Book description
March 15th
Dear Fellow Audiobook Enthusiasts,
I just finished listening to "Boltguns and Duct Tape" and felt compelled to share my thoughts with you all. This one grabbed me from the very first chapter and didn't let go until the credits rolled.
Jamie McFarlane has crafted something truly special here. Rix Banner isn't your typical space-faring hero - he's a mechanic who's seen too much war and just wants to live quietly in his small Wisconsin town. But when that broken starship crashes into a cornfield, everything changes. The beauty of this story lies in how it takes an ordinary man and throws him into an extraordinary situation without losing his essential humanity.
What struck me most was how the audiobook format really brought Rix's character to life. You can practically hear the grease under his fingernails and feel his reluctance to become involved in galactic politics. The narration captures his world-weariness perfectly, making his gradual transformation from reluctant bystander to determined protector feel authentic and earned.
The pacing is relentless - much like the best retro sci-fi adventures. Rix isn't some chosen one with mystical powers; he's a man with wrenches and welding equipment who refuses to quit when his home is threatened. There's something deeply satisfying about watching him use his mechanical knowledge to outsmart alien adversaries and hold together both his ship and his makeshift crew.
This audiobook scratches that itch for classic space opera while feeling fresh and grounded. It's perfect for anyone who's ever wondered what it would be like to be the person who keeps everything running when the universe falls apart.
Highly recommended listening.
Yours in good stories,
A Fellow Traveler
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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