Book description
Emma Newman's "Before Mars" pulls you into a claustrophobic psychological thriller that unfolds against the stark Martian landscape. Anna Kubrin's journey from Earth to the red planet isn't just a physical transition-it's a descent into uncertainty that grips you from the first chapter.
What starts as isolation fatigue quickly morphs into something far more sinister. Anna's discovery of her own handwriting warning her not to trust the colony psychologist would be unsettling enough, if not for the replacement wedding ring and impossible footprints that suggest someone-or something-has been in places no human should have accessed.
Newman's background as an audiobook narrator serves her well here. The story unfolds with an intimate, confessional tone that makes Anna's growing paranoia feel viscerally real. You're not just reading about her psychological unraveling; you're experiencing it alongside her, second by second, as each impossible discovery chips away at what she believes to be true.
The corporate conspiracy angle provides satisfying external stakes, but it's Anna's internal battle that drives the narrative forward. Newman understands that the most terrifying conspiracies are the ones that make you question your own sanity. Is Anna uncovering a dangerous cover-up, or is the isolation finally breaking her mind?
The Martian setting becomes almost a character itself-beautiful yet hostile, vast yet suffocating. Anna's geological expertise grounds the story in scientific realism while her role as artist-in-residence adds layers of perception and interpretation that blur the line between reality and imagination.
"Before Mars" succeeds because it trusts its central mystery to unfold naturally, letting Anna's discoveries build upon each other like sedimentary layers until the truth emerges. The audiobook format amplifies every whispered doubt and mounting fear, making this a genuinely unsettling listening experience that will have you questioning what's real long after the final chapter.
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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