Book description
Alien: Out of the Shadows delivers claustrophobic terror in audio format
Tim Lebbon's audiobook adaptation of "Alien: Out of the Shadows" captures the suffocating dread that made the original 1979 film a masterpiece of sci-fi horror. Narrator William Hope brings veteran character actor John Hooper to life with convincing weariness, perfectly embodying a man haunted by childhood fears of monsters that have become all too real.
The story picks up after the events of "Alien" and "Aliens," following Hooper and his mining crew as they encounter the deadly Xenomorphs on planet LV178. What begins as a routine mining operation quickly descends into nightmare when they discover trimonite - the galaxy's hardest material - alongside something far more dangerous lurking in the planet's depths.
Lebbon, an experienced author of horror and dark fantasy, understands what made the Alien franchise terrifying. His prose translates effectively to audio format, with Hope's performance capturing both the technical jargon of space mining and the raw panic when things go catastrophically wrong. The pacing mirrors the original film's slow-building tension before erupting into chaos.
The audiobook succeeds particularly well in conveying isolation. Hope's voice carries the weight of deep space loneliness, making listeners feel the vast emptiness surrounding the mining operation. When the Xenomorphs emerge from their hibernation, the audio format actually enhances the terror - every screech and mechanical sound feels immediate and uncomfortably close.
While Ripley's appearance provides familiar grounding, Lebbon doesn't rely too heavily on nostalgia. The new characters feel authentic, and their reactions to impossible horror remain believable throughout. The author's experience with tie-in fiction shows in his respectful expansion of the Alien universe without contradicting established canon.
"Alien: Out of the Shadows" works as both introduction for newcomers and satisfying continuation for franchise fans. The audiobook format proves surprisingly effective for delivering the franchise's signature claustrophobia, making this a worthy addition to any science fiction listener's collection.
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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