Book description
Before the Origin by Fatima Bala crackles with the electric tension of a world teetering on the edge of transformation. Bala weaves a haunting narrative where climate change has birthed not just environmental catastrophe, but a sinister new form of persecution rooted in genetic mutation.
Agent Amy Taff emerges as a compelling guide through this dystopian landscape-her journey from invisible observer to reluctant hero pulses with authentic vulnerability. The audiobook format breathes life into Bala's rich prose, transforming what could have been merely atmospheric writing into an immersive sensory experience. You can practically feel the weight of discrimination pressing against your chest as Amy navigates societies that have turned biological difference into the ultimate crime.
What sets this apart is Bala's masterful integration of ancient African folklore into a futuristic framework. The magic systems feel organic rather than imposed, growing naturally from the narrative's roots. The pacing builds steadily, like thunder gathering on the horizon, until you're hurtling through revelations that threaten not just Amy's existence but the very foundations of her world.
The corporate intrigue at Scythe provides a chillingly plausible backdrop for exploring themes of power, identity, and survival. Bala's background in international women's rights infuses the story with nuanced perspectives on marginalization that resonate far beyond the page-or rather, beyond the headphones.
This audiobook demands your attention from the opening moments and refuses to let go, leaving you breathless at the precipice of whatever comes next.
Steel Heart
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West Warrior
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Skirble
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RedFisher
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King Panther
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Accidental Genius
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Good-lookinโ
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Are Ess Tee
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Vixen
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Mad Jack
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Gabriel Dandelion
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Criss Cross
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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