Book description
The final chapter of Connie Willis's Oxford time travel saga lands with the emotional precision of a wartime bomb-and somehow emerges as something far more tender. Picking up where Blackout left off, All Clear follows three historians stranded in 1940s England, their mission now complicated by the horrifying realization that they may have altered the very history they were sent to observe.
Michael, Merope, and Polly aren't just trying to get home anymore-they're fighting to survive in a world under siege, all while grappling with the moral weight of their presence. Was a kind gesture to a child, a moment of courage, or even a casual conversation enough to shift the tide of war? Willis turns time travel theory on its head, making the past not a museum to be observed, but a fragile web that trembles at every touch.
Back in 2060, the chaos mirrors the past. Mr. Dunworthy scrambles to track down his missing students, while young Colin-desperate, love-struck, and reckless-dives headfirst into danger just to reach Polly. His obsession becomes a lifeline, his inexperience a strength.
Willis writes with her signature blend of scholarly wit and deep human feeling. The humor is gentle, the stakes are monumental, and the characters so real you'll forget they're jumping through time. All Clear isn't just a conclusion-it's a quiet tribute to the unsung heroes of history, delivered with heart, wisdom, and the kind of storytelling only a master could pull off.
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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