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The Vital Abyss
- An Expanse Novella
- Narrated by: Jefferson Mays
- Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins
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Publisher's summary
Hugo Award Winner for Best Series
A novella set in the hard-scrabble world of James S. A. Corey's NYT best-selling Expanse series, The Vital Abyss is the secret history of the cataclysmic events that occurred on Eros station, and the revelation of what came after...Now a Prime Original series.
Somewhere in the vast expanse of space, a group of prisoners lives in permanent captivity.
The only company they have is each other and the Belters who guard them. The only stories they know are the triumphs and crimes that brought them there. The only future they see is an empty life in an enormous room.
And then the man from Mars came along...
The Expanse
- Leviathan Wakes
- Caliban's War
- Abaddon's Gate
- Cibola Burn
- Nemesis Games
- Babylon's Ashes
- Persepolis Rising
- Tiamat's Wrath
- Leviathan Falls
- Memory's Legion
The Expanse Short Fiction
- Drive
- The Butcher of Anderson Station
- Gods of Risk
- The Churn
- The Vital Abyss
- Strange Dogs
- Auberon
- The Sins of Our Fathers
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Perhaps it wasn't from our time, perhaps it wasn't even from our universe, but the arrival of the 300-kilometer long stone was the answer to humanity's desperate plea to end the threat of nuclear war. Inside the deep recesses of the stone lies Thistledown: the remnants of a human society, versed in English, Russian and Chinese. The artifacts of this familiar people foretell a great Death caused by the ravages of war, but the government and scientists are unable to decide how to use this knowledge.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Am Epic Original SciFi Read Worth Your Time...
- By Michael on 07-01-12
By: Greg Bear
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Scythe
- By: Neal Shusterman
- Narrated by: Greg Tremblay
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 21,793
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 19,525
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 19,502
A world with no hunger, no disease, no war, no misery: Humanity has conquered all those things and has even conquered death. Now Scythes are the only ones who can end life - and they are commanded to do so in order to keep the size of the population under control. Citra and Rowan are chosen to apprentice to a scythe - a role that neither wants. These teens must master the "art" of taking life, knowing that the consequence of failure could mean losing their own.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Teenage Thumbs up
- By Lila R on 04-01-17
By: Neal Shusterman
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The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination
- Original Short Fiction for the Modern Evil Genius
- By: John Joseph Adams - editor
- Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki, Mary Robinette Kowal, Justine Eyre
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- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 118
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Mad scientists have never had it so tough. In super-hero comics, graphic novels, films, TV series, video games, and even works of what may be fiction, they are besieged by those who stand against them, devoid of sympathy for their irrational, megalomaniacal impulses to rule, destroy, or otherwise dominate the world as we know it. It’s just not fair. So those of us who are so twisted and sick that we love mad scientists have created this guide.
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3 out of 5 stars
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HAND DANCING
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 05-30-15
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Seven Devils
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- By: Laura Lam, Elizabeth May
- Narrated by: Christina Traister
- Length: 17 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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When Eris faked her death, she thought she had left her old life as the heir to the galaxy's most ruthless empire behind. But her recruitment by the Novantaen Resistance, an organization opposed to the empire's voracious expansion, throws her right back into the fray. Eris has been assigned a new mission: to infiltrate a spaceship ferrying deadly cargo and return the intelligence gathered to the Resistance. But her partner for the mission, mechanic and hotshot pilot Cloelia, bears an old grudge against Eris, making an already difficult infiltration even more complicated.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Badass Women in Space!
- By Marie S. on 01-28-22
By: Laura Lam, and others
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Unremembered
- By: Jessica Brody
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
- Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 203
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 187
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When Freedom Airlines flight 121 went down over the Pacific Ocean, no one ever expected to find survivors. Which is why the 16-year-old girl discovered floating among the wreckage - alive - is making headlines across the globe. Even more strange is that her body is miraculously unharmed and she has no memories of boarding the plane. She has no memories of her life before the crash. She has no memories period. No one knows how she survived. No one knows why she wasn't on the passenger manifest.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Invested In the Tale
- By UnreliableHeart on 09-17-15
By: Jessica Brody
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Firstborn
- StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga, Book 1
- By: Christie Golden
- Narrated by: Christie Golden
- Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 183
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Jake Ramsey - an unassuming yet talented archaeologist - has been given the chance of a lifetime. Hired to investigate a recently unearthed Xel'Naga temple, he knows this latest assignment will open up whole new possibilities for his career. Yet when Jake discovers the remains of a long-dead protoss mystic, his hopes and dreams are irrevocably drowned in a flood of alien memories. Bonded to the spirit of the dead protoss, Jake has become the sole inheritor of the protoss' total history - every event, every thought - every feeling.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Christie Golden doesn't have a wide enough range
- By Chad Dye on 04-30-19
By: Christie Golden
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Unwind
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- Narrated by: Luke Daniels
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- Unabridged
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After America’s Second Civil War, the Pro-Choice and Pro-Life armies came to an agreement. According to their Bill of Life, human life may not be terminated from the moment of conception until the age of thirteen. But between the ages of thirteen and eighteen, the child may be gotten rid of by their parent through a process called “unwinding.”
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5 out of 5 stars
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Chilling, Scary, Difficult to Read
- By Joe on 11-11-20
By: Neal Shusterman
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Stand on Zanzibar
- By: John Brunner, Bruce Sterling - foreword
- Narrated by: Erik Bergmann
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Niblock House is a rising executive at General Technics, one of a few all-powerful corporations. His work is leading General Technics to the forefront of global domination, both in the marketplace and politically - it's about to take over a country in Africa. Donald Hogan is his roommate, a seemingly sheepish bookworm. But Hogan is a spy, and he's about to discover a breakthrough in genetic engineering that will change the world...and kill him. Society is squeezed into hive-living madness by god-like mega computers and mass-marketed psychedelic drugs.
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5 out of 5 stars
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perfect audio experience
- By Darryl on 03-24-14
By: John Brunner, and others
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Conquest
- The Chronicles of the Invaders: Book 1
- By: John Connolly, Jennifer Ridyard
- Narrated by: Nicola Barber
- Length: 14 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 68
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 63
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Story4 out of 5 stars 62
The Earth has been invaded by the Illyri, a beautiful, civilized, yet ruthless alien race. Humanity has been conquered, but still it fights the invaders. The Resistance grows stronger, for it is the young people of Earth who battle the Illyri.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Spoiled Teenager or Sci-fi?
- By Bob H. on 04-24-16
By: John Connolly, and others
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The Eternal World
- A Novel
- By: Christopher Farnsworth
- Narrated by: Tom Perkins
- Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 117
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 108
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It is 500 years ago. A group of Spanish conquistadors searching for gold, led by a young and brilliant commander named Simon De Oliveras, land in the New World. What they find in this uncharted land is a treasure far more valuable: the Fountain of Youth. The Spaniards slaughter the Uzita, the Native American tribe who guard the precious waters that will keep the conquistadors young for centuries. But one escapes: Shako, the chief's fierce and beautiful daughter, who swears to avenge her people - a blood oath that spans more than five centuries.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Not what I expected
- By cristina on 09-10-15
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A Thousand Words for Stranger
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- By: Julie E. Czerneda
- Narrated by: Allyson Johnson
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 97
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This debut science fiction novel is the story of Sira--a woman on the run from the law, from her own people, and from an unknown figure determined to use her for his own ends. Her memory taken from her by a stasis block, she must stay free long enough to regain both her identity and the full use of her telepathic powers. The price of failure may not only be the loss of her own future, but that of her entire race.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another GREAT Czerneda book!
- By GraphicsChyk on 12-11-12
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Quarantine
- By: Greg Egan
- Narrated by: Adam Epstein
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 134
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In 2034, the stars went out. An unknown agency surrounded the solar system with an impenetrable barrier, concealing the universe from humanity’s gaze. In 2067, Nick Stavrianos is hired to investigate the disappearance of a mentally disabled woman, Laura Andrews, from the institution where she was being cared for. Aided by a skull full of neural modifications, he follows her trail to the Republic of New Hong Kong, where an organization known as the Ensemble has uncovered Laura’s extraordinary secret: An ability that could transform the world.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic Story Let Down by Narration
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By: Greg Egan
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Children of the Deterrent
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 192
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 174
The new novel by the author of the best-selling The World Walker series. 'My name is Daniel Harbin, and I'm a child of The Deterrent.' What if a superhuman turned out not to be so super...or even human? Britain's superhero, The Deterrent, was unveiled to the world in 1979 and disappeared two years later. The truth about his origins has never been revealed. The rumours about his children - those that survived - and their mysterious abilities have never been confirmed. Until now....
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3 out of 5 stars
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Everything Backstory Until Last Few Chapters
- By Sailfish on 06-30-20
By: Ian W. Sainsbury
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Factoring Humanity
- By: Robert J. Sawyer
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In the near future, a signal is detected coming from the Alpha Centauri system. Mysterious, unintelligible data streams in for ten years. Heather Davis, a professor in the University of Toronto psychology department, has devoted her career to deciphering the message. Her estranged husband, Kyle, is working on the development of artificial intelligence systems and new computer technology utilizing quantum effects to produce a near-infinite number of calculations simultaneously.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Novel alien first contact
- By Michael G Kurilla on 05-28-12
By: Robert J. Sawyer
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Crewel
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For generations, girls known as Spinsters have been called by Arras' Manipulation Services to work the looms and control what people eat, where they live, how many children they have, and even when they die. Gifted with the unusual ability to weave time with matter, 16-year-old Adelice Lewys is exactly what the Guild is looking for, and in the world of Arras, being chosen as a Spinster is everything a girl could want. It means privilege, eternal beauty, and being something other than a secretary. But Adelice isn’t interested.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good story
- By abacuscode on 01-12-15
By: Gennifer Albin
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Robot Uprisings
- By: Daniel H. Wilson, John Joseph Adams - editor
- Narrated by: Emily Beresford, Tamara Marston, A.T. Chandler, and others
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Humans beware. As the robotic revolution continues to creep into our lives, it brings with it an impending sense of doom. What horrifying scenarios might unfold if our technology were to go awry? From self-aware robotic toys to intelligent machines violently malfunctioning, this anthology brings to life the half-formed questions and fears we all have about the increasing presence of robots in our lives.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Has some bright spots
- By ChrisM. on 10-22-15
By: Daniel H. Wilson, and others
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- GEORGE
- 08-16-16
short, compelling, smart
Surprisingly tense psychological thriller set behind the events of the first Expanse novel. Grim and well paced despite very little action.
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- shalonsmith
- 06-04-16
it's just too good.
I like it better then any other books in the expanse series. even if it is just a side story.
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- Lexicon Devil
- 05-17-18
sweet. Jefferson Mayes
jefferson Mayes is way better than that other guy. i enjoyed this as much as the churn
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- Ms. Sparkles
- 03-04-16
juicy mini installment
Where does The Vital Abyss rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
I love the "insert" stories. This one is really good!!
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Vital Abyss?
For me, **Spoiler** hearing Dresdan speaking to whats-his-name, the main character about the ethics of animal testing. I liked that and was surprised it came from Dresdan.
Which scene was your favorite?
Finding out what they did to the Martians.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I wanted to listen to the whole thing in one sitting, yes. That's not always possible though.
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- Arthur H. of California
- 10-05-18
Good book about the science crew that set up the Eros tests
This book (mini) was quite interesting about the “Research” group that set up The Eros Experiment and the “Martian” involvement that leads up to Laconia. Entertaining... worth a few bucks or Earth Credits.
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- fezzik
- 11-11-19
A bit of Churn
Loved how author fills in some gaps in mainline story. while not crucial to main story, it's excellent b material.
Mr. Mayes continues to made this series. maybe they are other, better voice performers, but he's is owning the Expanse.
happy with story, but truth be told I still find myself b refecting on "The Churn".
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- John Everett
- 09-15-20
fills in more backstory
this novella is aimed at the more serious fan who has read the books and wants to know more about some of those dark patches as to how exactly certain key characters found their way into the larger series. my recommendation is not to read this one until you've at least completed the first three books of the series.
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- Donald B. Fields, Jr.
- 10-22-18
Read after Anaddon's Gate
This novella adds important context to the saga up to this point. Worth the read.
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- Brian
- 12-09-15
James S.A. Corey and Jefferson Mays!
I could listen to Jefferson Mays read these authors' writing anytime. I wish he would re-record the other stories that Erik Davies narrated.
The Story itself is a good expanse side story with a little different background on the protomolecule.
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- Becca
- 03-01-18
Interesting
Interesting to have the sociopathic perspective. Glad they brought back the main narrator for this one.
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