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Solitude

Dimension Space • Book 1

by Dean M. Cole

Narrated by R.C. Bray

3.98 ABR Score (10.4K ratings)
★ 3.83 Goodreads (2.5K) ★ 4.39 Audible (7.9K)
8h 49m Released 2017 Sci-Fi

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

R.C. Bray narrating a last-man-on-Earth story where the last woman is trapped in orbit — the tension practically has its own gravity.

  • Great if you want: post-apocalyptic survival with hard sci-fi stakes
  • Listening experience: propulsive and tense — the split-location structure keeps pressure constant
  • Narration: Bray's urgency suits Vaughn's reluctant-hero arc perfectly
  • Skip if: you find military-bro protagonists grating

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About This Audiobook

Army aviator Vaughn Singleton awakens to find himself the sole survivor of a mysterious catastrophe that has wiped humanity from Earth. Meanwhile, Commander Angela Brown remains trapped aboard the deteriorating International Space Station, watching the planet below for signs of life. As months pass, both survivors face mounting challenges: Vaughn must navigate a world suddenly devoid of human presence, while Angela struggles to keep the station operational and herself alive in the harsh environment of space. When they finally discover each other's existence, the race begins to find a way to reunite across the impossible gulf between Earth and orbit.

R.C. Bray delivers a masterful performance that captures both the psychological isolation and desperate determination of the protagonists. His vocal range brings distinct personality to each character while maintaining the story's tense atmosphere throughout the nearly nine-hour runtime. Bray's pacing expertly balances moments of quiet introspection with high-stakes action sequences, making the technical aspects of space survival and aviation accessible to listeners. The audio format enhances the story's emotional impact, as Bray's narration emphasizes the profound loneliness that drives both characters toward their seemingly impossible reunion.