Written by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Read by Flora Plumb
Format: MP3
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Unabridged Kristine Kathryn Rusch - Becalmed (2012) A Diving Universe Short Novel Read by Flora Plumb
2:03 unb 56/22 mono 49 MB Mae, chief linguist on the Ivoire, heads adiplomatic mission to Ukhanda. Her handling of relations with the Quurzod lead to a battle that causes the Ivoire's anacapa drive to malfunction, stranding the ship in foldspace. Mae can't remember what she did wrong on the mission: all she knows is that she's one of the few survivors. If she doesn't recall it, she won't be able to prevent another disaster when the Ivoire escapes foldspace. If the Ivoire escapes foldspace. Because what no one talks about, and everyone fears, is that the Ivoire is becalmed....forever. One of the untold stories in Kristine Kathryn Rusch's award-winning "Diving Universe," "Becalmed" stands alone, yet answers questions long-time readers might have about the history of the Fleet. “Becalmed” was first published in Asimov’s SF Magazine, April/May, 2011.