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Herald of Chernobog: Cthulhu's Yuggoth Audiobook by D. C. Lozar

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (D. C. Lozar) — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 02:30:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Herald of Chernobog: Cthulhu's Yuggoth Author: D. C. Lozar Narrator: Alexander Doddy Format: Unabridged Length: 58 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-17 Publisher: A CQL Production Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Modeled after Robert E. Howard's The Servants of Bit-Yakin and H. P. Lovecraft's At the Mountain of Madness, the short story Herald of Chernobog was first published CyberWeird Stories in June 2017. This is the origin story for a new type of hero: a warrior spaceman imbued with dark powers who searches for his lost masters in hopes of making them stop the needless suffering of mortal souls. It opens the door to a re-imagined world of H. P. Lovecraft's monsters, ethics, and the dark mysteries of the universe. Members Reviews: Original Lovecraftian sci-fi horror A theme of many of Lovecraft's stories is ancient beings from space. Naturally, this story takes place in outer space. Such a blindingly obvious direction to take the mythos, and yet I've never before seen it done. I love it. It's also original to go to the source of these creatures. Considering how much of a threat one of these beasts is to humans, the idea of finding its home planet is superlatively stomach dropping. I enjoyed the understated but fun inclusion of classic sci-fi/horror tropes including the underused modern mad scientist. The narration is mostly good except for the side kick. I can't understand enough through that character through the accent. This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review. Lovecraft Universe expanded a bit It is always a treasure when a short story can fit into an old universe without disturbing the known and accepted and yet give you a character that is well fleshed out. This book did all of that. Interesting take on the Cthulu - Hope for more Herald of Chernobog is a short story set in the relative future of the world that HP Lovecraft created. Our protagonist is a "disgraced" medical doctor, warrior and treasure hunter from Earth, in search of the Herald. Even though Earth shunned him, he still seeks to better humanity. Stumbling upon a black hole in an asteroid belt, our hero and his weaponized sidekick set off to a city of the ancients to find what they hope will be the salvation of humanity. Then, of course, things get interesting. I won't ruin it, but if you're a fan of Lovecraft's world and stories set in it (like those of Peter Clines), you'll enjoy this. When done right, I love modern takes on the world that HP Lovecraft built. Herald of Chernobog is done right, and opens the door for loads of interesting new adventures. I'm excited to see where the author takes it. The narration was my only sticking point with this listen. Doddy has an absolutely pleasant voice and accent, however he reads with an odd lilt to his voice and sometimes alters his tone several times per sentence. There are also odd pauses midway through sentences that made it hard to take in its meaning. Overall it was very distracting and I found myself rewinding far more than usual to catch what was said. That said, he does some interesting accents, and as I said, has a fairly pleasant voice. This audiobook was provided to me for free in exchange for my honest review. Great short story with rich detail It's hard to pack a lot of visual clarity within such a short story, but this book pulled it off. If you like sci fi world building this is a good example! (I was given this book for free in exchange for this unbiased review.) cool horror story for an hour of listen it was a great listen to have ..

Shorts Stories of Aurora Rhapsody: The Complete Collection Audiobook by G. S. Jennsen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (G. S. Jennsen) — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 23:07:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shorts Stories of Aurora Rhapsody: The Complete Collection Author: G. S. Jennsen Narrator: Pyper Down Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-17 Publisher: Hypernova Publishing, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: The world of Aurora Rhapsody spans five decades, megaparsecs of space, and hundreds of exoplanets. Yet, a million words across nine novels were not enough. There were more stories that needed to be told. These are those stories. Featuring "Meridian", a brand new short story available exclusively as part of this collection. The Earth Alliance rules 82 worlds, controlling an empire that spans a third of the Milky Way. But when its leaders stray too far from the democratic principles on which it was founded, one colony - one group of daring rebels - will risk everything in order to reclaim their freedom. Before Alex Solovy was a successful interstellar scout, she was building starships and planning for the day when she would fly one she called her own. Before Caleb Marano was wiping out the terrorist group who murdered his mentor, he was...wiping out terrorist groups who murdered shopkeepers and threatened his friends. In the dark, seedy underbelly of Pandora - a lawless colony on the best of days - a young woman whos lost everything but her soul fights to reclaim her life from a violent, sadistic criminal despot. But when shes given a chance for freedom, she realizes escape is not enough. First, a just punishment must be exacted for crimes committed. The path to an astonishing future for humanity leads through a wild planet offering tantalizing adventure, but also unchecked dangers, when a weekend escapade becomes a test of strength and will for two war heroes. When Alex Solovy - space explorer, freelance scout, recalcitrant wanderer - lands the contract of a lifetime, the race is on to claim the prize. Now she must not only outrun but outsmart her rivals to uncover the secrets of an ancient, mysterious pulsar. For deep in the void, far beyond the reach of civilization, wealth and renown matter little absent the ultimate reward: survival. In a future too distant to measure, a hyper-evolved breed of humans rule multiple galaxies and alien species with an iron fist. But a small group of dissidents are willing to pursue any and all measures, no matter how extreme, to return freedom to the universe. Strangers thrown together amidst a difficult mission, nobody expects Lieutenants David Solovy and Richard Navick to be heroes. But when the mission to bring the One World Separatists terrorist group to justice goes sideways, they must take matters into their own hands if they want to save the day, get the bad guys and live to tell the tale. Short Stories of Aurora Rhapsody: The Complete Collection includes the following short stories: "Restless Vol. I" "Solatium" "Apogee" "Restless Vol. II" "Venatoris" "Re/Genesis" "Meridian" Members Reviews: Great collection of short stories It is good to have all of the short stories together in one direction, for all of the new readers....I already had read all of the short stories except Meridian. Great to get the backstory on David and Richard. Excellent collection I've already read and enjoyed each and every one of these short stories, with the exception of Meridian, of course. Restless: An Aurora Rising Short Story (Aurora Rhapsody Short Stories Book 1) I've always loved stuff like this. It's always fun to read these short stories after you've gotten introduced to a series and all of the characters because you can read it and they all just feel like old friends.

The Wine Dark Sea Audiobook by Robert Aickman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Aickman) — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:58:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wine Dark Sea Author: Robert Aickman Narrator: Reece Shearsmith Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 07-12-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: First published in the US in 1988 and in the UK in 1990, The Wine-Dark Sea contains eight unsettling stories that explore protagonists' fears and desires, at once illogical and terrifying, and culminate in a disturbing and enigmatic ending. Aickman's 'strange stories' (his preferred term for them) are a subtle exploration of psychological displacement and paranoia; his characters ordinary people that are gradually drawn into the darker recesses of their own minds. For fans of the horror genre, Robert Aickman is a must read. Robert Fordyce Aickman was born in 1914 in London. In 1951, he published his first ghost stories in a volume called We Are the Dark, written in conjunction with Elizabeth Jane Howard, then went on to publish eleven further volumes of horror stories, two fantasy novels and two volumes of autobiography. Dubbed the supreme master of the supernatural, he won a World Fantasy Award and British Fantasy Award for his short fiction, and also edited the first eight volumes of The Fontana Book of Great Ghost Stories. Aside from his writing, Aickman was passionate about preserving British canals and founded the Inland Waterways Association in 1946. He died in February 1981. Reece Shearsmith is a talented actor and writer. He is most famous for co-writing and starring in the award-winning The League of Gentlemen, along with Steve Pemberton, Mark Gatiss and Jeremy Dyson. In 2009, Shearsmith and Pemberton won Best New Comedy at the 2009 British Comedy Awards for Psychoville. Reece Shearsmith has just finished filming Ben Wheatleys horror A Field in England, out in July 2013. Critic Reviews: "I think that Aickman is one of those authors that you respond to on a very primal level. Reading Robert Aickman is like watching a magician work, and very often I'm not even sure what the trick was. All I know is that he did it beautifully. Yes, the key vanished, but I don't know if he was holding a key in the hand to begin with. I find myself admiring everything he does from an auctorial standpoint. And I love it as a reader. He will bring on atmosphere. He will construct these perfect, dark, doomed little stories, what he called 'strange stories'" (Neil Gaiman) "We are all potential victims of the powers Aickman so skilfully conjures and commands" (Robert Bloch) "This century's most profound writer of what we call horror stories" (Peter Straub) "Superb tales of suspenseful unease...a contemporary master of the genre" (Publishers Weekly) "Of all the authors of uncanny tales, Aickman is the best ever His tales literally haunt me; his plots and his turns of phrase run through my head at the most unlikely moments" (Russell Kirk) Members Reviews: Aickman's Psychological Evaluation of Humanity What made the experience of listening to The Wine Dark Sea the most enjoyable? The brevity with which Aickman captures excess in the human psyche. What other book might you compare The Wine Dark Sea to, and why? I have heard several comparisons of Aickman to Thomas Ligotti, whom I haven't heard quite yet, but who wrote an introduction to Le Locataire, based upon the excellent Polanski film. Have you listened to any of Reece Shearsmiths other performances? How does this one compare? This was my first time hearing his narration abilities, but I think it was overall well done.

Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams Audiobook by Philip K. Dick

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Philip K. Dick) — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 04:21:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams Author: Philip K. Dick Narrator: Tanya Eby, Luke Daniels, Peter Berkrot, Jeff Cummings, Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-18 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: The Stories Behind the Series Though perhaps most famous as a novelist, Philip K. Dick wrote more than one hundred short stories over the course of his career, each as mind-bending and genre-defining as his longer works. Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams collects ten of the best. In "Autofac," Dick shows us one of the earliest examples (and warnings) in science fiction of self-replicating machines. "Exhibit Piece" and "The Commuter" feature Dick exploring one of his favorite themes: the shifting nature of reality and whether it is even possible to perceive the world as it truly exists. And "The Hanging Stranger" provides a thrilling, dark political allegory as relevant today as it was when Dick wrote it at the height of the Cold War. Strange, funny, and powerful, the stories in this collection highlight a master at work, encapsulating his boundless imagination and deep understanding of the human condition. Members Reviews: truely out of this world! brilliantly adapted, read and more importantly in the true style that and escence that is Philip K Dick.

A Water Matter Audiobook by Jay Lake

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jay Lake) — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 00:38:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Water Matter Subtitle: A Tale of the Green Universe Author: Jay Lake Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Unabridged Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Written by multiple Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award nominee Jay Lake, "A Water Matter" is set in the universe of his "Green" novels. It was first published in 2008 on Tor.com. Over his long career, Jay Lake has published 10 novels and more than 300 stories. He was honored with the 2004 John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. Members Reviews: Thanks, Jay Lake I'm going to submit the same review for all three short stories in this series, "Coming for Green," "People of Leaf and Branch," and "A Water Matter." They are all well-crafted stories that let us get to know characters who more or less acted in the background of the Green trilogy. They also further explain the complex workings of the Green universe in a satisfying way. We lost Jay Lake too soon, and I'm so grateful that he was able to offer these stories before he passed. Grateful also that Katherine Kellgren was available for the narration. She is so expressive, and truly captures the spirit of this series. Good really short story It is really too bad with Jay's passing this series ended and there will be no move Metropolis books. I've liked the rest of his works, but this one leaves much to be desired and I would skip it if I was you. It kind of doesn't do Jay any good to even have it in print.

The Search for Power Audiobook by Margaret Weis (editor)

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Margaret Weis (editor)) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:07:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Search for Power Subtitle: Dragons from the War of Souls Author: Margaret Weis (editor) Narrator: Arielle DeLisle Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: The latest Dragonlance anthology, featuring an introduction by Margaret Weis. This newest anthology focuses on the lives and ways of dragons in the era following the end of the New York Times best-selling War of Souls trilogy by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. Edited by Margaret Weis and filled with a dozen stories from both well-known Dragonlance authors and a few newcomers, this is the first anthology to feature stories that take place in the current Dragonlance time period. Members Reviews: Great book I am a DragonLance fan and have over 150 of them. I get most of them from Amazon. I arrived on time and looked brand new. Worthy Follow-Up to Search for Magic Similar in approach to the earlier Search for Magic (in which I note, for full disclosure of any potential bias, I had a story), The Search for Power: Dragons from the War of Souls probably does a somewhat better job of matching its title, with pretty much all of the stories, many by Dragonlance veterans, focusing on dragons in and about the period of the War of Souls. As is typical for these anthologies, styles and quality vary somewhat and each reader will have their own favorites. Among my favorites were "Loyalty" by Richard Knaak, "Inventory" by Jean Rabe, and "The Albino" by Doug Niles. Weaker stories included "Special Delivery" by Jeff Grubb (gnomes seem to be getting downright stupid, as opposed to just pre-occupied by their inventions, which is just not to my taste, though the writing is fine if that view of gnomes works for you) and "Marine Skies" by Lucien Soulban (lots of description, but still too confusing too often for me). All in all, worth the price if you are a fan of Dragonlance's War of Souls. Donald J. Bingle, Author of Forced Conversion. A few clever stories amid the mediocrity As seems to be the case with these collections published by Dragonlance, many of these short stories are told just for their surprise endings. And in many cases these twists make for a very memorable and quirky tale. However, a surprise ending can't save a dull plot and lackluster storytelling. Among the gems in this work are Knaak's minotaur-esque study in 'Loyalty;' Jeff Grubb's off-beat gnomish concoction that begins, "It was raining pianos in Flotsam" (how can you beat an intro like that?), and Thompson's macabre 'Box.' There are some entertaining yarns by Dan Willis (Lake of Death), Douglas Clark (The Dragonslayers), and Jean Rabe (Inventory). With the remaining 8 stories, mediocrity sets in. One or two aren't so bad (e.g. Chamber's 'At the Water's Edge'), but some are decidedly unreadable or horrible ('Wyrm's Claw Inn' by Horner and Soulban's 'Marine Skies'), and 2 I didn't even contend with (Niles' 'Albino' and Stein's 'Coin of Adament'). The 6 or so decent tales are worth the read, but with nearly 8 weak stories out of 14 total, you have to ask yourself whether the book is worth it. good i dont want to write a review i dont want to write a review i dont want to write a review

The Strange Library Audiobook by Haruki Murakami, Ted Goossen (translator)

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Haruki Murakami) — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 22:25:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Strange Library Author: Haruki Murakami, Ted Goossen (translator) Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 12-02-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: From internationally acclaimed author Haruki Murakami - a fantastical short novel about a boy imprisoned in a nightmarish library. A lonely boy, a mysterious girl, and a tormented sheep man plot their escape from the nightmarish library of internationally acclaimed, best-selling Haruki Murakami's wild imagination. Members Reviews: It was okay I swear Ive seen a Macaulay Culkin movie with a similar plot, its way okay. I would buy the print version instead. Wicked Fairy Tale I overlook this audiobook many times before because it's only an hour long. Since Audible had a 50% off sale, I thought to myself that I should give "The Strange Library" a try. I've been telling my book club that they should read more Haruki Murakami because his writing style is so different that you can't help for wanting more. Thus far, I've listened to all of Murakami's titles that Audible has to offer. "The Strange Library" is another strange one from Haruki Murakami. A boy going to a library, talking to the Sheep Man and somehow being in prison for not reading enough. What a great wicked fairy tale! You better read more before the Sheep Man gets you. Simply brilliant bedtime story for your little ones to do their school work.

The Sentinel Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 05:07:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sentinel Author: Arthur C. Clarke Narrator: Ralph Lister Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: The Sentinel was first published in the spring 1951 issue of 10 Story Fantasy. It later served as the starting point for the film and novel, 2001: A Space Odyssey. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame. Members Reviews: Classic. To phrase it simply---Classic. Must use fifteen words to satisfy the AI. ;) Futurism, underratted, profound.

The Death Song of Dwar Guntha Audiobook by Jonathan Maberry

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jonathan Maberry) — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:12:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Death Song of Dwar Guntha Author: Jonathan Maberry Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 50 mins Language: English Release date: 02-20-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: A short story from New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Maberry! In "The Death Song of Dwar Guntha", two old warriors prepare to ride into battle for the last time to save the future of Barsoom. Set in the world of Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter of Mars, this story first appeared in the anthology Under the Moons of Mars. Members Reviews: Shakespeare writes 300 Well written story. Excellent performance. Found it a combination of 300 and Henry the V at Agincourt.

The Best of Cordwainer Smith Audiobook by Cordwainer Smith

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Cordwainer Smith) — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 09:07:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Best of Cordwainer Smith Author: Cordwainer Smith Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: With an introduction by J. J. Pierce, this volume features the 12 most important stories by Cordwainer Smith, a unique writer who has fused wonder and poetry into imaginative tales that transcend both science and fiction. "Scanners Live in Vain" Adam Stone has found a way for men to cross deep space alive - a discovery that might kill him. "The Lady Who Sailed the Soul" Helen America voyages to the stars - and into a timeless legend of romance. "Alpha Ralpha Boulevard" They thought it was a road to a dream that lasts forever - but dreams are made to be broken. "The Ballad of Lost C'Mell" Never has there been a girl quite like C'mell. She's not even human - but she's all woman. And eight more stunning stories by a man who dreamed the future. Members Reviews: Great Science Fiction Seems like it has been a while since Audible released some great, classic science fiction, and this mid-century collection of short stories by "Cordwainer Smith" (aka Paul Linebarger, an East Asia scholar whose father was an activist in the 1911 Chinese Revolution) is one of the best. It's hard to come by in print unless you can find used copies online. Linebarger published all his SF under his pen name, all set within the same beguiling future that spanned thousands of years. The stories are exceptional--highly idiosyncratic in language and structure (influenced by Chinese fables) with great feeling for the sublime and the grotesque, as well as social justice. A real one-of-a-kind marvel. The audiobook is well read in a perfectly relaxed, warm tone. Unfortunately, it highlights Audible's insufficient chapter system. It's a collection of short stories, many broken up into parts, with separate introductions for each. The Audible app devotes a chapter number to each of these elements, without any titles or ways to group them into wholes. It's a real problem of organization that prevents anyone from simply jumping to a specific story, as they would with a book in print using the Table of Contents. For example, one of the best stories is "The Game of Rat and Dragon," which is the third story in the collection, but it's only listed as "Chapter 19" and is broken up into five chapters (through 23) because the story is written in five parts. Audible should really fix this, as it makes navigating the collection very difficult. Classic Sci So glad this has made it to Audible. Well read, includes all the short stories of the original publication. Every sci-fi fan should know these very creative stories. great book it was a great book, well worth a listen, will listen to it at least once more.

Hell Come Knocking at Your Door Audiobook by Robert McCammon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert McCammon) — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 10:55:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hell Come Knocking at Your Door Author: Robert McCammon Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 38 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "He'll Come Knocking at Your Door", a story by Robert McCammon, was originally published in 1985 in the anthology Halloween Horrors.

Master of the Dead Audiobook by Devan Sagliani

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Devan Sagliani) — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 17:23:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Master of the Dead Subtitle: Zombie Attack!, Book 4 Author: Devan Sagliani Narrator: Michael Pauley Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-17 Publisher: Laughing Crow Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Zane's life has been a living hell since Franco and the Blackshirts uprising was put down. He'd been sentenced to death by hanging, but General Moto Macnamara sent him to a work camp instead, chained to Desdemona, the traitorous widow who betrayed them all! After helping her escape, the two flee to the Fringe lands, between the new society that has sprung up and the infamous badlands. Overrun by bikers, gang members, gamblers, thieves, and killers, Zane is forced to serve as Desdemona's assistant, that is until a mysterious man in all black shows up at the zombie fighting pits and follows him home. Who is this mysterious stranger and why has he come to the Fringes? Is he a bounty hunter come to collect the reward on their heads? Or something much worse? The answer leaves Zane stunned speechless, along with the offer to strike back at the people who brought about his ruin...Xander and Moto Macnamara! Return to the world of Zombie Attack with this standalone novella! Members Reviews: great series It was an enjoyable series...till this one. you just canr change all of the characters. It was ok Super short and a lot of typos and errors. It only took me about 45 mins to read this book. I'd like to know what happens to Zane though. Four Stars I didn't see the end coming, even with the title staring me undead in the face.

Tor.com Collection: Season 1 Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kai Ashante Wilson) — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 14:46:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tor.com Collection: Season 1 Author: Kai Ashante Wilson, Paul Cornell, Alter S. Reiss, Nnedi Okorafor, K.J. Parker, Angela Slatter, Matt Wallace, Daniel Polansky Narrator: Kevin Free, Paul Cornell, Christopher Price, Robin Miles, P. J. Ochlan Format: Unabridged Length: 36 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: The first season of the Tor.com Collection includes the following Tor.com audiobooks originally published separately in the Fall of 2015: The Sorcerer of the Wildeeps by Kai Ashante Wilson Witches of Lychford by Paul Cornell Sunset Mantle by Alter S. Reiss Binti by Nnedi Okorafor (2016 Hugo Award winner for Best Novella) The Last Witness by K.J. Parker Of Sorrow & Such by Angela Slatter Envy of Angels by Matt Wallace The Builders by Daniel Polansky Domnall and the Borrowed Child by Sylvia Spruck Wrigley The Shootout Solution by Michael R. Underwood Members Reviews: Hit and Miss Some of the stories were fantastic, some were average, I only skipped one. It is worth the cost of admission. I was entertained. Slow and Not Interesting Did not like this book. Poor story content with n depth. First Audible Book that I ever returned.?

Dark Duets Audiobook by Christopher Golden

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Christopher Golden) — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 06:46:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dark Duets Subtitle: All-New Tales of Horror and Dark Fantasy Author: Christopher Golden Narrator: John Lee, Anne Flosnik, Hillary Huber, Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 02-04-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Dark Duets is a feast of eerie and mesmerizing horror, thriller, and dark fantasy tales - an ambitious and unique anthology featuring biting and atmospheric original stories from 17 pairs of acclaimed writers, all collaborating together for the first time, including New York Times best-selling authors Charlaine Harris, Rachel Caine, Holly Black, Cassandra Clare, Stuart MacBride, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Jonathan Maberry, and David Liss. Penned by two authors - and in one case, a trio - who have never worked together before, the stories in this enthralling literary chemistry blend diverse elements and rich themes into mesmerizing and highly combustible tales that delve deep into the shadowy, unexplored realms of the imagination. On the night before Halloween, an unwitting young woman falls under the spell of a dangerous man - and into a terrifying multiverse - in "T Rhymer" by Gregory Frost and Jonathan Maberry. Sarah MacLean and Carrie Ryan explore the exquisite agony of eternal love in "She, Doomed Girl". "Welded" by Tom Piccirilli and T. M. Wright offers an unsettling vision of evil that infects and destroys lives. Mixing the ordinary with the extraordinary, these bold and vivid stories offer a compelling survey of the supernatural world that is sure to frighten and enchant. Members Reviews: seriously dark Some of these stories are truly disturbing on multiple levels. I had many occasions that I literally shuttered and inwardly cringed. Great mix of horrifying and fantasy! Great narrations. Unique story lines. A good mix of fantasy and realism. I wish there were more stories in this collection! My favorite horror anthology so far. A very enjoyable listen! Loved all the narratots, especially the last story. Was an awesome listen! Christopher Golden is amazing! Nope The first story was a bit slow, the second story was just bizarre... and the not the entertaining kind. Turned it off and never went back.... Some good, some bad, some downright disappointing There are a few good stories here but not enough to carry the whole book. Some reviewers have noted the strength of the first stories versus the back half, I'd echo that. I am tempted toward a 2... in fact, I'm going to change to it. I can't have my time back

Favorite Science Fiction Stories, Volume 10 Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Philip K. Dick) — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 04:35:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Favorite Science Fiction Stories, Volume 10 Author: Philip K. Dick, H. Beam Piper, David C. Knight, Frank Robinson, Frank Long, Roger Dee, Stanley Mullen Narrator: Jim Roberts, Al Kessel, Justin Lemlin, Cindy Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-18 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: The tenth volume of the popular series includes:

Fearsome Journeys Audiobook by Jonathan Strahan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jonathan Strahan) — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 04:32:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fearsome Journeys Subtitle: The New Solaris Book Of Fantasy Author: Jonathan Strahan Narrator: Lucien Dodge, Susan Hanfield, Jamie Renell, Peter Altschuler, Merritt Hicks, Michael Welch Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-18 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: An amazing array of the most popular and exciting names in Fantasy are set to appear in the first in a brand new series of Fantasy anthologies featuring original fiction, from the master editor Jonathan Strahan. The authors appearing in the launch volume include Trudi Canavan, Elizabeth Bear, Daniel Abraham, Kate Elliott, Saladin Ahmed, Glen Cook, Scott Lynch, Ellen Klages, Ellen Kushner & Ysabeau Wilce, Jeffrey Ford, Robert Redick, and KJ Parker. Members Reviews: A lovely well-written collection of stories. Highly recommended. Most of the stories were 5-star. I don't recall any spelling, grammar or logic errors. There is a similar "feel" to each story, which makes the collection hold together. Several of them have lovely, evocative writing. I wholeheartedly recommend the collection - assuming, of course, that you like fantasy. All the stories take place in a timeless, medieval-style world: no zombies, shape-shifters, etc. Five Stars Enjoyed all stories, looking forward to another compilation book by Jonathan Strahan. Very good compilation. Most of the stories were fun to ... Very good compilation. Most of the stories were fun to read, and I did not find myself bored at all while reading them. Five Stars Great little collection from a lot of fun authors. A nice introduction to some great Masters of Fantasy With this book you'll get a taste of various writing styles with entertaining characters and some funny plot twists. Without having to read through the whole history of yet another world but with enough details to get you hooked, it's an excellent read for those "moments in between". I liked most stories and will definitely check out some of these great masters of Fantasy.

The Big Trip Up Yonder Audiobook by Kurt Vonnegut

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kurt Vonnegut) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:21:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Big Trip Up Yonder Author: Kurt Vonnegut Narrator: Emmett Casey Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 01-28-10 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Kurt Vonnegut Jr. was known for blending satire, black comedy, and science fiction, and that is exactly what he does in this story. It was written in 1954 and first appeared in Galaxy Science Fiction. In the chronology of his works, it came between Player Piano and The Sirens of Titan. The story takes place in a future in which the population has grown so huge, due to an anti-aging product, that generations are forced to live together in crowded apartments. The family in this story is ruled by a dictatorial grandfather, the owner of the apartment and oldest of the clan. Editorial Reviews: Emmet Casey's animated rendition of "The Big Trip Up Yonder" transports the listener into Kurt Vonnegut's dark and speculative world. The story is short, only 25 minutes long, and endlessly intriguing. Set in an overpopulated future, it details the life of a family whose many generations live crowded in a small apartment. The characters, whose deaths have been prevented thanks to an anti-aging remedy, are subjected to the dictatorial rule of the eldest member of the clan. The characters' endurance becomes questionable, making the listeners wonder what the world would be like if death was not our ultimate end. A wonderful story that will draw the listener into another world. Members Reviews: Vonnegut [FULL STOP] If you like Vonnegut, then you will like this story. I like Vonnegut a lot. So, I would have to say it's a great story...and so on....etc...

Endeavor Audiobook by Brock Eastman, Elissa Peterson, J.L. Ender, Ann Hirshberg, Jack Hayes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brock Eastman) — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 07:51:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Endeavor Subtitle: Nebula Chronicles, Book 1 Author: Brock Eastman, Elissa Peterson, J.L. Ender, Ann Hirshberg, Jack Hayes Narrator: LC Kane Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-17 Publisher: Crimson Pulse Media Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: An anthology of five short sci-fi stories set in space, featuring a story from The Quest for Truth galaxy: "Davey and the Mech". Authors and titles included in this anthology: Brock Eastman - "Davey and the Mech" Elissa Peterson - "Galactic Games" Ann Elizabeth Hirshberg - "Saving Jangolin" Jack Hayes - "Silencing Void" J.L. Ender - "The Rocket Game" Members Reviews: Great story Fun read, very enjoyable! Great for young adults and adults too :) Imagination in space This book projected new space adventures with good versus evil. Great to see good winning in these stories even in the outer limits of space.

Old Venus Audiobook by George R.R. Martin - editor, Gardner Dozois - editor

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (George R.R. Martin - editor) — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 05:05:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Old Venus Author: George R.R. Martin - editor, Gardner Dozois - editor Narrator: various Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Sixteen all-new stories by science fiction's top talents, collected by best-selling author George R. R. Martin and multiple-award-winning editor Gardner Dozois. From pulp adventures such as Edgar Rice Burroughs' Carson of Venus to classic short stories such as Ray Bradbury's "The Long Rain" to visionary novels such as C. S. Lewis' Perelandra, the planet Venus has loomed almost as large in the imaginations of science fiction writers as Earth's next-nearest neighbor, Mars. But while the Red Planet conjured up in golden-age science-fiction stories was a place of vast deserts and ruined cities, bright-blue Venus was its polar opposite: a steamy, swampy jungle world with strange creatures lurking amid the dripping vegetation. Alas, just as the last century's space probes exploded our dreams of Mars, so too did they shatter our romantic visions of Venus, revealing, instead of a lush paradise, a hellish world inimical to all life. But don't despair! This new anthology of 16 original stories by some of science fiction's best writers - edited by number-one New York Times best-selling author George R. R. Martin and award-winning editor Gardner Dozois - turns back the clock to that more innocent time, before the hard-won knowledge of science vanquished the infinite possibilities of the imagination. Featuring all-new stories by: Members Reviews: Excellent book If you could sum up Old Venus in three words, what would they be? The stories in, "Old Venus", were all very good, and there was lots of them. I can never remember specific stories, but I know there was some that were so action packed that I felt like I was watching a movie thriller. Rather then thinking about them as being on Venus, which we now no is uninhabitable, I just imagined them being about distant planets in distant galaxies. This was my favorite, "Audible", selection so far. I look forward to more like this. lots of good storys What did you love best about Old Venus? most of it was interesting. the intro was great. Any additional comments? its alright. a good book to get in between something you really like. a nice rest from deep listening. and some good stories too. Overall amazing I love collections of Science fiction. Short or otherwise they always seem to posit such wonderful worlds that we can explore. This book was awesome, a few of the stories were not to great in my opinion, but overall this book has some amazing tales in it. Vintagey Sci-fi in Space I listen to a lot of anthologies, and I enjoyed this one quite a bit. All of the stories have a different feel but maintain a vintage grit about them... highly reminiscent of Pulp space sci-fi from the 50s or 60s, but with a better quality of character development. The different imaginings of a colonized Venus are for the most part intensely entertaining. If you liked this one you should check out other anthologies by George RR Martin. Likewise if you like other anthologies by George you will probably enjoy this one as well. AUDIBLE 20 REVIEW SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY Varied but overall solid I love the idea for this collection, and most of the stories are solid, with few even being excellent, and the generic range is impressive. My main problem was that there are simply too many stories, and after a while I started to get bored of swamps, amphibians, sleazy Russian colonists and rain.

Favorite Science Fiction Stories, Volume 4 Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Poul Anderson) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:17:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Favorite Science Fiction Stories, Volume 4 Author: Poul Anderson, Ben Bova, Fredric Brown, Philip K. Dick, Harry Harrison, Damon Knight, Robert Sheckley, Clifford Simak Narrator: Jim Roberts, Cindy Killavey, Emmett Casey Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-12 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: This fourth volume of Favorite Science Fiction Stories contains 22 more gripping tales. Included are Members Reviews: Don't bother What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? hated most of these stories, the naration was painfully annoying. having said that I gave up before listening all the way through What was most disappointing about the authorss story? boring and predictable Would you be willing to try another one of the narratorss performances? no What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? disappointment Any additional comments? annoying narration

Inside Job Audiobook by Connie Willis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Connie Willis) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:60:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Inside Job Author: Connie Willis Narrator: Dennis Boutsikaris Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 232 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: This engaging, humorous tale of the beyond won a Hugo Award for Best Novella. Critic Reviews: "Highly enjoyable, somewhat educational and will leave readers happy at the end." (Publishers Weekly) "Irresistible entertainment." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Terrific, but too short I have just discovered Connie Willis after reading "Not to Mention the Dog". The author tweaks just a few small things about everyday life to make an interesting and sometimes funny semi-fantasy, a sort of "what would happen if...." This book was great fun and kept me interested throughout. I'd advise not wasting a credit on it due to its short length, but wait until there is a sale and buy it. You won't be disappointed. An engaging story with a humorous plot twist If you've never read any of Connie Willis' short stories (as opposed to her excellent novels) you owe it to yourself to give "Inside Job" a listen. This story is easily among her best (so far) and the reading by Dennis Boutsikaris is excellent. Hugo Award Winning Novella I have a goal of eventually reading all of the major SFF award winners, including novels, novellas, novelettes, and short stories, so that???s why I picked up Connie Willis???s Inside Job when I saw that it was available on audio. Inside Job won the Hugo Award for Best Novella in 2006. Just a couple of months ago, by the way, Connie Willis received the SFWA Grand Master Award (January 2012). Inside Job is a story about Rob, a professional debunker of pseudoscience, and his new partner Kildy Ross, a beautiful and famous actress. They attend s??ances and visit faith healers, psychics, and palm readers, always figuring out how these hucksters are cheating the gullible and publishing their findings in their magazine, The Jaundiced Eye. Mostly it???s the same thing over and over: an earpiece, hidden wires, a confederate in the right place. Their latest case, however, is the toughest one ever. When they attend a seminar by the new psychic in town, Ariaura Keller, she begins channeling the spirit of H.L. Mencken, the famous skeptic who reported on the Scopes Trial and famously said, ???Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American people.??? Rob and Kildy are determined to discover how Ariaura is channeling Mencken. But, more puzzling, why would a psychic who makes money tricking her audience be regaling them with monologues by H.L. Mencken? The resulting investigation is exciting, suspenseful, full of delicious logical quandaries, and often very funny. Eventually the reader wonders if there???s such a thing as being too skeptical. At some point, you have to have faith in something or someone. What kind of relationship would you have with your loved ones, for example, if you kept demanding irrevocable proof when they said they loved you? Inside Job was a quick read and a fun and educational story with likable characters and a delightfully silly plot. I listened to Audible Frontiers??? version which was narrated by Dennis Boutsikaris, who I liked very much. Fun Paranormal! This was a quick and fun paranormal fiction piece. When a new psychic act comes to town, ex-actress Kildy decides that her boss needs to see the show. Rob, a journalist and professional skeptic doesn't do channelers with Kildy's nudging it goes to a performance.

The Charnel God Audiobook by Clark Ashton Smith

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Clark Ashton Smith) — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 02:41:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Charnel God Subtitle: Zothique Series Author: Clark Ashton Smith Narrator: Reg Green Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-09-10 Publisher: Ziggurat Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Zothique is Earth's last continent in the very distant future when the sun has grown dim, the world has grown old, and the remorseless seas have overwhelmed all other continents. The sciences have been forgotten as the shadowy arts of sorcery and magic have been reborn. The result: a dark world of mystery in which luxurious kings and wandering heroes venture across dim landscapes, pitting their strength and wisdom against powerful wizards, necromancers, and alien gods, all under a dying sun. In The Charnal God a young couple stops for lodging in the wrong place - the infamous city of Zul-Bha-Sair! Unbeknownst to Phariom and his wife, Elaith, Zul-Bha-Sair is home to Mordiggian, feared god of all who die within his territory. When Elaith falls ill and lapses temporarily into unconsciousness, shadowy agents of Mordiggian arrive and whisk her away to the god's massive temple. Left with no other option, Phariom attempts a danderous mission to locate and rescue his stolen wife. This is a nail-biting journey into the world of darkness, suspence, and necromancy. Members Reviews: If you only get one Clark Ashton Smith, get this! This is probably the best story of all the Clark Ashton Smith audiobooks available on Audible. If you're going to try one, this is the one to start with. And you should try one! This production does include background sounds and music, but I personally am not annoyed by it at all, in fact I find it sets a great mood and atmosphere. Give the sample a listen and decide for yourself. Zothique on audio Clark Ashton Smiths most popular short stories take place in a land he called Zothique, the last continent on our dying earth. It rose out of the sea and its people have forgotten modern technologies, customs, and religions. Instead they worship strange gods and practice sorcery. Smiths 16 complete ZOTHIQUE stories were published in Weird Tales from 1932 to 1953. Theyve since been reprinted in several collections and, because theyre in the public domain, posted with the Smith familys permission at Eldritchdark, a fan website. Some of the ZOTHIQUE stories are also available in audio format for $4.95 for members at Audible.com. These are produced by Ziggurat Productions and narrated by Reg Green. I listened to The Charnel God, which was 1.25 hours long. It was originally published in Weird Tales in 1934 and put on audio in 2010. In The Charnel God, Phariom and Elaith, young newlyweds, are forced to stay overnight in the city of Zul-Bha-Sair where Mordiggian, the god of death, claims any who die within its walls. When Elaith has a seizure and becomes unconscious, Mordiggians necromancers arrive to claim the body. But Phariom isnt ready to give her up, so he bravely decides to stand up to the frightening minions of the death god. The Charnel God is dark and scary mostly the type of dark and scary that involves sneaking around in shadowy temples and meeting necromancers and reanimated corpses. Much of the effect comes from Smiths grandiose prose which is spattered with archaic words and far too many adjectives and adverbs derived from sinister-sounding words such as gloom, sepulcher, corruption, and decay: The edifice was built of a strange stone, hued as with the blackish purple of carnal decay: a stone that refused the ardent luster of noon, and the prodigality of dawn or sunset glory. It was low and windowless, having the form of a monstrous mausoleum.

Tales from Midhgardhur, Book 1 Audiobook by Colin Anders Brodd

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Colin Anders Brodd) — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 17:47:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales from Midhgardhur, Book 1 Subtitle: More Midhgardhur Fantasy Author: Colin Anders Brodd Narrator: Bridger Conklin Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-18 Publisher: Colin Brodd Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: This is the first volume in a collection of short stories set in Midhgardhur, the Norse fantasy world of Colin Anders Brodd. Most of these stories were previously published online in the Channillo series Tales from Midhgardhur. Prepare to meet Vikings and shieldmaidens, giants and dragons, wonder and horror, swords and sorcery! This collection includes "The Tale of Halfdanur the Black", a prequel to The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper! Members Reviews: It is dark, it is engaging, and it is worth reading. In this book you can expect to find dragons, sorcery, and so much more in worlds Brodd makes easy for the reader to imagine. Not only is the book written well, the storiesâthough shortâare complex, and could easily be expanded to fill an entire novel each. Each of the ten stories in this book stands on its own. So, if you havenât read The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper by this author, you can still enjoy this book. Whether it is Gylla coming back from the dead as the dark Valkyrie, Arngrimur fighting off undead beings with a sword that has a lust more intent on killing the living, or teleportation in the search for Ingjaldurâs crown, this collection of short stories will keep you entertained and mystified by the imagination of their creator. Every story (within the story) is interesting and engaging. A few of the stories seemed to jump around a little, but overall it is a dark book that is a good, quick read. The book is a collection of short adventure tales by ... The book is a collection of short adventure tales by Colin Anders Brodd, the author of the novel âThe Saga of Asa Oathkeeperâ. Of the ten stories presented here five are prequels to Asaâs saga. These provide interesting details on the origins of both the nobility and the malice we have met with in Asaâs world. The story âIngjaldurâs Crownâ carries Asaâs adventures beyond the time frame of the original novel on another quest for power and justice. The four remaining tales are drawn from a wider range of source material including the Arthurian legends and ballads on the British Isles. All this material is handled with solid writing skills which carry the reader forward with suspense and expectation. Dark, Gritty, and Dazzling. A must read for all fans of Norse Myth. Mr. Brodd will dazzle and ensnare you in his vivid and dark Norse tales. The cover of this book does not in any way do his collection of short stories justice. Mr. Brodd takes the world of Norse mythology and catapults you into the deepest and darkest realms of mystery. His depiction of Norse gods is second to none bringing every detail to such vivid life you forget where you are in the moment. I particularly enjoyed that he did not shy away from some of the grotesque and bloody truths of Norse myth that so may seem to wash over. His detailed knowledge of Norse mythology lends a great deal of credibility to his stories and Mr. Brodd adds his own artistic touches to bring you into his world. I am not normally a fan of short stories and I could easily see Mr. Brodd turning each of them into a full fledged book (which I hope he does); however I was captivated by each one and each story stirred my emotions in very different ways.

Countdown Audiobook by Mira Grant

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mira Grant) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:60:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Countdown Subtitle: A Newsflesh Novella Author: Mira Grant Narrator: Brian Bascle Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-11 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 275 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: The year is 2014, the year everything changed. We cured cancer. We cured the common cold. We died. This is the story of how we rose. When will you rise? Countdown is a novella set in the world of Feed. Members Reviews: Strong Prequel Countdown is the story of the events leading up to The Rising, and acts as a prequel to the series. It tracks the scientists working on cures for cancer and the common cold, and the events that lead to these two seemingly wonder cures being released into the world, merging and becoming the Kellis-Amberlee virus, which upon full amplification, revives the dead into zombies. Countdown is full of characters only briefly mentioned in Feed and Deadline, and fills in much of the back story that sets the stage for these novels. You also see a few peripheral characters from the series, and get a glimpse of what they were like before the tragic day that changed the world forever. Yet, none of these characters are the true stars of this tale. The true star is the science of the Kellis-Amberlee virus. Unlike much hard science fiction that presents the science as hard theorem and datum, Mira Grant does what she does best by presenting the science in a beautiful, almost poetic way that allows the reader to do more than simply understand, but to experience it. Grant turns the actual viruses into characters, allowing us to see the transformation from helpful to world destructive in a vivid fashion. Yet, despite being a cautionary tale, Grant never demonizes the science or those involved in the development of the viruses. Instead she just allows us to see them for who they are and what they were hoping to accomplish. Countdown is Mira Grants gift to the fans of The Newsflesh World, a prequel that isnt wooden or forced, but gives us a new perspective to look at the world she created. This was my first experience listening to Brian Bascle and thought he did a good job. For the most part, he just allowed me to enter into the story and stay there, presenting Grants words as they lead me where I needed to go. He has a nice narrative voice, and handled most of the characterizations well. The only characters he struggled with were adolescent girls, which is not strange for male narrators. My only real complaint about the audio production was that the transitions were presented with no real pause letting us know we were moving to another point of view. This would pull me out of the story a bit, when I realized we had switched characters or story arcs. This small complaint wasnt enough to really detract from a wonderful listening experience. Read this one first If you're interested in reading this trilogy, start with this one first. I think the first book should have had these excerpts in it. This short prequel is better than the main story! I felt it had more plot and drama than the main novel. The writing was much better and seemed more mature. Maybe it gets better after Feed, but I actually prefer this short story to the novel. Sets the stage nicely Novella which sets the stage nicely for the newsflesh trilogy.

The Things That Live in Cages Audiobook by Jonathan Maberry

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jonathan Maberry) — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 16:33:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Things That Live in Cages Author: Jonathan Maberry Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 55 mins Language: English Release date: 02-20-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: A short story from New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Maberry! In "The Things That Live in Cages", an MMA fighter at the end of his career is offered the chance to stay young, fit, and stronger than ever - but the price is his humanity.

Pegleg and Paddy Save the World Audiobook by Jonathan Maberry

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jonathan Maberry) — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 10:48:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pegleg and Paddy Save the World Author: Jonathan Maberry Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 39 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: From best-selling author Jonathan Maberry comes a zombie story involving a couple of idiot moonshiners, a comet, gangsters, zombies, and the Great Chicago Fire. This story was previously published in the collection Hungry Tales.

Reach for Infinity Audiobook by Jonathan Strahan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jonathan Strahan) — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 05:04:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reach for Infinity Author: Jonathan Strahan Narrator: Michael Orenstein, Alex Wyndam, Denice Stradling, Courtney Patterson, Vyvy Nguyen, Michael Welch Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Humanity Among the Stars What happens when we reach out into the vastness of space? What hope for us amongst the stars? Multi-award winning editor Jonathan Strahan brings us 14 new tales of the future, from some of the finest science fiction writers in the field. The 14 startling stories in this anthology feature the work of Greg Egan, Aliette de Bodard, Ian McDonald, Karl Schroeder, Pat Cadigan, Karen Lord, Ellen Klages, Adam Roberts, Linda Nagata, Hannu Rajaniemi, Kathleen Ann Goonan, Ken MacLeod, Alastair Reynolds, and Peter Watts. Members Reviews: New, high quality science fiction to sink your teeth into! I loved this book. As an amateur sf writer, i'm always looking for new high quality fiction to sink my teeth into and this is certainly it. The characters are well thought out and complex, the settings are expansive and real, and the prose is so easy to read. Each story is an entire world in itself, and I thoroughly enjoyed each one. I particularly enjoyed Aliette de Bodard's 'The Dust Queen', though I won't give anything away. Thank you very much, I would recommend Jonathan Strahan's editing to anyone. Five Stars Great item! Good experience. Excellent read Great book Five Stars AWESOME The best of the series There is some very high quality writing in the book. Some of my favorites were âAmicae Aeternumâ by Ellen Klages; âAttitudeâ by Linda Nagata; âInvisible Planetsâ by Hannu Rajaniemi; âWilder Still, the Starsâ by Kathleen Ann Goonan.

Plan 7 From Sin City Audiobook by Jonathan Maberry

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jonathan Maberry) — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 06:43:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plan 7 From Sin City Author: Jonathan Maberry Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 02-20-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: A short story from New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Maberry ! In "Plan 7 from Sin City", a 1950s seedy Las Vegas PI is hired to follow a philandering husband who may be selling atomic secrets to the Reds. This noir science fiction parody is a prequel to the worst movie of all time, Plan 9 from Outer Space. Members Reviews: Amazing narration Ray Porter - the best narrator I have come across. Outstanding theatrics, distinctive character voices and features, makes the story come to life.

The Gifts of Asti Audiobook by Andre Norton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andre Norton) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:08:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gifts of Asti Author: Andre Norton Narrator: Cindy Hardin Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 39 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-09 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: In this story, barbarian hordes overtake a peaceful planet, which forces the final temple virgin of Asti and her faithful companion, Lur, to flee. They embark on an adventure that leads both of them to a a secret world and the discovery of a new destiny. Editorial Reviews: Alice Mary Norton, known to her mostly male readers as Andre Alice Norton, was the first woman to be inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame, among many other august honors. A prolific spinner of science fiction and fantasy yarns, Norton here brings the listener to the planet of Asti, a peaceful place that has been conquered by a barbarian tribe. Our heroine is Varta, last of the virgin maidens, who must flee her home for safety in a secret world. Tenderly performed by veteran Cindy Hardin Killavey, "The Gifts of Asti" feature sensuous descriptions of the beautiful Varta, archly archaic dialogue, and rich depictions of a world not our own. Members Reviews: Short Story I've read some of the author's short stories and enjoyed them but this one seemed to drop off. The story is well written and narration easy to follow but it seemed to suddenly end.

Manhattan in Reverse Audiobook by Peter F. Hamilton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter F. Hamilton) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:55:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Manhattan in Reverse Subtitle: The Complete Collection Author: Peter F. Hamilton Narrator: Sean Barrett, Camilla Mathias, Damian Lynch, Steve Hodson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-11 Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: A collection of short stories from the master of space opera. Peter F Hamilton takes us on a journey from a murder mystery in an alternative Oxford in the 1800s to a brand new story featuring Paula Mayo, deputy director of the Intersolar Commonwealths Serious Crimes Directorate. Dealing with intricate themes and topical subjects, this top-10 best-selling author is at the top of his game. Members Reviews: Well Done Peter you have come back from the cold As an old-time fan of Peter's work I thought this was the best thing I've heard - not just from him but recently. A great book that isn't just a collection of stories but mainly related stories mostly set in the same universe of The Reality Dysfunction etc. The first story, Watching Trees Grow, is an expansive story that I knew from some years ago and was a pleasure to hear in audio format and then this book just gets better. Peter has gone back to his roots and produced quality without the excessivly word pros that, in my opinion, have spoiled his last several books. I suspect most of these stories were written before his current epoch and that explains their compactness but nevertheless well done Peter, please keep this up and publish more like this. The reading is also really well done with the majority of it being read with passion and a great male voice. For fans of Peter's work please listen to this and then check out his older works such as Escape Route and the full Night's Dawn Trilogy collection. Mana from Heaven When Enzyme Bonded Concrete is uttered for the first time, you know you can get the pipe out, fluffy slippers and relax into that world we know and love, and it's it's...Paula. Which to be honest if i could chose anyone out of all the books for her own lil' novel it would be her. Darn it give her her own epic two book yarn Peter, you know you want to. Great intro in Hamilton's books if you have no read any before, for fans, it's mana from heaven A bit underwhelming - give previous heights My caveat for the following review is that I am not a great consumer of shorter titles, and I perhaps do fall into the know-what-I-like camp. I choose my books carefully - either from reading through reviews, or choosing works from authors I know well. With my tastes I have worked through everything that is available on audible from the likes of Alastair Reynolds, Ian M Banks, Peter F Hamilton,or Dan Simmons - so a new appearance of a previously unread or unheard work is something of an anticipation. While diverting enough, I have found that this collection doesn't leave you with the same satisfaction as the more intricate and involving epic-scale, civilsation-spanning narratives that I know and enjoy. A benefit I suppose is that you are not awaiting the required social peace from doing anything else that a single non-episodic good "story" positively engenders you to seek. While it would be unfair to describe the book as neither being though-provoking, or fault some of the tales' actions as simply taking place in more near-future (therefor potentially uninteresting) "universe" in the way that Hamiltion's early work arguably did (if compared to his later books), it has I must admit put me off collections as a whole and the classic short-story form.

Dark Screams, Volume Two Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Shawntelle Madison) — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 23:31:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dark Screams, Volume Two Author: Shawntelle Madison, Graham Masterton, Richard Christian Matheson, Robert McCammon, Norman Prentiss Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "The Deep End" by Robert McCammon: Everyone thinks the drowning death of Neil Calder in the local swimming pool was a tragic accident. Only his father knows better. Now, on the last night of summer, Neil returns in search of revenge. "Interval" by Norman Prentiss: Flight 1137 from St. Louis by way of Nashville has gone missing. As anxious friends and family gather around the gate, a ticket clerk finds herself eyewitness to a moment of inhuman evil. "If These Walls Could Talk" by Shawntelle Madison: Eleanor has come from New York City to prep an old Victorian house in Maine for America's Mysterious Hotspots. Although she's always thrown herself into her work, this job will take her places she's never dreamed of going. "The Night Hider" by Graham Masterton: C. S. Lewis wrote about a portal that led to a world of magic and enchantment. But the wardrobe in Dawn's room holds only death - until she solves its grisly mystery. "Whatever" by Richard Christian Matheson: A 1970s rock 'n' roll band that never existed takes one hell of a trip. Members Reviews: very good except-- I do love short stories and these did not disappoint-- except for the last one...I love Richard Matheson usually, but the final story just didnt make any kind of sense to me.. the other ones were very good Not all bad Unlike the first book in the series this one was not at all interesting. With the first book I couldn't put it down. This one was hard to keep reading. The last story shouldn't be read at all. Made no sense at all. If you do pick city up skip the last story. Good Stories. Not great, but good. Each one has its merits though none really "grabbed" me. Still enjoyed it as I love the short story format. Little doses of escapism. The last story by Matheson was trippy; horror? Not really, but thought-provoking. Solid 4 stars. I enjoyed it. Loved the selected work of all the Authors. The last story is so completely different in writing style than most any type of genre it is a bit hard to enjoy, and I saw no horror theme, that being said I did enjoy trying to keep up with the Author. Not my favorite of this series of short stories I liked Volume 1 much better. The stories in this volume seemed swelled with words and sentences, but short on substance. I did enjoy the story by Robert McCammon. It was the light in this dark tunnel.

Realms of the Elves: The Last Mythal Anthologies Audiobook by Philip Athans (editor)

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Philip Athans (editor)) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:06:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Realms of the Elves: The Last Mythal Anthologies Subtitle: A Forgotten Realms Anthology Author: Philip Athans (editor) Narrator: Eileen Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: The story of the elves of Faerûn stretches from the dawn of history to the battle for the future of a world in constant upheaval. Realms of the Elves, edited by Philip Athans, is the 11th anthology of stories from the Forgotten Realms. It serves as an anthology to The Last Mythal trilogy. Authors include Richard Lee Byers, Philip Athans, Lisa Smedman, Erik Scott de Bie, R. A. Salvatore, Ed Greenwood, and Richard Baker. Members Reviews: Three Stars Nice read. Pretty good, I think I must say that Ms. Smedmen's story was the best in this book, which is saying something considering I'm a big Drizzt fan. Still, "Necessary Sacrafices" is a deep, compelling story that grabs you and doesn't let go. Even after I finished the story, it didn't let me go and I actually cried for the both the seen and unseen tragedy. To me, all of the characters were tragic, most especially in what they themselves didn't see or realize. "Comrads at Odds" was a nice character builder and sneak preview. I was surprised to see the development of a heretofore minor character, but now I'm anticipating him playing a much bigger role in The Orc King. In fact, the potential for this guy is pretty damn good, and I hope he gets used more even if it isn't what I want/anticipate. Most of the stories here are about average to good, and the reviewers before me have mentioned all the really good ones. This book is worth your time, if only for the nice little fiction bites it provides. Epic Elven Adventure Like elves? this is the anthology for you. Some really great stories. Phillip Athans, Richard Baker, and a Drizzt story tucked into the continuity of the the Lone Drow saga. Great read. Open it anywhere and you will find a gem. greatest forgotten realms anthology Realms of the Elves is the greatest Forgotten Realms anthology. All of the stories' characters are pretty unique and fun to read. I recommend this book to all Forgotten Realms, Dungeons & Dragons and fantastic literature fans. Pretty Good Here are my reviews of these seven not-so-short stories. 1. Traitors by Richard Lee Byers. I'm not a big fan of Byers' works, because I find his novels way too action oriented for my liking, with plot and character development often completely disregarded. I was pleasantly surprised by this story. A very strong story of conflicting loyalties. He kept a nice pace through all of 70 pages, and gave us a good ending. Indirectly touches the events in his Year of the Rogue Dragons trilogy. **** 2. The Staff of Valmaxian by Philip Athans. This story didn't sit with me, to be honest. Had a promising start, by completely faded towards the end, which was a big cliché by itself. ** 3. Necessary Sacrifices by Lisa Smedman. A beautiful, sad story. The idea was simply great, but got a bit drawn out. Could have been shorter. A very good story, nevertheless. **** 4. The Greater Treasure by Erik Scott de Bie. The author shows us again that his storytelling is brilliant. The characters are interesting (if a bit annoying) and well fleshed out. It is worth the mention that this is maybe the most erotic story ever published by WotC. Very good.**** 5. Comrades at Odds by R.A. Salvatore.

The Yillian Way Audiobook by Keith Laumer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Keith Laumer) — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:23:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Yillian Way Author: Keith Laumer Narrator: Phil Chenevert Format: Unabridged Length: 40 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Retief, the somewhat reluctant diplomat, does not always follow what his superiors define as "proper procedure". His suave and sardonic approach to intergalactic maneuvering and his attempts to smooth over the bumblings of his other diplomats is documented in this funny story. Keith Laumer adds another delightful episode in Retief's career here. Members Reviews: The Yillian Way Phil Chenevert is ABSOLUTELY horrendous, was he drunk or high or both?? I have every book in the Retief series, and this drunken drug addict, has ruined it. I could barely get through 40 seconds, let alone 40 minutes, he has NO timing, and NO understanding of punctuation, horrible, horrible narrator, I'm deleting this abomination, and demanding my money back. Love the Retief series, bad choice of reader Would you listen to The Yillian Way again? Why? Yes, I really like Laumers Retief series How did the narrator detract from the book? Bad choice for narrator. Voice COMPLETELY wrong for ANY Retief story. Any additional comments? I really hope to hear many more adaptations. I really, really hope to hear it in another voice.

Cold Hand in Mine Audiobook by Robert Aickman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Aickman) — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 16:57:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cold Hand in Mine Author: Robert Aickman Narrator: Reece Shearsmith Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Cold Hand in Mine stands as one of Aickman's best collections and contains eight stories that show off his powers as a 'strange story' writer to the full. The listener is introduced to a variety of characters, from a man who spends the night in a Hospice to a German aristocrat and a woman who sees an image of her own soul. There is also a nod to the conventional vampire story ("Pages from a Young Girl's Journal") but all the stories remain unconventional and inconclusive, which perhaps makes them all the more startling and intriguing. Cold Hand in Mine was first published in the UK in 1975 and in the US in 1977. The story Pages from a Young Girl's Journal won the Aickman World Fantasy Award in 1975. It was originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction in 1973 before appearing in this collection. This collection includes: Robert Fordyce Aickman was born in 1914 in London. In 1951, he published his first ghost stories in a volume called We Are the Dark, written in conjunction with Elizabeth Jane Howard, then went on to publish 11 further volumes of horror stories, two fantasy novels, and two volumes of autobiography. Dubbed the supreme master of the supernatural, he won a World Fantasy Award and British Fantasy Award for his short fiction, and also edited the first eight volumes of The Fontana Book of Great Ghost Stories. Aside from his writing, Aickman was passionate about preserving British canals and founded the Inland Waterways Association in 1946. He died in February 1981. Reece Shearsmith is a talented actor and writer. He is most famous for co-writing and starring in the award-winning The League of Gentlemen, along with Steve Pemberton, Mark Gatiss, and Jeremy Dyson. In 2009, Shearsmith and Pemberton won Best New Comedy at the 2009 British Comedy Awards for Psychoville. Reece Shearsmith has just finished filming Ben Wheatleys horror A Field in England, out in July 2013. Critic Reviews: "I think that Aickman is one of those authors that you respond to on a very primal level. Reading Robert Aickman is like watching a magician work, and very often I'm not even sure what the trick was. All I know is that he did it beautifully. Yes, the key vanished, but I don't know if he was holding a key in the hand to begin with. I find myself admiring everything he does from an auctorial standpoint. And I love it as a reader. He will bring on atmosphere. He will construct these perfect, dark, doomed little stories, what he called 'strange stories'" (Neil Gaiman) "We are all potential victims of the powers Aickman so skilfully conjures and commands" (Robert Bloch) "This century's most profound writer of what we call horror stories" (Peter Straub) "Superb tales of suspenseful unease...a contemporary master of the genre" (Publishers Weekly) "Of all the authors of uncanny tales, Aickman is the best ever His tales literally haunt me; his plots and his turns of phrase run through my head at the most unlikely moments" (Russell Kirk) Members Reviews: Nothing ever happens What disappointed you about Cold Hand in Mine? Nothing ever seems to happen. We get a drawn out setting. Then we wait. And we wait for something to happen. Then something flits by and the story ends. Did I miss something? Was there something to miss? I dunno.

All the Way to the Gallows Audiobook by David Drake

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Drake) — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 01:44:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All the Way to the Gallows Author: David Drake Narrator: R. C. Bray Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Known for best-selling military science fiction, David Drake now takes aim at the listener's funnybone. Meet goblin paratroopers, politically correct space cops, and more, and laugh all the way to the gallows. Members Reviews: Just be patient The book is a series of fantasy/science fiction short stories. Each story is quite different, though with a general theme of battle and dark humor. Sometimes we are magically transported from our mundane 21st Century world into a fantasy world of wizards and dragons; other times into an epic quest in the heart of a wasteland with moving mountains and sarcastic heroes. Most stories involve fantasy settings of magic rather than science fiction, though the lines easily blur. We are dropped into the middle of the action with each story, needing to puzzle out what is happening and where we are. It takes some effort and patience, and the listener is rewarded with a sense of accomplishment at each conclusion. Listening to the whole collection at one sitting would not be advised, rather it is recommended to listen to each story, take a break and move on once digested. With most of the stories, there is a feeling of opening a book in the final third and listening to the end. Rather than spending time on developing characters and place, you are dropped right into the thick of it all. It is fun and challenging, but can be kind of confusing too. Stick with it, all is revealed at the end of each story. R.C. Bray performs the narration with his capable voice. His wide range of accents and character voices are showcased in this collection. He is excellent and wonderful to listen to as always. Sometimes, short stories are just what you need in an audio-book. Perfect for the short commute or long wait at the doctors office. Or just when you arent quite ready to start a new novel. If you are a fan of fantasy novels and quests with a good dose of dark humor, you will enjoy this collection. There is plenty of action and well-developed characters. Just be patient, you wont really know whats going on until you finish each story. Audiobook was provided for review by the narrator. Please find this complete review and many others at my review blog [If this review helped, please press YES. Thanks!] Not as advertised What would have made All the Way to the Gallows better? the ad stated this was a book of humerus, it is not. I listened to 4 of the short stories and none were humerus

Endless Worlds Volume II Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Peters) — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 22:43:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Endless Worlds Volume II Subtitle: A Collection of Dark Faerie Tales Author: James Peters, Anita Templer, Francis Burns, N.R. Marxen, Matthew Wright, Peter Koevari, Renee Marski Narrator: David Swanson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-18 Publisher: Peters Professional Services, LLC Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: A dark faerie tale anthology featuring eight short stories by well-received and upcoming authors, delivering new faerie tales and dark twists on inspired tales. "The Last Citadel Of The Innocent" - Matthew Wright While trying to rescue his parents from the clutches of city enforcers, the young soldier finds himself trapped in a war of ancient powers - and has to find the strength in himself to make a terrible choice. "Lorelei" - Ken Mann Hunting a banished sorceress, a kingdom must find a way to revoke a curse that thrusts neighboring realms on a collision course for war. "The Liar's Tale" - James Peters A travelling bard tells the tale of a selfish, petulant prince who is granted his birthday wish, trapping him in the midst of a battle between a tyrannous beast and his new friends. "Gil And The Mystic Quill" - Peter Koevari A talented young artist is given a quill with magical properties, and must face an evil tyrant who desperately wants to obtain his powers and use it to further enslave and dominate the lands. "Ravendark" - N. R. Marxsen King Edmund is finally gifted with a daughter and condemns his 12 sons to death. The brothers escape and discover their sister, Princess Raven, is their only hope in lifting a treacherous curse. "The Blacksmith and The Beast" - Anita Templer A young man in service to his king journeys to slay a dragon threatening a scorching destruction of his country. "The Witchs Song" - Francis Burns A young woman must uncover the truth behind her nightmares in order to stop a witch's curse that threatens her village. "Fairy Tale Hunters" - Renee Marski A princess joins a team destined to rid the world of its hidden evils while bound by magic that gives them the ability to do so at a price. Members Reviews: Great Dark Tale. I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I loved the first story in this collection but am a bit saddened about how it ended I mean it leaves too much to the imagination that I feel like there must be another section of it? It can't just end with her being carried away. When I finished Mr. Koevari's section I must say I love this story!!! It was very intriguing about how it had a man speaking in the background. I couldn't put this down!!! The Imagery was amazing as to be expected from Peter. His Characters felt so alive and wondrous. I wish we could have gotten to know his parents a bit more but it was so worth the sacrifice to grow the story more. For such a short story so much action and adventure was created. This would make an amazing movie to watch as well. The Witch's Song was also another favorite of mine. It was well written with varying sentences and believable characters. It follows true to the story it was inspired by and of course was hard to put down!!! All In all I must say that this book was a great collection of writers and was hard to put down. The transitions were a little rough and I feel the order could have been bettered but it was in all a great book and worth the read.

The Sparrow Audiobook by Jason Mott

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jason Mott) — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 22:60:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sparrow Subtitle: A Prequel to 'The Returned' Author: Jason Mott Narrator: Therese Plummer Format: Unabridged Length: 40 mins Language: English Release date: 08-12-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 507 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: In this short story by Jason Mott, author of The Returned, one determined couple seeks to reunite a young girl with the father who thought he had lost her forever. When Heather and Matt Campbell find 10-year-old Tatiana Rusesa on the side of the highway, she is thousands of miles away from her village in Sierra Leone. She hasn't seen her family in almost two decades, not since she and her mother were killed by rebel soldiers. Now Tatiana has inexplicably returned, a lost orphan with no place to call home. As the world dives deeper into uncertainty and chaos, Heather is determined to save Tatiana and help her find her way back to her family. But how much is she willing to lose to protect a girl she doesn't even know? Learn how the mysterious reappearances begin in The First, and don't miss Jason Mott's unforgettable debut novel, The Returned, from Harlequin MIRA, a moving tale of a family navigating this unusual new reality and given a second chance at life. Members Reviews: Touching prequel that will leave you wondering... STORY- The Sparrow is the second of three prequels to Mott's book "The Returned." People all over the world are returning from the dead -- yes, returning, seemingly normal and unharmed, not zombies. This is the touching story of a young girl who returns. It's very short and enjoyable. The only problem is that it's a prequel, so if you want to find out where these people are coming from and why, you gotta buy the book. Nevertheless, it was free and I enjoyed the 40 minutes I spent listening to it. NARRATOR - Good job, nothing special. OVERALL - I think it's worth the time and the free download whether you plan to buy "The Returned" or not. interesting this is the second prequel I've read from this series so far both prequels has made me curious about the full story. We keep getting snippets of different people that have returned from death, but of course you're missing most of the story. the author has done a great job getting you interested in the story while keeping the rest a mystery. So so prequil to The Returned Maybe worth the couple of bucks it cost, this 40 minute prequel is fairly blah. I purchased all 3 prequels after I'd heard the story and frankly, it is a waste of money by them. Listen to them first if you plan on listening to The Returned. Awesome I thought the story was vivid and the narrative voice brought you really into the book. Intighing Well produced. Excellent story with a unique tale. Quite a teaser to make you interested in his full work.

Proto Zoa Audiobook by Lois McMaster Bujold

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lois McMaster Bujold) — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 02:30:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Proto Zoa Subtitle: Five Early Short Stories Author: Lois McMaster Bujold Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 68 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: A delightful collection of Lois McMaster Bujold's early stories and a comprehensive introduction by this New York Times best-selling author. Protozoa is a word from biology via the Greek, meaning "first animals". These short stories were indeed among the first life spontaneously generated in Lois McMaster Bujold's nascent writing career. Along with an introduction by the author, this collection features the short stories "Barter", "Garage Sale", "The Hole Truth", "Dreamweaver's Dilemma", and "Aftermaths". Members Reviews: Classic Bujold if a bit underdeveloped. First, Ms. Bujold's narrator is, as always, perfect. I don't believe she has ever used anyone other than Grover Gardner and I applaud her good sense in this. The narration is excellent in each and every Vorkosigan saga. That said, I could have lived without this entry in that saga. It is well written but totally disjointed and confusing as to how it relates to any of her other books except, of course, the last entry which is already published in Shards of Honor (I think, or is it in Barrayar?). My vote says good writing, great narration, but poor storyline in this compendium. I will listen again after digesting the other two stories that just came out and perhaps change my mind but first impression is that this should have been held back and released during the long drought between books and not at the same time as two other books from Ms. Bujold's are released. Lois McMaster Bujold is the best! I love Lois McMaster Bujold characters, so well developed flawed funny and Excellent. My favorite reader too. can't get enough! Three Weak, One Repeat, One Very Good Short Story These are very early, mostly note previously published, short stories. Most are better than average short stories, but that is not saying a lot as the vast majority of short stories are very weak. "Barter", "Garage Sale", "The Hole Truth" are short stories with rather weak, slightly humorous Twilight Zone endings. These were all previously unpublished, for good reasons. "Dreamweaver's Dilemma" is a very good short story, and was Bujolds first published work. It is set in the Vorkosigan universe with interesting characters and a pleasant little mystery. "Aftermaths" was previously published in Cryoburn and is an excellent short story, but all Vorkosigan readers will have read this before. Nevertheless, it was pleasant to hear this again. Only Bujold completests need to read the first three stories. Dreamweaver makes the rest of the book quite worth the time and Aftermath is nice to rehear. Grover Gardners narration is, as usual, wonderful. He makes the lessor stories quite tolerable, and brings life and humor to the best of the stories.

The Last of the Winnebagos Audiobook by Connie Willis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Connie Willis) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:14:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last of the Winnebagos Author: Connie Willis Narrator: Dennis Boutsikaris Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 144 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: In this Hugo Award-winning novella, dogs have become extinct after an epidemic, and the Humane Society has been granted extraordinary police powers to protect the remaining animals. As the Society investigates the death of a jackal on a highway, its attention turns to a photojournalist whose own dog was one of the last to survive. ©1988 Connie Willis; (P)2008 Audible, Inc. Members Reviews: Quick and fun listen! This was a wonderful novella. It was quick, interesting and heartbreaking in a way. A world without dogs – which I can't image as a person who loves dogs. For a quick read that keeps you thinking, this was great. Very interesting and Original What was one of the most memorable moments of The Last of the Winnebagos? The ending which tied all the plot elements together Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Definitely yes Any additional comments? This story is so original and unexpected. There are so many subtle twists and turns that make for a very satisfactory listern. Hugo and Nebula Award Winner After a virus has killed all of the dogs on Earth, the Humane Society (???The Society???) has been given the power to prosecute and punish anyone who, even accidentally, harms an animal. The government has started putting walls around highways, tracking vehicles with videocameras, and banning recreational vehicles from the roads. After a photojournalist stops to report a dead jackal on the highway, he becomes involved in The Society???s investigation. During the process he meets an elderly couple who claim to own the last Winnebago, and he visits the woman who accidentally killed his own dog, one of the last to survive, 15 years earlier. Along the way, he keeps hoping to get a candid photo that will show, through its owner???s face, one of these beloved dogs who???ve been lost. The Last of the Winnebagos, which won both the Hugo and Nebula Awards for Best Novella after it was published in Asimov???s in 1988, is a touching story about guilt and forgiveness, the pain of the loss of a beloved animal companion, and the extraordinarily stupid things that the government sometimes does in its quest to do the right thing. The Last of the Winnebagos is a beautifully written and often poignant story. The last scene is particularly moving. However, I had a hard time giving in to the premise that the Humane Society had such free rein, so to speak, in the U.S. government. I listened to Dennis Boutsikaris narrate Audible Frontiers??? version which is 2 hours long. He did a great job. Great short listen Would you listen to The Last of the Winnebagos again? Why? Yes, it was different. Made me think about the world a bit differently. What did you like best about this story? It was unusual. What about Dennis Boutsikaris???s performance did you like? He embodied the main character. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Discovering man's best friend means discovering ourselves. Any additional comments? No Very Moving Would you consider the audio edition of The Last of the Winnebagos to be better than the print version? Very artistic in that it touches the heart. It speaks of things that happen in a future we have not seen yet, and is believable. Spoiler...One man's realization of himself. Wow. Connie Willis is a great author!

Night Music Audiobook by John Connolly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Connolly) — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 15:47:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Night Music Subtitle: Nocturnes, Volume Two Author: John Connolly Narrator: Gareth Armstrong, Jeff Harding, Penelope Rawlins, Luke Thompson Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: From the best-selling author of the Charlie Parker mysteries - "the finest crime series currently in existence" (The Independent) - comes a new anthology of chilling short fiction. A decade after Nocturnes first terrified and delighted listeners, John Connolly, best-selling author of 13 acclaimed thrillers featuring private investigator Charlie Parker, gives us a second volume of tales of the supernatural. From stories of the monstrous for dark winter nights to fables of fantastic libraries and haunted books, from a tender account of love after death to a frank, personal, and revealing account of the author's affection for myths of ghosts and demons, this is a collection that will surprise, delight - and terrify. Night Music: Nocturnes Volume 2 also contains two novellas: the multi-award-winning The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository and The Fractured Atlas. Night Music: Nocturnes Volume 2 is a masterly collection to be listened to with the lights on - menace has never been so seductive. Members Reviews: An incredible collection that defies classification and is all the better for it If you've ever heard me talk about books before, chances are I've brought up and/or tried to make you read something by John Connolly. I've been banging the drum for Connolly since reading his debut novel, Every Dead Thing, and my love and admiration for his writing has only grown over the years. His Charlie Parker series is one of the best thriller series going today, blending horror and crime together into something that manages to be terrifying, exciting, and profound all at the same time. The Samuel Johnson trilogy is an absolute joy, delivering a hilarious tale about the gates of Hell and quantum physics that any adult would love and yet still feels perfect for its young audience. And now there's Night Music, Connolly's second collection of short fiction, and further testament to his astonishing writing, range, and talent. Trying to narrow down Night Music to a single genre is an exercise in futility, but that's half of the joy. If you want horror, it's undeniably on display. "On The Anatomization of an Unknown Man (1637) by Frans Mier" ranks as one of my all-time favorite short stories, slowly peeling back layers of reality until you realize just what a nightmarish story you're really in. And Connolly's earlier Kindle single, the terrifying "The Wanderer in Unknown Realms," becomes part of a five story cycle that all combine to create a sense that there's a world beyond us at all times - and it's not a pleasant one. So, yes, there's horror. But there's also stories where the supernatural is just a starting point for something more subtle, and even beautiful, as in the 300-word "A Dream of Winter" or the melancholy "A Haunting." Meanwhile, bibliophiles will adore the quietly whimsical "The Caxton Private Lending Library and Book Depository," which finds a man investigating what appears to be the suicide of a character from a famous Russian tragedy. And the follow up to that story, "Holmes on the Range," shows off Connolly's gift for comedy, diving into the world of Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous creation with affectionate ribbing.

Mad Hatters and March Hares Audiobook by Ellen Datlow

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ellen Datlow) — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 02:53:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mad Hatters and March Hares Subtitle: All-New Stories from the World of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland Author: Ellen Datlow Narrator: C.S.E. Cooney, Eric Michael Summerer Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: From master anthologist Ellen Datlow comes an all-original of weird tales inspired by the strangeness of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There. Between the hallucinogenic, weird, imaginative wordplay and the brilliant mathematical puzzles and social satire, Alice has been enjoyed and savored by every generation since its publication. Datlow asked 18 of the most brilliant and acclaimed writers working today to dream up stories inspired by all the strange events and surreal characters found in Wonderland. Mad Hatters and March Hares features stories and poems from Seanan McGuire, Jane Yolen, Catherynne M. Valente, Delia Sherman, Genevieve Valentine, Priya Sharma, Stephen Graham Jones, Richard Bowes, Jeffrey Ford, Angela Slatter, Andy Duncan, C. S. E. Cooney, Matthew Kressel, Kris Dikeman, Jane Yolen, Kaaron Warren, Ysbeau Wilce, and Katherine Vaz. Members Reviews: Not just a kid's book, adults who love literature will love it also. My grandson, age 17 asked me to order this for him so I did. When I received it, I read the first chapter before giving it to him and was hooked. I did give it to him and ordered another copy for myself so I can finish the book. To quote the end of chapter 1, "Me grins like a Cheshire Cat..." MAD HATTERS AND MARCH HARES makes an excellent addition to an Alice-loverâs shelf âTwas brillig, and the writers outgrabe. I am a longtime fan of ALICE IN WONDERLAND. Iâve spent spring evenings reading by her statue in Central Park, Iâve celebrated my birthday at Aliceâs Tea Cup, and Iâve even written my own Alice-inspired stories. This puts me squarely in the target audience for Ellen Datlowâs anthology, MAD HATTERS AND MARCH HARES: All-New Stories from the World of Lewis Carrollâs Alice in Wonderland. Here, 17 authors provide their own takes on Wonderland and its characters. If you, like me, are an Alice super-fan, youâre in for quite a treat. If youâre a more moderate fan of Carrollâs work and happen to have a taste for the more macabre, historical and bizarre aspects of the tale, youâre likely to enjoy this anthology. If, though, youâre not very well-versed in Alice and you prefer more straightforward writing, this may not be the pick for you. Datlow selected stories that deeply understand Carrollâs themes and choose to interpret them in new ways. These tales, like the original, often veer towards the strange and unfathomable. Here, theyâre peppered with elements of more modern mischief --- such as drugs and sexuality. If thatâs not your cup of tea, or if you like your Alice unmarred, best stick with the original. If youâre willing to go a bit further down the rabbit hole, these authors have some wondrous lands in store. In Matthew Kresselâs âIn Memory of a Summerâs Day,â Wonderland is a popular tourist attraction. Visitors of all ages around the world pay to down Drink Mes, watch the White Rabbit and swim through the Pool of Tears, led by beleaguered tour guides --- but of course, once you enter Wonderland, thereâs no real guarantee you come back the same. A number of these tales envision new stories for iconic characters.

The Death of Captain Future Audiobook by Allen Steele

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Allen Steele) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:43:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Death of Captain Future Author: Allen Steele Narrator: Marc Vietor, Allen Steele Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 03-27-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 56 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: When they receive a distress call from a nearby space station, Furland and the first officer blend the dangers of reality into the captain's fantasy world. BONUS AUDIO: Author Allen Steele talks about his love of pulp fiction, and its direct influence on this Hugo Award-winning novella. Members Reviews: Melodramatic Fun I've downloaded many Audible books, and this is the first that has motivated me to write a review. This title is lots of fun. When I heard the characterization of the captain of the Comet (aka Captain Future), I laughed and then I laughed some more after I rewound the audio, and laughed even more after rewinding again. It is one of the funniest and most memorable characterizations in SF literature. The story is campy, told in an "over the top" way, and it was pure joy. I received two happy hours form this title. I can see why it won a Hugo award for best novella. Ripping good fun! Great satire. Old SF adventure story To get the fastest transport to a rendezvous with his new job, spacer Rohr Furland decides to take a position on The Comet. Rohr doesn???t listen to gossip, so he isn???t aware that the captain of The Comet, who styles himself Captain Future, is a nut case who can???t find a crew because nobody else will work for him. Nobody, that is, except for Jeri, a bioengineered ???Superior??? human who Rohr develops a crush on.Why is Jeri, who is a wonderful person and an excellent First Officer, willing to put up with this awful job? Captain Future, obsessed with 1960s American pulp science fiction, turns out to be a tyrant. His father bought him The Comet and now he???s living out all his boyhood fantasies as the captain of a spaceship. Rohr can???t stand Captain Future, but all he has to do is make it to their next stop, where Rohr will be disembarking. But when a distress signal comes in from a spaceship that???s in trouble, The Comet is obliged to change course and go to its aid. Now, with potential danger ahead, Captain Future is really in his element! The Death of Captain Future, by Allen Steele, is a short fun story that???s bound to please fans of old science fiction heroic adventures. I listened to it in audio format and it kept me happily entertained for two hours. Audible Frontier???s version was read by Marc Vietor, who is perfect for this sort of role. This version has an introduction by Allen Steele (read by Allen Steele) in which he talks about how Edmond Hamilton???s CAPTAIN FUTURE stories, which Steele read when he was a young boy, inspired this story. He even includes excerpts from the CAPTAIN FUTURE books in the text. Allen Steele also explains how Jeri was inspired by the girl he had a crush on in sixth grade. The Death of Captain Future appeared in the October 1995 issue of Asimov???s Science Fiction and won both a Hugo Award and a Seiun Award. It was also nominated for a Nebula and a Locus Poll Award. Very good narration. Good story, very funny. Very good narration. Good story, very funny. Funny...That A short fun story thats fun for fans of old science fiction heroic adventures. Very good narration. Prologue by the author was quite illustrative for the listener. excellent pastiche of pulp scifi adventure this was flat out excellent. i love the world weary noirish voice of the protagonist and the narrator hits it perfect. the story is initially hilarious with the play on the old pulp style story and later gets creepy and finishes poignantly.

Fantastic Imaginings Audiobook by Stefan Rudnicki (editor), Harlan Ellison (editor)

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stefan Rudnicki (editor)) — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 03:31:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fantastic Imaginings Subtitle: A Journey through 3,500 Years of Imaginative Writing, Comprising Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction Author: Stefan Rudnicki (editor), Harlan Ellison (editor) Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki, David Burney, Scott Brick, Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Collected here are the stories, poems, and religious writings that preceded and helped form the science fiction and fantasy genres. The collection explores the key imaginative roots and their later literary permutations. The author list alone reads like a literary whos who and includes many writers not primarily known for their forays into the fantastic. Organized by topic rather than simple chronology, this volume allows the listener to trace the history of robots, aliens, and apocalypses up to some of their most recent manifestations. Topic chapters and represented authors include "Transformers" (Card, Asimov, Rossetti), "Shocking Futures" (Swift, More), and "Traveling Fools" (Carol, Burroughs, McCaffrey). This definitive collection of science fiction and fantasy sources illustrates how earlier generations imagined the future. Members Reviews: Table of Contents Courtesy of sffaudio: INTRODUCTION Lofty Ambitions by Harlan Ellison, read by Harlan Ellison PART 1: THE MYTHS WE LIVE BY A Youth In Apparel That Glittered by Stephen Crane, read by Stefan Rudnicki (poem) After the Myths Went Home by Robert Silverberg, read by Stefan Rudnicki Novelty by John Crowley, read by Harlan Ellison Pan And The Firebird by Sam M. Steward, read by Stefan Rudnicki Murderer, The Hope Of All Women by Oskar Kokoschka, performed by cast The Touch Of Pan by Algernon Blackwood, read by Stefan Rudnicki The Lost Thyrsis by Oliver Onions, read by Roz Landor The Bacchae (excerpt) by Eurpides, performed by cast PART 2: MYTHS THAT BITE A Noiseless Patient Spider by Walt Whitman, read by Stefan Rudnicki Mystery Train by Lewis Shiner, read by John Rubenstein Continued On The Next Rock by R.A. Lafferty, read by Stefan Rudnicki Diary Of A God by Barry Pain, read by Enn Reitel The Repairer of Reputations (excerpt) by Robert W. Chambers, read by Stefan Rudnicki The Yellow Sign by Robert W. Chambers, read by Stefan Rudnicki An Inhabitant Of Carcosa by Ambrose Bierce, read by Danny Campbell The Horla by Guy de Maupassant, read by Arte Johnson PART 3: SHOCKING FUTURES Kubla Khan by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, read by Stefan Rudnicki (poem) City Come AWalkin (excerpt) by John Shirley, read by Don Leslie A Pail Of Air by Fritz Leiber, read by Stefan Rudnicki The Machine Stops (excerpt) by E.M. Forster, read by Roz Landor Looking Backward and Equality (excerpts) by Edward Bellamy, read by David Birney Gullivers Travels (excerpt) by Jonathan Swift read by Scott Brick Utopia (excerpt) by Sir Thomas More, read byChristopher Cazanove Monument To Amun by Queen Hatshepsut, read by Judy Young PART 4: TRAVELING FOOLS La Bateau Ivre by Arthur Rimbaud, read by Stefan Rudnicki Inspiration by Ben Bova, read by Stefan Rudnicki The Bones Do Lie by Anne McCaffrey, read by Stefan Rudnicki A Princess Of Mars (excerpt) by Edgar Rice Burroughs, read by John Rubinstein The Great Stone Of Sardis (excerpt) by Frank R. Stockton, read by David Birney Alices Adventures In Wonderland (excerpt) by Lewis Carroll, read by Michael York Diary Of A Madman (excerpt) by Nicolai Gogol, read by Stefan Rudnicki The Inferno (excerpt) by Dante, read by Stefan Rudnicki The Odyssey of Homer (excerpt), read by David Birney PART 5: TRANSFORMERS The Stolen Child by William B.

A Very Old Man with No Wings at All Audiobook by Jay Lake

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jay Lake) — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 22:25:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Very Old Man with No Wings at All Author: Jay Lake Narrator: Stephen Bel Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 12 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Written by multiple Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award nominee Jay Lake, "A Very Old Man with No Wings at All" was first published in the August 2007 issue of Aeon. Over his long career, Jay Lake has published 10 novels and more than 300 stories. He was honored with the 2004 John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer.

Welcome to Bordertown: Special Edition Audiobook by Holly Black (Editor), Ellen Kushner (Editor)

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Holly Black (Editor)) — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 08:26:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Welcome to Bordertown: Special Edition Subtitle: New Stories and Poems of the Borderlands Author: Holly Black (Editor), Ellen Kushner (Editor) Narrator: Cassandra Campbell, MacLeod Andrews, Holly Black, Ellen Kushner, Steven Brust, Neil Gaiman, Dounya El-Mohtar Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: This Special Edition features original music by Drew Miller - including a fully-produced track of the song "Run Back Across the Border" by Steven Brust, with the author himself on lead vocals - and Neil Gaiman reading his own poem, "The Song of the Song." Bordertown: a city on the Border between the human world and the elfin realm. A place where neither magic nor technology can be counted on, where elf and human kids run away to find themselves. Here are 13 interconnected stories and eight poems - all new work by some of today's best urban fantasy, fantasy, and slipstream writers: Christopher Barzak, Holly Black, Steven Brust, Emma Bull, Cassandra Clare, Charles de Lint, Cory Doctorow, Amal El-Mohtar, Neil Gaiman, Nalo Hopkinson, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Annette Curtis Klause, Ellen Kushner, Patricia McKillip, Tim Pratt, Delia Sherman, Will Shetterly, Janni Lee Simner, Catherynne M. Valente, Terri Windling, and Jane Yolen. Members Reviews: Amazing performance of Shared World Classic Where does Welcome to Bordertown: Special Edition rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? The level of performance of this group of short stories makes every individual story come alive. The songs are sung, the characters have appropriate voices and the effects are great.This is probably the best produced audiobook I have ever enjoyed. Who was your favorite character and why? This is a shared world anthology with a lot of authors and a lot of characters. I'm hard pressed to choose a favorite. Joey in "A Tangle of Green Men" by Charles de Lint because unlike most of the young folks who end up in Bordertown, we get to see him out in the World. Which character as performed by the narrators was your favorite? Damiana. telling her story in first person, in the reading of "Ours is the Prettiest" by Nalo Hopkinson is beautifully read in patois appropriate to the story. Jouvert, is a Bordertown festival and this year's theme was "jazz funeral" so there were Catrionas and Egungun and other symbols of the dead. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? In the story "Crossings" by Janni Lee Simner the two young street girls who manage to take Ye Olde Unicorn Trolley to Bordertown and the point of view of the narrator, Fig, are very moving. Any additional comments? The original Bordertown books were the harbinger of the Urban Fantasy genre. This fifth book has some of the original authors and younger authors who were inspired by the original series. It is truly an excellent addition to the canon. This book dragged a lot. This is one of the most slowest books I have ever read. It was really interesting in the beginning, but it just kept dragging on and on and on and there were many times where I just wanted to stop reading it. However, it was a really unique and interesting premise but I don't recommend it to people who get frustrated easily.

Ruson, the Vampire Saint & Other Apocryphal Tales Audiobook by Aaron Hollingsworth

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Aaron Hollingsworth) — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 12:44:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ruson, the Vampire Saint & Other Apocryphal Tales Author: Aaron Hollingsworth Narrator: Chiquito Joaquim Crasto Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-17 Publisher: Eightfold Wrath Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: A weird assortment of religion-based short stories spanning genres of fantasy, horror, satire, and folklore. Set in an alternate version of our solar system, this collection of tales will entertain believer and skeptic alike. From the author of the Four Winds - One Storm series, herein lay tales of vampires becoming saints, a succubi visiting the Nativity, the anecdotal origin of the Easter Bunny, and many other strange stories. Members Reviews: An easy listen This book is a series of short stories that can be listened to individually, they range from in length although none a very long. I enjoyed all of the stories, they're well written with interesting characters and good plots. The stories are definitely not child appropriate but are a great listen for adults. The narration is well done, the character voices are all clear and distinct, the delivery is smooth and natural. I received this book free from the narrator/publisher/author in exchange for an honest review. If you found this review helpful would you please take a moment to click yes below, thanks. Intriguing set of dark paranormal tales This is an intriguing set of dark folklore-type tales. The stories are odd, frequently gruesome, and occasionally funny. I found the tale of a nicotine-addicted vampire darkly funny, especially when he is faced with the modern world of no-smoking zones that makes it hard to get his fix. There are some original tales, as well as some new takes on old tales, such as the nativity, the story of Job, and the Easter bunny. I thought the explanation of, and attitude toward, the advent of homosexual persons was refreshing. The final "Birthday" story was entertaining and surprisingly light-hearted. Overall, it was an entertaining and interesting listen. The narration perfectly suited the stories and set just the right tone and ambience. I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator Good audiobook What made the experience of listening to Ruson, the Vampire Saint & Other Apocryphal Tales the most enjoyable? The stories are told in an original way.The plots are interesting and the characters also.In summary the overall atmosphere of the audiobook matches the titles. Which scene was your favorite? I liked the main story most. Any additional comments? "This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review." Good! I really enjoyed this collection of really strange but creative stories. This isn't my typical genre but I enjoyed this and I think that anyone who loves sci-fi, horror or fantasy would really appreciate this collection. **A copy of this audiobook was provided in exchange for an honest review**

64 Deaths: An Anthology Audiobook by Christina Escamilla

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Christina Escamilla) — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 13:40:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 64 Deaths: An Anthology Author: Christina Escamilla Narrator: Ryan Kennard Burke Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-15 Publisher: Christina Escamilla Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: A cyborg on the edge of eternity, a lonely 10-year old girl, a curmudgeon seeking his one great novel; there are many lost souls desperate for a way out. These 20 tales show us the side of humanity we'd often like to ignore. Members Reviews: 64 pleasures For that was what it was. I really enjoyed these stories. It's not easy to put together a compelling collection that has a cohesiveness to it. Not to mention that these days the short story format is a bit passe. Everyone thinks short stories are easier to write than long-form fiction. Not so. Short stories are far shorter (obviously); they therefore don't have time to mess around. If a novel is a marathon, a short story is a 100 yard dash. Christina Escamilla put together a collection worth checking out, for sci-fi fans as well as anyone who simply enjoys good storytelling. Very well written It was a very will written book of short story's that was thought provoking and dark as only a very good story is Three Stars The stories got kind of strange.... Didn't finish the book... Please. Read. This. Book. Wow. I wanted to read this book in order to sort of give myself a class on how short stories are done, and done well, and I must say I got what I asked for and then some. This collection is dark and moving, and I just didn't want it to stop. I thought the placement of the stories was very clever, starting off with a literal apocalypse then moving through some internal and external human disasters on a smaller scale but packing just as much power. Once I'm caught up on my reading list I'm going to pick up the other book by this author, and am hoping she will come out with another short story collection soon. A great look at the dark side of life. 64 Deaths is a great collection of short stories with dark themes: loss, sadness, loneliness, mental illness, death, etc. It was very well written, in fact, so well written that I felt myself super emotional about the characters, particularly in 12 Feet Deep. That's the way a book should be. Even though there are more than 20 characters and unique stories in this book, I felt something for each one. From the rough and cold-hearted Madame to the lovely couple with the oddest, and yet, most beautiful connection, the stories gripped me. This is a great read for anyone who isn't afraid to examine the dark side of life. Kudos to the author for taking me down this dark road but leaving just enough hope at the end to keep me going.

The Dragon and the Djinn Audiobook by Gordon R. Dickson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gordon R. Dickson) — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 14:00:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dragon and the Djinn Author: Gordon R. Dickson Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 09-23-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Gordon R. Dickson continues his acclaimed saga of a 20th-century American transformed into a Dragon Knight - and transported into a fantastic medieval adventure! The Dragon Knight's journey to the Holy Land is supposed to be a simple quest...but pirates, sea giants, and the legendary Djinn threaten to make his voyage the most dangerous odyssey known to man - and dragon. Members Reviews: OK but... This book has more the feel of short stories loosely connected. The Dragon Knight was briefly a dragon only in a very early chapter. That chapter had nothing to do with the theme. I don't think Djinn had a total of one chapter. For a supposedly powerful entity the Djinn's part was very, very small. It wasn't as good as the first books. The performance was excellent and that enhanced the story.

Vampire for Hire: First Four Short Stories Audiobook by J.R. Rain

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J.R. Rain) — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:56:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vampire for Hire: First Four Short Stories Author: J.R. Rain Narrator: Anne Johnstonbrown Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-12 Publisher: J.R. Rain Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Four bestselling Vampire for Hire short stories, including: Members Reviews: A somewhat thin collection of vampire stories The stories are all set in the world of Samantha Moon, soccer mom and vampire. I love the book series but these short stories, not so much. They add very little to what I already learned from reading the books. If you are determined to read everything in the series, go ahead. But, don't expect any big revelations. The stories consist of several strange events from Samantha's life, plus the short story "Teeth" that is Fang's origin story. "Teeth" was the most interesting of the bunch. Most of these stories are available on Audible as short stories available for individual purchase, read by different narrators. If you only want the story Teeth, that may be a better deal. Short stories A few fun short stories concerning the Vampire for Hire series. If you follow the Vampire for Hire series one of the stories is Fang's background. A Novella at Best Any additional comments? A series of short stories set somewhere around book 5 plus a brief back story about Fang. LOVE This Series!!! Normally I don't like short stories - even by my favorite authors. There's just not enough there to get into. HOWEVER, I really LOVE the Vampire For Hire series and these are enjoyable companions to fill in the gaps between the regular series books. Very enjoyable!

The Unsettled Dust Audiobook by Robert Aickman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Aickman) — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 03:24:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Unsettled Dust Author: Robert Aickman Narrator: Reece Shearsmith Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 07-19-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Robert Aickman, the supreme master of the supernatural, brings together eight stories in which strange things happen that the reader is unable to predict. His characters are often lonely and middle-aged, but all have the same thing in common: they are brought to the brink of an abyss that shows how terrifyingly fragile our piece of mind actually is. Robert Fordyce Aickman was born in 1914 in London. In 1951, he published his first ghost stories in a volume called We Are the Dark, written in conjunction with Elizabeth Jane Howard, then went on to publish eleven further volumes of horror stories, two fantasy novels and two volumes of autobiography. Dubbed the supreme master of the supernatural, he won a World Fantasy Award and British Fantasy Award for his short fiction, and also edited the first eight volumes of The Fontana Book of Great Ghost Stories. Aside from his writing, Aickman was passionate about preserving British canals and founded the Inland Waterways Association in 1946. He died in February 1981. Reece Shearsmith is a talented actor and writer. He is most famous for co-writing and starring in the award-winning The League of Gentlemen, along with Steve Pemberton, Mark Gatiss, and Jeremy Dyson. In 2009, Shearsmith and Pemberton won Best New Comedy at the 2009 British Comedy Awards for Psychoville. Reece Shearsmith has just finished filming Ben Wheatley's horror A Field in England, out in July 2013. Critic Reviews: "I think that Aickman is one of those authors that you respond to on a very primal level. Reading Robert Aickman is like watching a magician work, and very often I'm not even sure what the trick was. All I know is that he did it beautifully. Yes, the key vanished, but I don't know if he was holding a key in the hand to begin with. I find myself admiring everything he does from an auctorial standpoint. And I love it as a reader. He will bring on atmosphere. He will construct these perfect, dark, doomed little stories, what he called 'strange stories" (Neil Gaiman) "We are all potential victims of the powers Aickman so skilfully conjures and commands" (Robert Bloch) "This century's most profound writer of what we call horror stories" (Peter Straub) "Superb tales of suspenseful unease... a contemporary master of the genre" (Publishers Weekly) "Of all the authors of uncanny tales, Aickman is the best ever His tales literally haunt me; his plots and his turns of phrase run through my head at the most unlikely moments" (Russell Kirk) Members Reviews: Perfectly read, sheds new light on this work Really enjoyed Reece Sheersmith's fluent reading. Aickman is to literature what Lynch is to film. Creepy stories I enjoyed the author's writing for the most part although it did kind of drag at times. The narrator was good although at times it was hard to distinguish between characters. My favorite stories were the Unsettled Dust, The Houses of the Russians, and The Stains. Atmospheric, but ultimately a bit tedious A couple of the stories start out with real promise, but they never quite deliver on it.

Out of Tune Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kelley Armstrong) — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 19:50:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Out of Tune Author: Kelley Armstrong, Jack Ketchum, Simon R. Green, Christopher Golden, David Liss, Seanan McGuire, Gary Braunbeck, Gregory Frost, Nancy Holder Narrator: Peter Bishop, Lesley Ann Fogle Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 01-03-17 Publisher: Journalstone Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: A song half-heard. The murmur of a voice singing in the dark. There it is again...a few words set to an old melody filled with mystery, heartbreak and horror. Out of Tune gathers a collection of original dark fantasy tales inspired by folk ballads. Here you'll find stories of strange creatures and strangers humans, treachery and love, murder and monsters. Out of Tune brings together some of today's most talented writers and sets them loose in that swirling darkness at the edge of town. NY Times best-selling author and editor Jonathan Maberry unleashes his own brand of dark forces with a line-up of best sellers and award winners. With commentary on each source ballad by folklorist Nancy Keim Comley. Now get ready to dance to the music of the night. Members Reviews: Pass dont waste your time I expected the short stories to be disjointed but after 3 shorts in I was over this b DNF I hate it when I can not finish a book. Even worse, I feel bad when I return it, because the author's have counted on that. I buy books of short stories for two reasons- One, because there is always something from one of my favorite authors in it and Two, I am always looking for new ones. Sadly, it is mainly because of the one narrator, Lesley Ann Fogle, that I can not finish it. Her inflections, when she has them, are in the wrong places. Almost every paragraph starts out like she is either bored or reading a text book, and then half way thru she will get semi-animated. I have skipped the first couple stories but I can't go on. I just can't, or I will shoot my phone. I will go buy it in kindle so I can read the stories. I just won't be buying anything she ever narrates. Peter Bishop, on the other hand, was good. I wish I could give the book two sets of stars.

Boar and Rabbit Audiobook by James L. Sutter

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James L. Sutter) — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 13:55:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Boar and Rabbit Author: James L. Sutter Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Roshad is a sorcerer and street thief in the great caravan city of Ular Kel. Bors is a nomadic warrior and heir to the Horse Throne. As a pair, the two are members of the mysterious Iridian Fold, an organization in which lovers seek to perfectly blend their consciousness to become an elite combat unit. But when Bors father forbids their union, are Bors and Roshad willing to start a war to defend their love? This story is a prequel to the novel The Redemption Engine. Members Reviews: Tale of Love and Trust For fans of tough decisions and deciding loyalty between family and a partner. I wish there was a bit more divulged around other horse clans, but the focus on main characters gives some good backstory for The Redemption Engine.

Looking for Jake Audiobook by China Miéville

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (China Miéville) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:13:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Looking for Jake Subtitle: Stories Author: China Miéville Narrator: Jonathan Cowley, Enn Reitel, Gildart Jackson, Peter Altschuler, Robin Sachs, Bruce Mann, Dominic Burgess, Steve West Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: What William Gibson did for science fiction, China Miéville has done for fantasy, shattering old paradigms with fiercely imaginative works of startling, often shocking, intensity. Now, from this brilliant writer comes a groundbreaking collection of stories, many of them previously unavailable in the United States, and including four never-before-published tales - one set in Miévilles signature fantasy world of New Crobuzon. Among the 14 superb fictions are: Critic Reviews: Miéville moves effortlessly into the first division of those who use the tools and weapons of the fantastic to define and create the fiction of the coming century. (Neil Gaiman) Members Reviews: Graze Into It I'm not too sure why no one else has yet to write a review for "Looking for Jake" by China Miéville. I first got introduce to this author from my friends five months ago and I can't wait for more. This is just one of these authors that I would had never discover through social media. It just shows you that word of mouth has more reach than Oprah's book club. China Miéville is the best contemporary writer that my friends has recommended. I'm not into novellas because I find them to be too short for my mind to grasp to, but "Looking for Jake" makes you want to say "WOW" after each story. It has a little something for everyone. Vampires for teens, sci-fi for geeks, twisted Christmas story for the change of season, and those monsters. For anyone that knows this author, you are fully aware of what you are about to get yourself into when you open any of his books. For those who has never read anything from China Miéville, "Looking for Jake" is a great way to graze into his style, until you are ready for more.

The Year's Top Short SF Novels 4 Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen Baxter) — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 00:16:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Year's Top Short SF Novels 4 Author: Stephen Baxter, Michael Blumlein, Alexander Jablokov, Vylar Kaftan, Nancy Kress, Robert Reed, Martin L. Shoemaker Narrator: Tom Dheere, Jared Doreck, Nancy Linari Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-14 Publisher: Infinivox Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Short novels are movie-length narratives that may well be the perfect length for science fiction stories. This audio collection presents the best-of-the-best short science fiction novels published in 2013 by current and emerging masters of this vibrant form. In Earth I, by Stephen Baxter, a search among the stars to ferret out the origins of mankind amidst the Xaian normalisation digs up many surprises. In Success, by Michael Blumlein, a brilliant but erratic biologist studying epigenetics struggles to hang onto his grip on everyday life as he writes his ground-breaking tome. In Feral Moon, by Alexander Jablokov, the Alliance military is invading Phobos to retrieve dead bodies for later repatriation, but stiff resistance is putting the operation into serious doubt. In The Weight of the Sunrise, by Vylar Kaftan, winner of both the Nebula Award and the Sidewise Award for Alternate History, the Incan empire is offered a vaccine, to contain a smallpox out-break, by a Virginian raising funds for the American war against the British. In One, by Nancy Kress, a boxer down on his luck gains the ability to read minds and grapples round-after-round with the consequences. In the Great Ship story Precious Mind, by Robert Reed, an immortal captain who has been living incognito for hundreds of years is kidnaped to help salvage an ancient derelict spaceship. Finally, in the Poirot-like mystery, Murder on the Aldrin Express, by Martin L. Shoemaker, murder is suspected in the death of the leader of a Mars expedition when evidence of sabotage is uncovered. Members Reviews: drawn out novellas I found the stories of this volume good but tedious at times. The plots of the majority held up to scrutiny. The main exception is the second to last. While it had an interesting outline, it was explored with the most absurd character philosophies and decisions. Also the sound quality of this track is almost intolerable. This in it self doesn't make me feel my time was wasted but it will make me hesitate to purchase these volumes further. If the quality of this grouping is an example of the future hesitation is warranted. Very very bad audio quality, computer voice Would you try another book from the authors and/or the narrators? No not because of this book. Would you ever listen to anything by the authors again? If not read by these people. How could the performance have been better? Human voice, better recording, no echo, level volume, sibilance, this is just so bad. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Potential Any additional comments? Very very very bad recording. Interesting Content, Mixed Production Values The narrative content was as expected but the recording quality and the talent varied. Listening to Baxter's story was like listening through a pipe.

The Variable Man Audiobook by Philip K. Dick

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Philip K. Dick) — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 00:57:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Variable Man Author: Philip K. Dick Narrator: Al Kessel Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-17 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "The Variable Man" is one of Philip K. Dick's most famous stories. A "fix-it man" from the past accidentally winds up on Earth 200 years in the future. His arrival may well put a crack in the progress of a delicate war by computers. Members Reviews: Time travel, insurrection, intergalactic war, and droid armies, what more can you ask for? Philip K. Dick does it again. This was a very interesting read, that gets very fast paced towards the end, allot of detail to the climax. As usual with Philip K. Dick, much is spent on the setting which is of course another society build from the ashes and slag of a nuclear war. spoilers below. In a world in which jet fighters can level mountains and the last nuclear war left most centers of civilization as fields of slag, humanity's fate has been tied to the plagued Icarus project, a missile system more devastating then any previously conceived. For decades the Terran empire spanning our known solar system has been entrenched in an intergalactic cold war against an ancient empire as both sides seek to build weapons before the opponent can build defenses, all the while closely watching the computers that can predict the outcome of the war before the battles start. In a world in which everyone is a specialists one man, a generalist gifted with an innate understanding machines and stolen from centuries past must try to find his way through an unfamiliar world, despite being chased by two factions of the Terran government each with their own reasons to hunt the "Variable Man" whose only desire is to return to the life he once had. All the while a civil war is brewing within the Earths wartime departments between pride and paranoia unbeknownst to the duly elected representatives. What will become of the Variable Man? Will the government be able to stop the military coup before it's too late? What will be the outcome of the civil war or the intergalactic war for that mater? Can one man really change the fate of an empire and the tides of war? These are among the questions posed as Philip K. Dick spins his tale of survival, betrayal, espionage, and insurrection all leading up to the action packed climax as two schools of thought collide to change the course of war! An Exceptional Science Fiction Tale! Philip K Dick is one of the world's best science fiction writers. "The Variable Man" is a story about a custodian future earth which has been in a constant state of war preparation for nearly 100 years. All major decisions, including going to war, are based on statistical analysis provided by a quantum computer. The paradox is that the computer's decision are based on data controlled by a single department and decisions are quantified based on what the people most likely desire, absent any direct input by the masses! Only the result of one variable can save the earth! I recommend this book to everyone who enjoy a great story! More classic sci-fi Philip K Dick, one of the progenitors of sci-fi, influenced my youth. I am glad to have the opportunity to read (or reread) such classic works. The Variable Man tells the story of a future society that is stuck at the brink of interstellar war, only to have everything go wrong at the worst possible moment. It portrays some folks in the government as self-seeking, power-hungry politicians who get their well-deserved come-uppances at the end.

Faithful Servants Audiobook by James L. Sutter

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James L. Sutter) — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 05:27:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Faithful Servants Author: James L. Sutter Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 56 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 56 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: A reluctant servant of Pharasma, Salim is no missionary. Yet when a desperate eidolon seeks his help in saving his master's soul, Salim has little choice in the matter. Saddled with a strange curse, this mysterious snake-man's creator is no longer in control of his actions - yet they may still weigh on his soul when it comes time for Pharasma's judgment. Only Salim can put a stop to events before they go too far. But are some souls really worth saving? Members Reviews: A great character, be a far too short story. I loved the story, the main character and the settings of the story, my only complaint is the story is super short. Hopefully Mr. Sutter will write more of these soon! The audio book was far to short to have paid for This audio book should have been combined with other short stories. I feel like I wasted my money. a quick review I laughed. I cried. I love this character and the writer. I can't wait for more. great love James Sutter love Ray Porter short story on an amazing character Salim. must listen if you are a pathfinder fan Excellent Short Story! Good story and excellent performance by Ray Porter. Good use of the limited time to complete the tale.

The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 9 Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nina Allan) — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 02:40:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 9 Author: Nina Allan, Karl Bunker, Carolyn Ives Gilman, Paul McAuley, Cat Rambo, Robert Reed, Lavie Tidhar Narrator: Tom Dheere, Nancy Linari, Henrietta Meire Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-17 Publisher: AudioText Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: An unabridged audio collection spotlighting the best of the best science fiction stories published in 2016 by current and emerging masters of the genre, edited by Allan Kaster, as narrated by top voice talents. In "The Art of Space Travel", by Nina Allan, the staff of a hotel prepares for the crew of a one-way mission to Mars on the heels of earlier disasters. An artist and his wife search for fulfillment in a utopian world created by AIs in "They Have All One Breath" by Karl Bunker. In "Patience Lake" by Matthew Claxton, an injured military cyborg helps defend a farm family that has helped him. In a top-secret job, an all-too-conscious bus driver takes a non-cognizant alien and his human translator on a tour of the United States, in "Touring with the Alien" by Carolyn Ives Gilman. In "My Generations Shall Praise" by Samantha Henderson, a woman on death row is persuaded to have her mind overwritten so that a wealthy relative can use her as a host body. People adapting to a melted Antarctica evolve new folklore, superstitions, and myths in "Elves of Antarctica" by Paul McAuley. In "Red in Tooth and Cog" by Cat Rambo, a woman acquires a keen interest in the small domestic appliance AI ecosystem that evolves in a park after her phone is stolen. An ancient robot tells a human how it helped build the Great Ship, a planet-sized starship, from hyperfiber in "Parables of Infinity" by Robert Reed. In "Prodigal" by Gord Sellar, an uplifted family dog questions the relationship between dogs and humans and then takes action. And finally, in a Bradburyesque tale, people go to Mars via cheap, one-person, one-way spacecrafts called jalopies in "Terminal" by Lavie Tidhar. Members Reviews: Some Good in This Enjoyed a few of the stories in this group. Narrators did exceptional job. A good review of the year's stories. Good stories ... but is it meant to end this way? Some good stories, generally well read. Love the feral kitchen appliances and renegade bio-engineered dogs. But the book ends so oddly - not just mid-story by apparently mid-sentence, that I can't believe there isn't a technical problem waiting to be fixed.

Divided Audiobook by Frank Tayell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Frank Tayell) — Mon, 15 May 2017 04:55:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Divided Subtitle: Here We Stand, Book 2 Author: Frank Tayell Narrator: Theodore Copeland Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-17 Publisher: Frank Tayell Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: It is a week since the outbreak began in New York. The president has been betrayed. The vice-president is dead. The conspirators are close to victory. Having narrowly escaped agents of the cabal, Tom Clemens heads to Washington in the hope of warning the president, but it is too late. The highways are impassable, filled with millions fleeing from the cities. As refugees storm the towns, and zombies fill the smoking ruins, survivors become more deadly a threat than the impossibly living dead. Still hopeful he can find the cause of the outbreak and so end it, Tom fights his way through an undead America, unaware that the cabal are searching for him. From Surviving the Evacuation, this is the second part of Sholto's escape from a collapsing United States. Members Reviews: Okay Companion Series Any additional comments? This isn't a bad listen but it also didn't hold me like the original series does. Stand seems to Stagger Any additional comments? Tayell is a very good writer and I enjoy his work. This, and the Here We Stand series, is ok but not his best. There are complex plot points, situations and characters here - but they often come across as overthought to the detriment of what is going on in the moment of the story. This brings the Surviving the Evacuation series almost full circle so its worth a listen if you want more background on that. Copeland, as always, does a very good job with the narration. great conclusion to Shelto's story. Tho i would love to hear more about his way to England. So hoping there might be another book in this spin off.

Endless Worlds Volume 1 Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ken Mann) — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 13:09:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Endless Worlds Volume 1 Author: Ken Mann, Peter Koevari, E. R. Robin Dover, K. C. May, James Peters, S. J. Bryant, Matthew Wright Narrator: David Swanson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 11-17-17 Publisher: Peters Professional Services, LLC Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: A fantasy, science fiction, and horror anthology featuring seven short stories by well-received authors. They may scare you, thrill you, and capture your imagination. If you enjoy high-quality short stories that will excite you, then this is for you! E. R. Robin Dovers The Trees (horror): In a remote desert region of southwestern New Mexico, centered along the Rio Grande, is an ancient grove of trees permeated with an evil that has always existed. In silence, it screams out to be touched and does so with one mind. It calls out for the succulent meat within its shells to be consumed. When the time is right, it gives up its fruit spreading influence and forbidden knowledge disseminating control found only in a very special evil.... Joel Johnson made sacrifices that changed the Grove. But Joel has also changed. He is deeply in love with this forest of darkness, witnessing things no one else has seen. He feels them absorbing and consuming him. And he likes it. S. J. Bryants The Unconnected (science fiction/cyberpunk): Tanguin is a mercenary hacker delving deep into the servers of a mega-corporation to pay for her parent's addiction. She must fight past anti-hacker software in the form of roving gangs and malicious killers, when she discovers that nothing is what it seems. James Peters Carbon to Carbon (science fiction): A ruthless mercenary is hired to eliminate the last surviving member of a family killed by a negligent mega-corporation. Is there any shred of humanity left in this killing machine? This story mixes two parts testosterone, one part social commentary, seasoned with a touch of dark humor. Matthew Wrights Missionary (science fiction): Trapped on a haunted starship, chaplain Cam Suttler has to find new strengths in himself to rally the crew before darkness destroys their minds. Ken Manns Ravens Nest (fantasy/horror): In search of assistance after a breakdown, Patrick must find an escape from a mansion that holds him captive, evade the demons that taunt his mind, and find his missing girlfriend. K. C. Mays The Awakening (science fiction): Dr. Benjamin Sykes, a brilliant neurosurgeon and engineer, has developed a device to cure psychological and neurological disorders. He awakens a comatose schizophrenic, only to learn the patient believes his hallucinatory friend is a manifestation of God. Can Ben find a way past his consuming need to fix people and separate the delusion from the religion without destroying the patient he's worked so hard to save? Peter Koevaris Dusted Dreams (horror/science fiction): Warhawk Log, March 17, 2118: It was meant to be a dream mission. Set up a last resort Data Center for the Earth Defense Network, have the trip of a lifetime to Mars, and return home to my waiting family. The terrors I encountered, I never saw coming. I am Hamid Miya, and this is my story. Members Reviews: Bad Guys and Brilliant Moves Most of the stories in this collection were acceptable, but three were stellar. I have opted to review only those three; your mileage may vary. They appear here in the same order they occupy in the anthology; no other ranking is implied. "The Unconnected" by S.J.

The Creatures That Time Forgot Audiobook by Ray Bradbury

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ray Bradbury) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:05:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Creatures That Time Forgot Author: Ray Bradbury Narrator: William Coon Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 07-09-09 Publisher: Wonder Audiobooks LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Mad! Impossible world! Sun-blasted by day, cold-wracked by night - and life condensed by radiation into eight days! Sim eyed the Ship - if he only dared reach it and escape! ... but it was more than half an hour distant - perhaps the limit of life itself! From the author of Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles and The Illustrated Man. Originally published in the Fall 1946 issue of Planet Stories. It was later reprinted under the title Frost and Fire. ©1946 Public Domain; (P)2009 Wonder Audiobooks Members Reviews: Very entertaining! Very entertaining for a quick science fiction fix. And Ray Bradbury is a wonderful author!

Calling Death Audiobook by Jonathan Maberry

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jonathan Maberry) — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 12:58:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Calling Death Author: Jonathan Maberry Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Previously published in the collection Hungry Tales, "Calling Death" is a nonviolent zombie story set in Appalachia. With humor and rich storytelling, Jonathan Maberry brings you zombies as you've never seen them before.

Misbegotten Missionary Audiobook by Isaac Asimov

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Isaac Asimov) — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 18:42:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Misbegotten Missionary Subtitle: Green Patches Author: Isaac Asimov Narrator: Mike Vendetti Format: Unabridged Length: 39 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: A research spaceship from Earth lands on Saybrook's Planet to investigate a report by an earlier colony ship. The colony ship's captain, Saybrook, had reported that the planet's abundant plant and animal life was all part of a single organism with a unified consciousness. That organism was able to induce pregnancy in all the colony ship's female animals, and all the offspring born had green patches of fur instead of eyes, a sign that they were part of the planetary organism. When Saybrook had the women in his crew examined and confirmed that they were all pregnant, he sent a sub-ether report back to Earth and then destroyed his ship. The crew of the research ship confirms Saybrook's report, while carefully preventing any life from the planet from coming on board, then returns to Earth to recommend that Saybrook's Planet be quarantined. Unknown to the research ship's crew, they carry a stowaway - a part of the planet's fauna specially bred to resemble a length of wiring. If the stowaway manages to reach Earth, it will eventually convert all life there into a single organism with a unified consciousness - and green patches of fur instead of eyes. Members Reviews: Four Stars Loved the ending. Wish it had been longer. Asimov â what else? Even being a short story it shows undoubtedly the best of Asimov's style. I collect Isaac Asimov books (he has over 500) and ... I collect Isaac Asimov books (he has over 500) and this is short story written in 1950 for a SF magazine. The original name of the story was "Green Patches." This is classic Isaac Asimov with his usual humorous, surprise ending.

This Place Is Death Audiobook by Denise Grover Swank

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Denise Grover Swank) — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 11:58:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Place Is Death Subtitle: A Curse Keepers Secret, Book 1 Author: Denise Grover Swank Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Its one of the most enduring mysteries in American history: What became of the English colony off the Virginian coast on Roanoke Island? Why, and how, did they vanish so completely? No one suspected an ancient curse... Ananias Dare and his expectant wife are among the pioneers who have come to brave an uncharted frontier. But conditions are harsh, and hostile natives have already spilled English blood. Only the peaceful Croatan Indians welcome the settlers. But when friend and guide Manteo has a haunting encounter deep in the woods, Ananias fears the colony faces a threat much darker than mortal enemies. As a brutal winter and an Indian massacre loom, Manteo and Ananias - and the dreadful secret they share - may be the settlers only hope of survival. But for the salvation they desperately seek, there will be hell to pay. This Place Is Death is a short story revealing the chilling origins of New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Denise Grover Swanks urban fantasy series, The Curse Keepers. Members Reviews: Great novella, can't wait to start the actual series now :) This was a really good short story that gives a more in-depth look at the curse that is the basis for the Curse Keepers series. I've read that it's not essential to read this prior to the first book in the series, but I opted to for two reasons: I like the historical aspect about the Roanoke Colony (the 'lost city of Roanoke'/the Roanoke Colony is truly a fascinating piece of US history. If you're unfamiliar with it, research it someday.) and I wanted to know how the curse came about before starting the series. I also really liked the paranormal twist on the colony's disappearance. What I didn't expect was the amount of emotion packed into such a small book. I really felt bad for Ananias, and also a little bit for Manteo. Both lost something, one unknowingly and certainly unwillingly, had he known the outcome. The other was fully aware of what they were losing, but what was lost was pretty heartbreaking even if he chose to sacrifice it. The different gods and the demons were really interesting and I liked how each man walked away with a connection to the other. A haunting sort of connection, but it's something they will both never forget. Bottom line - great little novella that really sets the stage for the series and also for the curse. It will be interesting to see exactly how these two characters factor in to the books since this takes place in the early colonization days America and I'm assuming the books are modern day. Quite a few years difference :) Great addition! This Place Is Death is A Curse Keepers short story. This is a wonderful addition to the series. This book takes us back 400 years to when Ananias Dare and Manteo closed the gate at the first ceremony and the curse was created. I get it So I started the Curse Keepers and decided to go back to this which explains the curse so now the Curse Keepers doesn't seem as weird if you are weirded out by the super natural. The Indian traditions make this series more tolerable for me. The back story for the series Curse Keepers This is a short story but it's the background of how and why the "The Curse Keepers" came to be. Definitely helps explain things for the series.

The Walkers from the Crypt Audiobook by Howard Andrew Jones

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Howard Andrew Jones) — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 05:43:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Walkers from the Crypt Author: Howard Andrew Jones Narrator: Dina Pearlman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Elyana is an elven adventurer devoted to helping innocents escape the madness of revolutionary Galt. Together with her band of bold human companions, she is a powerful force for freedom and one that many Galtan leaders would happily see tied up at the bottom of a guillotine. When one of their allies is gravely injured, it's up to Elyana and the wizard Arcil to buy time by leading the enemy on a wild chase into the dark depths of the Verduran Forest. Yet there may be more than anyone expects lurking beneath the forest's twisted boughs, and evils even greater than Galtan necromancers waiting to be awakened....

Home Front Audiobook by James Patrick Kelly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Patrick Kelly) — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:54:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Home Front Author: James Patrick Kelly Narrator: James Patrick Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 35 mins Language: English Release date: 03-23-07 Publisher: James Patrick Kelly Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Author James Patrick Kelly is a two-time winner of the Hugo Award and has been nominated 10 times for the Nebula Award. His stories appear frequently in Asimov's Science Fiction, and he writes the magazine's "On the Net" column. Publishers Weekly has called him "a meticulous craftsman in the demanding short-story form".

Paternus: Berserker Audiobook by Dyrk Ashton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dyrk Ashton) — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 07:28:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Paternus: Berserker Subtitle: A Short Story Author: Dyrk Ashton Narrator: Nik Magill Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-17 Publisher: Paternus Books Media, DBA Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Berserker is a stand-alone short story, framed as a missing chapter from Paternus, the urban fantasy, mythic fiction novel, by Dyrk Ashton. It tells of the time when one of the characters finally met his father, many centuries ago.

The Towers of Metropolis Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Maynard) — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:02:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Towers of Metropolis Subtitle: Volume One Author: Michael Maynard, Michael Panush, Erik Franklin, William Maynard, Kevin Olson Narrator: Alex Taylor Bagosy Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-17 Publisher: RadioArchives.com Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Before Metropolis.... In 1927, German filmmaker Fritz Lang brought to the screen one of the most ground-breaking sci-fi melodramas of all time, based on the screenplay he co-wrote with his wife, novelist Thea von Harbou. Set in a futuristic urban dystopia, the story follows the attempts of Freder, the son of the citys ruler, and Maria, a citizen of the lower levels, to bridge the gulf separating the economic classes of the city. It is regarded as a classic and one of the first full-length movies in the genre. Five visionary new pulp writers have envisioned four dramatic tales which unfold in this amazing world prior to the events of that film. William Patrick Maynard and Michael Richard Maynard join forces with Michael Panush, Kevin Noel Olson, and Erik Franklin to guide readers back to those vaulted, shining towers of Metropolis in this new collection inspired by Langs masterpiece. Members Reviews: Voices in the Darkness I thought the stories did a wonderful job of filing out the world that is the city of Metropolis. Many new angles in a city that is often broken up into the views of the rich and the poor. And told so artfully by Alex Bagosy! The odd audio edit here and there hindered the experience a bit on rare occasion. But the delivery is rich and varied well between the characters male and female alike. There was also strong consistency with the regular cast between stories. I found it very easy to follow and experience this dark world and its various inhabitants. Wonderful stories, with top-notch narration! This is a collection of short stories set in the Metropolis universe. Beginning with the foundations of the city of Metropolis by the man who became its President, and following with tales of the dystopia it became, these stories are each fascinating, compelling... and appropriately terrifying. Narration by Alex Bagosy is excellent, he seamlessly transitions between the multiple male and female characters in the stories, young and old, sane and mad. American, British and German accents are spot on. Amazing versatility and a true pleasure to listen to!

A Time to Kill Zombies Audiobook by Jill James

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jill James) — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 22:21:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Time to Kill Zombies Subtitle: Time of Zombies, Book 3 Author: Jill James Narrator: Maxwell Zener Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 04-21-17 Publisher: Jill James Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: No law enforcement. No volunteer search parties. No AMBER alerts. How do you find a kidnapped child in the zombie apocalypse? Commander Jack Canida takes to the open road with his former lover to find their kidnapped daughter in the wildlands of the zombie apocalypse. Forced to tell lies to protect him, Lila Sterling denied Jack the daughter they share. Now they will confront their distrust, their old romantic feelings, and the undead to bring Selena safely home. Members Reviews: Book 3 What made the experience of listening to A Time to Kill Zombies the most enjoyable? This audiobook is a great addition to this series. A typical zombie story but it has a very unique way that kept you listening until the end.

Proof of the Existence of God Audiobook by James Patrick Kelly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Patrick Kelly) — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 23:29:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Proof of the Existence of God Author: James Patrick Kelly Narrator: James Patrick Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-07 Publisher: James Patrick Kelly Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Author James Patrick Kelly is a two-time winner of the Hugo Award and a 2007 Nebula Award winner. His stories appear frequently in Asimov's Science Fiction, and he writes the magazine's "On the Net" column. Publishers Weekly has called him "a meticulous craftsman in the demanding short-story form".

Enthralled Audiobook by Alyssa Day, Meljean Brook, Lucy Monroe

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alyssa Day) — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 09:29:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Enthralled Author: Alyssa Day, Meljean Brook, Lucy Monroe Narrator: Justine Eyre Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 07-02-13 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Alyssa Day introduces the League of the Black Swan and the dangerous game one woman plays when her family's curse dooms her to kill the man she loves. New York Times best-selling author Meljean Brook delivers a new story in her steampunk world of the Iron Seas... as a man who's lost everything returns home to find that not only is his marriage in jeopardy, but he must now fight air pirates who intend to steal his one remaining treasure - his wife. And Lucy Monroe, national bestselling author of the Children of the Moon novels unleashes the feral passions of a werewolf on the body, mind, and soul of his prey, his lover, his lifemate. Members Reviews: could of been better I have read books by these authors before . I love Alyssa Day and the black swan story was great. Meljean first book was much better then this one. it was very disappointing and slow paced. I cloud not get into the story plot. I could not enjoy it like I did the first one she wrote. the narrator tired her best but I could not follow the third story due to the slow pace of the second. I will have to go back to this book once I can forget how horrible the second story was.

Byways: A METAtropolis Story Audiobook by Tobias S. Buckell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tobias S. Buckell) — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 21:23:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Byways: A METAtropolis Story Author: Tobias S. Buckell Narrator: Wil Wheaton Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: A conspiracy looms that threatens Cascadia itself. So why is Reg, a demolition crew worker, the last, best hope to stop it? Because theres more to Reg than meets the eye Members Reviews: Wil Wheaton provides masterful performance! While short, the author not only provides interesting characters, and great plot twists. it also gives us an atypical vision of the future, all in all though it is the performance where the story lives!

Installing Linux on a Dead Badger Audiobook by Lucy A. Snyder

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lucy A. Snyder) — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 14:43:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Installing Linux on a Dead Badger Author: Lucy A. Snyder Narrator: Mary Bertke Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 12-24-14 Publisher: Lucy A. Snyder Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Installing Linux on a Dead Badger (and other Oddities) is a collection of Lucy Snyder's humorous essays, fiction, and articles, some culled from places like Strange Horizons and Spacesuits and Six-Guns and some brand new. This collection of 13 short stories, articles, and essays from Lucy A. Snyder will appeal to any fan of zombies, aliens, or installation manuals. Here's what Wikipedia said about Lucy, last time we checked: "Lucy A. Snyder is an American science fiction, fantasy, humor, and nonfiction writer. She grew up in San Angelo, Texas but moved to Bloomington, Indiana for graduate studies at Indiana University and currently lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband Gary A. Braunbeck. Snyder served as an editor for HMS Beagle, an online bioscience publication produced by Elsevier. She has also contributed technical articles to publications such as Electronic Products." Members Reviews: Wonderful fun. Byte magazine meets Harry Potter. Imaginative series of strange, eerie and fun short stories. I need a sequel ! Kurt Vonnegut-style humor and tempo Writing clever and imaginative, reading not flawless but well done and entertaining. The short stories connect in a reasonable fashion, including the titled one, to close nicely in the end. The epilogue is grand as well. Even when using zombies, it didn't fall into tired tropes, and was surprisingly fresh with their use as subject matter. I was very pleased with the narrator, she has a solid grasp on varied accents to keep things interesting, and her tones fluctuate as well. My only criticism - and I WISH I knew how to put this better into words - is there are a handful of times she gives her voice an inflection, to show sarcasm or for a partial phrase much like I'm writing between these two comas here, that feels a little forced or strong or something? It's just that tad bit SOMETHING that makes that portion of her reading show it's lacking, but I couldn't tell you what she needed to do differently. Maybe a few more takes with that particular line or something, I don't know. Those moments didn't detract from the overall reading, though, and it wouldn't give me pause to future works read by her. A great listen to get through afternoon paperwork, or a drive back up North to visit the parents. Well worth the fiver for an entertaining couple of hours. Don't be caught undead without it. What made the experience of listening to Installing Linux on a Dead Badger the most enjoyable? Tired of the latest corporate management tactics inspired by strategic dynamism? Learn how leasing voudoun employees can help you advance your leadership goals and career, with this audiobook update of a classic on when to try Aetherweb and how to use customizable Linux distros to survive the Zombie apocalypse. What other book might you compare Installing Linux on a Dead Badger to and why? This is the essential companion to "Who Moved My Spleen?" What about Mary Bertkes performance did you like? Generally well-voiced. A little slipping from the Texas accent in the penultimate selection; not major. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes.

Itsy Bitsy Spider Audiobook by James Patrick Kelly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Patrick Kelly) — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 03:06:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Itsy Bitsy Spider Author: James Patrick Kelly Narrator: James Patrick Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 33 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-07 Publisher: James Patrick Kelly Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Author James Patrick Kelly is a two-time winner of the Hugo Award and a 2007 Nebula Award winner. His stories appear frequently in Asimov's Science Fiction, and he writes the magazine's "On the Net" column. Publishers Weekly has called him "a meticulous craftsman in the demanding short-story form".

Speaking in Tongues Audiobook by Neil Gaiman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Neil Gaiman) — Fri, 07 May 2010 08:25:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Speaking in Tongues Author: Neil Gaiman Narrator: Neil Gaiman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-10 Publisher: Neil Gaiman Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 134 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: In Speaking in Tongues, Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award-winning author Neil Gaiman reads a selection of his own stories and poems: Instructions "is a poem about what to do if you find yourself in a fairy tale. It is guaranteed to work." The Facts in the Case of the Disappearance of Miss Finch "is a mostly true story, and it has several real people in it, although I have made no attempt to imitate either Jonathan or Jane while reading it. This is about the only time Ive ever written a story around a painting in this case a Frank Frazetta painting of a woman and a sabre-toothed tiger that was the cover image of the magazine in question." The Price "is more or less true. At least, the narrator in both of these stories is pretty much me, the house is my house, the cats my cats, and the family is my family." Daughter of Owls "was based on a sculpture by Lisa Snellings of a girl surrounded by owls. I knew the story immediately, but didnt have a clue what the voice of the story was. I tried it as a poem, and it was terrible. So I wrote it in the voice of a marvelous writer, John Aubrey, and was happy." The Sea Change "was also inspired by a Lisa Snellings statue, this one of an undersea siren. I wrote it in a tiny mews house in Earls Court, with the beaches of my childhood in my mind, remembering the rattling noises that the sea made when it dragged down the pebbles. It was Kipling who called the sea the old grey widowmaker, and its a name Ill not forget." Members Reviews: Remarkable stories and performance! I thought the stories were phenomenal and was most enthralled by the one called Owls. I felt it more than remarkable that Mr. Gaiman did his own reading and found that aspect the most interesting of all. I loved this. Fantastical cautionary tales narrated superbly 'Speaking in Tongues' is a selection of five short stories. There is a marked difference between reading a story and having the story read to you by the person who wrote it. You can be sure that the emphasis is on the correct word, the inflection is correct and the tone of the tale is as the writer intended. Gaiman's narration is engaging and almost hypnotic, dragging the listener into each story. The stories each have an element of cautionary tale to them. My favourite was 'The Facts in the Case of the Disappearance of Miss Finch', a careful-what-you-wish-for story about a pop-up circus performance on a rainy London evening. There is also 'Daughter of Owls', 'The Price', 'The Sea Change' and 'Instructions', a poem about what to do should you find yourself in a fairy tale. Like all good books, this one left me wanting more. A Bit Expensive This was a bit expensive for such a short story. The stories are good and Gaiman is always a good narrator, but I think some of these stories are on other Gaiman productions. A really good laugh and good stories. Now there is more then one story, but I believe that the first one whit the American Tourist in England is one of my favret stories I have ever heard. Loved the stories, hated the music Neil Gaiman has a way with words - that is almost universally acknowledged.

Ehriad - A Novella of the Otherworld Audiobook by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jenna Elizabeth Johnson) — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 10:56:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ehriad - A Novella of the Otherworld Subtitle: Otherworld, Book 1.5 Author: Jenna Elizabeth Johnson Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-14 Publisher: Author Jenna Elizabeth Johnson Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "A Single Thread of Magic" Cade MacRoich is Ehríad, a faelah bounty hunter. When he is compelled to deal with a collection of particularly nasty monsters in the mortal world, he stumbles upon a stream of Faelorehn magic that leads him to something astonishing. "The Morrigan's Game" The children of the Weald are protected by the forest's ancient magic, but when the Morrigan's faelah manage to break through that barrier, Cade's sister calls upon him for help. "Broken Geis" Cade has tried in vain to forget about the alluring Meghan Elam. Unfortunately, the Morrigan's interest in the young Faelorehn girl puts her in danger and makes Cade realize he is willing to risk everything to keep her safe. Members Reviews: Great story even better as an audio book! What did you love best about Ehriad - A Novella of the Otherworld? I am a big fan of the Otherworld series and was eager to read more. Ehriad adds another interesting dimension and continues to weave the Otherworld magic. What did you like best about this story? I liked the story being told from Cade's point of view as he jumps back and forth between the mortal world and the Otherworld. I also liked Fergus's practical and honest insights. What about Michael Ferraiuolos performance did you like? He truly brought Cade to life with his smooth, easy voice and Irish brogue. I could listen to him all day Brilliant If you could sum up Ehriad - A Novella of the Otherworld in three words, what would they be? Perfect Romantic Adventure What did you like best about this story? Ehriad's plot is unique, and Cade's point of view depicts him worthy of obsession. Have you listened to any of Michael Ferraiuolos other performances before? How does this one compare? No, I have not. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Absolutely! Any additional comments? Before Ehriad I have never been a fan of audio books. I've often thought the Otherworld trilogy good enough for theater. Audio, being the next best form of media was a brilliant idea! The narrator was made for the Otherworld. Magnificent!

Ship's Boy Audiobook by Phil Geusz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Phil Geusz) — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 11:38:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ship's Boy Subtitle: The David Birkenhead Saga, Book 1 Author: Phil Geusz Narrator: Bruno Belmar Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Legion Printing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Once upon a time there was a boy named David, who slew a terrible foe.... David Birkenhead might have been only twelve years old, but his entire life was already laid out for him. First, his father was supposed to teach him how to run a starship's engine room. Then, when the time came, he'd take over the job himself. This was the way of things for slave bunnies like David; luxuries like career choices were reserved for humans only. Not that David was complaining - compared to the farm bunnies or domestic-servant rabbits, he had it made. There was even a pretty doe waiting for him in the wings. Then, the ships of the Boyen Emperor arrive on David's home world, and nothing could ever be the same again. Great houses of nobility would contest for power, kingdoms would teeter on the edge of oblivion.... And out of the resulting vortex, young David would bring peace and justice to a thousand worlds. Members Reviews: Space adventure with a side of heavy-handed moralizing The actual adventure parts of this series are fine--well-written and fairly exciting. The author clearly has an interest in military history as well, which helps. However, the character writing is awful: almost all significant characters can be divided between the perfect and the dastardly, and no one really has any depth. The dastardly hate the protagonist especially and meet messy demises; the perfect spend almost all their time encouraging him and praising him to the sky even if to the reader he hasn't actually done anything much. I mean, I like a well-placed "I'm proud of you, my rabbity surrogate son" speech as well as anyone, but when there are two or three in every (short!) book they feel overdone and cheap. (Then after he does something actually impressive in book 3, the praise becomes almost ridiculous.) There are also many passages of social and moral commentary--always somewhat trite, sometimes naive, sometimes contradictory with the commentary from six pages earlier. It doesn't help at all that the "perfect" characters are actually on a crusade to improve their social structure--they love to talk at length about it and how the protagonist is so centrally important to the future. Although for the first while it's not obvious, by book four the protagonist has acquired most of the hallmarks of an author-insert character. It reminded me a lot of Honor Harrington, except that instead of HH's random passages about history and technology you get random passages about how social inequality is bad. Anyway, the Kindle versions are cheap, so if you're bored read 1-3. They're fast, and 3 has the best space adventure ratio of the lot at around 85%. An Exciting Start To A Thoughtful Space Adventure Series This free story is the beginning of an exciting space adventure series in the style of the classic Horatio Hornblower sea stories. The hero, David, rises from slavery to ranks of ever-growing power and responsibility. It's not simply a military story, because David fights the flaws in his own society as much as he battles the foreign space empire. There's the enslavement of his entire genetically engineered race, for one thing, but it's treated as a social problem with heroes and villains who are more than cardboard cutouts.

People of the Dark Audiobook by Robert E. Howard

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert E. Howard) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:08:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: People of the Dark Subtitle: The Weird Works of R. E. Howard, Volume 2 Author: Robert E. Howard Narrator: Wayne June, Brian Holsopple, Gary Kobler, Bob Barnes, Charles McKibben Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-10 Publisher: Audio Realms, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: The second volume of The Weird Works of Robert E. Howard, the legendary author best known as the creator of Conan the Cimmerian. Meticulously restored to their original magazine texts from the pulp magazine Weird Tales, this volume contains the short stories "The Black Stone", "Children of the Night", "The Dark Man", "The Footfalls Within", "Gods of Gal-Sagoth", "Horror from the Mound", "Kings of the Night", "The Last Day", "People of the Dark", "The Song of the Mad Minstrel", and "The Thing on the Roof". Members Reviews: Not what it says on the tin. I enjoyed the stories, even though Howards outdated racial attitudes are quite prominent, but the stories are always entertaining and well written and the Readers are all good. Why the three stars? Well it's because the publisher's description is WRONG! I got this audiobook expecting to get "The Dark Man", "Gods of Gal-Sagoth", "Horror from the Mound", and "Kings of the Night", because that it what it says. Instead I got "The People of the Dark", a typical but entertaining Howard story, which also seems to be the first Conan story, before Howard settled on the Hyborian setting. The main character looks like Conan, is called Conan but he is an Irish Gael fighting Britons! You also get "Queen of the Black Coast", "Valley of the Worm", "The Haunter of the Ring" and the absolutely brilliant "Garden of Fear". What you DON'T get is "The Dark Man", "Gods of Gal-Sagoth", "Horror from the Mound", and "Kings of the Night".

The Other Side of the Sky Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 02:09:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Other Side of the Sky Author: Arthur C. Clarke Narrator: Ralph Lister Format: Unabridged Length: 49 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "The Other Side of the Sky" was first published in the September/October 1957 issue of Infinity Science Fiction Magazine. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Fragile Things Audiobook by Neil Gaiman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Neil Gaiman) — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:51:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fragile Things Author: Neil Gaiman Narrator: Neil Gaiman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 06-12-07 Publisher: Headline Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: These stories will dazzle your senses, haunt your imagination, and move you to the very depths of your soul. This extraordinary compilation reveals one of the world's most gifted storytellers at the height of his powers. Critic Reviews: "Gaiman has a deft touch for surprise and inventiveness, and there are inspired moments." (Publishers Weekly) "Gaiman again proves himself a perverse romantic, heir not only to Poe and Baudelaire but to the breathless Pre-Raphaelites....The collection also boasts lush prose...and a winning faith in the enchantment of stories. Expect the unexpected. Then savor the luscious chills." (Kirkus) Members Reviews: Confusing Although Neil Gaimon is one of my favourite authors, Fragile Things was not one of my favourite audiobooks. Unfortunately, I couldn't keep track of where one story ended and another began. There were no obvious breaks and I just kept getting lost. I eventually gave up trying to listen and bought the book in paper. Hard to listen to Hard stories to listen to. They're packed with info for one thing. And there aren't good breaks between stories. I often wondered if I was still on the previous story or a new one. Still, there are some excellent stories in here, and I thoroughly enjoyed some. The author also has an excellent voice, which was a pleasure to listen too. Amazing as both an author and a narrator. I love Neil Gaiman's works so cute and dark. An amazing mix of short stories from a great author. Absolutely wonderful Neil Gaiman is an amazing author, and these short stories show the vast versatility of his writing. Stories of the supernatural, the weird and the wicked, I defy anyone to not enjoy this collection. For similar entertainment, check out Joe Hill's '20th Century Ghosts'. For those who wish for twists and turns I have loved Neil's work for many many years and this doesn't disappoint. Strange tales some unknown and some that ring bells but have unexpected endings. This is short stories for grown ups. Smart intelligent some time funny often strange but always good. Word of warning if you are listing to this rather than reading it I would suggest NOT falling asleep whilst you listen as you end up with some very strange dreams! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!

Hubris Audiobook by James Patrick Kelly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Patrick Kelly) — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:36:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hubris Author: James Patrick Kelly Narrator: James Patrick Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-07 Publisher: James Patrick Kelly Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Author James Patrick Kelly is a two-time winner of the Hugo Award and a 2007 Nebula Award winner. His stories appear frequently in Asimov's Science Fiction, and he writes the magazine's "On the Net" column. Publishers Weekly has called him "a meticulous craftsman in the demanding short-story form".

Awakening Audiobook by KM Fortune

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (KM Fortune) — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 04:47:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Awakening Subtitle: The First Installment of the Serial Epic Post-Apocalyptic Novel "The Forever Winter Chronicles" Author: KM Fortune Narrator: Donya Giannotta Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-17 Publisher: KM Fortune Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Book I: Awakening is the first installment of the serial novel The Forever Winter Chronicles. The world is an empty wasteland where only the strongest and most cunning survive. A woman's body is pulled from the ice, preserved for generations. Believing she may have lived before the great plague, a scientist pleads with the council within his colony for permission to revive her. If the woman can be reanimated, the genetic treasure she carries within her could save humanity. But not everyone believes humans are worth saving. Book I: Awakening is the beginning an epic post-apocalyptic story written in the serial novel format. If you like a quick listen filled with intrigue and adventure, mixed with conflict and heroism, then you will love KM Fortune's new audiobook. Explore the world of The Forever Winter Chronicles today and begin an unforgettable journey with Book I: Awakening. Members Reviews: GREAT READ It is certainly a different type of dystopian story. The backstory gives us a good idea of what type of mess Raven finds herself involved in now. Looking forward to more of your work on this series. Thank you for an imaginative story, Danny Scott. Don't miss the beginning of this Saga Fluidly written and offering a different idea about the apocalypse, KM Fortune appears to be an author to pay attention to. I know she has gotten my attention. KM I'll follow you into the wilderness. LEAD ON !!! A got to read. Okay now, I am on book 8. Addicted. Love the characters. Well almost all of them. Have preordered book 10 and ordered 9. Tells you a lot. Serial books do cost more, but the few I have been involved in are so good, well, I guess the addicted is the right way to express how much I am enjoying KM Fortune's writing. Excelent I chose the rating because I Liked the way it is written it just flows like a real to life story.. The topic is what could happen at the end at least one of the ways.. It could have been longer ..I read it too fast ..But I am looking forward to the next book.. Intriguing A page turned with suspense and honor throughout. Looking forward to the next book and can't wait to see where it takes us.

Daemon Audiobook by James Patrick Kelly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Patrick Kelly) — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 23:02:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Daemon Author: James Patrick Kelly Narrator: James Patrick Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-07 Publisher: James Patrick Kelly Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Author James Patrick Kelly is a two-time winner of the Hugo Award and a 2007 Nebula Award winner. His stories appear frequently in Asimov's Science Fiction, and he writes the magazine's "On the Net" column. Publishers Weekly has called him "a meticulous craftsman in the demanding short-story form".

Solstice Audiobook by James Patrick Kelly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Patrick Kelly) — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:10:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Solstice Author: James Patrick Kelly Narrator: James Patrick Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-07 Publisher: James Patrick Kelly Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: James Patrick Kelly, author of this Nebula Award-nominated story, is a two-time winner of the Hugo Award and has been nominated 10 times for the Nebula Award. His stories appear frequently in Asimov's Science Fiction, and he writes the magazine's "On the Net" column. Publishers Weekly has called him "a meticulous craftsman in the demanding short-story form".

Dog Star Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 02:05:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dog Star Author: Arthur C. Clarke Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 14 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Dog Star was first published in the April 1962 issue of Galaxy. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Heroics Audiobook by James Patrick Kelly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Patrick Kelly) — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:53:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heroics Author: James Patrick Kelly Narrator: James Patrick Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 40 mins Language: English Release date: 11-16-07 Publisher: James Patrick Kelly Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Author James Patrick Kelly is a two-time winner of the Hugo Award and a 2007 Nebula Award winner. His stories appear frequently in Asimov's Science Fiction, and he writes the magazine's "On the Net" column. Publishers Weekly has called him "a meticulous craftsman in the demanding short-story form".

10 to the 16th to 1 Audiobook by James Patrick Kelly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Patrick Kelly) — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:28:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 10 to the 16th to 1 Author: James Patrick Kelly Narrator: James Patrick Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-07 Publisher: James Patrick Kelly Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Author James Patrick Kelly is a two-time winner of the Hugo Award and a 2007 Nebula Award winner. His stories appear frequently in Asimov's Science Fiction, and he writes the magazine's "On the Net" column. Publishers Weekly has called him "a meticulous craftsman in the demanding short-story form".

Skin like Porcelain Death Audiobook by Daniel José Older

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Daniel José Older) — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 15:35:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Skin like Porcelain Death Author: Daniel José Older Narrator: Daniel José Older Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: In "Skin Like Porcelain Death" a half-resurrected cleanup man for the bureaucracy of death confronts a sorcerous collection of chipped porcelain dolls in an attempt to save the soul of a horny young man who chose the wrong girlfriend. Members Reviews: A superb performance of a great story Once you've heard Daniel José Older read his work, you'll always hear his voice in your head when you read his stories. He's an incredible performer and this is one of my favorite stories of his. Highly recommended.

Favorite Science Fiction Stories, Volume 9 Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ray Bradbury) — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 10:17:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Favorite Science Fiction Stories, Volume 9 Author: Ray Bradbury, Harry Bates, William Morrison, Mari Wolf, Robert Arthur, Michael Shara, Poul Anderson Narrator: Jim Roberts, Cindy Killavey, Al Kessel, Mark Nelson, Justin Lerman, Brian Grey Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-16 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: This ninth volume of Favorite Science Fiction Stories is a little unusual in that it includes a few stories that are not really that short, bordering on novellas. Titles include: Members Reviews: Consistently good series Would you listen to Favorite Science Fiction Stories, Volume 9 again? Why? Probably...some time in the future. What was one of the most memorable moments of Favorite Science Fiction Stories, Volume 9? Too many to list. Have you listened to any of the narratorss other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes, I've heard quite of few of these volumes. All good in my opinion. Especially liked they way they use different narrators for variety. Nice touch. Any additional comments? Surprised to see some did not like the narrators. Different strokes, I guess. The sample should help you decide for yourself. Good selection What did you love best about Favorite Science Fiction Stories, Volume 9? Good selection of stories. What did you like best about this story? All very different. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Not really. A lot of variety, which I like. Any additional comments? Multiple narrators. All good. Review of old SciFi Some interesting stories Some could have been better read Surprised how long it lasted. Probably worth a Bonus special price. not good can't stand the orator the sounds he makes is the only thing that keeps me awake. terrible narration Some narration was so bad I skipped the entire story. otherwise, classics are classics. would not buy more from this series.

A Walk in the Sun Audiobook by Geoffrey A. Landis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Geoffrey A. Landis) — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:41:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Walk in the Sun Author: Geoffrey A. Landis Narrator: Amy Bruce Format: Unabridged Length: 50 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-07 Publisher: Infinivox Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Theoretically Trish Mulligan's smashed spaceship's contains everything she needs to survive; maps, food, water and her solar-powered spacesuit. She manages to broadcast a distress signal to Earth, but to survive until they arrive she'll also need to outrun the sunset. If the sun sets, her suit's automated life support system will stop working and she'll die on the moon. So, she'll have to race the sun. On Earth it would be an interminable marathon pace but at least there she wouldn't be alone. Though author Geoffrey Landis is only a part time science fiction writer, he works for NASA as his day job; you wouldn't know it by this story. A Walk in the Sun reads like it was written by a Grandmaster! Critic Reviews: "An AWESOME story, what is not to love?" (SFFaudio.com) Members Reviews: Magnificent desolation I've been a science fiction fan since the 1970s, but at some point in the 1990s I became jaded. Rightly or wrongly I perceived the genre as infected with forced cynicism, with characters motivated solely by their career, and authors carefully avoiding having any sense of wonder - or "sensawunda" as they dismissively termed it - in their stories. Then recently I happened to come across Geoffrey A. Landis's "A Sultan of the Clouds" in The Year's Top Short SF Novels. Besides being a science fiction writer, Landis happens to work for NASA, and has his finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest knowledge of the solar system. Although "Sultan" is largely restricted to the planet Venus, Landis manages to convey the sheer awe of what it would be like to have cities in the clouds of our nearest planetary neighbour, and his exploration of the possibilities of terraforming proves to be as fascinating as it is credible. In fact Landis comes across as a modern-day Arthur C. Clarke, even though it's difficult to get hold of his work. His one novel, Mars Crossing, appears to be a forerunner of Andy Weir's The Martian, but isn't available on Kindle, let alone audio. "A Walk In The Sunshine" certainly feels Clarke-like. The premise is straightforward - a survivor of a lunar crash has to outrace the sunset if she's to survive long enough to be rescued - but it's enough to make for a suspenseful and moving short story. It's a reminder of just how effective shorter works of fiction can be, and how the real physical dangers of outer space can make for good drama in their own right. In terms of performance, this is a little odd. The original text is effectively delivered, with sound effects to convey radio communication and so on. But there are also musical interludes which raise the question, "Why are you doing this?" Early in the story we get some 70s-style spacey music, which I thought was pleasant enough, but then again I like that sort of thing. As the story progresses, we get bursts of something that sounds like the intro to a Joy Division track, which again is welcome but a bit out of place. Whatever the wisdom of these particular musical choices, the excellent storytelling skills of Landis come across, and I hope Audible will go some way towards bringing this first class, yet somewhat overlooked, author to a wider audience. Fantastic Experience Edge of Your Seat reading. I lived and breathed with the main character.

Peace in Amber Audiobook by Hugh Howey

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Hugh Howey) — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 08:50:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Peace in Amber Subtitle: The World of Kurt Vonnegut Author: Hugh Howey Narrator: Hugh Howey, Amber Lyda Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Hugh Howey was a boat captain living aboard a 74-foot yacht in the shadow of the Twin Towers on the morning of September 11, 2001. Imprisoned and put on display in a glass-domed zoo on the planet Tralfamadore, adult film actress Montana Wildhack is left alone with her thoughts and her occasional lover Billy Pilgrim. Inspired by Kurt Vonneguts masterpiece Slaughterhouse Five, Howey uses this short story to weave his own personal Dresden experience with Wildhacks private hell. In Peace in Amber, he examines the struggle to determine what to control, when to surrender, and how to discern those things we cannot change. Members Reviews: Wow!! This is not just a story. Its a piece of literature, pure, wonderfully written, literature! Its a raw, true and fictional, side by side work that examines the human condition. The combination used, really hits deep into the human perspective. This is the type of work that really makes you want to savor each thought stirred by the words. It leaves you with a desire to deeply ponder yourself and humanity. Its deep! This should also be in every future literature class in every college! Fabulous work!!!!! Oh the narration....Splendid! Perfect! Just like the book. I thought I was listening to Kurt Any additional comments? I queued up Peace in Amber this morning for a change of pace. Too much science and skepticism can leave you cold. The story began and I could have sworn that some lost Vonnegut work had been found. I only wish the fan-fiction work had been longer. I then googled Howey and found that he is from Charlotte and is a prolific science fiction writer. Frank Kappa confirmed. So many books, so little time. If you are a Kurt Vonnegut fan this is must read. If you are an American who remembers 9/11 this will touch you. Bravo, Hugh. Nicely done. Confused.... Not sure if I'm missing another book that might have helped me understand . This short story was not what I thought I would be getting.

A House in Need of Children Audiobook by Jonathan Maberry

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jonathan Maberry) — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 02:17:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A House in Need of Children Author: Jonathan Maberry Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: [Contains explicit content] Supernatural investigator Sam Hunter is brought in to unlock the deadly secrets of a haunted house. ©2016 Jonathan Maberry (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

The Willows Audiobook by Algernon Blackwood

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Algernon Blackwood) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:34:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Willows Author: Algernon Blackwood Narrator: Walter Covell Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-20-08 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: The Willows, his most celebrated story, was influenced heavily by Blackwood's own trips down the Danube River. It tells the story of two campers who pick the wrong place to sleep for the night, a place where another dimension impinges on our own. Members Reviews: great story, poor recording This is one of my favorite stories. Blackwood does a great job describing the numinous and how an encounter with powerful and apathetic forces would be. The narration is good, but the recording has a cyclical softening that is annoying (to me; it's not a huge volume difference). Adequate story, poor recording I would recommend this audio book were it not for the poor audio recording. It was obviously not recorded in a professional sound booth because you can hear where the editor cut out the noise floor between words. It's fuzzy, slightly distorted and metallic sounding. I would recommend finding an alternate recording of this book because the story could have been entertaining without the distraction of the poor audio quality.

Chillon Audiobook by James Patrick Kelly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Patrick Kelly) — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 17:15:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chillon Author: James Patrick Kelly Narrator: James Patrick Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-07 Publisher: James Patrick Kelly Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Author James Patrick Kelly is a two-time winner of the Hugo Award and has been nominated 10 times for the Nebula Award. His stories appear frequently in Asimov's Science Fiction, and he writes the magazine's "On the Net" column. Publishers Weekly has called him "a meticulous craftsman in the demanding short-story form".

Music of Darkover Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elisabeth Waters) — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 11:32:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Music of Darkover Subtitle: Darkover Anthology, Volume 13 Author: Elisabeth Waters, Leslie Fish, Margaret Davis, India Edghill, Rosemary Edghill, Mercedes Lackey, Vera Nazarian, Raul S. Reyes, Michael Spence Narrator: Margaret David, Kristoph Klover Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-16 Publisher: Marion Zimmer Bradley Literary Works Trust Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: The first new Darkover anthology in almost two decades, this volume focuses on the music of Darkover: stories with musical elements; the songs in the books; and the filk songs inspired by them, from "The Horsetamer's Daughter" by Leslie Fish to eight songs by Cynthia McQuillin. Original stories included are by India Edghill, Leslie Fish, Raul S. Reyes, Michael Spence, and Elisabeth Waters. There are also reprints of stories by Mercedes Lackey and Vera Nazarian. Members Reviews: Well worth the wait! The Darkover anthologies were a welcome addition to Marion Zimmer Bradley's Darkover series. It was a way for relatively new authors to spread their wings, and Ms. Bradley was very supportive of fan efforts. The stories were good and offered unique insights to the world of Darkover, and Ms. Bradley had several short stories in the anthologies, which made them especially delightful to read. Alas, an incident with a fan occurred that caused Ms. Bradley to no longer be able to publish such anthologies. It's been a long dry spell, but this book was well worth the wait. I especially like that it was based upon the music of Darkover. I really enjoyed the songs and stories behind the songs. As with the other Darkover anthologies, this one was all good. It is obvious from all her other writings that Ms. Bradley loved music, but until I read the preface, I never knew that Ms. Bradley had wanted be an opera singer. If you like Darkover, read this book! You will not be sorry. (And there's another, "Stars of Darkover," coming out later this year.) best of all she wrote music to go with some ... Learned that Bradley also wrote music to go with her Darkover poems. But, best of all she wrote music to go with some of Tolkiens Hobbit poems. O ordered the CS and listen to it every day. So, if you are a Bradley fan, or a Tolkien fan, this book will give you a background on another aspect of a very good author. Five Stars Quite happy As good and better than earlier anthologies I was very excited to find new MZB books in the Darkover series. As good and better than earlier anthologies. I hope they keep these coming! At Last! I never thought there would be another Darkover anthology after we lost MZB, I am so glad her estate allowed one of her proteges to carry on.

Other Times Than Peace Audiobook by David Drake

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Drake) — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 05:42:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Other Times Than Peace Author: David Drake Narrator: Christian Rummel Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Heed the Slammers Battle Cry! A warrior's truth: "In the long run, everybody's dead. So screw the long run!" Patriotic hoo-ha may be well and good for recruitment parades, but David Drake's battle-hardened mercenaries know it takes tanks, guns, and grit to win when the real fighting flares. Yet peace brings its own problems to old soldiers - for killing potential enemies in battle is self-limiting, but once the killing starts in peacetime, there may be no end to the madness. Two new "Hammer's Slammers" adventures crown this masterful collection of hard-hitting SF tales from legendary military SF action-master and best seller David Drake. Members Reviews: Solid Stories Plus New Hammer's Slammers! Would you consider the audio edition of Other Times Than Peace to be better than the print version? I have no idea as I only have the audio version. Therefore the audio version, with Christian Rummel on the mic, is at least 12.5 times better than me listening to my inner voice droning on and on inside my head as I read the book. Who was your favorite character and why? I forget the guy's name at the moment, as there are a bunch of separate short stories in this audiobook. He was one of the Slammers hover tank commanders in one of the Hammer's Slammer's stories. What set him apart was his cold blooded proficiency when things hotted up at that spaceport he was attacking. When his tank scuddered into a depression where four enemy armored cars were laying low he did not panic, he did not waver. He systematically turned each one of those vehicles into unrecognizable piles of smoking scrap in less time than it took me to type this sentence. And yes, cyan blooms of vaporizing titanium, a staple of Hammer's Slammer's explosion descriptions, was in the offing. Which character as performed by Christian Rummel was your favorite? What? Didn't I just answer this question? As far as I recall, Christian Rummel didn't run out of the booth and someone else hopped in and took over. Come on Audible, work with me here! Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I don't want to sound redundant, but as soon as I heard Christian Rummel begin a new story and in the middle of a sentence he said..."something something Hammer's Slammers ......" I immediately and somewhat involuntarily sat up in my chair, raised both arms over my head, clinched my fists and let out a "YES!" I loved that series, bought every audiobook and keep them on a standby transfer status. It has been a while since new audiobook material has been produced for that series, and I for one am happy that more of this series has been made available. If you like to listen to an audiobook that gets you strapped into the commander's copula of a 22nd century armored fighting vehicle that is fully engaged in a high intensity and target rich environment on some god forsaken, sun scorched outer planet somewhere far away from here, then finish reading this review, give me a well deserved helpful review click, and purchase any and / or all of David Drake's Hammer's Slammers audiobooks. You will not be disappointed. Stefan Rudnicki's narration is masterful throughout the series. Any additional comments? Get this audiobook. There isn't a throw away short story in it. I bought it yesterday and just finished it.

Carniepunk: The Three Lives of Lydia Audiobook by Delilah S. Dawson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Delilah S. Dawson) — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 04:03:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Carniepunk: The Three Lives of Lydia Subtitle: A BLUD Short Story Author: Delilah S. Dawson Narrator: Candace Thaxton Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 12-16-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Set in the enchanting land of Sang, a Blud series urban fantasy short story by the winner of Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award for Best Steampunk, Delilah S. Dawson, from the thrilling Carniepunk anthology. The question isn't whether Charlie Dregs has met Lydia, a Sang riff on Lydia the Tattooed Lady, but rather whether the woman has even met herself. Enter the mysterious steampunk world of Sang, and prepare to be amazed. Members Reviews: Nice engaging story The story is nice yet quite lacking. i had a nice time reading this book. i am so happy to have it. in totality, i love it. Five Stars An intriguing start to a series. Five Stars interesting = wish it were longer Five Stars great OMG! My mouth is agape and I'm like wow. Didn't see that coming. So good. So sinfully good. It's like that thing you have to have but know you shouldn't.... oh, but do it anyway.... What a twisted little tale. I loved it. I don't know whether I like the imaginative part or reality part better, but boy-oh-boy, I liked it. see, and now I need more. I need, Wicked As They Come. NEED. Listen, read the synopsis. If you think you might like it, you probably will and should read it. I think you have to be into the unusual, but that's a good thing.

Mitigated Futures Audiobook by Tobias Buckell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tobias Buckell) — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 08:11:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mitigated Futures Author: Tobias Buckell Narrator: Prentice Onayemi, Jay Snyder, Jeena Yi, Allyson Johnson, Christian Rummel, Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Twelve science fiction stories about the oncoming future, each of them representing a possible glimpse of what could be just around the corner... or much further down the corridor. These stories previously appeared in places like Clarkesworld Magazine, The Year's Best SF, Subterranean Magazine, and in various anthologies. They deal with the future of war, our climate, and technology's effect on our lives. Members Reviews: Great Stories, Mixed Narration Would you listen to another book narrated by the narrators? Some of them, yes. There were a number of excellent narrators, some mediocre ones, and one really terrible narrator. Any additional comments? I found the stories to be really good. Unfortunately, one of the narrators was so robotic that I had to skip that story. There was no expression or emotion in her voice at all.

Still Time Audiobook by James Patrick Kelly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Patrick Kelly) — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:15:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Still Time Author: James Patrick Kelly Narrator: James Patrick Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 38 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-07 Publisher: James Patrick Kelly Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Author James Patrick Kelly is a two-time winner of the Hugo Award and a 2007 Nebula Award winner. His stories appear frequently in Asimov's Science Fiction, and he writes the magazine's "On the Net" column. Publishers Weekly has called him "a meticulous craftsman in the demanding short-story form".

Made of Stars Audiobook by Anne Frasier

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Frasier) — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 15:35:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Made of Stars Author: Anne Frasier Narrator: Alex Gaterud Format: Unabridged Length: 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-14 Publisher: Theresa Weir Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: A genius vampire named Sinclair creates an alternate world where vampires can experience a traditional human life of love, marriage, and children. Sixteen-year-old Gabriel is his beta tester and volunteers to fall in love with a coffee shop girl. But when the pain of love becomes overwhelming, Gabriel wonders about his decision. "It's too real," he tells Sinclair. "You made it too real." Members Reviews: Not Long Enough really enjoyed the story but it stopped way too soon. i would love a more expanded version. Excellent short story and narration! Quality story and narration. Very enjoyable story. Refreshing presentation. Super author who is creative. Yes! Really Good Story! Would you consider the audio edition of Made of Stars to be better than the print version? I didn't read the print version but the audio version was amazing. This was such an original idea and the story seemed even poetic at times. "His hand brushed against hers and sparks shoot between them reminding him that they are all made of stars; the human and not so human." Great! What other book might you compare Made of Stars to and why? I don't know of any other book I could compare this to. Again, this was a really original, neat story. I would love to see this go into a longer version. What about Alex Gateruds performance did you like? Wow! Alex Gaterud's did a fantastic job performing this audiobook. His voice is natural with perfect voice inflections. Impressive. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? This was a book I read all in one sitting. I found it to be very intriguing and wish it were longer. The story is fantastic. I will look for more from both the author and the narrator. Any additional comments? I received this audiobook foc in exchange for an unbiased review.

The Leila Torn Show Audiobook by James Patrick Kelly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Patrick Kelly) — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 16:30:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Leila Torn Show Author: James Patrick Kelly Narrator: James Patrick Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 51 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-07 Publisher: James Patrick Kelly Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Author James Patrick Kelly is a two-time winner of the Hugo Award and has been nominated 10 times for the Nebula Award. His stories appear frequently in Asimov's Science Fiction, and he writes the magazine's "On the Net" column. Publishers Weekly has called him "a meticulous craftsman in the demanding short-story form".

Standing in Line with Mister Jimmy Audiobook by James Patrick Kelly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Patrick Kelly) — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 19:18:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Standing in Line with Mister Jimmy Author: James Patrick Kelly Narrator: James Patrick Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 03-16-07 Publisher: James Patrick Kelly Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: James Patrick Kelly, author of this Nebula Award-nominated story, is a two-time winner of the Hugo Award and has been nominated 10 times for the Nebula Award. His stories appear frequently in Asimov's Science Fiction, and he writes the magazine's "On the Net" column. Publishers Weekly has called him "a meticulous craftsman in the demanding short-story form". Critic Reviews: Nebula Nominee, Best Novelette, 1992

The Machine Stops Audiobook by E. M. Forster

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (E. M. Forster) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:01:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Machine Stops Author: E. M. Forster Narrator: Jim Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-09 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: The story has proved to be far ahead of its time, with remarkably accurate predictions of modern technologies such as TV, online chat, and the Internet. This is a truly remarkable story and one that has many lessons of caution for today. After being voted one of the best novellas up to 1965, it was included that same year in the populist anthology Modern Short Stories and in 1973 was also included in The Science Fiction Hall of Fame. Editorial Reviews: Widely regarded as one of the great voices in English realism, E. M. Forster makes a rare foray into science fiction with "The Machine Stops". Forster pulls it off like a master of the genre, serving up his characteristically provocative discussions of morality alongside astonishing predictions regarding humanitys increasing reliance on technology. Performer Jim Roberts is fluid and efficient as he portrays a race of underground humans, every aspect of their existence orchestrated by the omnipotent machine. The subterraneans prefer not to travel, instead communicating from the comfort of their respective cells via the "speaking apparatus", with its striking resemblance to modern technologies such as the Internet and text messaging. As the machine starts to break down, the hitherto complacent population must reckon with apocalyptic consequences. Members Reviews: Great Story Great Story. Well Read. Who would have thought that E.M. Forster could right something like this? Unfortunately, this seems to be his only Sci-Fi story. Stunning Sci Fi I am a fan of E.M. Forster but this book was a real surprise. I heard about it on NPR and decided to give it a try. It was written close to a century ago and it is as fresh as today's headlines. The story is slight but filled with amazing detail about life in the future; that's today. The narrator was terrific and I will look for him again. I recommend this book for serious readers. It was so thought provoking. Terrible and Fantastic Despondent and prophetic this was a great listen. If only the human condition was for the masses to hold ingenuity instead of only the precious few. Ahead of its time, though not sublime What did you like best about The Machine Stops? What did you like least? Predictions that come true; somewhat wooden vision and execution of story. Would you be willing to try another book from E. M. Forster? Why or why not? Read some years ago. Did the narration match the pace of the story? yes If this book were a movie would you go see it? no Any additional comments? Predictions that come true; somewhat wooden vision and execution of story. Great story.... but I wasn't expecting this to be read by a Christopher Walken impersonator. It was pretty hard to follow his rhythm.

Spindles Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Penelope A. Lewis - editor) — Tue, 09 May 2017 04:20:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spindles Subtitle: Short Stories from the Science of Sleep (Science-into-Fiction) Author: Penelope A. Lewis - editor, Ra Page - editor, Martyn Bedford, M. J. Hyland, Deborah Levy, Sara Maitland Narrator: Clare Corbett Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: The relationship between sleep and storytelling is an ancient one. For centuries sleep has provided writers with a magical ingredient, a passage of time during which great changes miraculously occur, an Orpheus-like voyage through the subconscious daubed with the fantastic. But over the last 10 years, our scientific understanding of sleep has been revolutionised. No longer is sleep viewed as a time of simple rest and recuperation. Instead it is proving to be an intensely dynamic period of brain activity: a vital stage in the rewiring of memories, the learning of new skills, and the processing of problems and emotions. How will storytelling respond to this new and emerging science of sleep? Here, 14 authors have been invited to work with key scientists to explore various aspects of sleep research: from the possibilities of sleep engineering and overnight therapies to future-tech ways of harnessing sleep's problem-solving powers to the challenges posed by our increasingly 24-hour lifestyles. Just as new hypotheses are being put forward, old hunches are also being confirmed (there's now a scientific basis for the time-worn advice to sleep on a problem). As these responses show, sleep and the spinning of stories are still very much entwined. Also featuring stories by Lisa Blower, Annie Clarkson, Claire Dean, Zoe Gilbert, Andy Hedgecock, Sarah Schofield, Ian Watson, Lisa Tuttle, Adam Roberts, and Adam Marek, and scientific contributions from sleep scientists Prof Russell G. Foster, Dr. Isabel Hutchison, Dr. Simon Kyle, Dr. Penny Lewis, Dr. Paul Reading, Stephanie Romiszewski, Prof Robert Stickgold, Prof Manuel Schabus, Prof Ed Watkins, Prof Adam Zeman and Dr. Thomas Wehr. This project was supported by the Wellcome Trust.

The Jigsaw Man Audiobook by Larry Niven

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Larry Niven) — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 19:27:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jigsaw Man Author: Larry Niven Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: This early Niven story was the first of many to delve deeply into the legal and ethical implications of organ-transplant technology. It introduces Known Space's organ banks and the breed of criminals known as "organleggers".

Aurora in Four Voices (Illinois Science Fiction in Chicago Press) Audiobook by Catherine Asaro

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Catherine Asaro) — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 18:54:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aurora in Four Voices (Illinois Science Fiction in Chicago Press) Author: Catherine Asaro Narrator: Sylvia Roldan Dohi Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-03-14 Publisher: Catherine Asaro Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: This collection of Catherine Asaro's show fiction contains five stories, including the Nebula Award-winning novella, Spacetime Pool, the Hugo and Nebula nominated novella Aurora in Four Voices, and an essay on Asaro's use of mathematics in her fiction. The anthology also includes the critically acclaimed The City of Cries, which won the Prism Award for Best Novella and The Best of the Best in 2006, and the Book Buyers Best award for novella. The City of Cries forms the beginning of Asaro's upcoming novel from Baen (Simon & Schuster). Members Reviews: Good stories too painful to listen to. This book emphasizes the importance of good narration. While the narrator was ok in the narrative voice, the character voices were absolutely painful. If I had not previously read Undercity, for example, (a very good book) I would never have purchased it after having read the first half of it here. On the other hand this book was a good look into the mind of Catherine Asaro. This is an anthology! This anthology contains two Skolian novellas: "Aurora in Four Voices" and "Light and Shadow" featuring Soz and Kelric, respectively, prior to Primary Inversion and The Last Hawk. Also "Ave de Paso" featuring Akushtina prior to Catch the Lightning. Additional novellas include The Spacetime Pool, of which Asaro is writing further; and City of Cries, which intros the Major Bhaajan, a SciFi P.I. Asaro has already written a followup novel, Undercity. Last, you also get her essay on "A Poetry of Angles" which is her math without the storyline.The narration works. Recommend.

It's a Good Life Audiobook by Jerome Bixby

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jerome Bixby) — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:28:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: It's a Good Life Author: Jerome Bixby Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 50 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-07 Publisher: Wonder Audiobooks LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Voted as one of the greatest stories by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, the story was also adapted into a classic Twilight Zone episode. Members Reviews: Great This is the original story that inspired a favorite Twilight Zone episode. A great listen and worth the price!

Tainted Steel Audiobook by Aaron Hollingsworth, Cassandra Lee Hollingsworth

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Aaron Hollingsworth) — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:14:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tainted Steel Subtitle: Tales of the Weird and Woeful Author: Aaron Hollingsworth, Cassandra Lee Hollingsworth Narrator: Danny Montooth Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-17 Publisher: Eightfold Wrath Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Laid out upon these frail leaves is a banquet of delectable misfortunes and savory tragedies. Partake of these melancholy morsels of bile and brine, of wrath and regret. Sample vintages of fermented tears and distilled blood. Lick the sharp edges of cursed blades, and nibble frail hopes set on platters of tarnished silver. Strange sorrows warp the palette of perception and bring about subtle ruin and uncanny vigor. Indulge in the filling robustness of Tainted Steel. Members Reviews: Good Collection of Short Stories Good Collection of Short Stories for quick listening enjoyment. Well done, well narrated. Great short listen. This book was provided at no cost for a fair and honest review. Perfectly Re-readable The stories told within the confines of this book vary in the effect they have on the reader. The narrator was a perfect choice for this reading. Both the author and narrator make me want to experience these stories over and over. I was asked if I have a favorite story amongst them; I cannot decide. They are all entertaining and, in most cases, surprising. If it were possible to wear out the audio track, I am most certain that I would be the one to do it. Short dark fantasy stories I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review. This was definitely weird and oddly intriguing. A short collection of dark fairy tales. It's short, but entertaining. Weird and twisted tales Take many a story you thought you Knew and be ready for some heavy duty twists. There are also a number of originals. They all showcase the talents Of the author and narrator. The story of the the golden apple will take you to new places and depths one would never now otherwise while weaving into multiple other tales as well. Fantastic collection. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher. Twisted Tales I wasn't sure what to expect when I requested to review this audiobook, but the description intrigued me. The audiobook is true to the description. These tales are definitely wicked and woeful, twisted and tormented, sometimes deliciously so. If you like off-beat, dark fairy tales, this audiobook is for you. I enjoyed these tales, and the narration suited the content. The delivery was well-paced and the voices matched the atmosphere of the stories. I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator.

Short Stories from the Spiral Galaxy Audiobook by Lawrence Johnson Sr.

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lawrence Johnson Sr.) — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 04:51:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Short Stories from the Spiral Galaxy Subtitle: Featuring Intergalactic Detective Da'Quan Author: Lawrence Johnson Sr. Narrator: James Romick Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 08-03-17 Publisher: Lawrence Johnson Sr. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Three short stories in the Escape 2 Earth Universe, follows the mystery cases of Intergalactic Detective Da'Quan. "Murder on the Eros Star," "Planet of Doom," and "Terror on Telderan." Also included is the first chapter of audiobook one in the Escape 2 Earth series. "Terror on Telderan" is the prequel to the series. Members Reviews: Interesting universe These stories are set in an interesting universe, where many ideas could be developed. The stories themselves are simplistic,with undeveloped characters and basic plots. They are written as if aimed at a YA audience.

The Hammer of God Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 12:47:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hammer of God Author: Arthur C. Clarke Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 34 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: The Hammer of God was first published in the Sept. 28, 1992 issue of Time. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame. Members Reviews: Very short Some books are 8- hrs of good listening. Then there was this one. Its a good story but i wasted a credit on a 34- min book

E-Jipped!: The Mobster Who Prompted the Pyramids! Audiobook by Michael G. Uva

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael G. Uva) — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 19:37:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: E-Jipped!: The Mobster Who Prompted the Pyramids! Subtitle: Tony Gillette Travels to Ancient Egypt, Book 1 Author: Michael G. Uva Narrator: Forris Day Jr. Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-15 Publisher: Michael G. Uva Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Worlds collide when a time traveling New York mobster travels to ancient Egypt, before the Great Pyramids are constructed. He brings the Pharaoh many small, insignificant, unassuming, modern items like an iPod, a six-pack of beer, and the Encyclopedia entry "How the Great Pyramids were really built". Does he change the course of history, or does he set the present course while becoming an Egyptian God? Think about it. What would happen if a Tony Soprano type could travel in time? Find out, download today! Members Reviews: Learned something New Would you consider the audio edition of E-Jipped!: The Mobster Who Prompted the Pyramids! to be better than the print version? I like the audio version because it adds more to the story in a way which it was meant to be told. Thee audio version is also always with me on my phone and can be accessed in the most inconvenient situations when extra time that i have not planned for is given. What other book might you compare E-Jipped!: The Mobster Who Prompted the Pyramids! to and why? Reminded me of The Sopranos , The story is very well put together and an easy read. Which scene was your favorite? Not to spoil the story but my favorite part of the book is when you start realizing how everything starts to come together. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? I would not change the original tag line of " The Mobster Who Prompted the Pyramids!" Any additional comments? This is a great read for any film enthusiast, the structure of Mr.Uvas books are in a sense a reminder of a script. But at the same time you still get the novel part It takes reading books closer to the next level of watching a film. The stories are also jam packed with facts that I would have not otherwise been exposed to, I found myself constantly searching and reading about new things because this book simply made a statement or a comment about something I had not known. One last reason I would recommend this book is because of the length is a short novel and can be done with quickly as opposed to bigger lengthy novels .

Delusions Master Audiobook by Tanith Lee

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tanith Lee) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:16:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Delusions Master Subtitle: Tales from the Flat Earth, Book Three Author: Tanith Lee Narrator: Susan Duerden Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Delusion's Master is the third book of the stunning arabesque high-fantasy series Tales from the Flat Earth, which, in the manner of The One Thousand and One Nights, portrays an ancient world in mythic grandeur via connected tales. Long ago, when the earth was flat, beautiful, indifferent Gods lived in the airy Upperearth realm above, curious passionate demons lived in the exotic Underearth realm below, and mortals were relegated to the middle. Chuz, Prince Madness, third of the Lords of Darkness - beauty on one side, foul corruption on the other - "takes pity" on the world. In his gentle soft embrace mortal minds repose in a tide of illusion and twisted desire. Yet no one is immune from the sweetest madness of all, and even immortals fall at the cast of the bone dice.... Come within this ancient world of brilliant darkness and beauty, of glittering palaces and wondrous elegant beings, of cruel passions and undying love. Discover the exotic wonder that is the Flat Earth. Members Reviews: Peerlessly gorgeous In Delusion???s Master, the third of Tanith Lee???s FLAT EARTH novels, we???re introduced to another Prince of Darkness: Chuz, the Prince of Madness, who is handsome when seen from one side and hideous when seen from the other. Chuz watches humans and uses the opportunities they give him to practice his craft: There were several doors by which Madness might enter any house; one was rage, one jealousy, one fear. We first meet Chuz when a jealous queen tries to get rid of the baby she believes has caused the king to stop loving her. When she accidentally kills the child and her husband puts her aside, Chuz shows up to comfort her by helping her descend into madness. When he offers to grant her a wish, she asks that Chuz make her husband, the king, as mad as she is. That???s why the king decides to build a tower to heaven where he will wage war on the gods. Everyone knows that pride comes before the fall so, sure enough, disaster strikes the land. This sets off a string of strange events that have the demons, once again, meddling in the affairs of men. The beautiful demon Azhrarn, from the first two FLAT EARTH books, continues to be a main character. When he becomes involved in Chuz???s doings on earth, we see Azhrarn get his feelings hurt, seek revenge, fall in love, and have a child. The demons are not like the uncaring gods above ??? they are passionate creatures. Occasionally they can be tender and compassionate with favored mortals, but their fickle emotions can suddenly turn to vanity, petty jealousy, and hate. And then the humans suffer. Delusion???s Master is quite a bit shorter than Night???s Master and Death???s Master and Chuz, the title character, isn???t nearly as interesting as Azhrarn, but fortunately we get plenty of Azhrarn here. All of the FLAT EARTH tales have been dark, but Delusion???s Master actually gets uncomfortable because it includes baby killing, rape, and the torture of a mentally disabled girl. The imagery is vivid and I admit that I squirmed. Still, Tanith Lee continues to enchant us with the exotic setting and peerlessly gorgeous writing. There are several biblical allusions in this installment: the Tower of Babel, the Flood, redemption of humanity through death, and man???s natural hatred of snakes.

A Better Man Audiobook by Paul S. Kemp

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Paul S. Kemp) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 05:57:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Better Man Subtitle: An Egil & Nix Tale Author: Paul S. Kemp Narrator: Nick Podehl Format: Unabridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "A Better Man" was published in the anthology Blackguards: Tales of Assassins, Mercenaries, and Rogues. About this story, author Paul S. Kemp says, "Egil and Nix feature in my sword and sorcery novels, The Hammer and the Blade, A Discourse in Steel, and A Conversation in Blood. Their stories are pacy, filled with action and wit (I hope). I think of them as a cross of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, spiced with a bit of Conan and Indiana Jones. I hope you enjoy listening to their stories as much as I do writing them." "A Better Man" takes place after the events of A Discourse in Steel, though it is entirely stand-alone. Members Reviews: Please more Egil & Nix Any additional comments? I enjoy all these stories. This one was too short. I hope there is more in the works.

Shadow of the Scorpion Audiobook by Neal Asher

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Neal Asher) — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 07:26:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shadow of the Scorpion Author: Neal Asher Narrator: Ric Jerrom Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-17 Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Ian Cormac was raised to adulthood during the end of the war between the human Polity and the vicious arthropoid race the Prador. In Neal Asher's Shadow of the Scorpion, Cormac is haunted by childhood memories of a sinister scorpion-shaped war drone and the burden of losses he doesn't remember. In the years following the war, he signs up with Earth Central Security and is sent out to help either restore or simply maintain order on worlds devastated by Prador bombardment. There he discovers that though the old enemy remains as murderous as ever, it is not anywhere near as perfidious or dangerous as some of his fellow humans, some of them closer to him than he would like. Amidst the ruins left by wartime genocides, he discovers in himself a cold capacity for violence, learns some horrible truths about his own past and, set upon a course of vengeance, tries merely to stay alive. Members Reviews: Asher excellence. Despite Ric Jerome's tendency to fall into a narrative style more suited to an Enid Blyton story in places this is well worth listening to. I love Neal Asher's books.

Classic Science Fiction, Volume 5 Audiobook by Howard W. Graham, Damon Knight, George O. Smith

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Howard W. Graham) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:31:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classic Science Fiction, Volume 5 Author: Howard W. Graham, Damon Knight, George O. Smith Narrator: Skip Mahaffey Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-10 Publisher: CoolBeat Audiobook Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: An anthology of exceptional science-fiction short stories. Volume 5 themes: Oops!; What if you're the only ram amongst the sheep?; and be wary of a corporate analyst. Stories include:

Rule Golden Audiobook by Damon Knight

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Damon Knight) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:35:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rule Golden Author: Damon Knight Narrator: William Coon Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 07-09-09 Publisher: Wonder Audiobooks LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Dahl catches wind of a large experimental facility that is being led by the U.S. Department of Defense. His suspicions coincide with the strange, beyond-coincidental behavior that he's been observing. For what's on the grounds of the facility is much more radical than anything that was claimed to be found in Roswell. Not just an alien but one that has a strange effect on the human race, where the Golden Rule in reversed: Be done by as you do to others. How can we get along without conflict? What will happen to the human race? Dahl soon finds himself a fugitive helping a bizarre alien save or destroy the Earth! Members Reviews: Loses its way... I didn't really enjoy this book. The narration isn't bad (though the narrator struggles with English accents, which is funny but not distractingly so). It starts off with a really interesting premise, and the characters seem to develop well, and something of an adventure ensues. However, long before the book ever finishes, all this substance seems to really take a back seat to the author's desire to explore his "what ifs" and give us his view. What if there could be no violence of any sort?? Yes, well, the answer, ot rather the way he answers, turns out not to be as interesting as you'd suspect... He goes on to create his own bizarre, and I think unlikely, utopia. At times it feels a bit political, and like he has an agenda, but that isn't really the problem. The problem is that getting his view across in this way seems to trump the story - the plot and characters, etc, seem to fall by the wayside a bit. I had to pressure myself to finish it. It is easy to be a critic though, I know, and with that in mind, others may not react this way, and would perhaps find his exploration even more interesting than the story it leaves behind. Classic, important Damon Knight is one of the masters of the short stories and short novels from the Golden Age of science fiction. His best work like this takes simple bold ideas, what if's, and anchors it in the mundane and practical. An alien arrives on our plant and injures himself and is captured. What is he doing here? How is he treated? And is there a connection to the strange incidents and possible diseases that are starting to occur. A small newspaper owner is drawn into the story while investigating what is the military doing in a locked down isolated faculty. This is a classic story for those who think about government and religion and big ideas and what the world would be like if one simple change were made. Other stories by Damon Knight include Why Do Birds, A For Anything, and The Man in the Tree. He is also known for the short story To Serve Man.

Road Brothers Audiobook by Mark Lawrence

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mark Lawrence) — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 18:17:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Road Brothers Author: Mark Lawrence Narrator: Sean Ohlendorf Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: A volume of short stories by the best-selling author of The Broken Empire series, Mark Lawrence This is a collection of 14 stories of murder, mayhem, pathos, and philosophy, all set in the world of the Broken Empire. Within this audiobook, you will find tales of men such as Red Kent, Sir Makin, Rike, Burlow and the Nuban, telling of their origins and the events that forged them. There is Jorg himself - as a child of six, as a teenage wanderer and as a young king. And then there is a tale about Prince Jalan Kendeth - liar, cheat, womaniser and coward. To the new listener: welcome to a lawless world, where wit and sword are the most useful weapons, and danger lurks as much in candlelit palaces as in dark alleys and dense woodland. To those who have already journeyed with Jorg, we hope you will enjoy renewing old acquaintances with your favourite characters. Critic Reviews: Praise for Mark Lawrence: "Excellent - on a par with George R.R. Martin." (Conn Iggulden) "Lawrence's poetic prose is amazing, far and away the best of the modern fantasy authors." (Peter V. Brett) "Lawrence improves with every book he writes...we may have to turn the ratings system up to eleven." (Starburst Magazine) Members Reviews: Vikings sound like Dracula The narrator's grasp of accent leaves something to be desired. Apart from that the performance is quite good, but a lot of the dialogue is done in generic foreign voice. A pity. A good set of backstories Good short stories that provide a bit of meat on the bones on a number of characters in the series. That said I do feel that to spend a whole audible credit on a short story is a bit mean of audible

Intermusings Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Niall Wilson) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:17:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Intermusings Author: David Niall Wilson, Richard Rowand, John B. Rosenman, Stephen Mark Rainey, Brett A. Savory, Brian Keene, Brian A. Hopkins, Patricia Lee Macomber Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-13 Publisher: Crossroad Press Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: These stories represent decades of collaboration between author David Niall Wilson and a wide array of talented authors. All have been professionally published - some have been reprinted and collected. All are the result of two muses meeting on paper. Meet a modern day Don Quixote, fighting Y2K bug nightmares, and striving to save the woman of his dreams. Learn how Edgar Allen Poe might have found his tales. Face off on a lonely mountaintop with Lovecraftian nightmares. Join a young man in a ghostly race to save a relative from cancer. Follow a cross-wired detective in his hunt for a lycanthropic killer bent on ending every serial killer she encounters. See what might happen when two minds fall into "balance". What if Dr. Watson was the client...and someone who was dead - was not quite there? Visit a science-fiction future where artists capture images in crystals. What if government control over sex and reproduction got out of control? Listen as a piano man drops back into the nightmares of his past. Finally - a sailor on his way home finds a place even farther away than he ever dreamed. These are the tales of Intermusings - previously published as Joined at the Muse. This new audio edition includes an Introduction by David Niall Wilson on the art of collaboration, and a sneak preview of the first chapter of the collaborative novel Hallowed Ground by Steven Savile & David Niall Wilson. Contents include: Find more collections and novels by a wide range of authors through Crossroad Press, including mysteries, horror, fantasy, Westerns, biographies and much more from such authors as Irving Wallace, William Bayer, Tom Piccirilli, John Farris, Joe R. Lansdale, Bill Crider, Ronald Kelly, Bill Pronzini, Loren D. Estelman, and many, many more. Don't miss our original series O.C.L.T. or our Space Opera series Tales of the Scattered Earth. Just search CROSSROAD PRESS for more titles! Members Reviews: Very Average What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? More interesting story telling would have made this higher rated for me What do you think your next listen will be? Darwin's Radio sequel by Greg Bear Which scene was your favorite? I didn't find the scenes memorable What character would you cut from Intermusings? The characters didn't stand out for me Any additional comments? No

Beyond the Woods Audiobook by Paula Guran - editor

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Paula Guran - editor) — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 09:23:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beyond the Woods Subtitle: Fairy Tales Retold Author: Paula Guran - editor Narrator: Angela Dawe, Tim Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Once upon a time, the stories that came to be known as "fairy tales" were cultivated to entertain adults more than children; it was only later that they were tamed and pruned into less thorny versions intended for youngsters. But in truth, they have continued to prick the imaginations of audiences at all ages. Over the years, authors have often borrowed bits and pieces from these stories, grafting them into their own writing, creating literature with both new meaning and age-old significance. In the last few decades or so, they've also intentionally retold and reinvented the tales in a variety of ways - delightful or dark, wistful or wicked, sweet or satirical - that forge new trails through the forests of fantastic fiction. This new anthology compiles some of the best modern fairy-tale retellings and reinventions from award-winning and bestselling authors, acclaimed storytellers, and exciting new talents, into an enchanting collection. Explore magical new realms by traveling with us, Beyond the Woods... Members Reviews: List of authors and their fairytales in this book: Great new take on some fairy tales. Here's who wrote what in this book: Introduction: Throwing In â Paula Guran Tanith Lee â âRed as Bloodâ Gene Wolfe â âIn the House of Gingerbreadâ Angela Slatter â âThe Bone Motherâ Elizabeth Bear â âFollow Me Lightâ Yoon Ha Lee â âCoin of Hearts Desireâ Nalo Hopkinson â âThe Glass Bottle Trickâ Catherynne M. Valente â âThe Maiden Treeâ Holly Black â âCoat of Starsâ Caitlín R. Kiernan â âRoad of Needlesâ Kelly Link â âTravels with the Snow Queenâ Karen Joy Fowler â âHalfway Peopleâ Margo Lanagan â âCatastrophic Disruption of the Headâ Shveta Thakrar â âLavanya and Deepikaâ Theodora Goss â âPrincess Lucinda and the Hound of the Moonâ Gardner Dozois â âFairy Taleâ Peter S. Beagle â âThe Queen Who Could Not Walkâ Priya Sharma â âLebkuchenâ Neil Gaiman â âDiamonds and Pearls: A Fairy Taleâ Richard Bowes â âThe Queen and the Cambionâ Octavia Cade â âThe Mussel Eaterâ Jane Yolen â âMemoirs of a Bottle Djinnâ Steve Duffy â âBears: A Fairy Tale of 1958â Charles de Lint ââThe Moon Is Drowning While I Sleepâ Veronica Schanoes â âRatsâ Rachel Swirsky â âBeyond the Naked Eyeâ Ken Liu â âGood Huntingâ Kirstyn McDermott â âThe Moonâs Good Graceâ Peter Straub â âThe Juniper Treeâ Jeff VanderMeer â âGreensleevesâ Tanith Lee â âBeautyâ A great - somewhat dark - read Beyond the Woods: Fairy Tales Retold is exactly what it sets out to be - a compilation of fairy tales retold for the modern generation. The modern adult generation. Where fairy tales were once cleaned up and made happy and "family-friendly" for the consumption of children (looking at you, Disney), these fairy tales go back to earlier forms when such tales were cautionary tales. If you were aware that the editor, Paula Guran, edits the annual Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror series, you would be prepared for this.

Stargazer Audiobook by Chris A. Jackson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chris A. Jackson) — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 07:07:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stargazer Author: Chris A. Jackson Narrator: John Pruden Format: Unabridged Length: 53 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Pirate captain Torius Vins navigator, Celeste, isnt your typical crew member. Shes a naga - half woman, half serpent - and can read the night skies like an open book. When Celeste is kidnapped during a trade run to legendary Katapesh, Torius and his crew must race to unravel a web of betrayal and evil magic in the bazaars of the dangerous City of Trade. This story is a prequel to the novel Pirates Honor. Members Reviews: Quick, fun ride. Looking forward to reading the trilogy that this leads into. Should be some fun characters.

Favorite Science Fiction Stories, Volume 6 Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Stockham) — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:30:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Favorite Science Fiction Stories, Volume 6 Author: Richard Stockham, Robert Silverburg, Dave Dryfoos, Darius John Granger, Mack Reynolds, R. R. Merliss, Alan Nourse, Richard O. Lewis, Charles A. Sterns, Murray Leinster Narrator: Cindy Hardin Killavey, Christopher Strong, Emmett Casey, Jim Roberts, Veronica Giguere, Kevin Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs Language: English Release date: 09-21-12 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Volume 6 contains the following 21 stories: Members Reviews: Another good one in this series. What did you love best about Favorite Science Fiction Stories, Volume 6? Variety of stories - and narrators What did you like best about this story? Many stories. Much variety. All good. Which character as performed by the narrators was your favorite? Hard to say. Again....variety is the big word here. Certainly did not get bored. Any additional comments? This series of SF stories continues to excel. Hope more are coming.

Zombie Team Alpha: Lost City of Z Audiobook by Steve R. Yeager

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steve R. Yeager) — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 18:23:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Zombie Team Alpha: Lost City of Z Subtitle: Zombie Team Alpha, Book 2 Author: Steve R. Yeager Narrator: Johnny Mack Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-17 Publisher: Steve R. Yeager Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: In 1925, Colonel Percy Fawcett and his son Jack set out in search of the Lost City of Z. They are never heard from again. Back from fighting zombies in Russia, Jackson Cutter was enjoying an extended vacation with his new girlfriend. But when he and his team of specialists are hired to travel to the Amazon Basin and figure out what happened to Colonel Fawcett's ill-fated expedition, he discovers the true meaning of the Lost City of Z. Zombies. Members Reviews: Different. After the events of the first book, Jackson Cutter is enjoying an extended holiday with his girlfriend, but it's going to be cut short when they are asked to trek to the Amazon Basin to find out what happened to the ill fated expedition of Colonel Percy Fawcett and his son Jack. What he finds is beyond their imagination!! Plot wise, I loved this. It had an almost... Indiana Jones feel to it!!! I loved the adventure that the setting brought. A place like that holds it's own nightmares to deal with, but when you add in Zombies, well it just makes for one heck of an adventurous read!! Also, I loved the spin on how the Zombies came about. it was unique and pretty awesome. As for the characters, Jack is as flawed as always!! He has had to get over a lot, and the drinking and his new girlfriend have helped, but deep down he enjoys the hunt. He is strong, capable and a great character to read. He is well written and developed, as are all the characters really!! In all, this was a great read. I think I enjoyed this more than the first, even though this doesn't have as many zombies in it, because of the adventure and the character development! Johnny Mack was easy to listen to and read this well. I did find that he didn't differentiate some of the characters enough though, especially the females. Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed his performance. I was voluntarily provided this audiobook for free from the author, narrator, or publisher. This in no way affected nor influenced my thoughts. The team has been hired for another run Time to find another artifact. One cost you your wife, the next one killed hundreds and you and your team barely made it out. Now you are being hired to go after another one. Will you make it? Will your team make it? What are the ramifications of this discovery? Helluva great zombie series. A twist that will remind you of the video game dead space. Enjoy. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

His Kikuta Hands Audiobook by Lian Hearn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lian Hearn) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 11:35:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: His Kikuta Hands Author: Lian Hearn Narrator: Kevin T. Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "His Kakuta Hands" was published in the anthology Blackguards: Tales of Assassins, Mercenaries, and Rogues. About this story, author Lian Hearn says, "'His Kikuta Hands' is set in Maruyama, the farthest city to the west in the Three Countries. It takes place behind the scenes of chapter five of Brilliance of the Moon. I'd always wanted to expand these pages where a lot happens in a short space of time. Takeo feels he must take on the Tribe and demonstrate the ruthlessness he will need to be a competent ruler. But the Tribe don't believe, firstly, that he knows where to find them and, secondly, that he will have the strength of will to deal with them. They are proven wrong." Members Reviews: Reader sounds stressed Not at all up to the standard of the Otori books, and extremely short, too. Not worth a credit! Not worth paying for What would have made His Kikuta Hands better? This is a tiny little back story to a moment in the series. It feels like less than a full chapter in the books. It is only worth listening to if you are a fanatical fan of the series. Disappointing reading Would you try another book from Lian Hearn and/or Kevin T. Collins? I'd absolutely would try, and have tried, other books by Lian Hearn. I probably wouldn't try anything else if Kevin T. Collins is reading it though What didnt you like about Kevin T. Collinss performance? It didn't match any of the other books in the series in tone or pronunciation of names and places. If you're going to switch readers at least make sure they pronounce the main character's names in the same way that the other readers of the series have. Could you see His Kikuta Hands being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? No Good little spin off This scene in brilliance of the moon was touching and I'm glad this spin off was written so you could empathise with tekeo and see the inside into the kikuta

The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 6 Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Greg Egan) — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 05:35:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 6 Author: Greg Egan, Nancy Kress, Ian R. MacLeod, Robert Reed, Alastair Reynolds, Allen M. Steele, Michael Swanwick Narrator: Tom Dheere, Nancy Linari, Dara Rosenberg Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-14 Publisher: AudioText Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: This is an unabridged audio collection of the "best of the best" science fiction stories published in 2013 by current and emerging masters of the genre, edited by Allan Kaster, as narrated by top voice talents. In "Zero for Conduct," by Greg Egan, an Afghani teenager, living in a near-future Iran with her exiled grandfather, makes a game-changing superconductor discovery. A young girl struggles to survive on a planet, with a stringent class structure, where Doors are used to go off-world in "Exile, Interrupted," by C. W. Johnson. "Pathways," by Nancy Kress, follows a teenage girl from a small Kentucky mountain town, in a near-future U. S., struggling with her family and culture as she seeks treatment for Fatal Familial Insomnia. In "Entangled," by Ian R. MacLeod, an Indian woman, in a Britain turned upside down by a disease that links people's minds, searches for answers to her personal catastrophe. In "The Irish Astronaut," by Val Nolan, an astronaut brings the ashes of a colleague, who dies in the Aquarius disaster, to Ireland for final burial. In "Among Us," by Robert Reed, a government agency goes to extraordinary lengths to identify and track the aliens among us. "A Map of Mercury," by Alastair Reynolds, showcases the plight of a failed artist dispatched to retrieve an artistic genius from a collective of cyborgs parading across the face of Mercury. In "Martian Blood," by Allen M. Steele, a researcher from Earth goes on an expedition into the untamed regions of Mars to extract blood from its natives. "The She-Wolf's Hidden Grin," by Michael Swanwick, set in the same milieu as Gene Wolfe's "The Fifth Head of Cerberus," follows the childhoods of two sisters on a planet far from Earth. Finally, in "The Best We Can," by Carrie Vaughn, a frustrated scientist pursues first contact among an apathetic populace. Members Reviews: A mixture of good and bad One of the narrators was so irritating as to make the story unlistenable. Others were fine.

Dinner on a Flying Saucer Audiobook by Dean Wesley Smith

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dean Wesley Smith) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:20:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dinner on a Flying Saucer Author: Dean Wesley Smith Narrator: Thaddeus R. R. Boyd Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-13 Publisher: Kristine Kathryn Rusch Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Sometimes, when a fella gets to help out with fightin' a war between two alien races, it's just not such a good idea to tell your wife. Sometimes the truth just isn't good enough. A really fun short story by USA Today best-selling writer Dean Wesley Smith Best-selling author Dean Wesley Smith has written more than one hundred popular novels and hundreds published short stories. His novels include the science fiction novel Laying the Music to Rest and the thriller The Hunted as D.W. Smith. With Kristine Kathryn Rusch, he is the coauthor of The Tenth Planet trilogy and The 10th Kingdom.

The Last Unicorn Audiobook by Sharon Davis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sharon Davis) — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 05:52:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Unicorn Author: Sharon Davis Narrator: Angel Heaven Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-17 Publisher: Sharon Davis Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Ruby is just your average girl. Then Colt shows up to take her to her best friend's wedding. Her world is never the same. Members Reviews: Loved it went by so quick. the story was engaging. i have read other works by Sharon Davis. looking forward to listening to more.

Favorite Science Fiction Stories, Volume 5 Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Philip K. Dick) — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:00:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Favorite Science Fiction Stories, Volume 5 Author: Philip K. Dick, Murray Leinster, Horace Brown Fyfe, H. Beam Piper, Gordon Jarrett, Keith Laumer, A. Bertram Chandler Narrator: Cindy Hardin Killavey, Kevin Killavey, Jim Roberts, Mark Nelson, Emmett Casey Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 03-16-12 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: The fifth set of Favorite Science Fiction Stories contains the following titles: "The Skull" by Phlip K. Dick, "Sam/ This Is You" by Murray Leinster, "Manners of the Age" by Horace Brown Fyfe, "Omnilingual" by H. Beam Piper, "Heist Job on Theiser" by Gordan Randall Jarrett, "The Yillian Way" by Keith Laumer, "The Ultimate Vice" by A. Bertram Chandler, "Backlash" by Winston Marks, "Adolescents Only" by Irving Cox, "Project Mastodon" by Clifford Simak, "Sargasso of Lost Starships" by Poul Anderson, "The Dictator" by Milton Lesser, "The Misplaced Battleship" by Harry Harrison, "A Pail of Air" by Fritz Leiber, "The Vilbar Party" by Evelyn E. Smith, "The Servant Problem" by Robert F. Young. Members Reviews: IF YOU LIKE BIG BOSSOMY BLONDES IT'S GREAT LIFE IF YOU DON'T WEAKEN Fritz Leiber has a story called A Pail of Air, which almost makes this whole collection worth buying in itself. It may be one of the more collected stories, when it comes to older collections. BREAK THE CLASS OR THE CLASS WILL BREAK YOU Like most collections there is a variety of stories and they range from great to not. I thought there were five stories that make getting this worth the price. I already mentioned A Pail of Air and there was The Dictator by Milton Lesser, Manners of the Age by Horace Brown Fyre, Sam This is You by Murry Leinster, and Backlash by Winston Marks. A couple more are good and then there are several which are not so good. These are from the 40's and 50's and that should be considered. FALSE MODESTY IS THE REFUSE OF THE INCOMPETENT There are several narrators, although most are narrated by Jim Roberts. Several people have complained about his lack of professionalism. It did bother me, when I started listening to these older stories years ago, but after time, Roberts starts to grow on you. I also believe he is the driving force behind getting these collected. These are all in public domain and if you search you can find them all individually. I appreciated that Jim has saved me the work and gathered them together like this. I also believed when he first started recording these, it was at his own expense. So, get off your high horse and give the guy a break. IT'S NOT GOING TO BE EASY TO LEAVE THE NEST. A consistantly great collection When I buy a collection of short stories I'm prepared for an uneven group. I've read several of these collections and I usually find the editor has made wonderful selections - as the editor did with this one. Bravo!

What Gods Demand Audiobook by James A. Moore

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James A. Moore) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 22:38:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Gods Demand Subtitle: A Seven Forges Tale Author: James A. Moore Narrator: David DeVries Format: Unabridged Length: 45 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "What Gods Demand" was published in the anthology Blackguards: Tales of Assassins, Mercenaries, and Rogues. About this story, author James A. Moore says, "The Empire of Fellein has reigned in relative peace for hundreds of years. The legends told by the people speak of a first empire and the greatest city ever known to mankind, Korwa. According to the tales, Korwa was destroyed in the distant past in an epic battle so intense that it destroyed part of the world and created the Blasted Lands. There might be some truth to the legends. Not long ago, explorers from Fellein found the distant Seven Forges mountain range deep in the Blasted Lands, and also discovered, to their surprise, that the area within that range is inhabited by people called the Sa'ba Taalor. The gray-skinned people from the distant realm have come to Fellein. Since that moment, a war has been building. Swech is one of the Sa'ba Taalor, chosen by her gods to hide among the humans and do the will of her deities." Members Reviews: this should have been included in the main books. nothing more than a clip that was edited out of the main book. waste of time as it doesn't stand on its own or add value to the main story.

Schrodinger's Kitten Audiobook by George Alec Effinger

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (George Alec Effinger) — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:08:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Schrodinger's Kitten Author: George Alec Effinger Narrator: Amy Bruce Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-07 Publisher: Infinivox Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "Schrodinger's Kitten," certainly, shares the trademark wordplay of Effinger's other work: starting with the insufferably coy title. Right away the listener is plunged into a non-linear narrative, which eventually is revealed to be very linear: at least from the perspective of the viewpoint character, Jehan. It's immediately apparent that 12-year-old Jehan is the kitten of the title, a frightened girl tormented by unsettling visions in the Islamic slum of Budayeen. It is here, during the festival marking the end of Ramadan, that she must kill a boy she has never met. A boy that her visions show her may one day do her great harm. Critic Reviews: "This complex narrative structure not only translates well to audio, it translates very well." (sfsite.com) Members Reviews: Fine but Light This is a fine short story stretched into a novelette with a modestly interesting structure and story, but the characters are weak. The narration is good but does not add much. For the SciFi genre this is a good novelette, but I did not find it engaging. I think it would have been better as a shorter story, but it was still worth the listen. Hugo and Nebula Award Winner Jehan is a pretty 12-year-old Islamic girl who sees visions of her own possible futures. These visions suggest that she will be raped in an alley, disowned by her fundamentalist Muslim father, and forced to live as a whore until she dies. Or she could kill her potential rapist first, but if she does that she will be executed, unless somebody saves her by paying the blood price??? There are too many ???ifs??? and too many potential paths and, as a child, Jehan is haunted by all the possibilities and her knowledge that something bad will happen, but not knowing exactly which of those branches her life will take. Interspersed with these disturbing visions, we see Jehan in a possible future as an assistant and then a colleague to the men who are, during World War II, trying to unravel the secrets of quantum physics. Their findings will enlighten the world, but may also give the Nazis the knowledge they need to design horrific weapons. Does Jehan have the power to influence these sorts of future possible paths, too? The title of George Alec Effinger???s story, Schr??dinger???s Kitten, refers to Erwin Schr??dinger???s famous paradoxical thought experiment now known as Schr??dinger???s Cat, which he used as an absurd argument to challenge the ideas of Einstein and his colleagues about the role of the observer in the dual state of subatomic particles. The title also refers to his assistant Jehan, whose strange visions of different possible personal futures represent the Many-Worlds Interpretation (MWI) of quantum mechanics, which Hugh Everett developed to explain Schr??dinger???s paradox. Jehan, a spiritual woman who is a faithful Muslim and personally experiences the understanding that her life has many potential branches which could all possibly be real, suggests that quantum physics is God???s game that he plays with humans. Schr??dinger???s Kitten is one of those rare stories that have won both the Hugo and Nebula awards. It???s a well-constructed, mind-expanding story.

Flowers vs. Zombies: Vagrant Audiobook by Perrin Briar

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Perrin Briar) — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 13:13:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Flowers vs. Zombies: Vagrant Subtitle: Flowers vs. Zombies, Book 2 Author: Perrin Briar Narrator: Perrin Briar Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-17 Publisher: Briar Patch Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: One Island. One Family. A Million Zombies. Marooned on an island, the Flowers must learn to survive in their new alien surroundings. They forage for food, filter water, and face dangerous predators. But they're about to discover they aren't the only ones to have survived The Long Journey disaster.... From the writer who brought you the Blood Memory series and Z-Minus comes this powerful second novel in a new zombie apocalypse series. Flowers vs. Zombies. Let the horror begin. Members Reviews: Great story! A family stranded on a deserted island makes this place a home after a recent zombie outbreak. Well written and vaguely resembles the Swiss Family Robinson. I recommend giving this one a try! Enjoy these books Just got done reading this book was really good was scare the zombies was going to get the dad and mom glad that didn't Great read! Book 1 was good. Book 2 is even better. Really creating a believable backdrop to a zombie story. I highly recommend this book and the series so far. Off to start book 3. Five Stars Awesome!! Can't wait to read book three!! What can I say I love zombies, I love watching shows and movies to ... I received this book to give an honest review. What can I say I love zombies, I love watching shows and movies to reading about them. Not sure what it is that attracts me to them but they are fun to read about. With this book there were not as many zombies as was in book one, this story was more of how the Robinson's are trying to adapt to living off the island they have been shipwrecked on. We see how the family comes together slowly but surely to help each other out. They all have a terrific skill that helps out. I loved the one part where Liz tells her husband when he is acting different and not himself (though we later learn why) that there is plenty of island. Meaning he can live on one side and her and boys can live where they are now. It felt like something I would say to my husband. Now you know this story is not going to be without zombies somewhere and they do show up but it isn't anything like it was on book one. I am sure that in book three there are going to be even more zombies and obstacles that this family is going to have to over come. If you enjoy zombie stories then get this series, I don't think you would be disappointed.

The World That Couldn't Be Audiobook by Clifford Simak

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Clifford Simak) — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 03:35:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World That Couldn't Be Author: Clifford Simak Narrator: Phil Chenevert Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 08-20-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: The planet where his new plantation was established was very strange, with a complete lack of sex; all of his workers and all the animals and plants had no sex at all; they were all "its". But like every farmer on every planet, Duncan had to hunt down anything that damaged his crops - and whatever animal ate his vua plants was going to die. Of course he had no idea what this one looked like or what it was like, but whatever it was, he would track it and his rifle would bring it down. It was a very interesting hunt with a very interesting ending. Simak has written another delightful story that will keep you listening and wondering to the very end. With maybe a chuckle and guffaw on top. Listen and find out why. Members Reviews: Enjoyable Any additional comments? For some strange reason, this audiobook announces the title and author of the story upon EVERY time one chapter ends and a new one begins. I have never come across another audiobook that did this. Even though the story is only six chapters long, it got annoying pretty quickly. Aside from that minor annoyance, this was actually quite a good short story by Simak. Totally worth checking out for such a small price. 8.48 / 10.00

Hell Hounds of the Cosmos Audiobook by Clifford Simak

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Clifford Simak) — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 01:49:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hell Hounds of the Cosmos Author: Clifford Simak Narrator: Phil Chenevert Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Earth is being attacked by horrible black monsters that appear from nowhere and destroy and kill everything and everyone in their paths. Nothing affects them, nothing stops them; they are impervious to all weapons. Earth is doomed. But there is one hope and it rests on the shoulders of 98 brave men. Can they do it? Can they find a way of retaliating? Listen and find out. Members Reviews: Great Ideas But A Little Repetitive... Any additional comments? This was a really neat short story by Simak. The ideas put forward in it are completely original yet very simple as far as sci/fi goes. Its only problem is Simak's repetitiveness about exactly what is going on during some of the strange parts. Had it been slightly more straight forward, I might have given this a full five stars. Narration performance is well above average. Check this one out if you're a fan of sci/fi. 8.46 / 10.00

Four Years, Five Seasons Audiobook by Peter S. Beagle

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter S. Beagle) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:15:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Four Years, Five Seasons Author: Peter S. Beagle Narrator: Peter S. Beagle Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-10 Publisher: Conlan Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: This is an unabridged audio collection of five seasonally themed fantasy stories by Peter S. Beagle, all set during his teen years growing up in the Bronx (1950-1954). Each story advances one season and one year at a time, from spring ("The Stickball Witch") to summer ("Mr. McCaslin") to autumn ("The Rock in the Park") to winter ("Marty and the Messenger"), then finally concluding with "The Fifth Season", a beautifully moving story that ties past and future together in a single night. Members Reviews: Within the first few paragraphs you feel like you're talking to an old friend Classic Beagle writing style! Within the first few paragraphs you feel like you're talking to an old friend. :) One of the Most Beautiful Things Ever Recorded I was listening to old episodes of the podcast "Writing Excuses" (Shadows Beneath: The Writing Excuses Anthology), and they said that the guest star was Peter S. Beagle. I remembered enjoying my read of "The Last Unicorn" in my youth, and was excited to hear what he had to say. Instead, I heard his voice for the first time and fell immediately in love. His voice is deep and commanding, soft and comforting, and always so musical. He doesn't speak slowly, but deliberately, with every word chosen with the care and mastery of someone who loves the English language and knows her like an old friend. Every sentence he speaks feels like a hug. Writing Excuses' "Book of the Week" was "Four Years, Five Seasons." They asked him to pitch it, and, though he was cut off after describing only the first two stories, when they mentioned that he read the stories as well as writing them, I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt what my next purchase was. Right there, in the parking lot of a grocery store, waiting for the rain to let up enough to go inside, I downloaded the book and started it up. The stories are autobiographical, and each is about a different magical event that Peter experienced between the ages of eleven and fifteen, growing up in Brooklyn in the 1950's. I do not exaggerate when I say that this audiobook is a contender for one of the most beautiful things ever recorded. It's not long, but you will listen to it more than once. You'll probably play it for your children as they grow up. It is the standard by which I now base every audiobook I listen to, and really that's quite unfair of me, because "Four Years, Five Seasons" is perfect.

The Wind People Audiobook by Marion Zimmer Bradley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marion Zimmer Bradley) — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 23:48:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wind People Author: Marion Zimmer Bradley Narrator: Candace Platt Format: Unabridged Length: 51 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-07 Publisher: Wonder Audiobooks LLC Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: To save her newborn son, Dr. Helen Murray has to remain behind on an alien world. But is she alone? As her son, Robin, becomes older, he acts strangely and describes other people that Helen cannot see. (P)2007 Wonder Audiobooks LLC Members Reviews: Bad Timing The readers pacing felt very awkward to me. Just did not flow well, pauses were way too long between sentences and she didn't seem to know what to do with the "he said" and "she cried out" after speaking in the characters voice. Her lack of timing hurt the story, which I found very dreamlike. The reader had a good voice, perhaps better editing might have helped. Amateur narrator Listening to the narrator swallowing and smacking lips was very distressing at times. Better recording and editing would have helped a great deal. Her choice of voice for the son is disappointing and is not different enough from the mother to be an easy listen. I'm glad I spent less than 3 dollars on this book. Defective Just 4 minutes in, the story disintergrated to gibberish. Repeated itself and sounds that had absolutely nothing to do with the story intruded. Called audible.com on 5/28/12. They said would take off my account, give refund, and would e-mail when fixed. 6/15/12 still waiting for credit and email. 6/15/12 was once again promised credit and this time promised $10 gift certificate (got that). Will give another review when I get a chance to listen to story.

Z-Minus II Audiobook by Perrin Briar

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Perrin Briar) — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:36:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Z-Minus II Author: Perrin Briar Narrator: Mark Finfrock Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 01-31-17 Publisher: Perrin Briar Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: The post-apocalyptic series fans are describing as "one of the best post-apocalypse stories I've ever read." Once infected, the virus shuts down organs, kills nerve impulses, and even reprograms the way we think. The virus becomes us. But the process takes eight hours. If the only remaining member of your family was infected, what would you do? Chris Smith has eight hours to get his infected daughter Maisie to the rumored cure or lose her forever. The only things in his way: a marauding army of killer zombies, a self-declared warrior goddess, and a secret buried deep in his past. Members Reviews: Alright I have to say this book was way better than the first one I received this book to give an honest review. Alright I have to say this book was way better than the first one. Chris really redeemed himself and really tried to be a better father to Maisie. We see how people in his past will become a part of his life now. One character George is someone Chris knows and gives him good advice that he needed to hear. When Maisie is bitten Chris will stop at nothing to find a cure, but will it be too late? She only has 8 hours to live and a lot can happen within those 8 hours. We see a bit more of the zombies within this one which is good. I really liked how it wasn't easy to just go from one place to another. We see that not only does Chris and Maisie deal with the zombies but they also have to deal with humans, not everyone is as helpful as others. I felt the characters were a lot better this time around. They seemed to know how to handle themselves and the situations that were thrown their way. The plot was steady and action filled. If you read book one and decided it was not the book for you then I say give book two a chance. For me it was a whole lot better than I expected. Five Stars Enjoy reading it Great Read!! I loved this 2nd book and can't wait to read the next! Great story, characters that are just so real, I go so caught up in the wonderful father daughter relationship, very touching! If you love this genre, it's a must read! Thanks, PB, I lost my never ending pain for a day, I really loved it!! Suspense Book 1 fabulous book 2 left me hanging can't wait for book 3. Love this author!! Read his other works, swisszom Robinson is amazing also Great Read Getting to watch the relationship between Chris and Masie evolve as he goes from uninterested father, to a loving dad who would do anything to keep his little girl safe, was absolutely amazing. As is the norm for Perrin Briar, this story was amazingly well written.

The Lost Pathfinder Audiobook by Dave Gross

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dave Gross) — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 12:06:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lost Pathfinder Author: Dave Gross Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: After a century of imprisonment, demons have broken free of the wardstones surrounding the Worldwound. As fiends flood south into civilized lands, Count Varian Jeggare and his hellspawn bodyguard, Radovan, must search through the ruins of a fallen nation for the blasphemous text that opened the gate to the Abyss in the first place - and that might hold the key to closing it. In order to succeed, however, the heroes will need to join forces with pious crusaders, barbaric local warriors, and even one of the legendary god callers. It's a race against time as the companions fight their way across a broken land, facing off against fiends, monsters, and a vampire intent on becoming the god of blood - but will unearthing the dangerous book save the world or destroy it completely? Members Reviews: Incomplete, needs more context this is a tale from the middle of a larger story and there is no clue to what that story is.

A Kingdom and a Horse Audiobook by Snorri Kristjansson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Snorri Kristjansson) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 15:52:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Kingdom and a Horse Author: Snorri Kristjansson Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 16 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "A Kingdom and a Horse" was published in the anthology Blackguards: Tales of Assassins, Mercenaries, and Rogues. About this story, author Snorri Kristjansson says, "'A Kingdom and a Horse' is set in the universe of my Valhalla Saga, which is pretty much 10th century Northern Europe because I'm not clever enough to build a world of my own. It contains the story of legendary Viking captain Sigurd and his trusty right-hand man Sven's youthful escapades in England. If your trade is to be looting and pillaging, you have to learn somewhere...right?" Members Reviews: A Kingdom and a Horse Ray Porter truly brings Snorri's work to life. If they do a longer compilation of Snorri's re-tell of the Sagas I will be the first to Liston to it.

The Tales of the Last War Audiobook by Mark Sehestedt (editor)

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mark Sehestedt (editor)) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:18:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Tales of the Last War Subtitle: An Eberron Anthology Author: Mark Sehestedt (editor) Narrator: Kathleen McInerney Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: The war to end all wars - or so it is hoped. For generations battle broke the once-proud kingdom of Galifar. As nation fought nation, adventure was never far away from those eager to find it. Hunters of evil, seekers of fortune, loyal soldiers, and those just trying to stay alive. These are their tales. The Tales of the Last War. Members Reviews: Decent first anthology for Eberron Tales of the Last War is the first anthology set in the new world of Eberron. There are a total of nine shorts stories within the pages. Some of the names have already had Eberron full length novels released, while others have not. This anthology is supposed to cover the time from the Day of Mourning to afterwards and the aftermath of that day. Instead of trying to write a full review for each story, I will try to give a small blurb for each and you can take it from there. 1. "Death at Whitehearth" by Keith Baker. This story was originally in a booklet that helped Wizards of the Coast promote the new Eberron world. Overall, the story is very average. I am not a fan of first person stories and that is just what this one is. Also, Baker seems like he wants to include everything Eberron has to offer into one short story and that makes it seem disjointed. The characters found in this story are the same ones found in Baker's Shattered Land trilogy, the first trilogy to be in Eberron. I give this story a 3 out of 5. 2. "Death before Dawn" by Paul Crilley. This is a fast paced story that has no qualms at flying through the storyline. For a short story, this one is very good. I found myself caring right away about Col and his situation. The ending was a little clichéd, but getting there was a lot of fun. I didn't think it possible to have that many twists in a short story. I rank this as the second best story in this anthology. 4 out of 5. 3. "The Blade of the Flame" by Tim Waggoner. In my opinion this is the best story of the anthology. I really enjoyed reading this one, good characters, solid plot line, and all weaved together to keep the reader interested. Also, the heroes found in this story will continue on in Waggoner's first full length Eberron novel Thieves of Blood being released in May 2006. I suggest reading this story before reading that novel. 5 out of 5. 4. "Distant Fires" by Aaron Rosenberg. A decent story, but once you finish reading it the plot seems rather contrived and the clichés that riddle this book take away some of the enjoyment factor. Eberron being a completely new world, should strive to be it's own entity not copy things that have done before. Sadly, that's what I feel this story did. 3 out of 5. 5. "The Veiled Charge" by David A. Page. This story is... odd, for lack of a better word. It's well written, but there are so many perception shifts at times it leaves the reader wondering just what is going on for a page or two, and with space at a premium in short stories that is not a good thing. There is nothing really special that sticks out with this story, but the author seems to have some promise. 3 out of 5. 6. "The Weight of Water" by Edward Blome. This was a fun story to read. Although, I must admit that while reading it I often felt like I was reading a Dragonlance story about gnomes.

Broken World: Omnibus Audiobook by Andrew Biss

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andrew Biss) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:33:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Broken World: Omnibus Author: Andrew Biss Narrator: Wayne Farrell Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-12 Publisher: Andrew Biss Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Broken World: Three strange and darkly humorous dystopian tales of a world gone wrong... "Cafe Grotesquerie" In a broken world there exists a strange and sinister eating establishment unlike anything known or imagined - referred to in some quarters as Cafe Grotesquerie - where only the most discriminating and well-connected are privileged enough to enter its doors and devour its dark delicacies. Once inside, however, status still reigns supreme, and for one particular couple - Audrey and Aubrey - a hunger for power proves far more desirable than anything on the menu. But when confronted by a supercilious sommelier, the suspicious disappearance of their waiter, and civilization collapsing all around them, will they even be able to make it through dessert? Step inside and find out.... "Foreign Bodies" Victoria and Max have just arrived at their hotel, La Guerre Sans Fin, ready to enjoy an exotic bargain-priced getaway in one of the less hospitable corners of the planet. Unfortunately for them, between what they perceive to be plagues of marauding insects and wildly erratic weather patterns, their holiday soon becomes a far more perilous enterprise than anticipated. When a group of local tribesmen appear on the scene, however, they at last begin to feel as though things are about to brighten up for them. And in this broken world of theirs, indeed they are.... "The Joneses" Mr. and Mrs. Jones' zealous desire to be seen as doyens of the community lead them to undertake a misguided mission that rapidly spirals out of control. Their adoption of children from an impoverished part of the world was intended to bring them widespread admiration, but when their charges turn murderous everything starts to unravel. However, in spite of the grim realities that now confront them, they remain stalwart in their pursuit of a higher social standing. But is that really the smell of victory in the air...or did things just get a little too hot to handle? Members Reviews: A strange but wonderful collection The best way to describe this collection of short stories is weird but wonderful. The writing is good and the narration is smooth. Wayne Farrell is good with strange, their is just something about his voice that suits that type of story. His narration is attention grabbing and it keeps you paying attention until the end. Definitely give it a try.

Wild Embrace: A Psy-Changeling Collection Audiobook by Nalini Singh

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nalini Singh) — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 02:03:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wild Embrace: A Psy-Changeling Collection Author: Nalini Singh Narrator: Angela Dawe Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-20-17 Publisher: Orion Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: The 'alpha author of paranormal romance' presents a stunningly sensual collection of four all-new Psy-Changeling novellas in which taboos are broken, boundaries are crossed and instincts prove irresistible.... Echo of Silence: in a deep-sea station, Tazia Nerif has found her life's work as an engineer, keeping things running smoothly. But she wants nothing more than to break down the barrier of silence between her and her telekinetic Psy station commander.... Dorian: a changeling who can never shift lives a life of quiet frustration - until he learns how to let his leopard come out and play.... Partners in Persuasion: still raw from being burned by a dominant female, wolf changeling Felix will never again risk being a plaything. But for dominant leopard Dezi, he's the most fascinating man she's ever met. She just has to convince this gun-shy wolf that he can trust the dangerous cat who wants to take a slow, sexy bite out of him.... Flirtation of Fate: Seven years ago Kenji broke Garnet's heart. Now the wolf pack mates have to investigate the shocking murder of one of their own. And the more Kenji sees of the woman Garnet has become, the deeper he begins to fall once more. But even his primal instincts are no match for the dark secret he carries.... Read by Angela Dawe. Members Reviews: Grade: C+ for entire book 3.5 Two fluffy feel-good stories, one story with a good plot (Garnet & Benji), and one short story that really wasn't a short story (Dorian). I should have waited for the library book instead of spending $13. Lesson learned. Dorian's story is fulfilling to those who have read his book. It can't stand alone. I'd been looking forward to Stephan's story every since he appeared in the series. His short is very different than other Psy experiences falling in love. In fact, I thought his happy ending came too easily and too fast. I was disappointed but would still give his novella a 3.5. The dominant leopard/submissive wolf story was light & fluffy. I did like how the hero was very different than all the other male leads in the Psy/Changeling series. The bar scene is where the story 'jumped shark' for me yet I understand what the author was trying to accomplish with this scene. The only 4 star read was the last story, which was one I had not been too hyped about. Surprise! Garnet and Benji actually had a plot besides their internal obstacles. The murder mystery was a nice way to bring together these two characters and force their issues into the open. A great addition to the Psy-Changeling world Interests: Paranormal Romance, Futuristic, Shifters, Psychics Echo of Silence --- Series: Psy-Changeling #2.1 (Singh states that this one "occurs after Visions of Heat") What I Liked This one was a very sweet romance between two people who have never been in a relationship. It's also very isolated from the rest of the story but this provides a new look at the Psy and their struggles outside of the changes that occur after Sascha and Faith leave the Net.

Tales of the Weird Audiobook by Tom Slemen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tom Slemen) — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 23:52:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales of the Weird Author: Tom Slemen Narrator: RK Meier Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-15 Publisher: Tom Slemen Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Welcome to Tom Slemen's Tales of the Weird, a journey into the chilling sphere of the supernatural where you will encounter, vampires, werewolves, and even the Devil himself.... Here are just some of the things you will hear about in Tales of the Weird: A centuries-old demonic royal rapist.... A happily-married woman who became possessed by three strange personalities - including that of a nymphomaniac.... The terrifying power of the Evil Eye, which could be upon you at this moment.... so how do you deflect its lethal powers? The unearthly figures from a tapestry who abduct people.... The many well-documented visits of a Reaper-like being who comes to collect those who have an appointment with death....will he be coming for you soon? The bizarre and creepy entity that latches onto people it sees in cafes.... The spinechilling story of a clown doll that returned from its little cemetery grave.... Peculiar reports of TARDIS-like time machines, apparently from the future.... The amazing case of the man who travelled 4000 miles to meet a soul mate - all because of a strange dream.... The sinister vampire stalking Hollywood - who is he? The gifted child who could create terrifying wild animals through sheer willpower.... The stomach-churning execution and detainment of an evil witch in Knowsley.... The eerie beings from beyond that are out to snatch children.... The catastrophic weather-control experiment which involved the British Army and Stonehenge.... The Orgisher - the nightmarish entity which has driven thousands of people to commit suicide.... Just some of the unearthly, horrifying but fascinating stories unearthed by the unrivalled master of the supernatural - Tom Slemen, in Tales of the Weird! Members Reviews: Shame.....
Sorry that the book was read by an American lots of mis pronunciations and this detracted from Tom's Brilliant work a good listen apart from ........ this book is a good listen with some good storys its all good apart from the narrator trying to master a Liverpool accent. its almost laughable but ruins the listening experience Tall tales. If you could sum up Tales of the Weird in three words, what would they be? Entertaining weird tales. What other book might you compare Tales of the Weird to, and why? Most of Robert Rankin's far fetched fiction. Some of the stories are creepy and beyond belief. Who might you have cast as narrator instead of RK Meier? Someone with a Liverpool accent!! RK Meier's American drone just doesn't work for me! Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Mainly I found it all a bit OTT but very entertaining. Any additional comments? The audible book suffers from a poor narration with an American accent. I used an audio book credit on this one and if it wasn't for the fact I found the stories interesting I would have returned it.

2BR02B Audiobook by Kurt Vonnegut

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kurt Vonnegut) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:05:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 2BR02B Author: Kurt Vonnegut Narrator: Kevin Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-09 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: The story takes place in a future when diseases and aging have been eliminated and, as a result, the government has taken measures to insure population control. Editorial Reviews: Kurt Vonnegut's famous science fiction short story details a dystopian world where aging has been cured but in order for one life to be born another person must volunteer to die. This dark story opens with a woman who has just birthed triplets, which means her husband must find three volunteers to die. Vonnegut, author of Slaughterhouse Five, is a master of fiction. Kevin Killavey's performance does Vonnegut's provocative story justice. Killavey's voice is warm and relaxed with an appropriate twinge of solemnity. His purposeful pacing makes unexpected turns easy to follow. Killavey is also adept at capturing a variety of accents and character voices while his singing voice is quite haunting. This tale of one perfect society's black underbelly is a stimulating listen. Members Reviews: I didn't know what I was getting into 19 minutes to get me totally depressed. Now I must find something to replace this awful feeling.

Carniepunk: The Cold Girl Audiobook by Rachel Caine

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rachel Caine) — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 19:17:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Carniepunk: The Cold Girl Author: Rachel Caine Narrator: Candace Thaxton Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 09-09-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: From the mesmerizing Carniepunk anthology, a vampire short story from New York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine - the author who brought you the immensely popular Morganville Vampires series. When Kiley learns firsthand what evil lurks in the heart of her boyfriend, hell learn about the Cold Girl, and her penchant for retribution. Members Reviews: Loved it Would have loved for this to be a longer story. I was hooked at the beginning

Forest of Memory Audiobook by Mary Robinette Kowal

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mary Robinette Kowal) — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:37:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Forest of Memory Subtitle: A METAtropolis Story Author: Mary Robinette Kowal Narrator: Allyson Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Katya deals in Authenticities, trading on nostalgia for a past long gone. But when she encounters a stranger who calls himself Johnny in the woods - even she can't say whether it's real or not. This story was first published in METAtropolis: Green Space, the third entry in Audible's original series. Members Reviews: IF YOU BEEN PAYING ATTENTION MAYBE HE WAS WORKING FOR THE DEER. This was one of the stories from METAtropolis green. I read the first book in the series and was not impressed. I love John Scalzi, but his friends can't write. Kowal had a great story in Rip-Off called The Lady Astronaut of Mars. I then read Kiss Me Twice in a Short Novel anthology and could not finish it. This I could finish, but barely. The story is that this woman takes movies and tells stories about simple things she does on earth and sells them to people who never leave their homes. She was filming deer cross the road when the story starts. From then on it is blah, blah, blah. She slowly tries to remember what happened as she tells the story and she is extremely detailed to the point of nausea. Skip this and skip the series. Very good as far as it goes. Very good as far as it goes. The story is set up to be excruciatingly detailed, And sometimes that causes it to feel a little slow. Ends on an ambiguity.

A Tomb of Winter's Plunder Audiobook by Tim Pratt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tim Pratt) — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 17:52:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Tomb of Winter's Plunder Author: Tim Pratt Narrator: Victor Bevine Format: Unabridged Length: 49 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: What begins as a trip to unlock the secrets of famed healing springs transforms into far more when Alaeron, an alchemist and explorer, learns of a tomb full of ancient relics and wealth. There's only one problem - the other would-be tomb robbers got there first. Can Alaeron talk his way to treasure, or would he have been better off staying in the healing pools?

A Taste of Agony Audiobook by Tim Marquitz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tim Marquitz) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 01:45:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Taste of Agony Author: Tim Marquitz Narrator: Tim Gerard Reynolds Format: Unabridged Length: 47 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "A Taste of Agony" was published in the anthology Blackguards: Tales of Assassins, Mercenaries, and Rogues. About this story, author Tim Marquitz says, "'A Taste of Agony' is set in my upcoming fantasy series Tales of the Prodigy. It features my outlaw, eunuch assassin Gryl, the protagonist from my Neverland's Library companion story, 'Redemption at Knife's Edge'. Trapped in hostile territory just after the resolution of the Avan-Thrak war, Gryl lives off the land and the spoils of his once-ally, the chaotic Thrak berserkers. When a chance encounter with a group of renegade Shytan knights offers him a chance at a warm meal and a few nights of relative peace, and the possibility of coin in his pouch, Gryl finds himself unable to refuse. He soon learns, however, that no matter how far removed from the war he might be, the past is never far behind."

Midway Relics and Dying Breeds Audiobook by Seanan McGuire

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Seanan McGuire) — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 05:49:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Midway Relics and Dying Breeds Subtitle: A METAtropolis Story Author: Seanan McGuire Narrator: Jennifer Van Dyck Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Working for the last traveling carnival in Cascadia is sweaty, back-breaking work - and Ansley loves it. She's fiercely loyal to her charge, Billie - a giant genework Indricothere. But now the only life Ansley has ever known is in danger - and the threat is coming from within. This story was first published in METAtropolis: Green Space, the third entry in Audible's original series. Members Reviews: Descriptions of this says it is optional Not my favorite but a nice short read by one of my favorite authors. word20

People of the Crater Audiobook by Andre Norton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andre Norton) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:30:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: People of the Crater Author: Andre Norton Narrator: Mark Douglas Nelson Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-10 Publisher: Wonder Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: A flight to a lost world of Antarctica. Garin Featherstone has been sent to explore a mysterious blue haze that was spotted in the polar region. There he discovers a lost civilization and a strange environment of vivid green lands, crimson tree trunks, and golden rivers. He must save Thrala of the light against the lizard men. This is Andre Norton's first professional published story from 1947. Even the Grand Dame of science fiction had to have her first sale. And she shows her strengths in her first fantastic adventure story. Members Reviews: Very early story by Norton... and it shows. This was one of Andre's first published works (1947) and it doesn't hold up well. The story is riddled with cliches. I believe she rewrote it for inclusion in a book of related stories called Garan. It's been an extremely long time since I've read it, but as I'm currently reading all of her output in the order it was released, I'm sure it won't be too long before I'm reviewing it, too. Interesting for Norton Fans Back when I was young it was hard to find science fiction books where I lived. Andre Norton was one of the few modern authors readily available. I had never even heard of Heinlein, Asimov, or any of the prominent authors. But Nortonâs books were sold through the Scholastic Book Club. Since Norton was pretty much my introduction to space adventures, she holds a special place in my heart. I would only read one of her books now out of nostalgia, so I read this one because it was free, short, and one of her earliest works. It is a Burroughs imitation, and not an especially good one, though not as bad as some Iâve read. Romance is glaringly absent from Nortonâs stories, but this one she attempts a Burroughs type of love affair, complete with silly misunderstandings that set the lovers at odds though, of course, it all works out in the end. There is no reason to read this unless you are an Andre Norton fan, but if you are, highly recommended. Not Good This is no doubt an early story by Norton and lacks her later quality of writing. Sorry to say, this is not very good. Sci-fy/fantasy for the beginner This book has no basis in the real world and is thus unbelievable. This must have been a very early work of Andre Norton, for she is usually far more grounded in reality, at least in her science fiction works, than is this novel. I was disappointed for I think that she is one of the best writers of sci-ft. The alien creatures were clearly depicted and attractive, but too little was written about them. The plot was unclear and victory was too easily gained. The story needed to be fleshed out more and more time given to character development. The very young, i.e. those who have no experience of adult realities, might find it satisfactory. Otherwise it's frustrating and disappointing. Andre Norton's first speculative fiction The People of the Crater Andre Norton writing as Andrew North. The People of the Crater (2008) is a chapbook containing the first speculative fiction story written by the author. This 1947 novelette has also been published as ""Garin of Tav and was included in the collectionGaran the Eternal(1972). The above borrowed from the review of Arthur W. Jordin. He does such as good job, why should I try to rephrase it. In fact if you want to read a plot summary read his review. The first paragraph is mine.

Blood Sisters Audiobook by Greg Egan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Greg Egan) — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:36:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood Sisters Author: Greg Egan Narrator: Amy Bruce Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-07 Publisher: Infinivox Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Identical twins catch the same "Monte Carlo" genetic virus. Are they fated to live or die together? ©1991 Greg Egan; (P)2004 AudioText Critic Reviews: "Superior story." (Science Fiction Chronicle) Members Reviews: great short story. plausible near-term high tech sci fi Greg Egan is an excellent high-tech sci-fi author. and the reading in this performance was great. music interludes were overdone.

Let the Old Dreams Die Audiobook by John Ajvide Lindqvist, Marlaine Delargy - translator

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Ajvide Lindqvist) — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 05:01:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Let the Old Dreams Die Author: John Ajvide Lindqvist, Marlaine Delargy - translator Narrator: Leighton Pugh, Saul Reichlin, Maggie Mash Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-13 Publisher: Quercus Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: A collection of spine-tingling short stories, including the sequel to the international best seller Let the Right One In. Whatever happened to Oskar and Eli? And what became of the beleaguered families in Handling the Undead? Find out in Let the Old Dreams Die. In other tales from this collection, a woman finds a dead body and decides to keep it for herself, a customs officer has a mysterious gift that enables her to see what others hide, and a man believes he knows how to deceive death. These are the stories of John Ajvide Lindqvist's rich imagination. They are about love and death, and what we do when the two collide and the monsters emerge. Critic Reviews: "A compelling voice, a simply brilliant collection from one of the horror genre's best living authors." (British Fantasy Society) "An example of some of the finest short horror fiction you'll find today." (Reader Dad) "Lindqvist has let loose a wayward brood of stories to enthral, unsettle, intrigue and, yes indeed, sometimes scare the living bejeezus out of us." (This is Horror) Members Reviews: In short brilliant Loved this book, genuinely surprised how much I enjoyed this. Addictive listening and cannot wait to read more from this author. Performance was also captivating. Very weird and unreal though more strange than impossible Let the old dreams die explores the weird and the fantastic. The unreal and the off the wall. The stories here collected are essentially fantasy played out by characters instantly recognizable who are not necessarily what they appear to be. There are animals, illusions and mythical beings in this book and some very odd circumstances which leave you wondering what really happened. It's a good collection for people who like to explore the realms outside normality and the unexpected. weird is what they are as I've said. Generally the narative is very good though one narator is not quite as good as the other two. All of them are told with feeling so taht you feel as if you are there. The stories are connected to one another in terms of location and all take place in Sweden as will be apparentl from the nationality of the author. Overall a good read for anyone who likes a short weird tale.

Freedom, Spiced and Drunk Audiobook by M. C. A. Hogarth

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M. C. A. Hogarth) — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:27:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/874/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Freedom, Spiced and Drunk Author: M. C. A. Hogarth Narrator: Moe Egan Format: Unabridged Length: 37 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-12 Publisher: M. C. A. Hogarth Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Kediil wants only to remain neuter and learn the secrets of herbs from its beloved Mardin. But upon reaching second puberty, Kediil turns female, and is forced to decide between accepting her new role in the family...or something unspeakable. This story made the Tiptree Award's secondary reading list and was recommended for a Nebula after its publication in Strange Horizons. It is included in the print book collection Clays Beneath the Skies. Members Reviews: A Good Xenofiction Short Story This short story is an excellently crafted tale about how a community would function with three distinct genders, and the coming of age of a young member of the community. The prose is almost poetic, this does occasionally become overblown, however. My favorite aspect of this story is the fact that there is almost no exposition. That isn't to say that things aren't explained during the story, but that, there is never an info dump, or a period of dialogue when the characters tell each other what's going on, all of the dialogue feels natural. This is especially impressive considering how alien the characters are. And I mean that in the best way possible, they are aliens after all. Hogarth has created a believable, well thought out alien race that is still relatable. Over all, this is a great story, and it has the added benefit of being a great introduction to the rest of the Jokka shorts. An Amazing Tale I loved this story more than I expected to. I made that snap judgement based on the cover (naughty, naughty, don't judge a book by its cover) which, while lovely, was so simple in design I assumed the story would be likewise simple. The writing has a lovely literary tone with gorgeous description and metaphors but manages to avoid being the hard slog to read that some literary texts are to me. Add to this beautiful writing style a deeply detailed world with a very interesting type of non-human and you're in for a treat. The themes of the importance of memory and freedom to choose are wonderful and woven into the tale well so they are clear to see, but you don't feel beaten about the head with them. The whole piece is marvelous and I recommend it to anyone with an interest in the fantastic. Beautiful and Intriguing I am fairly new to Hogarth's fiction and was a bit hesitant to read this story. I knew nothing of the Jokka. This story was so well written that I feel much more knowledgeable after just this short piece. Hogarth is skilled at educating the audience while avoiding the dreaded "info dump" that is so common amongst less subtle writers. The writing is beautifully delicate. The story concerns gender issues, including that of a neuter (the third gender of the Jokka society), and thus uses the pronoun "it." Hogarth's skill with words makes the use of said pronoun flow perfectly, even for one who is not used to it. The tale itself is beautiful. It is easy to relate to an individual who refuses to conform to what is expected by their society / family. To actually watch that same individual take action is breathtaking. I am afraid to say too much more because I do not want to spoil someone else's reading pleasure. Recommended! Breathtaking! I took a chance on this story because the characters were so interesting.