Setting Out

Name: Setting Out
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)
Author: Lars Larsen

When the world ends, who survives first?

Written byLars Larsen

Narrated byMichael Neeb

Length11h59m

Release dateMay 1, 2025

GenreScience Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Dystopian

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.8 (5 ratings)

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Author	Lars Larsen
Narrator	Michael Neeb
Runtime	11h59m
Published	May 1, 2025
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.8 / 5 (5 ratings)
Categories	Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Lars Larsen’s *Setting Out* isn’t just another dystopian thriller—it’s a razor-sharp dissection of global collapse told through the eyes of the least likely heroes. The story crackles with urgency as four nuclear missiles streak toward their targets, but the real drama unfolds in the chaos that follows. Larsen wastes no time building his world; instead, he drops listeners into a fractured America where the military’s last stand is as much about internal betrayal as it is about foreign threats. The prose is lean, the stakes are sky-high, and the moral dilemmas are unflinching. Michael Neeb’s narration amplifies the tension, his voice shifting seamlessly from calm exposition to breathless panic, making it feel like you’re listening to a live emergency broadcast with your heart in your throat. This isn’t a slow-burn apocalypse—it’s a sprint with no finish line in sight, and Larsen’s refusal to romanticize survival is what makes it unforgettable. If you crave sci-fi that’s as intellectually rigorous as it is gripping, *Setting Out* delivers in spades.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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Michael Neeb’s narration is the secret weapon of *Setting Out*—his performance is so immersive it feels less like an audiobook and more like having a front-row seat to the end of the world. He modulates his voice with surgical precision, whether delivering a clipped military briefing or a whispered confession in a collapsing bunker. The story itself is a masterclass in tension, balancing large-scale devastation with intimate character moments. Larsen’s worldbuilding is razor-focused; there’s no time wasted on exposition when the bombs are already in the air. That said, the middle act drags slightly as the narrative juggles too many characters, and the resolution, while thematically satisfying, feels a bit too neat for a story this brutal. Production-wise, the audio is pristine, with no distractions to pull you out of the chaos—unlike some post-apocalyptic tales, this one respects your time by never overstaying its welcome. If you’re looking for a dystopian listen that’s as smart as it is suspenseful, Neeb and Larsen have crafted something truly special here. Just don’t expect to sleep easy afterward.

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