Argonauts of the Void

Echoes of Ancient Alchemy

By: Robert W. Ross

Narrated by: Nick Podehl

“Compass of Finding…I am Charlotte Omandi, Captain of the Starship Bladerunner, and I command you to take us…to where we can do the most good.”

With those fateful words, Bladerunner’s captain placed herself and her crew in the hands of providence. They left Londë in the care of its new Sentinel, Tahlexi Evergarden, and once more braved the void between worlds.

Within days, the ship and crew found themselves entering yet another strange new universe but one with unexpected similarities to Earth’s own. Shortly after their arrival, William Thorne implores Captain Omandi to deviate from the Compass’ path.

Her fateful decision sets them on a course where angels, quite literally, fear to tread. They encounter unexpected allies and advisors, which ultimately lead to the planet Icaria.

Unlike Londë, Icaria has a striking similarity to Earth…some thousand years ago. It is a land of castles, lords, guilds, and assassins. A land ruled by a leader of immense power, who governs by equally powerful threats.

The self-titled, Bolamin the Just, has mastered Icarian alchemy in all its forms to become the planet’s undisputed leader, but it was not always so.

In an all but forgotten age, a benevolent herald brought alchemy as a gift given freely to all. Greed and avarice corrupted the herald’s intent, driving Icaria into centuries of darkness.

Rejoin Charlotte, William, and the crew of Bladerunner, as they strive to set right what had gone wrong, and to, literally, do the most good. Along the way, two key members of the crew will have long-held preconceptions tested as they encounter beings of myth and legend. Ultimately, to achieve Icaria’s restoration, the captain and her crew must harken well to the Echoes of Ancient Alchemy.

©2026 Robert W. Ross (P)2026 Spartamac, LLC

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Once again Robert delivers another great book! Check it out! William and the crew of the blade runner go on another adventure to save a world. All the characters you love and all of their fun banter back-and-forth are in this book! Ben a long wait for this one don’t make it any longer and pick it up you won’t regret it!!!!

Space Opera with Medieval Alchemy...Yes, Please!

What a great second edition to this unique series. We get to reunite with many of our old favorites while also getting some interesting new introductions. Hello, Egyptian gods and the Fae? I didn't see that one coming and I love when I don't see things coming.

Anyway, I've written many reviews for these series, because they're awesome and I know authors both need and love to see reviews. However, I think I'll keep this one shorter than most.

Ross does a masterful job of weaving in Sci-fi, Space Opera, and Fantasy to where all seem to just fit naturally. The characters, both new and old, feel real, the dialogue is engaging, and the tension fantastic. You won't want to put this one down, I'll tell you that for nothing!

Echoes of Ancient Alchemy is straight up awesome. Narration is pitch perfect as always, and we even get a little cameo from Autumn Juliet in the Author's note. Love Love Love!!

The continuity of your tales. The character's lives fit perfectly together.

By far you are one of the best authors of my time on this dusty ball. May God bless you and yours. Nick is fabulous!

Just get no regrets

Just awesome stories 1 of best series and spectacular narrator. I've listened to all of them . best