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First Strike

Convergence • Book 3

by Craig Alanson

Narrated by R.C. Bray

4.37 ABR Score (4.2K ratings)
★ 4.38 Goodreads (1.6K) ★ 4.8 Audible (2.6K)
16h 37m Released 2023 Fantasy

Why Listen?

R.C. Bray's delivery transforms Alanson's high-stakes fantasy into a propulsive thriller where every scheming villain and desperate gambit lands with real weight. This is urban fantasy that actually surprises you.

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About This Audiobook

Kaz Wolfe faces his most dangerous gambit yet as malevolent forces close in on opening doorways between worlds. The shadowy Order grows bolder in their pursuit of otherworldly power, systematically working to breach the barriers that keep ancient entities at bay. With defensive strategies failing and time running out, Kaz must abandon his cautious approach and launch a desperate offensive against enemies who wield supernatural abilities. The stakes couldn't be higher as reality itself hangs in the balance, forcing Kaz to risk everything in a bid to strike first before humanity loses its last chance at survival.

R.C. Bray delivers another masterful performance that elevates Alanson's urban fantasy to new heights. His nuanced portrayal captures both Kaz's determination and the mounting tension as supernatural threats intensify throughout the narrative. Bray's pacing perfectly balances action sequences with character development, while his distinct voices for various characters help listeners navigate the complex web of allies and adversaries. The nearly seventeen-hour runtime flies by as Bray's engaging delivery transforms exposition into compelling storytelling, making this third installment in the Convergence series an immersive audio experience that showcases why this narrator-author pairing continues to resonate with fantasy audiences.