NOW A PRIME ORIGINAL SERIES Leviathan Wakes is the first book in the New York Times bestselling and Hugo-award winning Expanse series - over 7 million copies sold worldwide. 'Interplanetary adventure the way it ought to be' George R. R. Martin Humanity has colonised the solar system - Mars, the Moon, the Asteroid Belt and beyond - but the stars are still out of our reach. Jim Holden is an officer on an ice miner making runs from the rings of Saturn to the mining stations of the Belt. When he and his crew discover a derelict ship called the Scopuli, they suddenly find themselves in possession of a deadly secret. A secret that someone is willing to kill for, and on an unimaginable scale. War is coming to the system, unless Jim can find out who abandoned the ship and why. Detective Miller is looking for a girl. One girl in a system of billions, but her parents have money - and money talks. When the trail leads him to the Scopuli and Holden, they both realise this girl may hold the key to
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Modulated
“This voice's deep, resonant baritone and measured delivery perfectly capture the authoritative and dramatic tone needed for a vast space opera, evoking a sense of ancient wisdom and gravitas.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Its rich, resonant tone commands attention and adds gravitas, making it suitable for creating an immersive and serious listening experience for the narrator.”
Male · Middle-Aged · Narration · Deep · Serious · Measured · +3 more
“A deep and serious middle-aged voice with a measured tone, providing a calm yet mysterious quality that fits the genre's sense of urgency and mystery.”
Male · Middle-Aged · Narration · Energetic · Authoritative · Confident · +3 more
“The energetic and passionate delivery of this middle-aged voice brings a dynamic, dramatic flair, ensuring the narration remains engaging for an action-packed story.”
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Jim Holden
protagonist
An earnest and principled officer, often reacting to extraordinary circumstances. His voice should convey determination and moral conviction, but also moments of stress.
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Revenant - Young Epic Narrator
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Revenant - Young Epic Narrator
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ElevenLabsprofessional
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Formal
“Revenant offers a youthful yet rugged American voice with a gritty, cinematic texture, perfectly conveying Holden's determination and capacity for intensity in extraordinary circumstances.”
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Gentle
“This classic, deep, and resonant American voice, while gentle, can carry the dramatic weight of a protagonist reacting to intense situations, matching Holden's principled 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 would suit Holden's moments of stress and the overall serious tone of his journey, building anticipation effectively.”
British · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Intense
“A young adult British male with a deep, calm voice and smooth tone, capable of intensity, could provide a refined yet determined portrayal of Holden, especially in his officer role.”
Male · Middle-Aged · Social-Media · Narration · Deep · Low · +15 more
“Levi's versatile young male voice, with its dramatic and intense range, can shift from calm to aggressive, reflecting Holden's moral conviction and moments of high stress.”
A jaded, cynical detective hardened by the gritty realities of the Belt. His voice should be world-weary and a bit gruff, but capable of intensity.
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Male · Middle-Aged · Narration · Deep · Raspy · Serious · +3 more
“A deep, mature male voice with a serious and mysterious tone, featuring a subtle rasp, perfectly embodies Miller's jaded, world-weary persona and capacity for intensity.”
“Raspy's gritty, natural edge and unique texture are ideal for a hardened detective, conveying the character's gruffness and the gritty realities of his world.”
“Ezekiel's low, rotten, and husky voice, with a slow, southern drag, provides an excellent texture for a cynical, world-weary detective hardened by experience.”
Male · Old · Social-Media · Entertainment · Raspy · Confident · +2 more
“This raspy, older male voice, while often used for political figures, has a raw texture and gravitas that could bring a unique, hardened edge to Miller's character.”
Female · Male · Young · Middle-Aged · Old · Character-Voice · +11 more
“The commanding and intense male voice with a raspy, mature tone is well-suited for dramatic character roles, capturing Miller's underlying intensity beneath his jaded exterior.”