Book description
Step into Cleopatra's Egypt with Dana Stabenow's Abduction of a Slave, and you'll feel the desert wind whip through ancient streets as Tetisheri, the queen's sharp-eyed "Eye of Isis," navigates a storm of spies and secrets. This isn't just a historical mystery-it's a masterclass in atmosphere. The audiobook, narrated with perfect pacing and subtle, resonant voice, pulls you deep into a world where every shadow hides a plot. You hear the clink of Cyrenaican coins, the tension in a whispered conversation, and the weight of impending war as Caesar's legions gather.
Stabenow, praised by Diana Gabaldon as a writer who delivers "rich, idiosyncratic settings and engaging characters," makes this era pulse with life. Tetisheri isn't just solving a murder-it's untangling a web spun by Caesar's spies, Pompey's widow, and the cunning King Juba, all while Egypt teeters on the brink. The audiobook's strength? It makes the politics feel urgent, the danger palpable. You're right there with Tetisheri as she deciphers coded messages under moonlight, her mind racing faster than the narrator's smooth, immersive delivery.
As the Seattle Times declared, Stabenow is "one of the strongest voices in crime fiction," and this audiobook proves why. She balances intricate historical detail with heart-pounding suspense, making you lean in to catch every clue. You'll hear the grit of the desert, the hushed fear in a marketplace, and the quiet courage of a woman who knows the cost of failure in a world where loyalty is a luxury. The ending? A perfect, lingering note of tension that makes you immediately reach for the next chapter.
Forget dry history-this is storytelling at its most vivid. The audiobook doesn't just tell you about Cleopatra's Egypt; it transports you there, with a narrator who feels like your trusted guide through the chaos. You won't just read this story. You'll live it.
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Flash Protein
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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