Welcome to this full audiobook of The Defiant Agents by Andre Norton, part of her acclaimed Time Traders series. This classic science fiction story was first published in 1962 and continues to captivate audiences with its thrilling exploration of time travel, alien worlds, and the rediscovery of ancient human heritage.
The Defiant Agents follows a group of Apache volunteers who are implanted with ancestral memories and sent to colonize the planet Topaz as part of Project Starfire. Struggling with their awakened instincts, the Apaches must adapt to the alien environment and defend themselves against the combined threat of Red Chinese agents and a mysterious alien force called the Russians, descendants of Mongol invaders also influenced by ancestral memories. As ancient skills meet futuristic technology, this epic tale delves into themes of cultural identity, resistance to control, and the resilience of human spirit.
About Andre Norton: Known as the “Grand Dame of Science Fiction,” Norton wrote over a hundred novels during her lifetime and was a pioneer for women in the genre. Her unique approach to sci-fi often combined elements of adventure, mysticism, and cultural exploration, making her works timeless.
Video chapters:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:19 – CHAPTER 01
00:20:17 – CHAPTER 02
00:39:14 – CHAPTER 03
00:58:33 – CHAPTER 04
01:18:01 – CHAPTER 05
01:36:10 – CHAPTER 06
01:55:39 – CHAPTER 07
02:04:32 – CHAPTER 08
02:23:54 – CHAPTER 09
02:44:01 – CHAPTER 10
03:01:39 – CHAPTER 11
03:19:34 – CHAPTER 12
03:37:35 – CHAPTER 13
03:55:24 – CHAPTER 14
04:08:38 – CHAPTER 15
04:23:43 – CHAPTER 16
04:41:26 – CHAPTER 17
04:58:41 – CHAPTER 18
05:18:10 – The End
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