Book description
Critical Mass by Daniel Suarez: A Thrilling Ride Through the Final Frontier
When disaster strikes during a daring asteroid mining operation, the survivors face an impossible choice: leave their colleagues to die in the void of space or risk everything to bring them home. This isn't just another space thriller - it's a pulse-pounding tale of human ingenuity under pressure.
Suarez masterfully weaves together cutting-edge technology with raw human emotion as his characters race against time. The stranded crew members aren't just statistics; they're real people whose fate hangs in the balance while political tensions crackle like live wires back on Earth. Climate change has pushed governments to their breaking point, leaving these brave astropreneurs to shoulder humanity's hopes alone.
What sets this audiobook apart is how Suarez transforms complex engineering challenges into edge-of-your-seat drama. The technical details never feel overwhelming - instead, they drive the narrative forward with the same urgency as a ticking time bomb. You'll find yourself holding your breath as the characters attempt humanity's first spin-gravity station, the initial orbiting solar power satellite, and groundbreaking lunar infrastructure.
The real magic happens when these innovations become more than plot devices - they represent humanity's potential for survival and growth. Each breakthrough feels earned through blood, sweat, and brilliant problem-solving rather than convenient plot armor.
This audiobook captures the authentic tension between profit and purpose, individual heroism and collective survival. Suarez's background in high-tech systems shines through every chapter, making the impossible feel tantalizingly within reach. It's techno-thriller storytelling at its finest - where the fate of our planet rests not in boardrooms or political chambers, but in the hands of those willing to venture into the unknown.
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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