Book description
You know that feeling when you finally win a massive, impossible battle? The kind where you expect to kick back with a drink, watch politicians drone on, and finally get some peace? Craig Alanson's Aftermath doesn't let you have that. Oh no. The Expeditionary Force crew-our ragtag, brilliant, perpetually exhausted "Merry Band of Pirates"-thinks they've earned a break after crushing Failure Mode. The galaxy? Still a "freakin' mess," but someone else's problem now, right? Wrong.
In this audiobook, Alanson's signature wit and heartland energy hit you like a perfectly aimed plasma blast. You hear it-the relief in the crew's voices as they finally allow themselves to hope, the dry, sarcastic barbs flying between characters (you can practically hear Captain Dreyfus snort at a politician's speech), and the sheer relief of a momentary quiet. But then... bam. The universe, ever the jerk, throws a new catastrophe at them-one so huge, so unfixable by anyone else, that only these misfits can even attempt to stop it. And let's be real: they might not actually pull it off. That's the delicious, nail-biting tension Alanson nails.
The audiobook? Pure gold. The narrator captures every ounce of the crew's chaotic energy-their exhaustion, their humor, their unshakeable loyalty. You don't just read about them; you feel the ship's hum, hear the crackle of a comm channel, and grin when someone makes a terrible pun mid-crisis. It's not just a story-it's an experience, delivered with the pacing of a master storyteller who knows exactly when to let the tension linger and when to let the laughter cut through it.
If you've ever loved a book that makes you feel like you're part of a family fighting impossible odds-where the banter is as vital as the battle-you need this. It's the perfect blend of high-stakes sci-fi, deep character bonds, and that addictive Alanson magic: making you laugh until your sides hurt while the world burns. Don't just imagine the chaos-hear it. Don't just wonder if the Pirates can save the day-listen as they figure out how, one hilarious, desperate, brilliant step at a time. This isn't just the next book-it's the essential next chapter for anyone who's ever believed in a crew that's never too broken to try again. Grab the audiobook. You won't be able to stop listening.
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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