Ghost Ship

Name: Ghost Ship
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (189 reviews)
Author: Sharon Lee

Stowaways, smugglers, and starship secrets

Written bySharon Lee

Narrated byEileen Stevens

Length11h48m

Release dateSeptember 4, 2012

GenreScience Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.6 (189 ratings)

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Author	Sharon Lee
Narrator	Eileen Stevens
Runtime	11h48m
Published	September 4, 2012
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.6 / 5 (189 ratings)
Categories	Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure, Space Opera
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Ghost Ship isn’t just another Liaden Universe story—it’s a high-stakes chase across the void where trust is a liability and survival is a gamble. Sharon Lee crafts a tense, claustrophobic narrative where a salvaging crew intercepts a derelict vessel, only to uncover evidence of recent activity. The slow-burn mystery unfolds through sharp dialogue and character-driven tension, blending classic space opera tropes with Lee’s signature mix of diplomacy, intrigue, and family dynamics among the Korval clan. The audiobook’s pacing mirrors the story’s deliberate unraveling, giving listeners time to savor the world-building without sacrificing momentum. Eileen Stevens’ narration is a standout—her performance shifts seamlessly between weary traders, calculating mercenaries, and the clipped precision of Liaden aristocracy, with each voice distinct yet grounded in the same universe. The result is an immersive experience where the ship’s creaks and the static of interstellar comms feel as real as the characters’ moral dilemmas.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

AudioBook Atlas

I started Ghost Ship expecting another Liaden adventure, but Lee delivered something richer—a story that balances the series’ trademark charm with a tightly wound thriller. Eileen Stevens’ narration elevates the material; her portrayal of the crew’s exhaustion and the Korval patriarch’s dry wit feels effortless, though her softer, more delicate tones for supporting characters occasionally blur into one another. The plot’s twists are well-earned, but the middle act drags slightly as the crew debates their next move. Still, the payoff—a revelation about the ship’s origins that ties directly into the Liaden Universe’s larger history—is worth the wait. The audiobook’s production is clean, with no audible artifacts, and Stevens’ pacing ensures the tension never sags. My only real critique? The ending feels abrupt, as if the story was meant to stretch longer. That said, this is easily the most gripping Korval novel in years, and Stevens’ performance makes it a must-listen for fans of immersive sci-fi.

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