Book description
MacLeod's first instillation in the Lightspeed trilogy is out of this world!Mathematician Lakshmi Nayak receives a letter from her future self about faster-than-light travel. The equations work, and the letter itself seems to prove the possibility will someday be realized. But her paper on the topic is fiercely criticized, and she's warned away by a sinister Alliance agent. After defecting to the Union, she gets an unexpected offer: "I can build your ship." Shipbuilder John Grant learns of a secret project, which unknown to the world has been traveling to the stars for decades: Black Horizon.Biologist Emma Hazeldene works for Black Horizon on an alien world, Apis, whose life has clearly come from Earth, investigating rock formations that are thought to be an alien, crystal-like intelligence. But refugees exiled to a hard life in the wilds of Apis already know more than the scientists have ever suspected. Everything changes when the rocks wake up, with dire results.As secrets emerge and rival powers seize advantage, three worlds are shaken to their foundations--and all involved have to fight for their lives, and their futures.Science fiction legend Ken MacLeod begins a new space opera trilogy by imagining humankind on the precipice of discovery--the invention of faster-than-light travel unlocks a universe of new possibilities, and new dangers.
Keystone
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Snapdragon
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Lady Q
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Leaf Assassin
I've recommended ListenBook to all my fellow bookworms. It's a true companion for audiobook lovers. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Show Off
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Vixen
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Lord Theus
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Burn
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Kamikaze Granny
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Knight Light
Background play feature lets me multitask while enjoying a book – brilliant! Audiobooks have become my travel companions, and this app is my guide.
Heavenly Connection
The noise reduction feature on ListenBook Pro is a godsend for clear and comfortable listening. This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that I never miss out on a great audiobook. The app's compatibility with CarPlay has made my road trips so much more enjoyable. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend! This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
NoiseCake
With this app, I can enjoy my favorite stories while traveling, making my journeys more delightful. is a breeze. It's incredibly convenient for building my collection.
EchoEnigma
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Lskeee
This app has turned my long walks into delightful literary adventures. The compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch sets ListenBook apart from the rest. ListenBook's dedication to delivering a top-notch experience is evident in every detail. From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing different formats has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary listening sessions. 📱🔊 ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. I can't imagine going back!
Mint Ness
Sharing audiobooks with friends is so easy with AirDrop. It's a great way to spread happiness. Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If you’re looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it.
Intimidation Station
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Toy Town
With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of reading through my ears, making every moment more valuable. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening experience.
Miss Rum Punch
ListenBook's sharing options make it a breeze to connect with fellow audiobook enthusiasts and share recommendations. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library.
JigKraken
🎶📚 Tuning in to the symphony of stories – audiobooks are the soundtrack of my daily routines. 🎵📚 CUE playlist support is a rare gem. Perfect for organizing content efficiently.
Zorkle Sporkle
With ListenBook, I've found a way to make the most of my free time while indulging in my love for audiobooks. This app's convenience has turned me into an avid audiobook listener. ListenBook's versatility with various audio formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from multiple sources effortlessly.
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