Shadow of the Giant Free Audiobook Download by Orson Scott Card
In a near future America, where religion has been abolished and all pharmaceuticals are illegal, Goliath Corporation is the biggest drug manufacturer in the country. A small-time chemist named David puts his trust in Goliath and pays for it with his life. Now they want to kill him too - by taking away his memories of his family and friends.
Shadow of the Giant is a story that follows the life of David whose goal in life is to inherit his father's business. He spends his life building, repairing and working on their equipment and never goes out with girls or gets into trouble. The death of his father sends him into a downward spiral that he has to find a way out of by following an anonymous letter. The anonymous letter sends him to an arena where he becomes one of six competitors trying to complete various tasks.
This story is set in the near future, when corporations have taken over society and people are cogs in their machines. It's a time of great social unrest and violence, as corporations exploit the world for every possible resource and destroy everything in their path. The protagonist, David, joins one of these corporations as an industrial designer. He quickly rises through the ranks due to his creativity and ability to see design ideas come to life. A week before he is about to retire from work, David discovers evidence of something far more sinister than anything seen before: a secret project that seeks to enslave humanity through implanted devices that take control of their minds.
Audible does not carry the Orson Scott Card audiobooks in their catalog, but is proud to have them on its site. The Shadow of the Giant by Orson Scott Card is a science-fiction masterpiece that will keep you entertained from start to finish with its action-packed plot and thought-provoking themes.
Shadow of the Giant is an autobiography, written by Orson Scott Card, that follows his life and career.
Shadow of the Giant is a 1954 short story by Orson Scott Card. A giant has come to the Earth, but instead of killing humans, he takes their children to use as slaves. One day, a young boy named Joseph wakes up and starts to talk with the giant. The giant tells him about his life as an orphan on his home planet and about his plans for the future. The story is told entirely from the shadows cast by a fallen tree.
Published Date | 2005-03-01 |
Duration | 12 hours 27 minutes |
Author | Orson Scott Card |
Narrated | David Birney, Scott Brick |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Science Fiction & Fantasy |
Parent Category | Space Opera, Science Fiction |