Book description
The New York Times bestselling author of the brilliantly inventive The Word Is Murder and The Sentence Is Death returns with his third literary whodunit featuring intrepid detectives Hawthorne and Horowitz."Horowitz is a master of misdirection, and his brilliant self-portrayal, wittily self-deprecating, carries the reader through a jolly satire on the publishing world." --BooklistWhen Ex-Detective Inspector Daniel Hawthorne and his sidekick, author Anthony Horowitz, are invited to an exclusive literary festival on Alderney, an idyllic island off the south coast of England, they don't expect to find themselves in the middle of murder investigation--or to be trapped with a cold-blooded killer in a remote place with a murky, haunted past.Arriving on Alderney, Hawthorne and Horowitz soon meet the festival's other guests--an eccentric gathering that includes a bestselling children's author, a French poet, a TV chef turned cookbook author, a blind psychic, and a war historian--along with a group of ornery locals embroiled in an escalating feud over a disruptive power line. When a local grandee is found dead under mysterious circumstances, Hawthorne and Horowitz become embroiled in the case. The island is locked down, no one is allowed on or off, and it soon becomes horribly clear that a murderer lurks in their midst. But who?Both a brilliant satire on the world of books and writers and an immensely enjoyable locked-room mystery, A Line to Kill is a triumph--a riddle of a story full of brilliant misdirection, beautifully set-out clues, and diabolically clever denouements.
Old Man Winter
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Unseen
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CuriousCrafter
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Cream
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Stud
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Blackfire
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SprkR
The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate β it's like they know my taste perfectly! Listening statistics motivate me to read more. Excellent feature! The app is perfect for long flights. It keeps me entertained the whole time.
Flotsams54
With this app, I've discovered the joy of learning while I'm on the move β it's like having a tutor by my side. CUE playlist support helps me organize my audiobooks efficiently. It's a great organizational tool.
Elder Pogue
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Drop Stone
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Pecan Oblivion
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Dark Matter
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Bad Badminton
I'm impressed by ListenBook's commitment to providing a silky-smooth playback experience. ListenBook's audio filters are a fantastic addition, enhancing the sound quality of my audio files.
Prof. Screw
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Zorkle Sporkle
I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic. With ListenBook, my daily commutes have become a cherished time for learning and enjoyment. Seamless audiobook integration β this app's design is remarkable. ListenBook's interface is not just aesthetically pleasing; it's also highly functional. Navigating through chapters and controls is a breeze. Iβm so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
Mr. Alien
Audiobooks have become my favorite workout companions, making exercise a breeze. Binaural audio processing on ListenBook is a thoughtful addition that keeps my ears comfortable during extended listening sessions. The app's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically is a huge time-saver. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Nessie
The compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch sets ListenBook apart from the rest. I can't get enough of this app β it's a true game-changer for book lovers. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. It's my go-to app for literary adventures. The appβs design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
LunaStar
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BuzzMouse
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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