Book description
Lines of Departure: A Relentless Ride Through Humanity's Darkest Hour
Marko Kloos doesn't just write military science fiction-he lives it. This isn't your typical pew-pew space opera; it's a gut-wrenching descent into humanity's last stand, narrated with the raw authenticity of someone who understands real combat.
Andrew Grayson returns as our battle-scarred protagonist, but don't expect the triumphant hero from page one. He's broken, exhausted, and questioning everything he's fought for. When his superiors ship him off to command a vessel full of disciplinary cases, you know this won't be pretty-and Kloos delivers the chaos with brutal efficiency.
The audiobook format elevates this experience to something special. The narrator captures Grayson's weariness perfectly, making every tactical decision feel weighted with real consequences. You're not just listening to space battles; you're feeling the claustrophobic tension of command, the desperate calculations of a man trying to keep his crew alive while the entire human race hangs in the balance.
What sets this apart is Kloos's refusal to sugarcoat the cost of war. These aren't clean victories with minimal casualties. Every strategic win comes with devastating losses that leave Grayson-and listeners-questioning whether survival is worth the price. The political intrigue back on Earth provides a stark counterpoint to the frontlines, showing how quickly freedom disappears when fear takes hold.
The supporting characters feel authentic, from Grayson's loyal but increasingly skeptical crew to the shadowy figures pulling strings from distant capitals. None of them are saints, and that's exactly what makes this story compelling.
If you enjoyed Terms of Enlistment, Lines of Departure delivers everything fans hoped for while taking the stakes to genuinely apocalyptic levels. This isn't just entertainment-it's an immersive experience that will leave you questioning what you'd sacrifice for the survival of everything you know.
Don't start this unless you have time to finish. Once Grayson's ship launches, you won't want to stop until you know whether humanity gets a tomorrow.
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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
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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