Book description
Imagine settling into your favorite chair, the clatter of London carriage wheels fading as a warm, gravelly voice draws you into 1901 London. Sally Smith's A Case of Life and Limb isn't just a cozy mystery-it's a perfectly crafted audio experience that makes you forget you're listening. Janice Hallett was spot-on: this is as brilliant a cosy crime novel as you'll ever read, and the audiobook format elevates it. The narrator's pacing is flawless, turning the quiet tension of the Inner Temple into something palpable-until a mummified hand arrives in the post. Who sends a severed hand? Gabriel Ward KC, our sharp-witted barrister, is far more intrigued than alarmed, and you'll be too.
S.J. Bennett rightly calls Smith a masterful voice in the mystery world, and here's why: the audiobook doesn't just tell the story-it immerses you. You hear the rustle of legal papers, the hushed whispers of the Temple, and the creeping dread as parcels pile up, each one more unsettling than the last. The mystery deepens with Gabriel and Constable Wright as they race to uncover who's targeting the Temple itself, not just its Treasurer. Every clue feels earned, every red herring perfectly timed. The narrator's subtle shifts in tone-cool curiosity during legal debates, a sharp edge during confrontations-make the tension crackle.
What shines brightest is the sound of the era. You don't just read about gaslit streets and music hall gossip; you hear them. The audiobook's strength is how it makes you feel the weight of history, the thrill of a puzzle unfolding in real time. When the stakes rise and a death occurs, the pacing tightens like a noose-yet never feels rushed. Smith's prose is elegant, and the audiobook's delivery honors that elegance without losing the page-turning urgency. It's the kind of mystery you'll want to replay just to savor the voice, the setting, the sheer joy of a perfectly executed puzzle. Gabriel Ward isn't just solving a case; he's inviting you into a world where every shadow holds a secret, and the most dangerous clues arrive by post. Prepare to be utterly, deliciously hooked-a true gem for any mystery lover.
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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