Book description
The Daleth Effect: A Clever Cold War Thriller That Flies Under the Radar
Harry Harrison, best known for his Stainless Steel Rat series and the dystopian classic that became Soylent Green, delivers something quite different in The Daleth Effect. This isn't space opera or social commentary-it's a taut espionage thriller wrapped around a fascinating scientific MacGuffin.
The premise is deceptively simple: a Danish-Israeli physicist stumbles upon a discovery that could reshape global transportation forever. Rather than unleashing it immediately, he retreats to his homeland, setting off a cascade of international intrigue. What unfolds reads like a chess match between superpowers, with the scientist as the most valuable piece neither side quite understands.
Harrison's real genius lies in making the science accessible without dumbing it down. The Daleth Effect itself becomes almost a character-promising and terrifying in equal measure. The Cold War tension feels authentic, never veering into cartoonish spy territory. Both American and Soviet operatives come across as competent professionals rather than caricatures, which makes their pursuit of the protagonist genuinely suspenseful.
The audiobook format serves this story particularly well. Harrison's straightforward prose translates beautifully to narration, and the plot's steady escalation keeps listeners engaged without requiring constant attention. It's the kind of book you can follow while driving or working, yet still find yourself thinking about long after the narration stops.
What's most impressive is how Harrison avoids the typical thriller pitfalls. The scientist isn't a naive genius stumbling into danger-he's calculating and human, with motivations that only become clear in the final act. The international politics feel grounded rather than fantastical, making the stakes genuinely meaningful.
This is prime Harry Harrison: smart, entertaining science fiction that doesn't talk down to its audience. While it may not have the cultural impact of his more famous works, The Daleth Effect represents exactly the kind of thoughtful, well-crafted genre fiction that audiobook listeners crave. It's a hidden gem worth discovering.
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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