Length12m
About this audiobook
"The Hour of Battle" by Robert Sheckley is a science fiction novel likely written in the early 1950s. The story centers around a crew of Guardian ships tasked with protecting Earth from a telepathic enemy capable of taking over human minds without warning.
The plot follows a small crew aboard one of the Guardian ships as they anxiously await an expected attack from this mysterious telepathic race. As the men grapple with the boredom and tension of their station, they engage in speculation about their enemy's capabilities and the nature of mind control. They discuss the implications of a crew member's capture by the enemy, which heightens their anxiety and fear of losing their own autonomy. In a moment of impulsivity, they decide to take action and confront the enemy, propelled by the desperate need to protect their minds and Earth. Through their interactions and the looming threat of an unseen enemy, Sheckley examines the fragility of human consciousness in the face of external manipulation.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.6 (88)
Includes Goodreads
GenreScience Fiction
Length12 mins
Narrated byPeter Coates
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateMar 19, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Hour of Battle - Intro
2The Hour of Battle
3The Hour of Battle - Outro
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