A gripping and page-turning thriller that explores themes of power, information, secrecy and war in the twentieth century. From the author of the three-volume historical epic 'The Baroque Cycle' and Seveneves. In his legendary, sprawling masterpiece, Neal Stephenson hacks into the secret histories of nations and the private obsessions of men, decrypting with dazzling virtuosity the forces that shaped this century. In 1942, Lawrence Pritchard Waterhouse - a mathematical genius and young Captain in the U.S. Navy - is assigned to Detachment 2702, an outfit so secret that only a handful of people know it exists. Some of those people have names like Churchill and Roosevelt. Their mission is to keep the Nazis ignorant of the fact that Allied Intelligence has cracked the enemy's fabled Enigma code. Waterhouse is flung into a cryptographic chess match against his German counterpart - one where every move determines the fate of thousands. In the present day, Waterhouse's crypto-hacker grandson, Randy, is attempting to create a "data haven" in Southeast Asia where encrypted data can be stored and exchanged free of repression and scrutiny. Joining forces with the tough-as-nails Amy, Randy attempts tosecretly salvage a sunken Nazi submarine that holds the key to keeping the dream of a data haven afloat. But their scheme brings to light a massive conspiracy with its roots in Detachment 2702 - and an unbreakable Nazi code called Arethusa. There are two ways this could go: towards unimaginable riches and a future of personal and digital liberty - or towards a totalitarian nightmare... Profound and prophetic, hypnotic and hyperactive, Cryptonomicon is a work of great art, thought and creative daring, the product of a ingenious imagination working with white-hot intensity.
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Declan Sage's deep, resonant voice with a controlled, deliberate delivery is excellent for an intelligent and engaging narrator, providing a captivating presence for the audiobook's intricate plot.”
Male · Middle-Aged · Narration · Low · Calm · Measured · +11 more
“The serious and authoritative tone of this voice is perfect for deep dives into history's mysteries and complex modern timelines, delivering a clear and crisp narrative quality.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Modulated
“This voice offers a deep, resonant baritone with a measured, authoritative timbre, perfectly suited for the complex and sprawling narrative, evoking wisdom and gravitas for both historical and modern timelines.”
“Arsen provides a calm and relaxing American male voice, ideal for the extensive narration required, with a smooth and measured tone that clearly paints the picture for the listener.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Professional
“Robert Riggs' melodious baritone voice sounds trustworthy and professional, producing a calming effect while still conveying the intensity of a complex thriller, fitting the 'measured' trait well.”
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Lawrence Pritchard Waterhouse
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A brilliant but perhaps socially awkward mathematical genius, young and intense, focused on his cryptographic work.
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Igor - Hypnotic and lulling
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American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Intense
“Igor's hypnotic and lulling quality, combined with an intense and serious delivery, captures the brilliant yet socially awkward mathematical genius, focusing on his cryptographic work.”
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Formal
“Revenant's youthful yet rugged voice, with a gritty cinematic texture, can convey the intense and focused nature of Lawrence, bringing his brilliant mind to life.”
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Intense
“Adam's professional and intense young male voice is well-suited for a protagonist who is brilliant and focused, providing a serious and driven undertone to his character.”
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Intense
“Titan's deep, bold, and powerful young voice can articulate the intellectual intensity and professional demeanor of Lawrence, making his genius palpable to the listener.”
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Intense
“Aaron's passionate and driven young male voice works well for the intense focus of a mathematical genius, conveying his serious dedication to cryptographic work with a youthful energy.”
A modern-day crypto-hacker, intelligent and quick-witted, with a slightly unconventional or rebellious edge.
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Nate the Great - American Male
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American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“Nate the Great offers a smooth, energetic, and all-American voice, perfectly embodying Randy's quick-witted, modern-day crypto-hacker persona with a bright and confident tone.”
“Amun's clear, energetic, and confident male voice, delivered at a medium-fast pace, suits Randy's intelligent and quick-witted nature, providing an expressive and persuasive delivery.”
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“Rio's warm, versatile young male voice with natural charm and wide emotional range can capture Randy's energetic and conversational style, hinting at a rebellious spirit.”
A tough-as-nails, capable woman who partners with Randy, speaking with directness and confidence.
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Allison - Warm, Confident & Natural
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Allison - Warm, Confident & Natural
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American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Pleasant
“Allison's warm, confident, and natural female voice is articulate and trustworthy, making it an excellent match for Amy's direct and capable personality, suitable for a partner in a thriller.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
“Julie's warm, confident female voice feels natural and polished, making her an ideal fit for Amy's capable and direct communication style, establishing trust and seriousness.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Raspy
“Veronica offers a young adult female voice with a confident and knowledgeable presence, which aligns well with Amy's serious and direct approach as a capable partner.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
“Becca's friendly and confident female voice, with a medium tonality and intentional pacing, can portray Amy's tough yet approachable nature, speaking with directness without being overly aggressive.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
“Blair's warm, clear, and emotionally grounded female voice with a persuasive edge is perfect for Amy, conveying her tough-as-nails and capable demeanor with directness and confidence.”