I don't usually comment on titles I listen to but must do it on this. It was one of the best that I have listen to in a long while. Khristine Hvam was outstanding in the reading of the book. Would reccmmend this book to all.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Horizon Storms: The Saga of Seven Suns, Book 3 | [Kevin J. Anderson]
    Horizon Storms: The Saga of Seven Suns, Book 3
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    Horizon Storms: The Saga of Seven Suns, Book 3

    • UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 12 mins)
    • By Kevin J. Anderson
    • Narrated By George Guidall
    Overall
    (882)
    Performance
    (198)
    Story
    (202)

    Kevin J. Anderson is one of the most popular and acclaimed science fiction writers in the world. He is a New York Times best-selling author with more than 11 million copies of his books in print. Now the epic saga he began with Hidden Empire continues in this breathtaking novel.

    MS says: "Great Writing"
    "Great Book"
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    Great series of books. You need to read the first two before this one. Can hardly wait until the next in the series is out.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Galactic Convoy | [Bill Baldwin]
    Galactic Convoy
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    Galactic Convoy

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 13 mins)
    • By Bill Baldwin
    • Narrated By Full Cast
    Overall
    (145)
    Performance
    (54)
    Story
    (54)

    Ursis nodded soberly out the Hyperscreens toward the merchant ships, then turned to Brim. "Out there, Wilf Ansor," he brooded, "are real heroes of war. To fight from behind disruptors of warship is something anyone can do. One can always count on lucky shooting to save him from disaster, or heavy armor plate at least. But to face enemy with only black void and thin sheet of hullmetal separating you from disruptors, and then stay in formation, that is kind of bravery we Sodeskayans record in Great Books."

    Alexander says: "A Ripping Good Yarn"
    "Excellent Read"
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    Best if you had read "The Helmsman" by Bill Baldwin. Overall very fast moving book that captures your full attention. I listen daily on a 30 minutes ride to and from work. This book has been one that I have stayed in the car to listen to when returning home. If you enjoyed Baldwin's earlier book you should enjoy this one.

    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
  • The Rule of Four | [Ian Caldwell, Dustin Thomason]
    The Rule of Four
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    The Rule of Four

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 46 mins)
    • By Ian Caldwell, Dustin Thomason
    • Narrated By Jeff Woodman
    Overall
    (294)
    Performance
    (40)
    Story
    (38)

    Princeton. Good Friday, 1999. On the eve of graduation, two students are a hairsbreadth from solving the mysteries of the Hypnerotomachia Poliphili. Famous for its hypnotic power over those who study it, the 500-year-old Hypnerotomachia may finally reveal its secrets to Tom Sullivan, whose father was obsessed with the book, and Paul Harris, whose future depends on it. As the deadline looms, research has stalled, until an ancient diary surfaces.

    Shelley says: "Mental chewing gum that loses its flavor"
    "Excellent Read"
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    I found this book for the most point fast moving. It is one that you become involved in and don't want to move away from. The ending was very moving.

    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Ringworld's Children | [Larry Niven]
    Ringworld's Children
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    Ringworld's Children

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 5 mins)
    • By Larry Niven
    • Narrated By Barrett Whitener
    Overall
    (373)
    Performance
    (137)
    Story
    (140)

    The Ringworld is a landmark engineering achievement, a flat band 3-million-times the surface area of Earth, encircling a distant star. Home to trillions of inhabitants, not all of which are human, and host to amazing technological wonders, the Ringworld is unique in all of the universe.

    Ausbin says: "Great Sci-Fi"
    "Great Sci-Fi"
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    I for one happen to like the reading by Whitener. One should read at least "Ringworld" and "Protector" before reading this book as this one is based on both of these works. Great read, one that you don't want to stop until it is finish and then you want more.

    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
  • Catch the Lightning: A Novel of the Skolian Empire | [Catherine Asaro]
    Catch the Lightning: A Novel of the Skolian Empire
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    Catch the Lightning: A Novel of the Skolian Empire

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 28 mins)
    • By Catherine Asaro
    • Narrated By Anna Fields
    Overall
    (215)
    Performance
    (58)
    Story
    (54)

    In the distant future, the Skolian Empire rules one third of the human galaxy, and is the most powerful of all. For the ruling family has the power of telepathy, and through it, the ability to communicate faster than light, across interstellar space. But their most determined enemy, the traders, who thrive on human pain, need to interbreed with a Skolian to gain their powers. And now they have her.

    Lonna says: "Lots of technology, lots of romance"
    "Outstanding Read"
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    This is one audio book that you do not want to put down. I listen mainly in the car and this is the type of book that you cann't wait to get back to.

    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
  • Callahan's Key | [Spider Robinson]
    Callahan's Key
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    Callahan's Key

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 36 mins)
    • By Spider Robinson
    • Narrated By Barrett Whitener
    Overall
    (229)
    Performance
    (37)
    Story
    (40)

    Nobody blends good science with bad puns as brilliantly as Spider Robinson. Now he's back with the latest chapter of the Callahan saga: an improbable tale of impending doom, a road trip, space, drugs, and rock 'n' roll.

    Kathryn says: "Purchase Callahan's Chronicles First!"
    "Callahan's Key Was Outstanding"
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    One audio book that you can not wait to finish. I listen mainly on the way back and forth from work and found myself sitting in my driveway wanting to hear more.

    5 of 7 people found this review helpful
  • Timeline | [Michael Crichton]
    Timeline
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    Timeline

    • UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 6 mins)
    • By Michael Crichton
    • Narrated By John Bedford Lloyd
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2143)
    Performance
    (456)
    Story
    (466)

    Modern science meets feudal France...dinosaurs still walk the Earth...a secret world of killer gorillas...only in a Michael Crichton thriller! Check out our full selection in our Crichton store!

    Robert says: "entertaining story entwined with some real science"
    "Timeline"
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    One of the better books that I have had a chance to listen to. I only listen to books while driving and I found myself wanting to stay in the vehilce to finish this book. It is complete absorbing and one that I would highly recommend to all fans of science fiction.

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful

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