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Calibans Krieg

The Expanse • Book 2

by James S.A. Corey

Narrated by Matthias Lühn

4.03 ABR Score (185.8K ratings)
★ 4.39 Goodreads (185.8K) ★ 3.5 Audible (4)
22h 19m Released 2018 Sci-Fi

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

The alien horror from book one just became everyone's problem, and the human response is somehow more terrifying.

  • Great if you want: multi-POV space opera mixing political thriller with alien dread
  • Listening experience: propulsive and dense — chapters shift between thriller momentum and geopolitical weight
  • Narration: Lühn delivers a measured, authoritative performance that grounds the sprawling cast
  • Skip if: you haven't listened to book one — this series demands order

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About This Audiobook

Tensions escalate across the solar system as humanity's fragile peace begins to unravel in this gripping space opera. When mysterious events unfold on Jupiter's moon Ganymede and an alien protomolecule surfaces on Venus, the delicate balance between Earth, Mars, and the Belt colonies threatens to collapse entirely. As political machinations intensify and the specter of extraterrestrial influence looms, Detective Miller, Executive Officer Holden, and their allies find themselves caught in a web of conspiracy that could determine the fate of human civilization.

Matthias Lühn delivers a masterful narration that captures both the intimate character moments and sweeping scope of this complex political thriller. His nuanced voice work distinguishes each character while maintaining the relentless pacing that propels listeners through nearly twenty-three hours of interplanetary intrigue. Lühn's performance enhances the technical dialogue and world-building details that make Corey's vision of the future feel authentic and immediate. The audio format proves ideal for this densely plotted narrative, allowing the multiple storylines and shifting perspectives to unfold naturally while immersing listeners in the lived-in universe of The Expanse.