Executive by Piers Anthony

Executive

A ruthless titan reshapes a planet in blood and iron

Written byPiers Anthony
Narrated byBasil Sands
Length12h18m
Release dateApril 8, 2015
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.5 (5 ratings)

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AuthorPiers Anthony
NarratorBasil Sands
Runtime12h18m
PublishedApril 8, 2015
Rating★★★★☆ 4.5 / 5 (5 ratings)
CategoriesScience Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic, Science Fiction, Adventure, Space Opera
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Piers Anthony’s *Executive* isn’t your typical power-fantasy—it’s a brutal, blood-soaked odyssey where absolute control demands absolute sacrifice. The story follows a man who seizes power not through prophecy or magic, but through sheer, merciless efficiency, dismantling a corrupt planet’s underworld piece by piece. Think *Game of Thrones* meets *Dune*, but with a protagonist who wields power like a surgeon’s scalpel: precise, unflinching, and surgical in its brutality. Anthony’s worldbuilding is dense but immersive, packed with political intrigue, alien cultures, and a protagonist whose moral compass is as flexible as the blade he carries. This isn’t a tale of redemption—it’s a tale of domination, where the only law is the one the Executive enforces himself. The audiobook elevates the material with Basil Sands’ gravelly, commanding narration, a voice that drips with the weight of a man who’s seen too much and given too little. Sands doesn’t just read the lines—he inhabits them, making the Executive feel like a force of nature rather than a character.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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Basil Sands’ narration is the standout here—his voice has the gravitas of a seasoned warlord, perfectly matching the protagonist’s cold, calculating ruthlessness. He doesn’t just perform the dialogue; he *commands* it, making every threat feel like a physical blow and every strategic move resonate with weight. The pacing is relentless, which works for the story’s tone, but there are moments where the sheer volume of action borders on overwhelming. I found myself pausing occasionally to mentally reset between battlefield strategies, corporate coups, and alien power struggles—Anthony doesn’t waste time on filler, but the density might leave some listeners breathless. That said, the production quality is top-notch; the sound design is clean, with no distracting artifacts, and the pacing never feels rushed despite the story’s breakneck speed. My biggest critique? The Executive’s inner monologue can veer into repetitive self-justification, as if Anthony’s trying to hammer home the theme of power’s seduction a little too hard. But if you’re here for a protagonist who’s as fascinating as he is terrifying, Sands’ performance alone is worth the listen—just be prepared for a story that doesn’t flinch from the cost of victory.

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