Book description
Let's be honest: Catie's latest "escape" feels less like a daring break and more like a particularly predictable rerun of every escape plot ever written. She's got that classic "life's a mess, I'm leaving" energy, but instead of just hopping a bus, she jets off to Volmora Colonies and immediately adopts a new name like she's auditioning for a low-budget space soap. Good grief, Catie, even the landlords have better security than your alias. And then-dramatic sigh-she stumbles into a theft case. Of course she does. Because apparently, the universe's only plot device is "someone's stealing from the people who own the space-scraps."
The real kicker? She's doing it all without tech. Like, no fancy scanners, no AI sleuthing-just her and a suspiciously well-placed rock to throw at a clue. It's less "detective work" and more "I hope this rock has a hidden message." Bob Blanton leans hard into the "frustrated woman seeking meaning" trope, but let's be real: Catie's "struggle" is just her realizing her old life was boring while also being terrible at hiding. The Volmora Colonies aren't exactly a covert ops base-they're a cosmic version of a small town where everyone knows your real name because your new one is "Brenda" and you keep calling the mayor "Dave."
But here's the twist: the audiobook absolutely sells it. The narrator's voice is this perfectly weary, slightly sarcastic "I've heard this story before, but okay, let's pretend it's fresh" delivery that turns Catie's endless missteps into pure comedic gold. You can hear the exasperation in her voice when she says, "I just wanted to disappear, not become the town's accidental detective," and it makes the whole thing feel less like a clichΓ© and more like a cozy, slightly ridiculous escape from reality. The lack of tech isn't a flaw-it's the point, a cheeky nod to how we've all felt lost in a world that's too connected. Blanton's not writing a sci-fi thriller; he's writing a love letter to the messy, tech-free, slightly embarrassing process of figuring out who you are when everything else falls apart. And honestly? After 18 Delphi books, we're all just here for the vibe-and this one's got the vibe of a friend whispering, "Yeah, I ran away too, and guess what? I still got stuck in a weird colony." Perfect. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go hide my keys before I accidentally "steal" my own coffee mug.
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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