Stones by Starr Z. Davies

Stones

Superpowers collide in a gritty dystopian tale

Written byStarr Z. Davies
Length0h47m
Release dateApril 16, 2021
LanguageEnglish
★★★☆ 3.8 (3 ratings)

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Quick Facts

AuthorStarr Z. Davies
NarratorMarc P. LeVasseur
Runtime0h47m
PublishedApril 16, 2021
Rating★★★☆ 3.8 / 5 (3 ratings)
CategoriesLGBTQ+, Literature & Fiction, Anthologies & Short Stories, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Steampunk
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Starr Z. Davies’ *Stones* is a compact but explosive dive into a future where power isn’t just currency—it’s a death sentence. In this near-future dystopia, BeneCorp polices the extraordinary, and Grey, a hardened bounty hunter, enforces their brutal rules with cold precision. But when a routine extraction goes sideways, he’s forced to confront the system he serves and the people it grinds underfoot. Davies balances razor-sharp worldbuilding with raw character moments, making this more than just another superpowered rebellion story. The prose is lean and punchy, refusing to waste a word on empty exposition, which makes the audiobook’s concise runtime feel both efficient and immersive.

What sets this apart isn’t just the snappy storytelling—it’s the way Davies treats power like a double-edged sword. The characters aren’t just fighting for freedom; they’re fighting *against* each other, their abilities twisting them into something less than human. It’s messy, morally ambiguous, and all the better for it.

Tags: LGBTQ dystopian audiobookshort sci-fi with superpowersgritty near-future fictionantihero bounty hunter storydystopian anthology

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Editor's Review ★★★☆

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Marc P. LeVasseur’s narration is the glue that holds *Stones* together, his voice shifting seamlessly between Grey’s weary cynicism and the cold authority of BeneCorp’s enforcers. He nails the dystopian tone—every line drips with exhaustion and barely contained rage, making Grey’s internal unraveling feel visceral. The pacing is tight, but I wish the final act had more breathing room; the climax rushes in a way that undermines some of the earlier tension. That said, the audiobook’s strength is in its specificity: the way Davies describes powers isn’t just flavor—it’s a narrative tool. LeVasseur delivers lines like *“His ability to see the future made him a liability to the present”* with a weight that lingers. Production-wise, the sound design is minimal but effective, letting the story breathe without overpowering the performances. If you’re craving dystopian fiction with teeth, *Stones* delivers—but don’t expect a neat resolution.

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