Key Out of Time
A Time-Traveling Adventure Beyond Space: Exploring Alien Civilizations and Parallel WorldsBy Andre Norton
Length4h 44m
About this audiobook
In "Key Out of Time," Andre Norton masterfully weaves a science fiction narrative that explores themes of time travel, parallel worlds, and the intricate relationship between humanity and technology. Set against the backdrop of the far-reaching and enigmatic Time Command, the plot centers on the protagonist's quest to uncover the mysteries of a future intertwined with the past. Norton's deft use of vivid imagery and concise prose fosters a sense of urgency and adventure, while her profound philosophical insights invite readers to ponder the consequences of tampering with time. This novel stands comfortably within the canon of mid-20th-century speculative fiction, reflecting the anxieties and aspirations of its era. Andre Norton, a pioneering figure in science fiction and fantasy literature, has been a dominant voice since the 1930s. As one of the first women to gain recognition in these genres, Norton's rich experiences in exploring social dynamics, coupled with her interests in anthropology and the arcane, informed her approach to storytelling in this novel. Her background in literature and a lifelong fascination with the unknown propelled her to create compelling narratives that challenge norms and inspire curiosity. "Key Out of Time" is a must-read for lovers of speculative fiction who seek a thought-provoking journey into the realms of possibility. With its seamlessly crafted plot and complex characters, the novel invites readers to contemplate profound questions of existence and choice. It offers a captivating experience for anyone intrigued by the intersection of science, philosophy, and the timeless intrigue of adventure.
Audiobook details
GenreScience Fiction
Length4 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 22, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
9Baldies
2Time Wrecked
10The Sea Gate of the Foanna
3Loketh the Useless
11The Foanna
4Witches' Meat
12Return to the Battle
5The Free Rovers
13The Opening of the Great Door
Show all chaptersShow less
6Battle Test
14Shades Against Shadow
7Death at Kyn Add
15World in Doubt?
8Weapon from the Depths
More from Andre Norton
The People of the CraterAndre Norton1h 46m$1 · $0.00
The Time TradersAndre Norton6h 54m$2 · $0.00
The Time TradersAndre Norton6h 39m$2 · $0.00
The Time TradersAndre Norton6h 54m$2 · $0.00
The Time Traders (Summarized Edition)Andre Norton3h 8m$2
Plague ShipAndre Norton6h 43m$2 · $0.00
The Time Traders (Sci-Fi Novel)Andre Norton8h 20m$2 · $0.00
Voodoo PlanetAndre Norton2h 50m$9.40
Voodoo PlanetAndre Norton2h 42m$10 · $0.00
Star BornAndre Norton6h 36m$15 · $0.00
Storm Over WarlockAndre Norton7h$11.60
Key Out of TimeAndre Norton6h 29m$8.40
Bigger Guns, More TroubleCharles Tillman, Martha Carr, Michael Anderle7h 47m$17
Sons of War 4: SoldiersNicholas Sansbury Smith, Tom Abrahams12h 54m$25
Hell to PayMichael Anderle7h 50m$20
A Civil CampaignLois McMaster Bujold18h 49m$32
Warrior’s FateWalt Browning10h 37m$20
The Collected Works of Philip K. DickPhilip K. Dick28h 29m$2 · $0.00
The RisenErica Stevens10h 17m$20
100 Years to ExtinctionPeter Solomon14h 48m$27
Scars of RebellionAnthony J. Melchiorri12h 56m$25
The Galaxy, and the Ground WithinBecky Chambers9h 56m$29 · $0.00
AvengerBlair Howard9h 54m$23
Core’s AttackS.E. Smith5h 57m$17
The Extinction New Zealand Series Box SetAdrian J. Smith23h 7m$30
The Quantum ChainNick Jones12h 59m$23
Thud!Terry Pratchett12h 29m$8 · $0.00
We’re AliveKc Wayland5h 10m$15
Science Fiction & Fantasy CollectionH. P. Lovecraft16h 35m$2 · $0.00
The Classic Collection of Jules VerneJules Verne32h 22m$12 · $0.00
GhostdriftSuzanne Palmer13h 38m$27
Before the Coffee Gets Cold: A Toshikazu Kawaguchi Book SetToshikazu Kawaguchi18h 55m$40 · $0.00
You may also like
The Time Traders (Summarized Edition)Andre Norton3h 8m$2
Amazing Tales Volume 100Richard Wilson et al.2h 21m$2.30
SF Boxed Set: 140+ Intergalactic Action Adventures, Dystopian Novels & Lost World ClassicsJules Verne, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, George MacDonald, Percy Greg, Jack London, Arthur Conan Doyle, Ernest Bramah, Jonathan Swift, Cleveland Moffett, William Morris, Anthony Trollope, Richard Jefferies, Samuel Butler, David Lindsay, Edward Everett Hale, Edward Bellamy, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Edgar Wallace, Francis Bacon, Robert Cromie, Abraham Merritt, Ignatius Donnelly, Owen Gregory, H. G. Wells, Stanley G. Weinbaum, Fred M. White, H. P. Lovecraft, Garrett P. Serviss, Henry Rider Haggard, Mary Shelley, Malcolm Jameson, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Lewis Grassic Gibbon, Otis Adelbert Kline, C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne, Edwin A. Abbott, Arthur Dudley Vinton, Gertrude Barrows Bennett, Hugh Benson, Margaret Cavendish, James Fenimore Coope773h 9m$1 · $0.00
Key Out of TimeAndre Norton6h 29m$8.40
Fortunately, the MilkNeil Gaiman59m$11 · $0.00
Whirlaway: A Story of the AgesH. C. F. Morant4h 47m$2 · $0.00
The Classic Collection of H.G. Wells. Novels and StoriesH.G. Wells19h 13m$11 · $0.00
The Endermen InvasionMorgan, Winter1h 59mFree
The Smurfs Story Collection, Vol. 3Peyo2h 15m$15 · $0.00
The Ultimate Unofficial Encyclopedia for Minecrafters: AquaticMiller, Megan2h 8mFree
The Ultimate Unofficial Encyclopedia for MinecraftersMiller, Megan2h 50mFree
Predator: If It BleedsBryan Thomas Schmidt12h 33m$23
Herbert's WormholePeter Nelson3h 21m$18 · $0.00
H. G. Wells: The Greatest Sci-Fi Collection - 15 Books in One EditionH. G. Wells97h 55m$2 · $0.00
The Trolley to YesterdayJohn Bellairs3h 36m$15
H. G. Wells: The Greatest Sci-Fi Collection - 15 Books in One EditionH. G. Wells99h 9m$1 · $0.00
Hacks for Minecrafters: ModsMiller, Megan1h 34mFree
Hacks for MinecraftersMiller, Megan2h 57mFree
The Dope on Mars and ten more storiesJack Sharkey7h 34m$2.30
Greatest Science Fiction Shows, Vol. 3Black Eye Entertainment7h 8m$20