Book description
James White's "Ambulance Ship" delivers exactly what fans of the Sector General series have come to expect: thoughtful science fiction centered on medical emergencies rather than space battles. The audiobook format proves particularly effective for Conway's latest assignment, transforming what initially appears to be a demotion into compelling interstellar emergency medicine.
Senior Physician Conway's reluctance to serve as an ambulance attendant feels genuine, especially when paired with the capable Dr. Prilicla and attractive Nurse Murchison. The narrative wastes no time before plunging Conway into his first crisis: treating a mysterious ailment aboard a disabled spacecraft. What unfolds becomes a tense battle against a potentially devastating epidemic that threatens both patients and medical staff.
White's commitment to non-violent storytelling serves the audiobook format well. The medical mysteries translate effectively through audio, allowing listeners to follow Conway's diagnostic reasoning without relying on visual descriptions of alien anatomy. The author's extensive experience in science fiction shines through in the realistic portrayal of interstellar medical protocols and the diverse alien species that populate Sector General.
The audiobook captures White's distinctive approach to dramatic tension. Rather than explosions or combat, the real suspense comes from medical decision-making under pressure. Conway must balance treating individual patients while preventing a wider outbreak, creating genuine stakes without resorting to artificial conflict.
White's influence on medical science fiction remains evident throughout. The story introduces memorable alien characters whose unique physiological needs drive the plot forward. The author's twelve-book investment in this universe pays dividends, as Conway's established relationships with colleagues add depth to the emergency scenarios.
This fourth installment maintains the series' high standard for thoughtful, violence-free science fiction. The audiobook succeeds by focusing on White's strongest elements: medical problem-solving, inter-species cooperation, and the professional satisfaction that comes from saving lives across the galaxy.
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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
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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