Stowaway: Redleg in Space, Book 1 Audiobook
Stowaway: Redleg in Space, Book 1 is an unabridged English audiobook by Z. D. Dean, narrated by Michael Braun. It follows Lt. Zade from a deployment in Afghanistan to an exploration ship, where he takes on a security role among an alien crew.
At a glance
- Military science fiction premise follows Lt. Zade from Afghanistan to the Unity exploration ship XES01.
- Zade's combat experience leads to a security role while he adjusts to an alien crew.
- The story raises whether he can or wants to return to Earth.
Reference price: $25.60
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- An unabridged runtime of over nine hours suits listeners looking for a substantial story.
- Combines military science fiction with a space-exploration setting and a continuing-series setup.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Edition | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 9 hours and 6 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Z. D. Dean |
| Narrator | Michael Braun |
| Publisher | Podium Audio |
| Publication date | 28 July 2020 |
What to know before buying
- Customer feedback reports distracting spelling and grammar errors, while opinions on pacing are mixed.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for military science fiction with an alien-crew and space-exploration premise.
- Buyers who prefer an unabridged audiobook narrated by Michael Braun.
Less suited to
- Listeners who are particularly sensitive to reported spelling and grammar errors or uneven pacing.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as entertaining and well-written, with an engaging storyline, characters and potential for an interesting series. Some customers report distracting spelling and grammar errors, and pacing opinions are mixed. For listeners choosing this unabridged military science fiction audiobook, those comments make editing and narrative pace worth weighing alongside its space-exploration premise. Aggregate ratings are broadly positive, but do not establish why each listener rated it as they did.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the story as entertaining and well-written, and respond positively to its characters and series setup.
Negative themes
- Some customers find spelling and grammatical errors distracting.
Mixed feedback
- Feedback on pacing is mixed.
Frequently asked questions
What is Stowaway: Redleg in Space about?
Lt. Zade is sent from Afghanistan to the Unity exploration ship XES01, where he adapts to an alien crew and becomes the ship's security officer.
Who wrote and narrates the audiobook?
The listing names Z. D. Dean as the author and Michael Braun as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 9 hours and 6 minutes.
What do customers report about the book?
Feedback describes the story, characters and writing positively, but mentions distracting spelling and grammar errors. Reactions to pacing are mixed.
