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No Kindness Too Soon

Written by: Sylvain Neuvel
Narrated by: Melanie Nicholls-King, Deepti Gupta, Neil Hellegers, Gabriel Vaughan, Kathy Searle, Imani Jade Powers, Nicolette Chin, Gopal Divan, Garrett Michael Brown
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Publisher's Summary

From the author of the Themis Files and the Take Them to the Stars series comes a new, riveting story of first contact.

What kind of message would you have sent into space?

I wouldn’t have.

Why not?

Because they might hear it, and then they might come.

A mysterious radio signal is picked up from a neighboring star system. A group of experts is brought to the floor of the Grand Canyon to investigate its origin and its meaning as the planet suffers one natural disaster after another. Cut off from the rest of the world, they must question everything, including each other, if they hope to solve the mystery.

What they discover could be the difference between life as we know it—and the end of the world.

©2022 Sylvain Neuvel (P)2022 Audible Originals, LLC.

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Outstanding!

This short piece has a big impact. The mystery central to the plot is great fun in and of itself, while ultimately delivering a deeper message that is unexpectedly moving.

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Sylvain Neuvel does it again!

Sylvain Neuvel has a talent for depicting what it is to truly be human through the thoughtfulness of his characters. The plot was compelling as always, I only wish it could go on for hours more!
All in all another 5/5 star book by my favourite author.

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I was not expecting that......

With multiple voice actors the story and characters are easy to follow and kept me enthralled. The story went in a direction I was totally not expecting, too bad it was so short.

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Not disappointed👍

So happy to find this little treasure. It was an easy listen & excellent performances.

I have enjoyed all of Sylvain’s books & look forward to more of his imagination.


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love it

short and sweet, a great little story, I often listen to more of the classics or high fanasty but this was a great little treat.

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Interesting, but a little cheesey

I found myself rolling my eyes at some of the cheesey or unrealistic conversations, but it didn't hinder my overall appreciation of the book. I found the story unique and interesting. Would recommend for some easily listening.

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Really fantastic

Really unique story! I haven’t read/listened to one like it before, which I loved.

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Excellent short read

Just plain WOW. Great in-depth characters full plot lines and great narration by all of the readers

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Absolutely loved this book

This was very entertaining and I loved every second of it. Wish there was more.

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I want more please.

What a great way to spend the afternoon.
I’m now in the process to look for more just like this.
Thanks Audible and thanks to the author and cast.

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