Book description
The moment you press play on All the Missing Pieces, you're pulled into the worn leather of a sheriff's office chair, the scent of aged whiskey and damp earth clinging to the air. Catherine Cowles' audiobook isn't just a story-it's a slow, aching pull beneath the ribs, narrated with a voice that feels like a hand settling on your shoulder in the dark. Ridley Sawyer's podcast voice, raw and steady as she recounts cold cases, cuts through the silence of your headphones, each word carrying the weight of her sister's vanished life. You hear the tremor in her throat when she says, "I know what it's like to miss someone," and suddenly, you're not just listening-you're feeling the hollow space where a twin should be.
Sheriff Colter Brooks' voice is the counterpoint: low, deliberate, like gravel under boots. You hear the tension in his pause before he says, "I'm not letting you stir up trouble," and you know he's fighting a war he didn't ask for-between protecting his town and the way Ridley's haunted blue eyes make him forget the rules. The audiobook's genius is how it turns their friction into something intimate. When Ridley's living in Colt's house, stealing his dog's snuggles and sipping his whiskey (the burn of it sharp in your own mouth), you don't just hear the scene-you feel the warmth of the kitchen light, the quiet rhythm of two people learning to trust again.
Cowles doesn't rush the romance. Every near-miss, every charged silence between Colt's "I can't stop imagining what it'd be like to touch you" and Ridley's quiet, "You're the last thing I expected," is stretched taut like a guitar string. And when the cold case ignites into danger, the audio pulls you deeper-the rustle of footsteps outside, the sharp intake of breath as Colt steps between Ridley and the threat. You're not just hearing the danger; you're bracing for it in your own skin.
What lingers isn't just the mystery, though. It's the way Cowles makes grief feel tangible-the way Ridley's podcast research isn't just data, but a lifeline thrown into the dark. You hear her voice crack when she says, "Justice isn't always found," and it's not just her story-it's the sound of every lost piece finally finding its place. By the end, when Colt's hand finds hers, the audiobook doesn't just deliver a kiss. It delivers the quiet, sure relief of something complete, a missing piece clicking home in your chest. You'll find yourself replaying the last lines, not to hear the words again, but to feel that deep, resonant peace settle into your bones. This isn't just a romance-it's a promise whispered in your ear: sometimes, the missing pieces find you when you least expect it.
Sherwood Gladiator
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Starshine
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Dark Matter
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Cream
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Soda Delirium
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Beetle King
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Low Menace
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Heaven Sent
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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