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Orbit of Furnaces
by Marisol Achebe · Narrated by Hattie Crowe · 15 hrs 24 min
★★★★☆ 3.8 · 2,943 ratings
A sharp, humane space opera about a promise made at a funeral, told through the eyes of a schoolteacher on her last term.
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A sharp, humane space opera about a promise made at a funeral, told through the eyes of a schoolteacher on her last term.
Orbit of Furnaces is the kind of audiobook you press into a friend's hands and then ask about a week later. Marisol Achebe writes with real attention to detail, and the pacing carries you through to the final page.
“I read it in one sitting.” The Evening Ledger
| Publisher | Fernwood & Co. |
|---|---|
| Publication date | September 2023 |
| Narrator | Hattie Crowe |
| Length | 15 hrs 24 min |
| Format | Unabridged audiobook (Digital download, Audio CD and Streaming available) |
| ISBN | 978-1-70315-084-3 |
| Genre | Science Fiction |
| Language | English |
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★★★★☆ Solid, with a few slow patches
Strong voice and great atmosphere, though the middle drags a little. Still glad I read it.
Carlos M. · Jul 18, 2026 · Verified buyer★★★☆☆ A gift to give
Bought a copy for my sister and one for myself. We've been texting about it all week.
Priya S. · May 11, 2026 · Verified buyer★★★★★ A gift to give
Bought a copy for my sister and one for myself. We've been texting about it all week.
Isla F. · Jun 14, 2026 · Verified buyer★★★★★ Stayed with me
I keep thinking about the ending. Marisol Achebe has a real gift for the small, true detail.
Noah P. · May 11, 2026 · Verified buyerMarisol Achebe
Portland, OR
Marisol Achebe grew up in Portland, OR and spent years as a hospice nurse before turning to writing full time. Their work has appeared in The Northern Courier and Open Shelf Quarterly. They now live in Galveston, TX with a garden full of tomatoes.
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