Book description
The Eleventh Gate
Nancy Kress
War erupts between the Eight Worlds. Not by design. By accident.
Rachel Landry's dynasty sees opportunity. Territory. Profit. Revenge.
Philip Anderson chases physics. Transcendent meaning. The universe's hidden laws.
Tara Landry rebels. Spoiled. Defiant. She stumbles on something impossible.
An eleventh gate.
Behind it lies a planet. A discovery that changes everything.
Kress builds tension like a master. Economic collapse. Terran wars. City-states teetering. The delicate balance between peace and chaos.
When conflict explodes, everyone wants leverage.
The ruling class exploits it.
The underclass rises.
Heirs plot coups.
But victory doesn't come from conquest. Or power. Or profit.
It comes from two people who want none of these things.
Philip's science. Tara's accident. Their collision reshapes eight worlds.
Kress writes clean. Sharp dialogue. Precise world-building. No wasted words.
The audiobook narration captures her sparse, powerful prose perfectly. Each character distinct. Each revelation lands with impact.
Science fiction at its finest. Political intrigue. Family dynamics. Cosmic discovery.
The physics feels real. The politics feel urgent. The characters feel human.
A masterclass in how to build complex worlds without losing the human thread.
Listened to it in one sitting. Couldn't stop.
Highly recommended.
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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