Book description
# Burning Paradise: A Mind-Bending Audiobook That'll Keep You Up All Night
Robert Charles Wilson delivers another masterstroke of speculative fiction that's as thought-provoking as it is terrifying.
## What Makes This Audiobook Special?
Wilson's Burning Paradise isn't just science fiction-it's a sophisticated thriller that questions everything we think we know about human history and progress. The audiobook format brings an extra layer of intensity to this alternate reality story.
## The Story That Grips You
Meet Cassie Klyne, a 19-year-old living in a world that feels familiar yet completely wrong. It's 2015, but history took a different turn. No World War II, no Great Depression-just steady, managed progress that seems almost too perfect.
The chilling revelation? Humanity has been unknowingly "farmed" by extraterrestrial entities for decades, with our development carefully controlled through interference with communications technology. Cassie's parents discovered this truth and paid for it with their lives.
## Why the Audiobook Format Works
The audio version amplifies the paranoia and tension that runs throughout Wilson's narrative. You're not just reading about hidden truths-you're hearing them whispered, discovering them alongside Cassie in real-time. The pacing keeps you hooked as the past unravels and present dangers close in.
## Wilson's Craft at Its Peak
This isn't Wilson's first rodeo-his Hugo Award-winning Spin proved his ability to blend hard science fiction with compelling human drama. Burning Paradise continues that tradition while exploring new territory about manipulation, free will, and what it truly means to be human.
The supporting characters, particularly Aunt Nerissa and younger brother Thomas, feel authentic and three-dimensional. Their eight-year attempt to live "unexceptional lives" creates a fascinating backdrop of normalcy hiding extraordinary secrets.
## When the Past Catches Up
The tension escalates when the killers-who aren't human-return, shattering the fragile safety Cassie and her family have built. Wilson expertly builds suspense as past and present collide.
## Perfect For Listeners Who Want:
Complex sci-fi that doesn't talk down to readers
Alternative history with genuine surprises
Strong character development within speculative frameworks
Stories that make you question assumptions about progress
Burning Paradise succeeds because Wilson trusts his audience to follow complex ideas while delivering genuine emotional stakes. The audiobook format makes this trust even more rewarding-every revelation hits harder when you're listening rather than reading ahead.
This is essential listening for fans of intelligent science fiction that entertains while it provokes thought about our own world's trajectory.
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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
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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