Book description
Thomas and the crew of the Excalibur aren't just fighting battles anymore-they're fighting the very meaning of what they stand for. M.R. Forbes delivers a masterclass in tension with The Price of Honor, and the audiobook format makes every heart-pounding moment feel terrifyingly real. Forget just reading the words; you hear the weight of Thomas's impossible choices as he grapples with a galaxy teetering on the edge of annihilation. The narrator, with a voice that carries both weary resolve and raw urgency, pulls you right into Thomas's soul-crushing dilemma: how much is honor worth when the cost threatens to consume everything he loves?
This isn't just space opera; it's a profound exploration of sacrifice that resonates long after the final chapter. The enemy's relentless assault isn't just about planets falling-it's about the chilling reality that the "right" choice might mean watching innocents die by the millions. You feel Thomas's isolation as he realizes true honor isn't just about standing for what's right; it's about standing alone when the path demands it. The audiobook's pacing is perfect-slow enough to let the moral weight sink in, fast enough to keep you breathless during the desperate, high-stakes maneuvers aboard the Excalibur.
What elevates this beyond a typical sci-fi epic is how deeply the narration captures the emotional toll. You hear the tremor in Thomas's voice when he questions himself, the quiet devastation in the crew's whispers during a quiet moment before chaos erupts. The sound design subtly enhances the tension-distant alarms, the hum of the ship's engines-making you feel utterly immersed in that fragile, dangerous world. It's not just a story about saving the galaxy; it's about the cost of saving yourself when the world needs you to be more than human.
For fans of the series, this is the gut-wrenching, necessary conclusion to Thomas's journey. For newcomers, it's a stunning entry point into a universe where every victory has a price, and every hero has a breaking point. Forbes doesn't offer easy answers-she makes you sit with the uncomfortable truth that some battles are won only by paying the cost. And listening to this audiobook? It's an experience where the weight of that price lands with devastating clarity, leaving you utterly spent but deeply moved. You won't just hear this story; you'll feel it in your bones, long after the credits roll. Trust me: this is the kind of audiobook that makes you press "play" again the moment you finish.
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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