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The Long Watch

Robert A. Heinlein

Narrated by Peter Coates

Released
May 13, 2025
Length
30 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
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In Robert A. Heinlein's poignant science fiction short story, The Long Watch, Lieutenant John Dahlquist faces a critical moral dilemma as high-ranking officers plot a coup to seize nuclear weapons for a military dictatorship. Committed to preventing this catastrophe, Dahlquist must make the ultimate sacrifice, showcasing the themes of duty, personal integrity, and the struggle against tyranny. This tale, part of Heinlein's Future History series, resonates with its exploration of heroism and the profound impact one individual can have against oppression.
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