Book description
Imagine the crunch of desert sand underfoot, the whisper of wind through ancient ruins, and a chilling whisper from the past-this is what you get when you dive into the audiobook version of Douglas Preston's Badlands. From the first moment, the narration pulls you into the stark, sun-scorched landscape of New Mexico, where FBI agent Corrie Swanson and archaeologist Nora Kelly uncover a mystery that feels both ancient and terrifyingly urgent. The audiobook's pacing is perfect-slow, deliberate, building tension like the desert heat itself, until the moment the ancient evil stirs. You can almost hear the stones clutched in a victim's hands, the faint echo of rituals long forgotten. David Baldacci's words ring true: this is "the ride of your life," and the audio format makes it immersive in ways a page never could. You're not just reading about the Chaco people's lightning stones; you're hearing the weight of history in every pause, the dread in Corrie's voice as she says, "This isn't a coincidence." The Associated Press nailed it-Preston and Child craft a story that's "baffling and surprising," and the audiobook's voice acting (especially the subtle shifts in Corrie's urgency and Nora's quiet resolve) makes every twist land with visceral impact. You'll find yourself leaning in, headphones on, as the duo ventures into haunted canyons and confronts a darkness that's been waiting, patient and hungry, for centuries. It's the rare thriller where the setting itself feels alive, and the audio delivery makes you feel every shadow, every breathless moment. By the end, you won't just have heard a story-you'll have lived it, heart pounding, in the badlands where the past is never truly past. Perfect for anyone who loves suspense that lingers long after the last word.
DreamWeaver
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Flash
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Contrary Mary
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Twisty Freesia
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Sofa King
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Solo Kill
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Dark Matter
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Combo Saw
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Speedwell
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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