Roadkill
Narrated by Ray Porter
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
Dennis E. Taylor takes 'small-town loser accidentally saves the world' and makes it feel urgent, funny, and somehow plausible — Ray Porter sells every second of it.
- Great if you want: fast sci-fi with sharp humor and genuine stakes
- Listening experience: propulsive and breezy — nearly nine hours that vanish
- Narration: Porter differentiates three leads cleanly; the banter lands perfectly
- Skip if: you prefer weighty, literary sci-fi over crowd-pleasing adventure
About This Audiobook
Twenty-something Jack Kernigan's mundane existence delivering for the family business takes a catastrophic turn when his truck collides with something massive, furry, and completely invisible. The roadkill turns out to be decidedly extraterrestrial, thrusting Jack and his friends Natalie and Patrick into a galactic conspiracy that threatens humanity's survival. Armed with nothing but their college-honed problem-solving skills, an abundance of caffeine, and a sarcastic AI named Sheldon, this unlikely trio must navigate alien politics and advanced technology to prevent Earth's destruction. Their reward for saving the world might just be their own spaceship.
Ray Porter delivers a masterful dual performance as both co-author and narrator, bringing intimate understanding to every character beat and comedic moment. His voice work captures the essence of each personality, from Jack's everyman bewilderment to Sheldon's cutting artificial wit, while maintaining the brisk pacing that propels listeners through nearly nine hours of interstellar adventure. Porter's natural comedic timing enhances Dennis E. Taylor's signature blend of humor and hard science fiction, making complex concepts accessible through engaging dialogue and perfectly timed quips that shine in the audio format.
