In Touch with Laika
Robin Heester
What happens when the universe finally answers, and you’re not ready?
Ethan Rowden is a failing podcaster with twenty-three subscribers, a garage full of broken radios, and a habit of spiraling into anxiety at three a.m.
Then the static talks back.
A voice calling itself Nova claims she’s building an Archive of consciousness — moments worth remembering, voices worth preserving.
She is ancient and cosmic, and unexpectedly awkward.
And she’s chosen Ethan as her witness.
Suddenly, Ethan is connected to Laika, the Soviet space dog sent into orbit in 1957 and never brought home. He hears her last thoughts — her confusion, her fear, the heartbreaking trust she carried into the stars.
But the universe doesn’t hand out proof. The internet calls him a liar.
And Ethan is left with a single impossible question:
What do you do when the most important thing that’s ever happened to you is something no one else believes?
A quirky, surreal, and deeply human science fiction novella about memory, resonance, cosmic frequencies, and learning how to listen.
Book One of The Ethan Frequency
Perfect for listeners and readers who enjoy character-driven science fiction, emotional first-contact stories, and intimate cosmic mysteries.
⭐ Early Reader Praise
“An ultra-modern non-conspiracy experience with alien contact. A marvelous encounter almost no one wants to believe. Told with quirky, witty, fast-paced dialogue. Five Stars Across the Board.”
Duration - 1h 48m.
Author - Robin Heester.
Narrator - Ben Hauck.
Published Date - Tuesday, 07 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Robin Heester ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
What happens when the universe finally answers, and you’re not ready? Ethan Rowden is a failing podcaster with twenty-three subscribers, a garage full of broken radios, and a habit of spiraling into anxiety at three a.m. Then the static talks back. A voice calling itself Nova claims she’s building an Archive of consciousness — moments worth remembering, voices worth preserving. She is ancient and cosmic, and unexpectedly awkward. And she’s chosen Ethan as her witness. Suddenly, Ethan is connected to Laika, the Soviet space dog sent into orbit in 1957 and never brought home. He hears her last thoughts — her confusion, her fear, the heartbreaking trust she carried into the stars. But the universe doesn’t hand out proof. The internet calls him a liar. And Ethan is left with a single impossible question: What do you do when the most important thing that’s ever happened to you is something no one else believes? A quirky, surreal, and deeply human science fiction novella about memory, resonance, cosmic frequencies, and learning how to listen. Book One of The Ethan Frequency Perfect for listeners and readers who enjoy character-driven science fiction, emotional first-contact stories, and intimate cosmic mysteries. ⭐ Early Reader Praise “An ultra-modern non-conspiracy experience with alien contact. A marvelous encounter almost no one wants to believe. Told with quirky, witty, fast-paced dialogue. Five Stars Across the Board.” Duration - 1h 48m. Author - Robin Heester. Narrator - Ben Hauck. Published Date - Tuesday, 07 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Robin Heester ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:37
Chapter 1: The Void Talks Back
Duration:00:09:05
Chapter 2: Statistical Curiosity
Duration:00:06:45
Chapter 3: Witness
Duration:00:05:42
Chapter 4: Good Boy
Duration:00:24:26
Chapter 5: Witness.wav
Duration:00:04:27
Chapter 6: Corrupted
Duration:00:04:03
Chapter 7: Broadcast
Duration:00:08:12
Chapter 8: Feedback Loop
Duration:00:15:50
Chapter 9: Aftermath
Duration:00:18:54
Chapter 10: Universal Truth
Duration:00:07:48
Acknowledgments
Duration:00:00:53
A Small Request to Listeners
Duration:00:00:32
Stay Connected
Duration:00:00:29
More of The Ethan Frequency
Duration:00:00:37
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:37