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Alexander X

Battle for Forever • Book 1

by Edward Savio

Narrated by Wil Wheaton

3.73 ABR Score (7.9K ratings)
★ 3.62 Goodreads (1.6K) ★ 4.18 Audible (6.4K)
10h 42m Released 2019 Sci-Fi

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Wil Wheaton narrating a man who's been alive for centuries and is very tired of pretending otherwise is casting so perfect it almost feels unfair.

  • Great if you want: a competence-fantasy thriller starring an immortal reluctant hero
  • Listening experience: brisk and witty — thriller pacing with flashes of dry humor
  • Narration: Wheaton's easy charisma sells Alexander's world-weary cool completely
  • Skip if: you want your immortality fiction grounded and emotionally heavy

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About This Audiobook

When Alexander Grant's carefully constructed ordinary life shatters in a single violent night, centuries of hidden secrets come rushing to the surface. Possessing skills and knowledge that span lifetimes, Alexander has spent decades blending into the background of modern society, suppressing abilities that would raise uncomfortable questions. But when a shadowy organization targets him and threatens those he cares about, his facade of normalcy crumbles. Now hunted by enemies who seem to know exactly what he is, Alexander must embrace the full extent of his mysterious past to survive a conspiracy that reaches far beyond his own immortal existence.

Wil Wheaton delivers a nuanced performance that captures both Alexander's world-weary wisdom and his struggle to reconnect with his humanity. Wheaton's natural storytelling rhythm enhances the book's blend of action and introspection, shifting seamlessly between tense chase sequences and quieter character moments. His voice work brings distinct personalities to the supporting cast while maintaining the mystery surrounding Alexander's true nature. The audio format particularly benefits the story's layered revelations, as Wheaton's pacing allows listeners to absorb each twist while building anticipation for the larger conspiracy Edward Savio gradually unveils.