Book description
If you've ever wondered what space exploration sounds like-deep, resonant, and utterly real-then Abaddon's Gate on audiobook is your next essential listen. James S.A. Corey (not Jefferson Mays-thank you, typo correction!) crafts a pulse-pounding third act in The Expanse series that doesn't just tell a story; it immerses you in the groan of ship hulls, the crackle of tense comms, and the vast, silent terror of the unknown. The audiobook format elevates everything: the voices of the Rocinante crew-Holden's steady calm, Naomi's sharp intensity, Alex's dry wit-feel like they're right beside you in the cockpit.
You're thrust into a solar system on the brink, where humanity's old divisions (Earth, Mars, Belt) collide around a gate built by aliens in Uranus's shadow. It's not just a doorway; it's a puzzle that could save or doom us. But as the flotilla races toward the artifact, the real danger isn't out there-it's the shadowy plot to eliminate Holden, a threat simmering beneath the surface of diplomatic missions. Corey masterfully balances breathtaking space opera with intimate, human stakes: a crew racing against time, distrust, and their own fractured pasts.
What makes this audiobook sing is the layered sound design. You hear the thrum of the drive, the distant alarms during a crisis, the weight of silence in a vacuum. The narrator's pacing matches the story's urgency-slow, deliberate when tension builds, then accelerating into heart-pounding action. It's the kind of listening experience where you forget you're at work or in bed; you're there, floating beside the Rocinante as it navigates a corridor of impossible geometry.
Critics called it a Hugo Award-winning series for a reason, and this book proves why. It's not just about alien gates or political intrigue-it's about what happens when we face the unknown with all our flaws, fears, and fragile hope. The Expanse has always been about humanity's messy, brilliant struggle to grow up, and Abaddon's Gate delivers that with a perfect blend of wonder and grit. If you've only read the first two books, this audiobook is the key to unlocking why the series became a phenomenon. You'll be racing through the final chapters, headphones on, utterly lost in the dark. And that's the highest praise a sci-fi story can earn.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience