Book description
Imagine a galaxy where your deadliest weapon is your past, and the only person who can stop a war is the one who was betrayed by it. That's the electrifying premise of Skyler Ramirez's Rogue Agent, and the audiobook version? It's pure, unadulterated immersion. From the very first line-"She was his protector. Until he betrayed them all"-the narrator's voice pulls you into Heather Kilgore's world with a grip that won't let go. You feel her lethal precision, the weight of her secrets, and the razor's edge of her mission.
Heather Kilgore isn't just an assassin; she's a legend in the Fringe, a star nation's shadow. But when a defector's body is found outside an embassy-with her name in his pocket-her carefully built past shatters. Her orders are simple: find out why her name was there. But in Ramirez's universe, nothing is simple. Loyalties shift like star systems, and every ally could be a threat. The audiobook masterfully amplifies this tension-the subtle shifts in the narrator's tone as Heather navigates treacherous diplomatic corridors, the sharp, almost silent clicks of her weapons in tense moments, the distant hum of starship engines underscoring every chase. You don't just hear the story; you live it in the dark, feeling the urgency in every breath.
What makes this audiobook soar is how it balances high-stakes espionage with deeply personal stakes. Heather's quest isn't just about preventing a war-it's about uncovering why the man she once protected sold her out. The narrator conveys her rage, her grief, and her relentless drive without a single word of exposition. You feel her resolve harden as she confronts enemies on both sides of a centuries-old conflict, knowing her own history is the key to stopping everything from collapsing. And the sound design? Subtle but brilliant-whispers in a crowded galactic bar, the eerie silence of a derelict ship, the pulse of a heartbeat during a critical decision. It's the kind of detail that makes you lean closer to your headphones, forgetting you're even listening.
This is the perfect entry point for the Dumb Luck and Dead Heroes universe. If you've loved the earlier series, you'll revel in the familiar threads-Ramirez's signature blend of wit, heart, and galactic-scale tension-but Rogue Agent stands entirely on its own. It's equal parts The Martian meets Star Wars with a dash of Mission: Impossible grit. The pacing never falters: one moment you're in a high-stakes diplomatic standoff, the next you're hurtling through a space battle with the fate of empires in your hands. And the narrator? They're a revelation-cool, precise, and utterly compelling, making Heather's voice feel real, urgent, and utterly unforgettable.
By the time the final, devastating reveal hits, you'll be left breathless, already craving the next chapter. This isn't just a great sci-fi thriller-it's a masterclass in how an audiobook can transform a story into pure, addictive adrenaline. Whether you're a longtime fan of the series or new to Ramirez's universe, Rogue Agent is the kind of listen that makes you forget where you are, what time it is, and why you ever thought you'd put the headphones down. Trust me: this is the audiobook you'll be recommending to everyone, starting with your next coffee break.
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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