Audiobooks by Fonda Lee

Where the Stars Rise: Asian Science Fiction and Fantasy

"Take a journey through Asia and beyond with twenty-three original thought-provoking and moving stories about identities, belonging, and choices—stories about where we come from and where we are going. Recommended by Booklist (American Library Association), Library Journal, and Locus (Gardner Dozois). ALL EMOTIONS ARE UNIVERSAL. WE LIVE, WE DREAM, WE STRIVE, WE DIE... Stories that explore magic and science. Stories about love, revenge, and choices. Stories that challenge ideas about race, belonging, and politics. Each wrestling between ghostly pasts and uncertain future. Each trying to find a voice in history. Orphans and drug-smuggling in deep space. Mechanical arms in steampunk Vancouver. Djinns and espionage in futuristic Istanbul. Humanoid robot in steamy Kerala. Monsters in the jungles of Cebu. Historic time travel in Gyeongbok Palace. A rocket launch in post-apocalyptic Tokyo. A drunken ghost in Song Dynasty China. A displaced refugee skating on an ice planet. And much more. Embrace them as you take on their journeys. And don't look back . . . Praise for Where the Stars Rise 'Essential for anyone interested in the diverse and engaging possibilities of fantasy and science fiction.' —Booklist (American Library Association) 'This fascinating collection addresses issues of immigration, dual cultures, and ethnic issues through genre devices such as ghosts, steampunk robots, and planetary exploration. SF readers looking to discover new voices will enjoy this volume that reflects the eclecticism of Asian culture.' —Library Journal 'A wealth of stories running the gamut from poignant to mindblowing, rewarding journeys both faraway and familiar.' —Aliette de Bodard, Nebula Award-winning author of Dominion of the Fallen saga"

Amanda Sun, Angela Yuriko Smith, Anne Carly Abad, Calvin D. Jim, Deepak Bharathan, Derwin Mak, Diana Xin, E.C. Myers, Elsie Chapman, Fonda Lee, Gabriela Lee, Jeremy Szal, Joyce Chng, Karin Lowachee, Lucas K. Law, Melissa Yuan-Innes, Miki Dare, Minsoo Kang, Naru Dames Sundar, Pamela Q. Fernandes, Priya Sridhar, Rati Mehrotra, Regina Kanyu Wang, Ruhan Zhao, S.B. Divya, Shaoyan Hu, Tony Pi (Author), Nina Richmond, Tyler Hyrchuk (Narrator)

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Cross Fire (Book Two)

"It's time to take back Earth. Earth's century of peace as a colony of an alien race has been shattered. As the government navigates peace talks with the human terrorist group Sapience, Donovan tries to put his life back together and return to his duty as a member of the security forces. But a new order comes from the home planet: withdraw. Earth has proven too costly and unstable to maintain as a colony, so the aliens, along with a small selection of humans, begin to make plans to leave. As word of the withdrawal spreads through the galaxy, suddenly Earth suddenly becomes vulnerable to a takeover from other aliens races. Invaders who do not seek to live in harmony with humans, but to ravage and destroy the planet.As a galactic invasion threatens, Donovan realizes that Sapience holds the key that could stop the impending war. Yet in order to save humankind, all species on Earth will have to work together, and Donovan might just have to make the ultimate sacrifice to convince them."

Fonda Lee (Author), MacLeod Andrews (Narrator)

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Exo (Book One)

"'A deeply immersive story that balances fantastic, original world building with spine-tingling adventure.' --Sabaa Tahir, author of the New York Times bestselling series An Ember in the Ashes It's been a century of peace since Earth became a colony of an alien race with far reaches into the galaxy. Some die-hard extremists still oppose their rule on Earth, but Donovan Reyes isn't one of them. His dad holds the prestigious position of Prime Liaison in the collaborationist government, and Donovan's high social standing along with his exocel (a remarkable alien technology fused to his body) guarantee him a bright future in the security forces. That is, until a routine patrol goes awry and Donovan's abducted by the human revolutionary group Sapience.When Sapience realizes who Donovan's father is, they think they've found the ultimate bargaining chip. But the Prime Liaison doesn't negotiate with terrorists, not even for his own son. Left in the hands of terrorists who have more uses for him dead than alive, the fate of Earth rests on Donovan's survival. Because if Sapience kills him, it could spark another intergalactic war. And Earth didn't win the last one..."

Fonda Lee (Author), MacLeod Andrews (Narrator)

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