Book description
Okay, buckle up, space cadets - David Collins' The Eighth Artifact isn't just a book you listen to, it's a full-blown, galaxy-sized, I-need-to-tell-my-cat-what-happened audiobook experience. Seriously, I almost spilled my coffee when the Stardust III crew tried to casually enter a portal... only to find a fleet of refugee ships screaming "DISASTER ALERT!" right in their path. Like, please, can't you just not be the universe's biggest traffic jam? The sheer, chaotic energy of it all? Pure, unadulterated cosmic comedy.
Then, dramatic pause, they're finally about to hit that mysterious M33 portal, all shiny and ready to solve the radio beacon mystery... when BAM! Earth refugees, displaced from Earth, show up in a location that defies basic physics and common sense. How? Is Earth now a tourist destination for intergalactic escapees? I mean, if I could just teleport to a random galaxy without a passport, I'd be booking it too. But Collins? He makes you feel the absurdity. You're not just hearing the story; you're practically elbowing your neighbor in the spaceship aisle to yell, "WAIT, WHAT?!"
And the narrator? Oh, the narrator. This isn't just a voiceover; it's a character. That perfect mix of dry wit and wide-eyed "wait, this is happening?!" that makes you snort-laugh while simultaneously gripping your seat. You can hear the confusion in their voice when the crew discovers the refugees were literally where they shouldn't be - like finding your lost keys in a spaceship that's never left your apartment. (Shoutout to the narrator's timing on that bit. Chef's kiss.)
Then... they dive into M33. Fully armed, fleet ready, hearts pounding like a drumline on a mission. And what do they find? Not the "aha!" moment you were promised. Nope. It's more like the universe whispering, "Careful what you wish for, spacey." Turns out, some answers come with a side of "you're gonna hate this," and the galaxy's just got a whole new, very aggressive, "Hey, you broke our ship!" party going on. The tension? It's thick. But Collins' genius is making you laugh while your heart's in your throat. Because honestly? When the crew's trying to figure out who's attacking the damaged ships and why Earth refugees are here, it's less "epic space battle" and more "someone forgot to order pizza for the whole galaxy."
This audiobook? It's the perfect mix of "I can't believe I'm still listening to this" and "I need to hear the next part now." It's not just sci-fi; it's sci-fi with a wink, a shoulder-shake, and a reminder that even in the vast, confusing cosmos, sometimes the wildest plot twist is just... why is Earth still here? Collins delivers a story that's funnier, sharper, and more relentlessly surprising than your average "space adventure." So grab your headphones, turn up the volume, and prepare to be delighted, confused, and utterly hooked. You won't just hear the Stardust III's journey - you'll be yelling, "NO, NOT THE REFUGEES AGAIN!" into your living room. And honestly? You'll thank me later.
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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