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Last Enemy

Last Enemy

By: H. Beam Piper
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Summary
 Embark on a thrilling journey through the intricate landscapes of morality and existence in "Last Enemy," where the boundaries of reality twist and turn in unexpected ways. This podcast delves into themes of life, death, and the choices that define us, all set against the backdrop of a universe where assassination is deemed honorable and reincarnation presents a second chance. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, inviting listeners to explore a rotating collection of narratives that challenge perceptions and provoke thought. This is not a single story, but a series of unique explorations that confront the darkest corners of human nature and the complexities of ethical dilemmas. As you navigate the shadows of these alternate realities, you’ll encounter compelling characters and gripping plots that question what it truly means to be alive. Discover a new book with every episode and engage with the profound questions that lie at the heart of existence.Copyright Public Domain Books Art Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Uller Uprising-H. Beam Piper

    Uller Uprising-H. Beam Piper
    6 Nov 2026
    Uller Uprising by H. Beam Piper.

    Uller Uprising is the story of a confrontation between a human overlord and alien servants, with an ironic twist at the end. Like most of Piper's best work, Uller Uprising is modeled after an actual event in human history; in this case the Sepoy Mutiny (a Bengal uprising in British-held India brought about when rumors were spread to native soldiers that cartridges being issued by the British were coated with animal fat. The rebellion quickly spread throughout India and led to the massacre of the British Colony at Cawnpore.). Piper's novel is not a mere retelling of the Indian Mutiny, but rather an analysis of an historical event applied to a similar situation in the far future.

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    Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org).

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
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    5 hrs and 8 min
  • Omnilingual (Version 3)-H. Beam Piper

    Omnilingual (Version 3)-H. Beam Piper
    5 Nov 2026
    Omnilingual (Version 3) by H. Beam Piper.

    This short story published in 1957 is unusual for its time in that its protagonist is a female scientist, and there is no romantic subplot. Helped by some of her teammates on the Mars exploration crew, and hindered by others, she struggles to decipher the meanings of the artifacts left by an extinct alien species. What possible frame of reference can humans and the long-gone Martians have in common? The answer is very satisfying in this well told tale.

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    Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org).

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
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    1 hr and 49 min
  • Four-Day Planet-H. Beam Piper

    Four-Day Planet-H. Beam Piper
    4 Nov 2026
    Four-Day Planet by H. Beam Piper.

    Fenris isn't a hell planet, but it's nobody's bargain. With 2,000-hour days and an 8,000-hour year, it alternates blazing heat with killing cold. A planet like that tends to breed a special kind of person: tough enough to stay alive and smart enough to make the best of it. When that kind of person discovers he's being cheated of wealth he's risked his life for, that kind of planet is ripe for revolution.

    Featured on Last Enemy.

    Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org).

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
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    6 hrs and 20 min
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