Book description
Mike Mullin's Ashfall isn't just a disaster novel-it's a visceral, audio-driven plunge into chaos. As Alex, a teen whose weekend freedom dissolves into ash-filled terror when Yellowstone erupts, you don't just read his panic; you hear it. The audiobook's power lies in its unflinching perspective: Alex's voice, raw and immediate, carries you through collapsing towns, scarce resources, and the desperate scramble to find family. You feel the weight of each decision, the grit in his throat as he navigates a world turned to dust.
What elevates this beyond typical post-apocalyptic fare is the quiet humanity woven into the survival struggle. Darla, his unlikely ally, isn't a trope-her resilience and quiet strength anchor Alex's journey. The narration captures their evolving trust without melodrama, making their bond feel earned. You hear the exhaustion in Alex's voice as he scavenges, the flicker of hope when they find a working generator, the gut-punch of loss when it's snatched away.
Mullin's research on volcanic disaster-geysers, ash clouds, climate shifts-never overwhelms. Instead, the audiobook transforms scientific dread into visceral sound: the low rumble of the earth before the eruption, the eerie silence after the ash falls, the crackle of a fire they desperately need to keep alive. You don't just learn about the world ending; you hear it, feel it in your bones.
The author's own background-scraping gum off desks, eating termites, dodging wasps-might seem absurd, but it mirrors the book's core truth: survival is messy, unglamorous, and utterly human. Alex isn't a hero; he's a kid who learns to fight for his family while clinging to the memory of his mom's voice. The audiobook's pacing mirrors this: relentless but never rushed, letting the horror breathe before hitting you with the next crisis.
This isn't escapism. It's a stark reminder of fragility-how quickly safety vanishes, how courage is forged in desperation. The narrator's steady, urgent tone makes the stakes feel immediate, as if the eruption is happening now, outside your headphones. You'll find yourself pausing, not to process, but to absorb the sheer, terrifying weight of it all.
Ashfall's brilliance is how it turns a cataclysm into a deeply personal story. The audiobook doesn't just tell you about the end of the world-it makes you feel the ash on your skin, the echo of a mother's voice in the silence, and the fragile, stubborn light of hope. It's not just a book to read; it's an experience to endure, one that lingers long after the final whisper of the wind through the ruins.
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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