Experimental Voyage

By: R.J. Blain

Narrated by: Keira Grace

When a spaceship accident costs Camellia her chance to explore the universe as a botanist, she jumps at the chance to be a test subject on an experimental voyage. If the gamble restores her hearing, her dreams for the future will no longer be out of reach.

Venturing into the depths of space is dangerous enough, but when a shiftgem gate develops a mind of its own and yanks them into uncharted space, Camellia’s skills and tolerance are tested. Her chance to explore a new world proves to be a bitter pill to swallow upon learning the truth: some discoveries are best left lost.

How can Camellia, with the help of a grumpy pilot, his cat, and his crew of space-faring predators, safeguard an entire planet incapable of protecting itself?

The answer may cost her everything, including her heart.

Experimental Voyage first appeared in Pets in Space 8. This edition of the book includes new content.

©2024 R.J. Blain, Pen & Page Publishing (P)2025 R.J. Blain, Pen & Page Publishing

The narration

I love her stories, I just hate the computer generated narration. I felt like I was being yelled at for the whole story. And at least pronounce the words properly.

I'm always sorry when this author's stories end!

I don't know if Ms. Blain plans more stories in this world. If she writes it, I'll buy it. She's got an incredible imagination! I love how she brings in a character, then unspools a whole new species and culture.
If she makes it into an audiobook, it'll almost certainly become one of my comfort listens. Keira Grace is an excellent narrator.
Highly recommend!

Much fun

I enjoyed this introduction to a whole different world. I actually think the other book may be the introduction, but this was the first one I listened to and they are also standalone I guess but I can’t wait to go listen to it tomorrow. This was excellent and if you like adventureand space travel, you will enjoy it thoroughly