Planetside

Colonel Carl Butler thought his fighting days were behind him until a powerful ally pulls him back into service for what should be a simple missing person case. A high-ranking official's son has vanished without a trace from a military space station orbiting a war-torn planet, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance don't add up. As Butler investigates, he encounters resistance at every turn—stonewalling commanders, missing witnesses, and corrupted data suggest something far more sinister than a routine casualty mix-up. When the trail leads to the hostile planet below, Butler must navigate both alien enemies and human conspirators to uncover a deadly cover-up that reaches the highest levels of command.

R.C. Bray delivers a commanding performance that perfectly captures Butler's grizzled military persona and sardonic wit. His gravelly narration brings authentic weight to the combat scenes while maintaining the tension during quieter investigative moments. Bray's ability to differentiate characters through subtle vocal shifts keeps listeners engaged throughout the complex plot, and his pacing allows the mystery to unfold naturally without losing the story's military thriller momentum. The audio format enhances the immersive space combat sequences and Butler's internal monologue.