Book description
A Time of Dread audiobook grips you by the throat from the first chapter and doesn't let go. John Gwynne's narration partner brings the Banished Lands to life with a raw intensity that makes every moment feel urgent. The world-building is staggering yet never overwhelming. You're thrown into this brutal landscape where warrior angels called Ben-Elim maintain order through fear. Peace enforced by violence. Sounds familiar? Maybe. But Gwynne makes it fresh.
Riv's desperation to join the peacekeeping force drives a fierce emotional core. Her journey unravels secrets that should've stayed buried. Meanwhile Sig, the giantess, investigates demon sightings with a grounded pragmatism that's oddly comforting in this chaos. And Drem, trapped in the frozen north, stumbles onto something ancient and evil stirring in the woods. Mutilated bodies. Predators that walk upright. The dread builds quietly, then explodes.
What strikes me most is how Gwynne balances multiple perspectives without losing momentum. Each character carries weight. Their choices ripple outward, reshaping alliances and threatening everything they know. The pacing is relentless. Just when you think you understand the rules, the story shifts. Demons aren't just returning-they're strategizing.
The audiobook format amplifies the tension. Voices carry emotion in ways text sometimes can't. You feel the cold biting through Drem's furs, the thunderous impact of Sig's footsteps, Riv's frustration crackling like live wire. This isn't just fantasy. It's mythic storytelling grounded in human struggle. Gwynne writes battles like poetry and whispers like screams. A Time of Dread earns its name. Listen before the silence ends.
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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