Book description
π§ Blood On Borrowed Wings by Darren Stapleton is the dark fantasy thriller you didn't know you needed in your life.
Think gritty urban fantasy meets high-octane action, with a side of existential dread. Drake Theron isn't your typical hero - he's a winged warrior turned mercenary carrying more baggage than a budget airline. When women start vanishing from the Angelbrawl Arena, what should be routine security work spirals into something... darker.
The world-building? Immaculate. Nimbus feels lived-in, breathing, dangerous. The sky-bound hierarchy isn't just cool window dressing - it's central to everything. Those with wings rule from above while everyone else scrapes by in the shadows below. Classic fantasy trope? Not even close. Stapleton makes it feel fresh and brutal.
Drake gets grabbed alongside his mark (predictable much?), then discovers the conspiracy runs deeper than a politician's pockets. Betrayals hit hard because you actually care about these characters. They've got weight, history, souls - thanks to Stapleton channeling real grief into his writing.
Fast chapters, crackling dialogue, and enough twists to make your head spin. Plus, for all its darkness, there's genuine humor that doesn't undercut the stakes. This isn't grimdark for grimdark's sake - it knows when to punch you in the gut and when to offer a hand up.
Perfect for fans of The Fifth Season or Altered Carbon who want their fantasy grounded in emotional truth.
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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