The Ashes of Worlds Audiobook, by Kevin J. Anderson Play Audiobook Sample

The Ashes of Worlds Audiobook

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Read By: David Colacci Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 13.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 9.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Saga of Seven Suns Release Date: July 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781423357551

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

173

Longest Chapter Length:

34:49 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

02:29 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

06:50 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

52

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Publisher Description

The culminating volume in The Saga of Seven Suns weaves together the myriad story lines in a spectacular grand finale. Galactic empires clash, elemental beings devastate whole planetary systems, and the factions of humanity are pitted against one another. Heroes rise and enemies make their last stands in the climax of an epic tale eight years in the making. The Saga of Seven Suns is one of the most colorful and spectacular science fiction epics of the past decade.

Acclaim for The Saga of Seven Suns: “Anderson weaves action, romance, and science with a rousing plot reflecting the classic SF of Clarke and Herbert and the glossy cinematic influence of Lucas and Spielberg.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Kevin Anderson has created a fully independent and richly conceived venue for his personal brand of space opera, a venue that nonetheless raises fruitful resonances with Frank Herbert's classic Dune series.” —scifi.com

“Everything about Anderson’s latest is BIG—the war, the history, the aliens. These are elemental forces battling here, folks. Yet the characters are always the heart of the story, and their defeats and triumphs give perspective to it all.” —Starlog

“A soaring epic…a space opera to rival the best the field has ever seen.” —Science Fiction Chronicle

“Colorful stuff…bursting with incidents, concepts, and a massive cast of characters, matching well-thought-out SF ideas with melodrama and interfamily strife.” —SFX

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"I enjoyed the series. He is a good writer. I did kind of feel that he created a week king and queen. Also was getting tired of jumping back and forth from one character to another. But all in all, a fine bunch of books to read. The ending could have been better. It seemed like he was just sick of writing about this story and quickly wrapped it up...."

— George (5 out of 5 stars)

The Ashes of Worlds Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Have you ever seen a movie that leaves you saying, "Hey that was a great movie, but it seemed to drag there in the middle."? Well...This was a great series, the character development was great. You really hate the villians, but of all things it was the ending that seemed to drag for me. All the plot lines were tied up to a happy ending, it just took five chapters after the conclusion to do it. Still I enjoyed these books. "

    — Mike, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really impressed with the series. ended very well. "

    — Strahd, 12/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Why do I feel like I have to finish a series if I start it? This one was not worth it. "

    — Aramis, 12/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Amazing ending to the Saga of the Seven Suns. Some topics seemed like an easy neat way of wrapping things up, but the story makes sense. I hope Anderson returns to this universe in time. "

    — Ken, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Shitty ending to a pretty shitty series. Flat characters, planets generalized to single cities, weak + predictable plot, characters with ridiculous motivations. ugh "

    — Mike, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book is a satisfying conclusion to a long, seven book science fiction Epic. At the end, I left satisfied with the story resolution and pleased with the way that the heroes were able to resolve their personal, societal, and galaxy wide issues. I'm glad I read the series and this book tied up all the loose ends for this story. "

    — Nathan, 12/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is the conclusion to an ambitious space opera. A fantasy set in space, the series provides a fun read not tied down by a rigid adherence to established science. Like the others in The Saga of Seven Suns series, this book won't standalone so start with Hidden Empire. "

    — Daniel, 11/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This whole series was fantastic. I highly recommend it. "

    — Bryan, 10/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Things wrapped up pretty well. Saga probably could have been done in three or four but a catchy title so why not seven. "

    — R, 9/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I was a little disappointed with this last book, since the series start was so promising. This just became a little predicatable, I stopped caring for the characters in the end and couldn't wait for the end. Shame. "

    — Weenie, 8/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " After reading the seven books in this series, I feel like I'm missing my best friend. This was a wonderful story full of smaller inner stories that connected in such great ways. The author is very descriptive and the work is thought provoking and fun "

    — Gail, 8/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A wonderful conclusion to a wonderful space opera "

    — Loren, 8/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " nice finish to the series. "

    — John, 4/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great end to an awesome series. "

    — Nathan, 4/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is an interesting series but does take a little work to read. Also, I judge a book on how it is to reread and I found myself skipping many pages and sections due to it being a little too tediuos. "

    — Razorbak91313, 3/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I was glad of the outcome, and still loved the development of the characters. "

    — Diane, 12/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is great science fiction - excellent character development, complex story arcs and just pure excitement to read. I'm glad I got into the Saga of Seven Suns series after 5 of them had been published as it would have killed me to have to wait long periods in between publishing each book. "

    — Jason, 11/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great way to wrap up an awesome saga! "

    — John, 11/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " This was so awful I couldn't stop listening to it. "

    — Rhenda, 10/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Second time through. The end of this epic seven-book story is so satisfying. "

    — Scott, 9/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Overall a very good series. Anderson developed a universe and several storylines that kept my interest across all seven volumes. I could easily see opportunity for developing a Sci-Fi television series around several of those storylines, particularly the Roamers. "

    — Paul, 8/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Finally finished! Enjoyed aspects, but got a little sick of the continued introduction of newer, bigger, more formidable enemies. Got a little silly rather than epic. "

    — Jane, 6/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This series was a marathon. Finally it is done and I can read something different. "

    — Kim, 3/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This wraps up the 7 book series. I tell you it has been a fantastic journey. I have never been nor am I now a science fiction fan. With this series it doesn't really matter. This series was truly epic. Magnificent! You just can't put all 7 books down. I recommend it for anyone and everyone. "

    — Michael, 7/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " so sad that it's the last of the series! "

    — Winifred, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great end to an awesome series. "

    — Nathan, 4/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Didn't feel like a very satisfying conclusion. I might have liked it more if it wasn't the finale. "

    — Jay, 4/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really impressed with the series. ended very well. "

    — Strahd, 3/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Finally finished! Enjoyed aspects, but got a little sick of the continued introduction of newer, bigger, more formidable enemies. Got a little silly rather than epic. "

    — Jane, 3/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A great end to the seven book series. Ties up all the loose ends, not twee, plenty of twists and surprises. "

    — Neil, 2/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " After reading the seven books in this series, I feel like I'm missing my best friend. This was a wonderful story full of smaller inner stories that connected in such great ways. The author is very descriptive and the work is thought provoking and fun "

    — Gail, 2/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A wonderful conclusion to a wonderful space opera "

    — Loren, 11/11/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Overall a very good series. Anderson developed a universe and several storylines that kept my interest across all seven volumes. I could easily see opportunity for developing a Sci-Fi television series around several of those storylines, particularly the Roamers. "

    — Paul, 10/19/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Amazing ending to the Saga of the Seven Suns. Some topics seemed like an easy neat way of wrapping things up, but the story makes sense. I hope Anderson returns to this universe in time. "

    — Ken, 9/9/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Things wrapped up pretty well. Saga probably could have been done in three or four but a catchy title so why not seven. "

    — R, 8/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Why do I feel like I have to finish a series if I start it? This one was not worth it. "

    — Aramis, 8/23/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is an interesting series but does take a little work to read. Also, I judge a book on how it is to reread and I found myself skipping many pages and sections due to it being a little too tediuos. "

    — Razorbak91313, 7/20/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A decent space opera, but could've been much better if it wasn't so long & the characters weren't so one dimensional. "

    — Tgut, 6/21/2010

About Kevin J. Anderson

Kevin J. Anderson has published more than 180 books, fifty-eight of which have been national or international bestsellers. He has written novels in the Star Wars, X-Files, and Dune universes, edited numerous anthologies, written comics and games, and the lyrics to two rock CDs. Anderson is the director of the graduate program in Publishing at Western Colorado University, and he and his wife Rebecca Moesta are the publishers of WordFire Press. There are twenty-four million copies of his books in print in thirty-four languages. His most recent novels are Bats in the Belfry, Skeleton in the Closet, Persephone, and Princess of Dune (with Brian Herbert).

About David Colacci

David Colacci is an actor and director who has directed and performed in prominent theaters nationwide. His credits include roles from Shakespeare to Albee, as well as extensive work on new plays. As a narrator, he has won numerous Earphones Awards, earned Audie Award nominations, and been included in Best Audio of the Year lists by such publications as Publishers Weekly, AudioFile magazine, and Library Journal. He was a resident actor and director with the Cleveland Play House for eight years and has been artistic director of the Hope Summer Rep Theater since 1992.