Book description
The Past Delivers Fresh Sci-Fi in VanWest Series Debut
Kenneth Thomas launches an ambitious new series with "The Past," a dystopian sci-fi thriller set in the year 3000. The audiobook follows an Enforcer working for Earth's authoritarian Universal Council, who discovers his world's fate hinges on rewriting history itself.
The premise immediately hooks listeners: time travel as a tool of oppression. Our protagonist serves the Council by preventing a renegade sect from altering Earth's past, but this mission becomes deeply personal when he falls for the sect leader's daughter. The romantic subplot adds emotional weight to what could have been a straightforward action narrative.
Thomas builds his 31st-century world with convincing detail. The Universal Council's grip on society feels authentic, while the time-travel mechanics remain accessible without oversimplification. The audiobook format serves the story well, particularly during action sequences where the pacing keeps listeners engaged.
What sets "The Past" apart from typical time-travel fiction is its exploration of choice and consequence. The protagonist's journey from loyal enforcer to reluctant rebel unfolds naturally, driven by both duty and personal stakes. His unique abilities, revealed gradually throughout the narrative, add layers to his character development.
The audiobook's strength lies in balancing intimate character moments with broader philosophical questions about free will and destiny. Thomas avoids heavy-handed exposition, letting the world-building emerge through dialogue and action.
While the romantic element may feel familiar, it grounds the story's larger themes in genuine human emotion. The ending sets up future installments effectively without feeling incomplete.
"The Past" succeeds as both standalone thriller and series opener, offering fresh perspectives on dystopian fiction through its time-travel framework.
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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