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The Last Steward

By: Nicholas Sansbury Smith
Narrated by: Mark Boyett, Khristine Hvam
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Publisher's summary

From the embers of a galaxy in flames, destiny calls upon an unknown guardian.

Captain Axel Finn has spent his life running salvage missions with an alien crew and their war bot. This motley group has found refuge on his ship from their own tumultuous pasts. But little do any of them know, beneath his gentle demeanor, their steadfast captain is far from the peace following, adventure seeking giant of a man they all love. His pacifist ethos meant to safeguard them has edged them to the brink of financial ruin and drawn dangerous enemies.

Forced into a risky salvage operation, the crew uncovers an alien relic not of this galaxy.

Expecting treasure to pay their debts, they instead find an artifact of the Wrath, an extraterrestrial species that once decimated entire worlds. To decipher the true nature of their discovery, Axel seeks Rangnar Soki, a deadly bounty hunter famous for his pursuit of the Stewards—legendary warriors who stood against the Wrath in bygone days. But as the mystery of this artifact deepens, and hunters close in, an old enemy threatens to set the galaxy ablaze.

Axel must choose: accept his legacy and unleash the monster within or watch everything he loves burn.

Kick off a thrilling quest of adventure with NYT and USA Today best-selling author Nicholas Sansbury Smith in this new science-fiction saga. Listeners who enjoy galactic combat, snarky droids, ancient aliens, lost starships, and underdogs facing daunting odds, this story is for you!

©2023 Nicholas Sansbury Smith (P)2024 Audible, Inc.
About the Performer-Nicholas Sansbury Smith

About the Creator

Nicholas Sansbury Smith is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 30 novels with two million copies sold. He is best known for his dystopian sci-fi Hell Divers series, set to be a major motion picture under Arad Productions. Before his writing career, Nicholas served at Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management, a background that inspired many of his story concepts. A two-time Ironman triathlete, he enjoys running, biking, and hiking. He also loves traveling, especially to his cabin in Northern Minnesota where he weaves his tales. He lives in Iowa with his wonderful wife and their beautiful daughter.

About the Performer-Mark Boyett

About the Performer

Mark Boyett has narrated 250 titles and counting in just about every genre, garnering an Audie Award for In Harm’s Way: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story of Its Survivors by Doug Stanton, and an Earphones Award for 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami. He’s the voice of multiple hit audiobook series, including Star Force and Undying Mercenaries by B.V. Larson, The Black Fleet Trilogy by Joshua Dalzelle, and The Ixan Prophecies by Scott Bartlett.

About Performer-Khristine Hvam

About the Performer

Khristine Hvam is an award-winning audiobook narrator, producer, director, and voice-over artist. You will hear her in TV/radio commercials, video games, animated series, and most notably in more than 400 audiobook titles. Khristine has been honored with four Audio Publishers Association Audie Awards. AudioFile Magazine has awarded her eight of its Earphones Awards for her performances. Khristine is a proud member of SAG/AFTRA.

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Incredible Story

This book is all-around awesome! You get two narrators and three storylines from three different main characters. How much fun is that?! It’s definitely a unique format that I thoroughly enjoyed. Both narrators are phenomenal. NSS brings us to new planets and introduces various species of alien. Each main character has their own battles to face, leaving you on the edge of your seat as the action heats up. I can’t recommend this book enough and am looking forward to the next installment!

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NSS at his best!

This story is told really well! The character development is perfectly balanced to give you an idea of who they are and what has made them that way, without distracting from the story! This is my new favorite book! I'm on my second listen through already!

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NSS never disappoints!

I was on the edge of my seat till the end. Now, I have to wait for the next book!

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amazing characters

Can't wait to see what the crew will discover next! I love that it's narratied by two different people. Can't wait for book 2

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Fantastic sci-fi with a funky robot!

I really enjoyed reading Galaxy in Flames. It's sci-fi with a great cast of characters and a funny robot! You can't go wrong with this one!

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Action packed and still tugs at the heart strings

A common enemy threatening to return to a universe fractured by mistrust and a malevolent overlord, and those that are scraping out an existence only to discover a secret that could be the salvation of the entire galaxy.
Characters you’ll love some you’ll root for a fiery demise. Plenty of depth and action.
I am looking forward to the next book.

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A Cosmic Saga of Heroism and Intrigue

As a long-time fan of Nicholas Sansbury Smith, "The Last Steward" does not disappoint. This initial installment in the 'Galaxy In Flames' series continues Smith’s tradition of delivering intense combat and richly drawn characters. Captain Axel Finn and his diverse crew navigate ancient cosmic mysteries and their own complex relationships, which are as intriguing as the action unfolding around them. Smith expertly weaves stories that keep you guessing right up to the final page, with his signature blend of suspense and emotional depth shining in this new series. For veterans and newcomers alike, "The Last Steward" offers an exhilarating journey through space that captivates and entertains, maintaining the high standards Smith’s fans have come to expect.

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Characters

Great opening book into what looks like a good series. Can’t wait for the next one.

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Great start to a new series

Didn’t know what to expect with this story. However, the dual narration on different story lines, combined with some really cool characters makes me very happy to have purchased this book, and excited for the next one.

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Fast moving great story.

At first it took me a minute to wrap my head around the storyline. Hard to go from a terrfic series Hell Divers to another series but once I started the story I really began to get into the story. NSS has done it again! I listen on audible and the narrators do such an awesome job. The story is fascinating and the characters are so personable.. The humor and serious sides of the story go hand in hand The characters have personality's that bring the story to life. I will not spoil the story for anyone but one character almost made me spit my coffe out when he got hurt!! I laughed so much reading this book and truly enjoyed the book. I actually listened to it 2 times back to back! Excited for the next book to come out! Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys a great book.

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