Book description
Imagine this: city streets slick with rain, the scent of copper in the air, and a killer leaving intricate, bloody symbols on the walls of his victims. That's not a nightmare-it's the chilling reality Alex Lockerby faces in Blood Relation, the sixth spine-tingling installment of the Arcane Casebook series. And honestly? This audiobook doesn't just tell you the story-it immerses you, pulling you right into the heart of the hunt.
Dan Willis crafts a mystery that's equal parts cerebral and pulse-pounding. Alex, our brilliant but weary investigator, is racing against time as young women vanish, drained of blood, their deaths marked by symbols he can't decipher. Add in a government agent murdered near coded messages on a blackboard, a string of high-stakes alchemist-ingredient heists, and a killer's dark ritual nearing completion? The pieces feel random until they click, and Willis makes you feel every second of Alex's frantic scramble. The audiobook's pacing is perfect-slow, deliberate dread building to heart-stopping moments, exactly how a thriller should unfold when you're listening in the dark.
What truly elevates this? The narration. The voice actor doesn't just read words; they become Alex, his frustration when the symbols stump him, the raw urgency as he realizes the ritual's deadline looms. You hear the weight of his exhaustion, the sharp intake of breath when a new clue surfaces. It's not just listening-it's living the tension. And the descriptions? Vivid. You'll smell the rain-soaked alleyways, feel the cold dread when Alex traces a symbol drawn in fresh blood.
Don't worry if you haven't read the earlier books-the setup here is tight, the character depth immediate. Alex's struggle to crack a magic he doesn't understand? That's the hook. The way Willis ties the government secrets, the thieves, the symbols into a single, terrifying purpose? It's masterful. You'll find yourself leaning in, whispering, "Wait-that's how they connect?" This isn't just another murder mystery; it's a race where the stakes aren't just lives, but the soul of the city itself.
So why should you press play now? Because Blood Relation isn't just a book-it's an experience you'll feel in your bones. The audiobook's atmosphere is unmatched, turning every page into a gripping, audible adventure. You'll finish it breathless, checking your own windows at 2 a.m., convinced you heard a whisper in the dark. Alex can't stop the ritual alone. But you? You can't stop listening until the final, chilling reveal. Trust me: this is the kind of story that sticks with you long after the final word. Press play. Let the hunt begin. Your city's safety-and your next sleepless night-depends on it.
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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