Book description
In the eerie depths beneath Jupiter's moon, where humanity's greatest leap in space travel hangs in the balance, young Lucky Starr faces his most chilling adversary yet. This isn't just another teenage adventure in Asimov's masterful juvenile series - it's a descent into paranoia where trust becomes a luxury no one can afford.
The story unfolds with military precision typical of Asimov's crafted plots. Agrav technology, humanity's most revolutionary breakthrough, rests on the shoulders of a select few scientists hidden beneath Jupiter Nine's surface. But someone - or something - has been listening, watching, sabotaging from the shadows. What makes this betrayal particularly terrifying isn't just the destruction it causes, but its inhuman nature. Lucky must unravel a mystery where the enemy doesn't breathe the same air as its victims.
Asimov's genius lies in how he layers scientific wonder with genuine suspense. The Jupiter system becomes more than just a backdrop; it's a character itself, hostile and magnificent. Through Lucky's investigation, we witness both the fragility of human innovation and the terrifying possibility that our greatest achievements might attract forces beyond our comprehension.
The audiobook format serves this story particularly well, as the narrator can emphasize the creeping dread that permeates Lucky's mission. There's something deeply unsettling about hearing descriptions of sabotage and alien menace through carefully modulated tones that suggest danger lurking in every technical detail.
What elevates this beyond typical young adult fiction is Asimov's refusal to condescend to his audience. The scientific concepts are real, the stakes are genuinely existential, and the revelation of who - or what - threatens humanity feels earned rather than contrived. Lucky's growth as both a detective and a leader happens naturally through crisis rather than exposition.
This fifth installment proves why Asimov remains one of science fiction's towering figures, creating stories that thrill while they teach, scare while they inspire.
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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