Galactic Archaeology Team: Cradle of the Silent Center
By J.T. Cipher
Length1h 25m
About this audiobook
In a galaxy haunted by nihilism, archaeologist-turned-director Karen Vance leads the Foundation guarding a forbidden star map to the Silent Center—where an ancient Precursor device once shattered minds and birthed “Awakening.” When a former teammate steals the map to reopen a sealed door, Karen pursues him and discovers the Precursors’ ultimate truth: meaning is created, and civilizations can collectively transcend—if they freely choose. Between the purging zeal of the Sweepers and humanity’s own fear, Karen wagers on education over secrecy, guiding generations toward empathy, resilience, and consent. Decades later, humanity votes—and ascends—becoming a beacon that helps other worlds reclaim hope.
Audiobook details
GenreScience Fiction, Technology
Length1 hr 25 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 12, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1: The Rift
8Chapter 8: The Test
2Chapter 2: The Theft
9Chapter 9: The Divide
3Chapter 3: The Standoff
10Chapter 10: The Sweepers' Inspection
4Chapter 4: Return to the Silent Center
11Chapter 11: Final Preparations
5Chapter 5: The Precursors' Truth
12Chapter 12: The Moment of Choice
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6Chapter 6: The Sweepers' Judgment
13Epilogue: A New Existence
7Chapter 7: The New Mission
14Afterword: A Century Later
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