Length7h 52m
About this audiobook
A brilliant atomic scientist faces a devastating personal tragedy and seeks solace in solving the galaxy's most unpredictable and destructive phenomenon. He journeys to frontier worlds plagued by chaotic energy storms, using his intellect to try and harness their devastating power. His quest is complicated by ruthless space pirates, treacherous local politics, and his own internal demons. Ultimately, his desperate research could provide the key to saving countless worlds or inadvertently triggering a catastrophic chain reaction.
Audiobook details
GenreScience Fiction, Biography and Memoir
Length7 hrs 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 5, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1 ▂▂▂▂▂▂CATASTROPHE
2SAFETY DEVICES that do not protect.
3Chapter 2 ▂▂▂▂▂▂CLOUD BLASTS A VORTEX
4Chapter 3 ▂▂▂▂▂▂CLOUD LOSES AN ARM
5Chapter 4 ▂▂▂▂▂▂“STORM” CLOUD ON DEKA
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6Chapter 5 ▂▂▂▂▂▂THE BONEHEADS
7Chapter 6 ▂▂▂▂▂▂DRIVING JETS ARE WEAPONS
8Chapter 7 ▂▂▂▂▂▂THE BLASTER ACQUIRES A CREW
9Chapter 8 ▂▂▂▂▂▂VESTA THE VEGIAN
10Chapter 9 ▂▂▂▂▂▂TROUBLE ON TOMINGA
11Chapter 11 ▂▂▂▂▂▂JOAN THE TELEPATH
12Chapter 12 ▂▂▂▂▂▂VESTA PRACTICES SPACEAL
13Chapter 13 ▂▂▂▂▂▂GAMES WITHIN GAMES
14Chapter 14 ▂▂▂▂▂▂VESTA THE GAMBLER
15Chapter 15 ▂▂▂▂▂▂JOAN AND HER BRAINS
16Chapter 16 ▂▂▂▂▂▂VEGIAN JUSTICE
17IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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