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.
Skirble
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Acid Gosling
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MysticMingle
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Clover Dragon
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Upper D3ckR
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StorySculptor
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Sidewalk Enforcer
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Fuzzy Logic Hottie
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The Final Judgement
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Bad Princess
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Mr. Fabulous
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Dez North
The ability to switch between devices seamlessly is a game-changer for busy readers. This app has made literature accessible and engaging for all ages. ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening into a personalized experience. π Who needs TV when you have this app? Every moment is a storytelling session! πΊπ§ Elevating my reading experience to a whole new level, this app's user-friendly interface and easy navigation have me hooked. Audiobooks have never been this enjoyable! π±π
Handsome
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Winded On Friday
Audiobook enjoyment has become an integral part of my routine, thanks to this app's seamless integration and user-friendly design. A must-have! ππ± Adjustable playback speed is a fantastic feature. It allows me to customize my listening experience. ListenBook has made my daily commutes so much more enjoyable. I look forward to listening every day!
Boo
Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. AirDrop and sharing make it easy to spread the audiobook love with friends. Sharing audiobooks via AirDrop is incredibly convenient. Great feature!
The Belgian
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Woodland Beauty
I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily routines and activities. Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's functionality is truly impressive. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction ensures that my listening experience remains clear and enjoyable. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
The Flying Mouse
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Chuckles
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my life so much easier. Audiobook journey simplified β this app's functionality is a wonderful surprise. Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide. Downloading books over WiFi is quick and hassle-free. Very convenient.
Sexual Chocolate
I'm amazed at how this app has made my workouts more motivating and my audiobooks more accessible. I can't get enough of ListenBook's silky-smooth playback and intuitive design. It's my go-to app for both leisurely listening and study sessions.
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