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  • Not Till We Are Lost

  • Bobiverse, Book 5
  • Written by: Dennis E. Taylor
  • Narrated by: Ray Porter
  • Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (222 ratings)

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Not Till We Are Lost

Written by: Dennis E. Taylor
Narrated by: Ray Porter
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Publisher's Summary

The number one best-selling series that Audible listeners call “wonderfully entertaining”, “packed with humor, geek references and thought-provoking storylines”, and performed by “a true master story teller and actor” returns as the Bobs face their deadliest challenge yet.

The Bobiverse is a different place in the aftermath of the Starfleet War, and the days of the Bobs gathering in one big happy moot are far behind. There’s anti-Bob sentiment on multiple planets, the Skippies playing with an AI time bomb, and multiple Bobs just wanting to get away from it all.

But it all pales compared to what Icarus and Daedalus discover on their 26,000-year journey to the center of the galaxy. Sure, it could settle the Fermi Paradox for good (and what Bob doesn’t want to solve a mystery of the universe?). But it also reveals a threat to the galaxy greater than anything the Bobs could have imagined.

Just another average day in the Bobiverse.

©2024 Dennis E. Taylor (P)2024 Audible Originals, LLC.
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About the Creator - Dennis E. Taylor

About the Creator

Dennis E. Taylor: Meet the Dennis behind all the Bobs—and the Bobiverse trilogy. Dennis E. Taylor describes himself as a computer programmer by day, a writer by night, and a snowboarder in season. With the phenomenal success of We Are Legion (We Are Bob), he can now devote himself full-time to writing science fiction.

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Closure, yet so many new doors opened...

An excellent continuation of the Bobiverse series. Excellent writing by Dennis and as always, a excellent presentation by Ray.

The story give closure to some of the threads opened in earlier books, but sure opens up the world to more adventures in the future. Looking forward to the next book in the series, may it arrive soon.

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another good book

I absolutely love the series, this one felt like true stories were a bit too seperate. but still an awesome book.

can't wait for the next one.

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Narrator

Ray Porter gives life to a story in a way few others do … and it makes the Audible version very enjoyable

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Worth the wait!

I waited up until midnight of Sept 5th for Book 5 to appear in my library to listen to… and then 1am…. and then gave up and when I woke at 6am it was there! The Bobiverse is the only SciFi series that I have re-read as many times as Asimov’s Foundation (probably more) and this newest volume is just as smart, technical, human, and funny as it’s predecessors. Big fan of Dennis E Taylor’s work and had high expectations for this book. “You rang?” asked one of the Guppies, and Dennis totally answered with Not Till We Are Lost. (I will now re-listen to it and patiently wait again for Book 6.) PS: Once again loved your performance Ray Porter. You can narrate my life anytime. You are the true voice of “The BOB.”

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We want more

Thank you for continuing to expand this universe! Looking forward to the next one. Hope we dint have to wait 4 more years 😁

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More light Bobiverse fun!

Great, fun book - just like you’d expect. Maybe read the one before to get caught up. There were a few times where I couldn’t remember what had happened previously.

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Great book

I want more Bobiverse! Dennis E. Taylor wrote an outstanding entry in the Bobiverse. Ray Porter's performance is amazing.

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Uh-Oh

This book just came out I finished it and already want more. Love the BOBS and the world building involved in this series!! The only "flaw" in my opinion is that it seemed to end a bit abruptly, I felt like a few more chapters would have rounded things out a bit better. That said, I'll be first in line for the next one and I would recommend this series to anyone!

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Fun, thoughtful sci fi

I’ve really enjoyed all of the books in the Bobiverse series and this is no exception. A mix of action, fun, science and physics all tied together with a lighthearted, sarcastic wit. I’m already looking forward to the next book in this series.

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So absolutely worth the wait!!

I pre-ordered this ages ago because I was so excited for a new Bob book. The day it arrived I dived right in. I frame jacked all the way to enjoy it. It has not disappointed and this series might actually be my favourite ever. It is extremely clever as usual and Ray Porter is the voice of Bob now and forever. I have listened to the other books several times and this one will be no different. If you’ve never listened to Bob please please start. It’s the escape you need and you’ll find yourself wishing you could replicate and join him on an adventure or at a moot. These books are amazing.

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