Book description
A ROLLER-COASTER RIDE TO THE EDGE OF THE UNIVERSE A RUTHLESS MINING CORPORATION AND THE LONE MOTHER WHO STANDS IN THEIR WAY When Teagan Ward claims seven test-tube babies, conceived aboard a space habitat as an experiment to populate the stars, are her children, she triggers a fight that consumes all those she loves."Born in Space" chronicles a gripping tale of sacrifice, romance, and redemption. As life on Earth crumbles and the rich seek sanctuary in rotating space habitats, desire and ambition collide as a greedy billionaire mining boss and his scheming doctor seek to exploit the mineral-rich asteroids.The seven children become enmeshed in the battle for interstellar resources, including an ancient crystal that holds the key to unlocking the universe's mysteries and buying the release of their fugitive mother. As alliances shift and betrayals unfold, the fate of worlds hangs in the balance. In the tradition of Ray Bradbury and William Gibson, "Born in Space: " is an engrossing journey into the depths of space and the human spirit. For fans of "Interstellar" and "2001: A Space Odyssey," this speculative fiction gem by Jeremy Clift promises an immersive experience. AN ODE TO THE WONDEROUS BEAUTY OF LIFE In the wake of the Great Unraveling, Earth is crumbling. Lawlessness and conflict over resources run rampant as the planet struggles to survive. And while the rich flee to their orbiting space habitats, others must fight for their chance at refuge, no matter the cost. As corporations and governments plunder the riches of the stars, leaving a trail of space debris and pollution in their wake, an ambitious doctor seeks the key to creating life beyond Earth. But his mission to birth genetically engineered humans capable of surviving in the harsh conditions of space will change the universe in ways that no one could foresee.And there's things in the universe far older and more powerful than humankind ...
About the Author
Jeremy Clift is a writer, editor, and former journalist. A communications consultant and writing coach, he has also worked in magazines and as an international news correspondent for Reuters. A graduate of the London School of Economics and George Washington University, he has lived in a variety of capitals and cities around the world, including Beijing, Bombay, Cairo, New Delhi, Jakarta, London, Manila, Paris, and Washington DC. He currently lives in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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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