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Audiobook Review - 100 Deadly Skills by Clint Emerson
If you've ever wondered what it would feel like to walk into a dangerous situation with the calm confidence of a Navy SEAL, Clint Emerson's 100 Deadly Skills delivers that experience in audio form. From the very first track, the narrator's clear, steady voice brings the practical lessons to life, making complex tactics feel approachable and urgent all at once.
What sets this audiobook apart is its focus on "real-world" scenarios that can happen anywhere-from a locked trunk to a hostile online profile. Emerson distills high-stakes military techniques into bite-size instructions, and the narrator does an excellent job of pacing them so you can mentally rehearse each move as it's described. The sound design-subtle background ambience during "field exercise" sections-adds an immersive layer that makes you feel like you're in a live training session.
The book's structure is logical: each chapter tackles a distinct threat, from active shooters to cyber-criminals, and the narrator frequently reminds listeners of the underlying principles-situational awareness, rapid decision making, and low-tech improvisation. Even without visual illustrations, the audio cues help you picture the steps, whether it's creating an improvised taser or evading facial recognition software.
Listeners often praise how Emerson keeps the content engaging without sacrificing depth. The narrator balances technical detail with conversational tone, ensuring that even a novice can grasp the material while seasoned readers find new insights in the nuances of body language and environmental manipulation.
In short, 100 Deadly Skills is more than a survival guide; it's a practical workshop you can carry in your pocket. Whether you're a student, a security professional, or simply someone who wants to be prepared for any danger, this audiobook equips you with clear, actionable strategies that feel immediately usable. It's the kind of resource that makes you think: "If I could do this when it matters most, why not learn now?"
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience