The Last Steward (Galaxy In Flames Book 1)
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From the embers of a galaxy in flames, destiny calls upon an unknown guardian.Captain Axel Finn has spent his life running salvage missions with an alien crew and their war bot. This motley group has found refuge on his ship from their own tumultuous pasts. But little do any of them know, beneath his gentle demeanor, their steadfast captain is far from the peace following, adventure seeking giant of a man they all love.
To decipher the true nature of their discovery, Axel seeks Rangnar Soki, a deadly bounty hunter famous for his pursuit of
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- Mark Boyett appears on at least 4 other verified audiobook editions in our catalog.
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Is This Right for You?
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You’ll probably enjoy this if…
- Readers who enjoy spacefaring salvage crews and unusual shipboard ensembles.
- Listeners interested in alien artifacts, hidden histories, and threats that expand beyond one crew.
- Fans of protagonists whose principles are tested by practical danger and financial pressure.
It might not be the best fit if…
- Readers seeking a fully documented recommendation about pacing, emotional depth, or narration.
- Anyone wanting a confirmed standalone story rather than the beginning of a series.
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Our Take
The premise combines a found-family crew with a captain whose pacifist public image conceals a more complicated past, then pushes them toward a relic tied to a devastating extraterrestrial threat. That should appeal to listeners who like character-led space adventure with a widening sense of danger. Story-level fit is more supportable here than detailed judgments about pacing, emotional impact, or narration; recording-specific performance evidence is currently too thin for a confident assessment.
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Runtime & Edition Details
- Runtime
- 14:36
- Format
- Unabridged audiobook
- Language
- EN English
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FAQ
Is this a standalone story?
The title identifies this audiobook as Book 1 in the Galaxy in Flames series, so listeners should expect the opening of a larger science-fiction story rather than a confirmed standalone.
Who narrates this edition?
This English-language unabridged edition is narrated by Mark Boyett and runs 14 hours and 36 minutes.
Is there a verified sample?
A verified audio sample is available through Apple Books, making it the best way to preview the recording before committing to the full-length edition.
What kind of science fiction is this?
The available description places it in spacefaring science fiction, with salvage work, an alien crew, a war bot, an extraterrestrial relic, and the threat of a species that once destroyed entire worlds.
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