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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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Great story!

Galaxy in Flames is a really great story! Love the characters! Even the bad ones. Lol
I so look forward to the second book! Wish it was out now! There is some sadness but hopefully there will be some good revenge for it! Great story Nicholas Sansbury Smith! Thank you!

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Great start to what promises to be another outstanding series!

I love the characters and can't wait to see what happens next! This is one that I hated to see end.

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What a Great Ride

This is one hell of a story the characters are all so great, the friendly banter back an forth between them really make it a great listen.

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Definitely recommended

Great new series by NSS. Love the mix of comedy and through-provoking plot. Epic in scope, and a tight-knit set of character. Love the Trash Squid! Highly recommended.

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Great storytelling

Congrats Nick. You did it again. Great story. Very much looking forward to the next book.

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GRAND SLAM!

What an amazing ride! Nick hit it out of the park! Love the new characters. Great plot! Fun!

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He just keeps doing it

Let me start off by saying this book is not in my usual fair. I'm not a space book kinda person. I jumped on it because I love Smith's other works.
Well now I think I'll be looking into other space stories. The characters are well developed and funny as heck. OWEY BOO BOO!!! The narrators took those well developed characters and made them come to life. I want more of the story and can't wait to get it. Thanks again for another amazing book Mr. Smith.

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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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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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NSS at his best!

What a crazy awesome new world Smith has brought us. Fans of Hell Divers or Orbs will feel right at home. Axel is a bit Malcom and a bit Picard as he captains the Trash Squid along with a vibrant crew.

The world building is superb, spanning many planets across many stars.

The earth has become a wasteland, forcing humanity to find a new home. With the help of AI, they invent FTL and soon discover they are not alone.

All Axel has ever wanted was to visit these other planets, but he was raised on earth by his mother and his aunt.

However, his past hides a dark secret.

Boyett narrates 3/4 of it and does an incredible job! And Hvam always brings her best performance, even with as little as she does in this book!

I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait for the next one!

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