Book description
After the Fall by Edward Ashton - A Refreshingly Twisted Take on Alien Domination
Let me get this straight: what if the aliens won, but they're just as broke and dysfunctional as we are? Edward Ashton's After the Fall flips the script on post-invasion narratives with a sharp, darkly comic audiobook that's equal parts satire, sci-fi, and survival story.
The story follows John, a human "pet" living under the care of Martok-a gray alien who's supposed to be one of the "good" ones. But Martok is broke, erratic, and now he's gambled away John's bond to buy some abandoned house in the woods. Suddenly, John's not just navigating a world where humans are at the bottom of the food chain-he's also stuck playing detective, mediator, and potential hero in a mess involving shady underworld figures, feral humans, and something genuinely dangerous lurking in the trees.
Ashton's writing is snappy and full of dry humor, and the audiobook format really brings out the personality in each character. You'll find yourself laughing at the absurdity of it all, even while the stakes keep climbing. It's not every day you get a story that questions what it means to be domesticated, all while delivering genuine moments of friendship, desperation, and rebellion.
If you're into offbeat sci-fi with a side of biting wit-think The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy meets Station Eleven-then After the Fall is well worth your listening time. Ashton has crafted something weird, wonderful, and surprisingly heartfelt.
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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