Book description
Forget everything you thought you knew about victory. The Merry Band of Pirates just crushed an Elder starship and saved the Sentinel - a win that should've earned them a well-deserved party. But as Craig Alanson's Task Force Hammer slams you into the next heartbeat, you realize: this wasn't a win. It was a terrifying prelude. The enemy they faced? A horrifying illusion. The real threat? Something so far beyond their wildest nightmares they're utterly, terrifyingly unprepared. They don't just lack a plan; they don't even know what they're fighting. And the most chilling truth? They can't do it alone.
This isn't just another space opera. It's the Expeditionary Force at its most raw, desperate, and utterly compelling. Alanson masterfully strips away the familiar, forcing his beloved crew - and you, the listener - into a terrifying void of uncertainty. One moment you're riding the high of their hard-won triumph, the next you're gripping your audio device, heart pounding, as the sheer scale of the new enemy hits you like a physical blow. The tension isn't built on explosions; it's built on the terrifying silence of not knowing, the dread of a fight they're fundamentally unequipped for. And that's where the audiobook magic truly ignites.
Hearing this story unfold through the narrator's voice? It's pure, unadulterated immersion. You don't just read the panic; you feel it in the subtle shift of tone, the ragged breaths held during the quiet moments before chaos erupts. The sound design - the distant hum of the starship, the sharp crackle of a comm channel - pulls you into that claustrophobic dread. You're not just hearing the Pirates realize they're outmatched; you're there with them, the cold realization sinking in with every word. This is storytelling that uses the power of sound to make the fear visceral, real, and impossible to ignore.
Why does this matter? Because Alanson's series has always delivered relentless action, razor-sharp wit, and characters you'd follow into the abyss. But Task Force Hammer takes it to a new, deeply human level. It's not about winning the battle; it's about facing the terrifying truth that sometimes, the only way forward is to ask for help. And that moment of vulnerability, wrapped in such high-stakes peril, is utterly gripping. It's the kind of story that makes you press 'play' for one more chapter, then another, long past your bedtime, utterly consumed.
Don't wait for the next book to start. Don't risk missing the moment where the Pirates' world shatters. This is the Expeditionary Force at its most essential - a thrilling, emotionally charged, and utterly necessary listen. Your next obsession, your next sleepless night, starts with one simple click. Hit play. Feel that dread. And discover why the Pirates must find help... before it's too late. Trust us: this audiobook is the ride you've been waiting for. Don't let the silence of your headphones be the sound of missed opportunity. Download Task Force Hammer now - the universe needs you to hear it.
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Sweet Manhattan
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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