Unknown Rider
Battle Born • Book 1
by Jack Stewart
Narrated by Ray Porter
Why Listen?
Ray Porter's volcanic intensity transforms this conspiracy thriller into pure adrenaline—his voice turns a Navy pilot's tailspin into a visceral, white-knuckle ride that doesn't let up.
About This Audiobook
Navy Top Gun instructor Colt Bancroft finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse when his F-35C fighter mysteriously malfunctions during a routine mission off the California coast. What begins as a catastrophic equipment failure quickly reveals itself as something far more sinister—a carefully orchestrated attack that threatens not only Bancroft's career but national security itself. Framed and fighting to clear his name, the skilled pilot must navigate a treacherous web of espionage and double agents while racing to identify the enemy within their own ranks.
Ray Porter delivers a commanding performance that captures both the technical precision of military aviation and the psychological tension of high-stakes espionage. His narration seamlessly transitions between the cockpit's claustrophobic intensity and the broader conspiracy unfolding on the ground. Porter's ability to differentiate characters while maintaining the story's relentless momentum makes the complex plot easily followable across the ten-plus hour runtime. The audio format particularly enhances Stewart's authentic aerial sequences, with Porter's delivery making listeners feel the g-forces and split-second decisions that define modern fighter combat.