The Signal

By: Eric Buchman, Gabriel Urbina, Sarah Shachat

Narrated by: Paget Brewster, full cast

When the evidence points to two realities, which will you believe?

Two astronomers have detected a strange, pulsing signal from deep space. Within hours, the US government goes into lockdown, restricting airspace and scrubbing scientific data. Was the signal an intercepted communication revealing alarming plans for an enemy’s military strike? Or has humanity at long last found proof of extraterrestrial life?

Caught between two mind-blowing possibilities, Dr. Veronica Chapel leaves her job as a high school science teacher to search for answers with her old friend Malcolm Feldman, a determined journalist, and Ada Park, a brilliant astronomer. Oh, and it also happens to be Dr. Chapel's one chance to redeem her destroyed scientific reputation, no pressure...

As the group digs deeper, they uncover layers of mystery that challenge their grasp of the universe and their place in it. With time running out and the world hanging in the balance, they must navigate a tangled web of corporate secrets, government interference, and ethical dilemmas on a high-stakes journey to uncover a truth that will upend our understanding of the cosmos—and ourselves.

The Signal is directed, edited, and scored by Mark Henry Phillips.

©2024 Fresh Produce Media, LLC (P)2024 Audible Originals, LLC

Great storytelling and well developed characters.

An easy listen with great characters and development. Would definitely give it a listen if you are looking for something entertaining.

Excellent

Although I genuinely wish the outcome had been more satisfying, the exceptional acting and writing make this a worthwhile listen.

Great Short Story

The premise was very interesting. I enjoyed the voice acting and the sound effects. The story itself was good, especially considering the runtime. While the ending was a bit predictable, I wish it had taken the opposite direction, as I think that would have made for a great twist. Nonetheless, it was an overall enjoyable experience.

it did a good job keep me listening but disappointed at the ending

it got me to listen with interest. but in the end not much really happened. disappointing ending

Compelling & Well Done!

I started listening to this on a whim, unsure if I’d truly stay or be interested- not expecting to be- but I was. The story is well paced and interesting.

The voice acting is superb (something I find happily with almost all audible originals).

I think I would have liked the ending to be something more- because it could have opened it up for more story telling- a part two and three. However, I’ll take it for what it is and say that it left me with the feeling that the main character had truly developed and changed- so overall, still great!

Definitely would recommend as an easy, compelling, and entertaining listen.

Excellently done

Just perfect for an audible book. The effect sound really what stood out. I think it needs a written book.

good short story

It went differently than I expected, and that was refreshing. I note, however. that I wasn't exactly a fan of any of the characters. but ... that, too, was refreshing.

Enjoyed more than I expected

I'm a Criminal Minds fan, so when I saw Paget Brewster was starring in this, I knew I had to listen. I definitely enjoyed the performances and the story was good. I enjoyed the twist and would have happily listened to a longer story.

Entertaining and interesting

A very enjoyable listen. It’s an interesting and thought provoking story with solid relatable characters in a high quality production.

This was completely derivative.

This story was a condensed version of the movie Contact or the book by Carl Sagan. It also was similar to Deception Point by Dan Brown. The performance was good with all the sound effects, but the end was completely predictable and very disappointing. I would avoid this audible not original.