Audiobooks by Alan Dean Foster

-The Official Movie Prequel- The Covenant mission is the most ambitious endeavor in the history of Weyland-Yutani. A ship bound for Origae-6, carrying two thousand colonists beyond the limits of known space, this is make-or-break investment for the corporation-and for the future of all mankind.Yet there are those who would die to stop the mission. As the colony ship hovers in Earth orbit, several violent events reveal a deadly conspiracy to sabotage the launch. While Captain Jacob Branson and his wife, Daniels, complete their preparations, security chief Daniel Lopé recruits the final key member of his team. Together they seek to stop the perpetrators before the ship and its passengers can be destroyed.An original novel by the acclaimed Alan Dean Foster, author of the groundbreaking Alien novelization, Alien: Covenant Origins is the official chronicle of the events that led up to Alien: Covenant. It also reveals the world the colonists left behind. The Alien Series

Alan Dean Foster (Author), Tom Taylorson (Narrator)

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Alien: Covenant: A Novel

The Alien Series Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created, with Alien: Covenant, a new chapter in his groundbreaking Alien adventure. The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise. But it is actually a dark, dangerous world.

Alan Dean Foster (Author), Tom Taylorson (Narrator)

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Chorus Skating [Dramatized Adaptation]

Middle-aged, lazy, and out of shape, spellsinger Jon-Tom attempts to break out of domestic drudgery with one last great adventure. Jon-Tom and Mudge are bored. Their adventuring days long behind them, the spellsinger and his once-thieving otter sidekick have settled into a life of tepid domesticity, and they are sick of it. They hunger for an old-fashioned adventure, but there are no more great evils to combat. And so they decide to follow the music. Literally. A drifting cloud of lost chords has taken to floating around Jon-Tom, and following it puts them on the trail of an evil that terrifies the spellsinger. Something is stealing music. Finding out who, and why, is responsible for the silencing of the instruments will put Jon-Tom and Mudge into great peril, at the hands of a selfish elephant, a greedy black bear, and a whirlpool with a filthy sense of humor. Seeking adventure, they've stumbled into one turn that may turn out to be their last.

Alan Dean Foster (Author), A Full Cast, Amanda Forstrom, Andy Clemence, Bradley Smith, Chris Genebach, David Jourdan, Deidra Starnes, Drew Kopas, Elizabeth Jernigan, Eric Messner, Gary Telles, Gregory Linington, Karen Novak, Ken Jackson, Michael Glenn, Michael John Casey, Mort Shelby, Nanette Savard, Nora Achrati, Patrick Bussink, Paul Reisman, Richard Rohan, Rose Elizabeth Supan, Scott Mccormick, Terence Aselford, Tim Carlin, Todd Scofield, Tony Nam, Tracy Olivera, Yasmin Tuazon (Narrator)

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Flinx's Folly

New York Times bestselling author Alan Dean Foster delivers the eagerly awaited new Pip and Flinx novel featuring a certain twenty-four-year-old with red hair, growing powers, and a loyal sidekick who just happens to be a flying mini-dragon. Sure to delight longtime fans and win new ones, Flinx’s Folly follows Flinx on a thrilling quest to unravel the mysteries of his mind and body. It is a quest that forces him to confront a horror almost beyond human comprehension concealed somewhere in the universe … and coming closer. It’s a good thing Flinx is no stranger to trouble, because he’s swimming in it. Even before the latest murderous attack by a new gang of assailants, there seems no end to people determined to arrest, examine, or kill him. To add insult to all that injury, Flinx has been spirited away and enlisted in a battle against a monstrous extra-galactic threat. Hidden behind the Great Emptiness, in a place where it seems matter and energy have never been, there is only evil. Pure evil that is approaching him, accelerating. Against such a quintessence of colossal evil what can one puny human and a formidable mini-dragon protector do? Flinx must tell someone or go out of his already addled mind. Choosing a confidant is easy: Clarity Held, a crush he hasn’t seen in six years. She is a young woman who has clearly gone on with her life in ways that (he soon learns) don’t necessarily include Flinx.Whatever happens, Flinx makes up his mind to act quickly. His decision is the beginning of a terrifying, high-stakes adventure through perilous new realms that will rocket him into the very heart of danger—and into the arms of the only woman he’s ever loved. As he and Pip bravely travel to a place where no man or mini-drag has gone before, Flinx discovers he has a few more friends than he thought—and far more enemies than he ever imagined.

Alan Dean Foster (Author), Stefan Rudnicki (Narrator)

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Into the Out of

Earth is being invaded by the shetani-spirit creatures so small and stealthy that only one man knows about the increasing peril. The potential savior is an African elder named Olkeloki who is capable of fighting evil both in this world and the spirit one. But to be successful he must recruit the help of two others: government agent Joshua Oak and a feisty young woman named Merry Sharrow. Only the three of them can keep the shetani from destroying reality as we know it.

Alan Dean Foster (Author), Janice Law, Joel Richards (Narrator)

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Maori: A Novel

A sweeping historical novel set in nineteenth-century New Zealand from the New York Times bestselling author. The only son of a poor British coal miner, Robert Coffin sets sail for the far ends of the Earth in search of his fortune, leaving his young bride and infant child behind in England. In the sordid and dangerous South Pacific port of Kororareka, on the sprawling island the native Maori call 'the Land of the Long White Cloud,' Coffin builds a successful new life as a merchant. He gains an unwavering respect for the aboriginal people and their culture, and finds comfort in the arms of his fiery Irish mistress, Mary. But the unexpected arrival of a China-bound clipper bearing his wife, Holly, and son, Christopher, throws Coffin's world into turmoil-compounded by the ever-increasing tension between the Maori tribes and the mistrusted 'pakehas' who are plundering their land. As the years of a volatile nineteenth century progress, the indomitable family of the stalwart adventurer the Maori have named 'Iron Hair' will struggle, sacrifice, and endure through war, chaos, catastrophe, and change.

Alan Dean Foster (Author), Bruce Mann (Narrator)

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Midworld

A jungle planet must defend against exploitative aliens in this novel by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. From the rich imagination of science fiction great Alan Dean Foster comes the story of Midworld, a Humanx Commonwealth planet that's equally fragile and hostile. Covered by a lush rainforest, Midworld is home to a primitive society that lives in harmony with the natural world. But the arrival of an exploitative human company, whose workers know nothing of Midworld's delicate ecosystem, sparks a conflict. Should Midworld's villagers aid the humans or stand against them? The hero of Foster's addictive page-turner, Born, decides to lead two humans across the perilous jungle. His choice propels Midworld toward annihilation-and leads him headlong into a battle for survival.

Alan Dean Foster (Author), Eric Jason Martin, Eric Martin (Narrator)

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Power Score: Your Formula for Leadership Success

ghSMART, the bestselling team behind Who: The A Method for Hiring, returns with a breakthrough formula for how the best leaders and teams deliver results. "ghSMART is the world's top firm for helping leaders hire talented teams and run them at full power. Nothing is more important."-Marshall Goldsmith, bestselling author of Mojo and What Got You Here Won't Get You There "The most useful book about leadership." That is what we hope you and your team will say after finishing Power Score. Is your team running at full power? Only 10 percent of leaders run their teams at full power. The formula you are about to learn is based on the most extensive research of its kind, spanning more than 15,000 careers with over 9 million data points. The idea has been battle-tested for more than two decades by leaders in every major industry. It works. Successful leadership starts with three key questions: 1. Priorities-Do we have the right priorities? (Only 24 percent of leaders do.) 2. Who-Do we have the right people on the team? (Only 14 percent of leaders do.) 3. Relationships-Do we have the right relationships that deliver results? (Only 47 percent of leaders do.) Learn how to calculate your team's Power Score, and how to improve each of the three key areas of leadership. Learn what to do, and what not do, from compelling statistics and inspiring stories of those leaders who have succeeded and those who have failed. You may be surprised how easy it is to read this little book. And you may be even more surprised by how fast this approach will boost your team's results. When you dial up your team's Power Score, you will make a greater impact as a leader, help your team earn more money for your cause (whatever your cause may be), and enjoy greater career success. Advance praise for Power Score "The power score is the secret sauce that gives the group the information needed to fix problems. The authors provide plenty of guidance presented in an accessible Q&A format."-Success "I wouldn't be surprised if Power Score became the new go-to guide for leadership. Effective teams are key in everything from healthcare to business to government to nonprofits, and this book will help organizations change the conversation about getting results."-Atul Gawande, New York Times bestselling author of Being Mortal and The Checklist Manifesto "Smart, Street, and Foster have turned more than twenty years of research on leadership into a practical, systematic approach for getting results."-Frederick W. Smith, chairman and chief executive officer of FedEx Corporation "My entire team applied the principles of Power Score and has enjoyed explosive growth as a result. Even better, I am having more fun as a leader than ever before."-Jeff Booth, chief executive officer and founder of BuildDirect "The ghSMART team has done it again. With Who, they demystified the process of hiring A Players. Now they have decoded how to become an A+ leader."-Panos Anastassiadis, managing partner of Global Cyber

Alan Dean Foster, Alan Foster, Geoff Smart, Randy Street (Author), Alan Dean Foster, Alan Foster, Randy Street (Narrator)

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Relic

The last known human searches the galaxy for companionship in a brilliant standalone novel from the legendary author of the Pip & Flinx series. "A provocative read."-The Washington Post Once Homo sapiens reigned supreme, spreading from star system to star system in an empire that encountered no alien life and thus knew no enemy . . . save itself. As had happened many times before, the basest, most primal human instincts rose up, only this time armed with the advanced scientific knowledge to create a genetically engineered smart virus that quickly wiped out humanity to the last man. That man is Ruslan, the sole known surviving human being in the universe. Rescued from the charnel house of his home planet by the Myssari-an intelligent alien race-Ruslan spends his days as something of a cross between a research subject and a zoo attraction. Though the Myssari are determined to resurrect the human race, using Ruslan's genetic material, all he wants for himself and his species is oblivion. But then the Myssari make Ruslan an extraordinary offer: In exchange for his cooperation, they will do everything in their considerable power to find the lost home world of his species-an all-but-mythical place called Earth-and, perhaps, another living human. Thus begins an epic journey of adventure, danger, heartbreak, and hope, as Ruslan sets out in search of a place that may no longer exist-drawn by the slimmest yet most enduring hope. Praise for Relic "Relic is a thrilling and thoughtful epic. With Alan Dean Foster's trademark invention in both the psychology and physiology of his aliens, he also enriches the narrative with their complex cultures. The plot spans galaxies!"-Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author Greg Bear "The stunning plot of Foster's stand-alone novel will intrigue readers for not only the 'last man in the universe' trope but also the well-developed alien species. A true first contact novel on many different levels."-Library Journal "Foster's sympathetic novel successfully surveys human frailty, the tendency not to learn from history, and an enduring capacity for adaptation and emotional attachment."-Publishers Weekly "Foster's high-concept novel is a gripping tale of serenity amid sorrow."-World Magazine

Alan Dean Foster (Author), Marc Thompson (Narrator)

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Son of Spellsinger [Dramatized Adaptation]

Much to Clothahump the Wizard's distress, ex-hippie Jon-Tom and Talea's son Buncan wants to be a questing hero, but not a spellsinger. Instead he forms a band with Mudge's kids, otters Noctor and Squill, one that creates a wild unpredictable magic - based on rap! Then an anteater arrives with rumours about a dangerous legend. Soon the young rappers, aided by a drunk rhino, are off on an odyssey to a fortress where evil sorcerers threaten the world. And where only the unknown power of Buncan's beat can stop the hordes of hideous hybrids.

Alan Dean Foster (Author), A Full Cast, Andy Clemence, Bradley Smith, Casie Platt, Chris Genebach, Christopher Graybill, Christopher Walker, Colleen Delany, Danny Gavigan, David Jourdan, Dawn Ursula, Dylan Lynch, Gregory Linington, J.W. Rone, James Konicek, Ken Jackson, Kimberly Gilbert, Lily Beacon, Matthew Keenan, Michael Glenn, Michael John Casey, Mort Shelby, Nanette Savard, Nathanial Perry, Paul Reisman, Richard Rohan, Rose Elizabeth Supan, Scott Mccormick, Terence Aselford, Thomas Keegan, Tim Carlin, Tim Getman, Todd Scofield, Yasmin Tuazon (Narrator)

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Spellsinger

A musician is transported into a land of magic-from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Trek Into Darkness. Jonathan Thomas Meriweather is a typical college student, interested in girls, music, and an occasional taste of reefer. But when a journey through an interdimensional portal lands him in a world of talking animals and ominous sorcery, he finds he is on a very different trip indeed. Here, when he plays a strange instrument called a duar, peculiar things happen: powerful magic that may be the only way to stop a dark force that threatens his new world-and his old one. Reluctantly, he finds himself teaming up with a semi-senile turtle wizard; a thieving, backstabbing otter; and a bewildered Marxist dragon to rally an army for the war about to come. Spellsinger, the first in Alan Dean Foster's eight-book Spellsinger series, introduces a world of magic and mayhem, where animals are people and plunging ahead no matter what the consequences may be the only way to survive.

Alan Dean Foster (Author), Tim Campbell (Narrator)

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Spellsinger [Dramatized Adaptation]

Snatched through a portal into a land of magic, a young musician must use a mysterious, multistring duar to rescue the world into which he has fallen before he can return to his own. Jonathan Thomas Meriweather is a typical college student, interested in girls, music, and an occasional taste of reefer. But when a journey through an interdimensional portal lands him in a world of talking animals and ominous sorcery, he finds he is on a very different trip indeed. Here, when he plays a strange instrument called a duar, peculiar things happen: powerful magic that may be the only way to stop a dark force that threatens his new world-and his old one. Reluctantly, he finds himself teaming up with a semi-senile turtle wizard; a thieving, backstabbing otter; and a bewildered Marxist dragon to rally an army for the war about to come. Spellsinger, the first in Alan Dean Foster's eight-book Spellsinger series, introduces a world of magic and mayhem, where animals are people and plunging ahead no matter what the consequences may be the only way to survive.

Alan Dean Foster (Author), A Full Cast, Alyssa Wilmoth, Andy Clemence, Bradley Smith, Chris Genebach, David Jourdan, Gregory Linington, James Konicek, Jeff Allin, Ken Jackson, Michael Glenn, Michael John Casey, Mort Shelby, Nanette Savard, Paul Reisman, Ren Kasey, Richard Rohan, Rose Elizabeth Supan, Scott Mccormick, Shanta Parasuraman, Terence Aselford, Todd Scofield, Yasmin Tuazon (Narrator)

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