Pathfinder
Pathfinder • Book 1
Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki, Kirby Heyborne, Don Leslie, Kristoffer Tabori, Scott Brick
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
Five narrators, time travel, and a boy who can see every footstep ever taken — Card built a puzzle box and then handed it to Stefan Rudnicki to detonate.
- Great if you want: layered sci-fi mystery with a young protagonist and real stakes
- Listening experience: cerebral and slow-building — rewards patience over 17 hours
- Narration: five-voice ensemble keeps characters distinct; Rudnicki anchors the weight
- Skip if: dense timelines and unanswered questions across books frustrate you
About This Audiobook
Rigg possesses an extraordinary ability to perceive the invisible trails left by people in their past movements, a gift he has kept hidden under his father's careful guidance. When his father's sudden death exposes shocking truths about Rigg's royal heritage and true identity, the young man finds himself thrust into a world of political intrigue and deadly court conspiracies. As Rigg discovers his power extends beyond merely seeing the past to potentially altering it, he becomes a coveted prize in a ruthless struggle between those who would use him as a puppet king and those who view him as a mortal threat to their ambitions.
The stellar ensemble cast brings remarkable depth to Card's intricate narrative, with each narrator embodying distinct characters through expertly crafted vocal performances. Stefan Rudnicki anchors the production with his commanding presence, while Kirby Heyborne, Don Leslie, Kristoffer Tabori, and Scott Brick seamlessly weave together multiple perspectives and timelines. The audio format particularly enhances the story's complex temporal elements, as different voices help listeners navigate between past and present revelations. The narrators' combined expertise transforms the philosophical discussions and political maneuvering into an engaging, immersive experience that showcases Card's masterful worldbuilding.