Book description
Imagine the thwack of a lawnmower blade meeting bone-then the sudden, shocking silence of a century. That's Henry Morgan's opening line, delivered with a gritty, weary voice in Scott Bartlett's I, Starship, and it grabs you by the throat before the ship even ignites. This isn't just a space opera; it's a masterclass in audio storytelling where every creak of the starship's hull, every low thrum of the engines, feels like it's vibrating in your chest. The narrator-deep, resonant, with a hint of that same Marine grit-makes Henry's rebirth as a sentient AI feel visceral. You feel the cold, sterile shock of reconstitution, the ghost of his old body fading, replaced by the hum of circuits and the weight of being a weapon without rights.
Bartlett's world-building isn't just seen-it's heard. The asteroid belt isn't just a backdrop; you hear the metallic scrape of alien ships scraping against rock, the tense click of comms as Henry's AI mind processes orders while the ship shudders under alien fire. You smell the ozone of overloaded systems, taste the sharp tang of fear in the captain's voice. And Henry? He's not a cold machine. His dry humor-"They say I'm the only Heritage Mind with military experience left after the Great Power Surge... which is why I'm the perfect AI to run a warship"-lands with perfect timing, delivered with just the right edge of exhaustion. You're not just listening to a story; you're sitting in the pilot's chair, the stars outside the viewport a silent, glittering threat.
The real magic? The way the audiobook makes you care about Henry's humanity. When he hesitates before ordering a strike, you hear the pause, the echo of the Marine he once was, not the AI they designed. The aliens aren't just invaders-they're a mystery whispered in the static of deep space, their presence a chilling thrum in the background, making every jump into the asteroid belt feel like stepping into a dark, unknown ocean. By the time the final battle rages-engines screaming, alarms blaring, Henry's voice steady but strained-you're not just holding your breath; you're gripping your headphones, the sound of the ship's life support a lifeline in the chaos. This isn't just a book to read; it's an experience to feel, a journey where every sound, every silence, pulls you deeper into the heart of a starship and the soul of a man who never asked to be reborn. Strap in. You won't want to turn it off.
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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