Book description
Devil's Gun delivers interstellar thrills with surprising depth
Cat Rambo's sophomore novel in the Disco Space Opera series proves that space opera can be both wildly entertaining and emotionally resonant. Following the crew of You Sexy Thing as they attempt to outrun a vengeful pirate-king, Devil's Gun transforms what could be a simple chase narrative into something far more compelling.
The audiobook format serves Rambo's prose particularly well, with the narrative's rhythmic quality translating beautifully to spoken word. When the Gate system leaves Niko and crew stranded, their solution-opening a pop-up restaurant for other stranded ships-provides both comic relief and genuine character development opportunities. The entrepreneurial spirit feels authentic rather than forced.
What elevates this space adventure beyond typical genre fare is how Rambo weaves personal stakes throughout the galactic conflict. Each crew member faces their own reckoning: Niko must confront a promised exile, Atlanta redefines her role, Dabry grapples with loss, and Thorn makes desperate choices. These aren't just plot devices-they drive the story forward with genuine emotional weight.
The sentient ship You Sexy Thing provides ongoing commentary that balances the darker themes without undermining them. This isn't space opera as pure spectacle; it's adventure grounded in character consequences.
Rambo's experience as SFWA's former president and writing instructor shows in the confident pacing and assured world-building. The archaeological subplot never feels like convenient plot machinery, instead offering genuine surprises that recontextualize earlier events.
For listeners seeking space opera that delivers both action and substance, Devil's Gun hits the mark. The audiobook captures all the humor, heart, and interstellar mayhem you'd want from the genre while delivering unexpected emotional depth.
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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