The Great Secret

by L. Ron Hubbard Narrated by Bruce Boxleitner, R.F. Daley

Overview

Fanner Marston is on the verge of uncovering the key to gaining absolute control over the universe. The only problem is, he's certifiably insane. Driven by greed and lust for power, all he cares about is reaching the ancient city of Parva - and finding The Great Secret of absolute power. But the writing's on the walls of Parva - and you won't believe what it says. Blast off on a head-trip you'll never forget as the audio version of The Great Secret takes you inside the mind of a man who is crazy with lust for power.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

Hubbard's classic pulp fiction tale was originally published in 1943 but shows no signs of age. With the tremendous attention to detail and production, audiences will find themselves captivated from beginning to end. This multicast performance, headed by Bruce Boxleitner, is a wonderfully rich and textured experience, complete with realistic sound effects and moody atmospheric score. The result is an almost theatrical experience, with Boxleitner leading listeners on a futuristic journey that will have their pulses racing and imaginations running wild. Also included are three shorter science-fiction tales, each as entertaining as the last. A Galaxy Press paperback.(Sept.)

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From the Publisher

"A wonderfully rich and textured experience, complete with realistic sound effects and moody atmospheric music.”—Publishers Weekly Listen Up Award winner for 2008

“. . . Hubbard was one of the country’s most prolific pulp science fiction writers.” —Alan Cheuse, National Public Radio

“One of the masters of pulp science fiction.” —Library Journal

Each of these of these outstanding audio books are two hour productions characterized by talented multi-cast performances, which are enhanced with impressive special effects and thematic music. Flawless technical recordings, each and every one of these very special audio books provides the listener with a true 'theatre of the mind' experience and is enthusiastically recommended. —Midwest Book Review

OCT/NOV 08 - AudioFile

This volume from Galaxy Press's new cache of Hubbard's golden age stories contains four adventures that take the listener from the treacherous jungle to the scorching desert to outer space. R.F. Daley narrates three, supported by a full cast and sound effects. He performs best when the story is action packed, like "The Beast." "Space Can" is a somewhat weaker entry, and even Daley and the supporting cast sound less engaged. On the other hand, Bruce Boxleitner handles the introspective first story, "The Great Secret," with a steady, rumbling, almost cinematic vocal swagger. The over-the-top performances may startle the listener who is accustomed to more subtle recordings, but it's part of the intended style. Just sit back and enjoy a nostalgic, old-fashioned listen, complete with extravagant melodrama. A.H.A. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940192802526
Publisher:	Dreamscape Media
Publication date:	04/29/2024
Series:	Golden Age Stories
Edition description:	Unabridged

Read an Excerpt

Sweeping clouds shadowed the tawny plain, and far off in the east the plumes of night spread gently, mournfully, burying the corpse of the Livian day. Fanner Marston, a tattered speck upon a ridge, looked eastward, looked to the glory he sought and beheld it.

Throat and tongue swollen with thirst, green eyes blazing now with new ecstasy, he knew he had it. He would gain it, would realize that heady height upon which he had elected to stand. Before him lay the Great Secret! The Secret which had made a dead race rule the Universe! And that Secret would be his, Fanner Marston’s, and Fanner Marston would be the ruler, the new ruler, the arbiter of destiny for all the Universe!

—L. Ron Hubbard

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