Audiobook The Witches of Karres (The Witches of Karres, #1) by James H. Schmitz in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Hey, you won't believe what I just finished listening to on my way back from the grocery store - James H. Schmitz's The Witches of Karres audiobook, and it's a total blast from the past with a fresh, thrilling energy that keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole way through. I'm not just saying that because I love a good space opera; I've heard a lot of chatter about this book from other readers, and it's clear why it's still a favorite even decades after its original release.
From the very first track, the narrator's voice brings the galaxy to life. The setting is this distant corner of the Empire, a place where Captain Pausert-who's tired of love failures and struggling to make ends meet-decides to do something that sounds like a harmless act of kindness: he frees three young slaves. That simple act spirals into a full-blown adventure that takes him from the fringes of space right into the heart of a cosmic nightmare.
What's incredible is how Schmitz balances the humor and the tension. Pausert's own bumbling, his attempts at selling oddball cargo, and the irony of the "evil" empire that turns him into a target-all of that feels fresh and relatable. Yet the stakes are astronomical. The three girls he frees? They're not just cute kids. They're the notorious Witches of Karres, and their genuine psi-powers mean they're feared across the galaxy. Suddenly, the tiny ship Venture is surrounded by a swarm of enemies: a jealous fiancée, a hostile planet, warlike Sirians, psychopathic Uldanians, a dreaded pirate chieftain, and even the infamous Worm World, a threat that's said to be the darkest danger humanity faces in all of space.
The audiobook does a stellar job of highlighting the diverse cast. You hear the distinct voices of the witches, the tension in the pirates' growls, the alien cadence of the Sirians-each character comes alive without getting lost in the mix. The sound design doesn't overwhelm; it complements the story's pace, making every battle sequence feel intense and every quiet moment of character development linger just long enough to absorb.
Schmitz's strength as a writer shows here in the way he builds the universe. He introduces the reader to a galactic society with depth and nuance, not just a backdrop for action. The dialogue is crisp, the pacing tight, and the stakes never feel artificial. Readers who love strong, non-sissy female characters-think Telzey Amberdon or Trigger Argee-will find the witches of Karres just as compelling, if not more so, because they're young, powerful, and utterly unpredictable.
In short, this audiobook is a perfect blend of classic space opera with a modern twist. The narration is engaging, the plot twists keep you guessing, and the worldbuilding feels earned. If you're looking for a story that's both entertaining and thought-provoking, that transports you to a galaxy where every choice has weight, then grab your headphones and dive into The Witches of Karres. It's a sonic adventure you'll want to replay-once, twice, and then again when you're in the mood for more space-bound excitement.
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