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Carpathians

By: Paul Dixon
Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
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An epic first-contact story on a galactic scale.

Humans have reached the stars. There is no evidence any other species survived its own sentience long enough to do the same. Until now, when the Magellanix deep-space scout Accipiter discovers the Artifact, a million-year-old alien construct resting in a dormant volcano on a faraway world.

Now, TransGalactic has sent the Carpathia to steal it. Two ships, two rival corporations, and a race only one of them can win.

The stakes are greater than they seem. The Artifact is more than just a technological marvel. It holds the key to humanity's survival, and—perhaps—an understanding of our place in the universe at last.

©2023 Paul A Dixon (P)2024 Podium Audio
First Contact Hard Science Fiction Space Exploration
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Keeps me engaged the whole time

Long listen yet I found I was not ready for it to end hope they expand this world with more titles soon

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Good Story, Well Read

I had to think about this audible book after listening to it over 4 days. First of all, the story is good, having kept my interest throughout - although there were several overlong parts that threatened to drag the whole down. The narrator did a pretty good job breathing life into the population of the book although some of his voices seemed a bit arbitrary and perhaps ill fitting to the character.

Having prefaced my review by the above, I nonetheless recommend this book for its novel premise through to its well done finish. Hopefully there will be more coming in the future for these characters, specifically, and from the author with other well thought out books.

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Best of the best sci-fi

I’ve been reading and listening to sci-fi audiobooks for over 40 years. This book is in the very top tier of sci-fi. Arthur C. Clarke is smiling somewhere in another dimension.

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Great story!

Loved the pace, narration, and character development. I wish it was one of a series, it deserves a sequel!

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A Winner.

Paul Dixon would make Heinlein proud. Excellent story; believable universe; and that rarity in SF, characters who are psychologically alive and engaging. I hope to have the opportunity to revisit Mr. Dixon’s cosmos. Tim Reynold’s performance is perfect.

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Intriguing story and setting; great character development

Good first installment on what should be a great series. Definitely looking forward to the next book!

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Excellent, compelling, original

All the way around, fantastic book. Highly recommend for fans of space opera. Only had one slow part around the 60% mark that last for an hour

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Thoughtful and unique

This one had me hooked in within the first half hour or so. It can be slow, but never boring. Cant wait for a sequel

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Story and narration combine in Epic fashion

great piece of writing. corporations nzturally replce governments and the stars are the new mileau of morality verses greed. highly recommended

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Originality, character development,

An amusing listen, I’m always looking for a new, futuristic, sci-fi novel that isn’t about never ending wars. This book was what I was looking for.
A thought-provoking storyline with interesting characters and a decent finish, which left the potential for a sequel.

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