Humanity is overrated. The tenth anniversary edition of Adrian Tchaikovsky’s critically acclaimed Children of Time – an epic story of humanity’s battle for survival on a terraformed planet. Winner of the 30th anniversary Arthur C. Clarke Award for Best Novel. Contains the short story ‘Bearable’ exclusive to this edition. Who will inherit this new Earth? The last remnants of the human race left a dying Earth, desperate to find a new home among the stars. Following in the footsteps of their ancestors, they discover the greatest treasure of the past age – a world terraformed and prepared for human life. But all is not right in this new Eden. In the long years since the planet was abandoned, the work of its architects has borne disastrous fruit. The planet is not waiting for them, pristine and unoccupied. New masters have turned it from a refuge into mankind’s worst nightmare. Now two civilizations are on a collision course, both testing the boundaries of what they will do to survive. As the fate of humanity hangs in the balance, who are the true heirs of this new Earth? Continue the journey with Children of Ruin, Children of Memory and Children of Strife. * * * Praise for Adrian Tchaikovsky ‘Children of Time is a joy from start to finish. Entertaining, smart, surprising and unexpectedly human’ - Patrick Ness, author of A Monster Calls. ‘No one has an an imagination like Adrian Tchaikovsky’ – Jim Al-Khalili, presenter of BBC Radio 4's The Life Scientific ‘Tchaikovsky is the break-out star of contemporary British SF’ – The Guardian Children of Time won the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Best Science Fiction Novel w/c 24 August 2016
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“This voice excels at conveying gravitas, its deep, monotone delivery perfectly aligning with the narrator's serious and epic scope. The commanding presence suits a grand science fiction narrative.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Modulated
“Reuven's deep, resonant baritone offers a thoughtful and wise quality, ideal for the existential themes. His measured pacing ensures the complex narrative unfolds with clarity and impact.”
Male · Middle-Aged · Narration · Deep · Serious · Measured · +3 more
“The serious and mysterious tone of this voice provides an excellent backdrop for the unfolding events. Its measured delivery and deep timbre evoke a sense of ancient, unfolding knowledge.”
British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Serious
“John's calm, mysterious, and controlled baritone would lend a sophisticated and slightly somber texture to the narration. The warm depth is suitable for drawing listeners into a complex world.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Serious
“Jake provides a smooth, dramatic presence with a deep tone, which can effectively highlight the more intense moments of the narrative. His serious delivery fits the book's weighty themes.”
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Humanity's Leader
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A voice of grim determination and a heavy burden, representing the last hope and desperation of the human race.
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Natasha - Upset, Clear and Serious
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Natasha - Upset, Clear and Serious
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ElevenLabsprofessional
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
“Natasha's warm yet serious tone is perfect for a leader carrying a heavy burden. Her measured pacing suggests a thoughtful, strategic mind, even in desperation.”
Female · Middle-Aged · Conversational · Entertainment · Low · Educational · +56 more
“This voice offers a versatile and expressive range, capable of conveying both the dramatic intensity and the underlying vulnerability of a leader facing humanity's end. The middle-aged quality adds to the sense of experience.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
“Becca's clear and intentional delivery could portray a leader who is resolute despite the odds. The slightly slower pacing can emphasize the weight of her decisions.”
Indian · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Professional
“Aaditya's calm and deep baritone, despite being male, could be modulated for a female leader. The professional delivery suggests a composed individual under pressure, focusing on the 'measured' trait.”
A voice that is alien, ancient, and subtly menacing, reflecting a highly evolved, non-human intelligence that views humanity as an intrusion.
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Putin
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Putin
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Fish Audio
Male · Middle-Aged · Narration · Deep · Authoritative · Serious · +3 more
“Putin's deep, measured, and mysterious Eastern European accent perfectly captures the alien, ancient, and subtly menacing qualities of the New Masters. The serious tone conveys a powerful, non-human intelligence.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Mature
“Fahad's calm, composed, and slightly mysterious voice with a measured pace creates subtle tension, ideal for an alien intelligence viewing humanity as an intrusion. The low, conversational tone adds to the unsettling nature.”
Alok K – Deep, Suspenseful & Intense for Thrillers & Stories
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Alok K – Deep, Suspenseful & Intense for Thrillers & Stories
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ElevenLabsprofessional
Indian · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Intense
“Alok K's deep, deliberate pacing and intense delivery could be adapted to convey a subtly menacing, alien presence. The suspenseful quality aligns with the 'mysterious' trait.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Whispered Truths offers a calm, mysterious, and deep voice, balancing warmth with enigma. This unique texture could represent an ancient, evolved intelligence that is both alien and subtly captivating.”