Book description
The rain slicked streets of Depression-era New York aren't just setting-they're a character. You hear it in the crackle of the audiobook narrator's voice as Detective Alex Lockerby steps into the soup kitchen chaos, the thump of a heavy door closing behind him, the frantic whispers of the dying. One moment he's chasing a thief through a glittering opera house, the next he's hunched over a bloodstained book of spells in a damp alley, the weight of four days pressing down like the city's own fog.
Dan Willis doesn't just tell a story; he unfurls it through sound. The narrator's voice for Alex-gritty, weary, yet sharp as a switchblade-draws you into his world. You feel the scratch of cheap wool on his coat as he dodges police patrols, hear the nervous tremor in the voice of the priest who ran the soup kitchen, the slick confidence of the thief he's reluctantly teaming up with. The magic feels real, not just a plot device, but a presence in the audio-whispers in the dark, the eerie hum of a spell, the sudden, chilling silence after a plague strikes.
This isn't just a mystery; it's a race against time where the stakes are life and death, and Alex's own reputation is on the line. The Council of Sorcerers wants him dead, the police want him locked up, and the only thing keeping him moving? The desperate hope that the ancient magic book he's clinging to holds the answer. You're right there with him, heart pounding, as he pieces together the heist, the mythic book, the trail of the madman who unleashed the plague. The tension isn't just in the plot-it's in the sound, the way the narrator lets pauses hang, the subtle shift in tone when a new danger emerges.
It's easy to get lost in this world. You'll find yourself pausing your commute, leaning closer to the speaker, just to catch every whisper of the next clue. The sheer immersion of the audiobook format makes the magic feel tangible, the danger palpable. You'll be checking your surroundings, half-expecting a shadow to move in the corner of the room, the way Alex does. That warning? "Don't start reading right before bedtime"? It's not just a joke-it's a survival tip. Because once you hear Alex's voice guiding you through the rain, the intrigue, the desperate race to uncover the source of the plague before the noose tightens... you won't want to stop. You'll be glued to the story, chasing the truth through five books, all woven together in one unforgettable, spine-tingling journey. This isn't just a series; it's a world you step into, and you won't want to leave.
PixelPioneer
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ShadowDancer
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Winter Underdog
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PixelPilgrim
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Bad Beret
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Skull Crusher
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SunnySnap
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Solo Kill
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Junkyard Dog
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WordWanderer
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RealmRanger
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Wild Tesla
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ThreadTrail
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Tangerine
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Frosty Squid
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Tomcat
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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