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Saucer

Saucer • Book 1

by Stephen Coonts

Narrated by Dick Hill

3.76 ABR Score (3.6K ratings)
★ 3.81 Goodreads (3.0K) ★ 4.22 Audible (607)
9h 17m Released 2008 Sci-Fi

Why Listen?

Dick Hill's crisp, authoritative narration makes this alien-tech thriller sing—he's the perfect voice for Coonts' blend of hard sci-fi mechanics and swashbuckling adventure.

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About This Audiobook

When engineering student Rip Cantrell stumbles upon an ancient flying saucer buried in the Sahara Desert, he unwittingly triggers a chain of events that will thrust him into the center of a global conspiracy. The 140,000-year-old craft possesses technology far beyond human understanding, making it the most coveted prize on Earth. As governments, military forces, and shadowy organizations converge on the discovery, Rip finds himself partnered with fearless test pilot Charley Pine in a desperate race to unlock the saucer's secrets while staying one step ahead of those who would kill to possess it. The fate of humanity may depend on whether this unlikely pair can master alien technology before it falls into the wrong hands.

Dick Hill's commanding narration elevates this high-octane adventure with his trademark precision and gravitas. His measured delivery perfectly captures both the technical complexity of the futuristic aircraft and the mounting tension as the protagonists face impossible odds. Hill's ability to shift seamlessly between characters while maintaining narrative momentum keeps listeners fully engaged throughout the nine-hour runtime. The story's blend of cutting-edge aviation sequences and extraterrestrial mystery translates exceptionally well to audio, with Hill's experienced voice bringing visceral excitement to every aerial maneuver and close call.