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They tried to destroy our planets. Our way of life. They tried to send us into extinction. But we, the Coalition, fought them and won. That was a decade ago. They’re known as the Host: a cabal of aliens seeking to dominate our sector of space. And they’re back - with help from a powerful new enemy. We’re outnumbered and unprepared. But there is hope. An ancient race of long-dead but technologically advanced aliens called the Navigators have a ship called the Blackstar that could potentially turn the tide. That is if I, Kai Locke, a humble ship racer, can find it and learn how to harness its power in time.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Newly found love.
- By L. Rampey on 03-22-19
By: A. C. Hadfield
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Braking Day
- By: Adam Oyebanji
- Narrated by: Ariyan Kassam
- Length: 15 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 41
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 35
It's been over a century since three generation ships escaped an Earth dominated by artificial intelligence in pursuit of a life on a distant planet orbiting Tau Ceti. Now, it’s nearly Braking Day, when the ships will begin their long-awaited descent to their new home. Born on the lower decks of the Archimedes, Ravi Macleod is an engineer-in-training, set to be the first of his family to become an officer in the stratified hierarchy aboard the ship. While on a routine inspection, Ravi sees the impossible: a young woman floating, helmetless, out in space.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Engaging and inventive sci-fi
- By Keith D. on 11-09-23
By: Adam Oyebanji
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Fallen Empire
- Born of Ash Series, Book 1
- By: Marc Alan Edelheit
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 99
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 85
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 85
After years of catastrophic fighting, the rebellion is over. The First Galactic Empire has fallen. Instead of liberation and a return to democracy, freedom, and a new golden age, humanity has been plunged into darkness. Eighteen years after the Great Fall of civilization, stranded on the wrecked world Asherho, Keira Kane struggles to make her way. Adopted, protected, and raised by former Imperial Marines, Keira has been trained as a mechanic and technician. Her skillset is indispensable to maintaining the decaying infrastructure of her dying planet.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Don't pay attention to those John Lee haters
- By Ricky Heaston on 08-27-22
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Wholesale Slaughter
- By: Rick Partlow
- Narrated by: Marc Vietor
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 451
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 414
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 411
Logan Conner is the son of a king, the heir to the largest of the five star-dominions, and the best mech pilot in the galaxy. His people are plagued by pirates and raiders, surrounded by enemies, and not even his father can fight them all. Logan gives up his position, his rank, even his name, and becomes Jonathan Slaughter, leader of a rough-and-ready band of mercenary mech-jocks bent on taking the battle to the enemy on their own terms.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Don't Judge It By The Title
- By Gryffen on 07-26-19
By: Rick Partlow
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Intrinsic
- By: Philip C. Quaintrell
- Narrated by: George Newbern
- Length: 15 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 369
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 332
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Story4 out of 5 stars 332
Kalian Gaines has a secret; he just doesn't know it yet. He looks like us, he lives like us...but he is not one of us. Kalian knows nothing outside of his mundane life teaching history on 30th-century Earth, until a day like any other triggers a series of events that will tie his fate to that of humanity. A human handprint, embedded into a rock with alien script, is discovered on a moon that mankind has never set foot on. This discovery holds a secret, which will sweep Kalian into the heart of a conspiracy that has corrupted the galaxy for 200,000 years.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Unexpectedly Brilliant
- By Fraser on 04-22-18
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The Messenger
- The Messenger, Book 1
- By: Terry Maggert, J. N. Chaney
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer
- Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,035
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,794
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,784
On the run and out of chances, he guides his ship and crew into the heart of a relic older than the galaxy itself - and find himself on the edge of an eternal war he never knew existed. The relic is a mech, lost to history and forgotten by all who remain. Built by an ancient race to be the ultimate weapon, the machine is capable of unspeakable destruction, and its discovery could unhinge the balance of power throughout known space.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Video games have deeper stories
- By 🔥 Phx17 🔥 on 08-14-20
By: Terry Maggert, and others
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The Circuit
- By: Rhett C. Bruno
- Narrated by: Jefferson Mays
- Length: 28 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,046
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 979
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Story4 out of 5 stars 972
Earth is a dying planet. To survive, humanity founds the Circuit, a string of colonies across the solar system, dedicated to mining resources vital to preserving what remains of mankind. Here there are no heroes or villains, only those willing to do what's necessary to survive. The New Earth Tribunal, a powerful religious faction, has risen to rule the Circuit. They believe a Spirit within the Earth will one day appear and welcome humanity back home.
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2 out of 5 stars
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If you liked The Expanse, walk away.
- By Anonymous User on 09-25-18
By: Rhett C. Bruno
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The Cruel Stars
- By: John Birmingham
- Narrated by: Morgan Hallett
- Length: 13 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 195
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 171
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 169
The galaxy was once terrorized by the Sturm, a group of “species purists” intent on destroying any human with genetic or cybernetic enhancements. Fashioning themselves as the one true “Human Republic,” the Sturm cut a bloody swath across the stars, killing billions before finally being defeated and driven into the far reaches of Dark Space. Centuries of peace bred complacency. Everyone believed the Sturm had died out in the Dark. They were wrong.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A barrage of action & comedy 💥🤣
- By Joey De La Torre on 11-01-22
By: John Birmingham
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This Alien Shore
- Outworlds, Book 1
- By: C. S. Friedman
- Narrated by: Kathleen McInerney
- Length: 19 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 175
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 152
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 156
It is the second stage of human colonization - the first age, humanity's initial attempt to people the stars, ended in disaster when it was discovered that Earth's original superluminal drive did permanent genetic damage to all who used it - mutating Earth's far-flung colonists in mind and body. Now, one of Earth's first colonies has given humanity back the stars, but at a high price - a monopoly over all human commerce.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another excellent novel by C.S. Friedman!
- By Kat Hooper on 09-06-12
By: C. S. Friedman
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Hollow Space: Venture
- Xantoverse Series
- By: C.F. Barnes, T. F. Grant
- Narrated by: Luke Daniels
- Length: 13 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 72
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 68
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Story4 out of 5 stars 69
Forced to hyperjump during a brutal ambush, Sara Lorelle, navigator of the Venture, the last human colony ship, discovers a terrible truth: They've jumped to somewhere that shouldn't exist. Trapped inside a pocket universe known only as Hollow Space, where technology inexplicably fails, Sara and her crew have to face the lethal politics of their only destination, Haven - a decrepit station, home to deadly aliens and rival factions that soon sees the Venture crew up to their necks in danger.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Firefly Meets Babylon 5/Galactica/Star Wars Hybrid
- By Striker on 05-24-15
By: C.F. Barnes, and others
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First Encounter
- Ascension Wars, Book 1
- By: Jasper T. Scott
- Narrated by: Ben Jaeger-Thomas
- Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 584
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 525
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Story4 out of 5 stars 522
The United Nations of Earth sent out the Forerunner ships to explore and colonize the four most promising star systems within 50 light-years of Earth. Forerunner One left Earth under the command of Captain Clayton Cross, heading for Trappist-1. After a ninety year journey to reach it, the crew encountered not only a habitable world, but alien life already inhabiting it, and dark secrets lurking beneath the surface. The revelation of who these aliens are and what they want proves more terrifying than promising, and Captain Cross is forced to make tough decisions that will affect not only his crew, but the fate of the entire human race.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good Story and Concept; Narrator mispronouncing
- By Vance F. on 02-18-20
By: Jasper T. Scott
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Stardust Runner 1
- Stardust Runner, Book 1
- By: Dante King, Ryan Vermont
- Narrated by: Gabriel Michael, Katana Jones
- Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 73
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 69
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Story4 out of 5 stars 69
My name is Simon Jackson: former soldier in the Elynese Special Forces and current fixer for mob boss Krahmin the voidtouched. Myan Station is my home. Dwarves, goblins, gnomes, grays, fey, even humans make up the melting pot that is Myan Station. When Malak the half-ork and I stole an ancient starship, we set off a chain of events that could spell the end of Myan Station.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Predictable
- By Anonymous User on 10-21-22
By: Dante King, and others
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The City Who Fought
- By: Anne McCaffrey, S. M. Stirling
- Narrated by: Constance Towers
- Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 155
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 114
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Story4 out of 5 stars 115
Simeon is bored, even with his latest war game. When he hears of the arrival of an out-of-control refugee ship, he welcomes the excitement. But the refugees' story is horrifying: they were attacked by space barbarians. If anyone is to survive another attack, Simeon must turn his war game hobby into the real thing! This tale is narrated by television and stage actress Constance Towers ( Capitol).
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1 out of 5 stars
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Cropped and chopped
- By Nori Lamphere on 10-06-06
By: Anne McCaffrey, and others
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Prelude to Extinction
- Xenophobia Series, Book 1
- By: Andreas Karpf
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
- Length: 17 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 187
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 169
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 168
When Jack Harrison climbed down the short ladder from the airlock and stepped onto the debris covered soil, the ground crackled with the sound of dried leaves and twigs.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Don MUST Die
- By SteveK on 02-07-21
By: Andreas Karpf
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The Daedalus Job
- Outlaws of Aquilia, Book 1
- By: M. D. Cooper
- Narrated by: Christian Rummel, Amy Landon
- Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 39
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 34
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 34
Within the L, a tri-star system located inside the Aquilian Nebula, Jax makes a living trading and smuggling whatever goods pay the best. So far, he’s avoided being caught with anything too damning in his ship’s holds, but when he takes a job for Korinth, an infamous arms dealer, all that changes. The haul is worth 10 times his ship, and when the contents gets him embroiled in a tug of war between the major political factions of the L, Jax has to keep the criminals he works for from discovering that he’s playing both sides.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A Crate is a crate?
- By Gil T on 07-21-20
By: M. D. Cooper
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Storm Clouds
- The Guild Wars, Book 1
- By: Chris Kennedy, Mark Wandrey
- Narrated by: Todd McLaren
- Length: 14 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 177
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 166
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 166
The Peacemaker-enforced ceasefire brought an end to the hostilities, but not a resolution, and now it’s up to the Four Horsemen to forge a lasting peace. Alexis Cromwell, despite her pregnancy, heads off to Capital with Nigel Shirazi to obtain justice from the enigmatic Mercenary Guild Council, but when they arrive, they’re quickly embroiled in galactic politics, and find out the situation is far, far worse than they could possibly have imagined.
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5 out of 5 stars
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wow I can't wait for the next installment!!!!!
- By Mike on 06-24-20
By: Chris Kennedy, and others
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- Thomas
- 03-09-23
A+ Voice Work on a Grand Story
Perfect capture of multiple distinct character voices lending weight to a fantastic far-future sci-fi. The story is full of believable character interactions and actual consequences to decisions.
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- Ryan
- 04-01-23
Well constructed sci-fi with an excellent narrator
The pacing is excellent; just the right amount of world building to draw you in without slowing down the plot. The characters are well written and even more well acted. I especially liked the way that the in-universe tech was explained and the “rules” of how things worked were established. In short: I enjoyed this story immensely and wouldn’t hesitate to listen to another by this author.
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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- Carol
- 03-07-23
Too much metaphysical
This is the first book I actually selected for the narrator. Ms. Leheny can make even a poor book sound good. I gave this book 2 stars because it started out where I did enjoy it. But the further it went the more metaphysical, philosophical and techno speak it became. Plus, there was a sense of pathos throughout the book. I was pretty depressed by the end of it. I think the ending was supposed to be optimistic but I couldn’t tell.
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