Book description
Forget everything you think you know about space opera. Fonda Lee's The Last Contract of Isako redefines the genre with a quiet, devastating power. This isn't just a story about warriors in space-it's the final, luminous chapter of a legend, rendered with breathtaking intimacy in audiobook form.
Isako is a corporate samurai, a master of the blade whose reputation echoes through the star systems. She's ready to walk away, to leave behind the cutthroat corporate battles and the frozen wastelands of her adopted home. But when a rival offers her one last mission-simple, lucrative, and utterly impossible to refuse-her carefully planned exit shatters. Suddenly, she's entangled in a conspiracy that threatens the very foundations of humanity's galactic society. The stakes aren't just personal; they're cosmic.
What makes this audiobook truly unforgettable is how the narration embodies Isako's world. The voice actor captures her quiet resolve, the weight of every unspoken choice, and the razor-sharp tension of her final duels. You hear the crackle of distant starships, the subtle shift in tone when a corporate rival speaks, and the profound silence of the frozen plains she once called home. The pacing is deliberate, mirroring Isako's own measured movements-each moment charged, each revelation landing with quiet impact.
Lee, acclaimed for Jade City, masterfully blends the discipline of samurai honor with the high-stakes intrigue of corporate espionage. There are no flashy laser battles here; the real action is in the whispered negotiations, the unspoken loyalty, and the devastating cost of a single misstep. The audiobook format amplifies this. You feel the tension in Isako's breath as she assesses a room full of enemies. You hear the echo of her past victories in the silence before a fight.
This isn't just a space opera-it's a meditation on legacy, duty, and the quiet courage it takes to step away. For fans of Jade City, it's a seamless evolution of Lee's signature style: rich worldbuilding, morally complex characters, and a narrative that never rushes, always respects the weight of its choices. For newcomers, it's the perfect gateway-accessible, immersive, and utterly gripping.
The Last Contract of Isako isn't just a book you read; it's a world you inhabit, a final battle you feel in your bones. The audiobook transforms Lee's already stunning prose into something visceral, immediate, and unforgettable. It's the space opera you've been waiting for-a story where every word carries the weight of a blade, and every ending feels earned. Don't just listen to it; let it settle into your bones.
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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