Book description
Okay, so I just finished listening to "The Escape" by Dean Wesley Smith, and honestly? I wasn't sure what to expect going in, but wow - this audiobook completely surprised me.
First off, Dean Wesley Smith is like the writing machine of the industry. I mean, over ninety novels and more than 100 short stories? That's insane! And with experience across sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, you name it - the guy knows how to tell a story that sticks with you.
"The Escape" is actually the first original Star Trek: Voyager novel, which already had me curious as a longtime Trek fan. The whole premise is pretty gripping from the start: the USS Voyager is stranded light-years from home with serious damage to their systems. Captain Janeway has to navigate them to this ancient, seemingly abandoned planet that might be their only shot at survival.
What really hooked me was how Smith balanced the technical sci-fi elements with genuine character moments. You've got the crew scrambling to keep their ship running while uncovering these dark secrets on the planet's surface. It's not just about the next big space battle or alien encounter - there's this underlying tension about being truly lost in space, which hits different when you're listening to it.
The audiobook format really works for this story. The narrator does a solid job bringing the different characters to life without going overboard, which I appreciate. Sometimes with Star Trek audiobooks, the voice acting can feel a bit too theatrical, but this one keeps it grounded.
I also loved how Smith didn't try to reinvent the wheel with the characters we already know and love. He gets Janeway's leadership style and the crew dynamics just right. You can tell he's comfortable writing in established universes, which makes sense given his background with comics and TV tie-in novels.
If you're into Star Trek or just enjoy a good space adventure with some mystery thrown in, this one's definitely worth a listen. It's the kind of story that makes you think about what you'd do if you were really, truly lost in the middle of nowhere - except with better special effects and a really good captain.
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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