Book description
The creak of Burt's tires on gravel fades too soon, swallowed by the endless, whispering corn. That's the first thing you hear on this audiobook-before the crunch of the boy's body beneath the wheels. Stephen King's "Children of the Corn" isn't just a story you read; it's a sound that settles in your bones, the kind of dread that makes you glance over your shoulder at your own quiet room. The narrator's voice, low and steady, pulls you into that Nebraska highway at dusk, where the corn isn't just tall-it's watching. You hear the wind shift through the stalks, a sound so real it feels like it's brushing your neck.
King's genius here isn't just in the jump scares (though they land with brutal precision). It's in the slow, suffocating build. You're not just hearing about the cornfields; you're in them, the air thick with the scent of damp earth and something older, something hungry. The boy's death isn't an accident-it's a signal. And the silence that follows? That's the real horror. The audiobook makes you lean in, straining to hear what's lurking just beyond the next rustle. Is that a child's whisper, or the wind? Is the corn breathing?
What elevates this isn't the plot-it's how the audio becomes the setting. The distant, guttural chants of the Children, the sudden, jarring silence when the power dies, the way the narrator's calm voice cracks just a fraction when describing the empty church. You don't just imagine the knife in the dark; you hear the scrape of metal on wood. This isn't a horror story you consume; it's one that consumes you. You'll find yourself pausing the audiobook, heart pounding, just to remember you're safe in your own house. The cornfields of Nebraska, in this version, feel like they're stretching right into your living room.
King's 1973 masterpiece, first published in Night Shift, gains new teeth in audio form. It's not just terrifying-it's unforgettable. Because the true horror isn't the Children. It's realizing, as you sit there in the dark, that the corn outside your window might just be listening too.
Shadow Chaser
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Prometheus
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Overrun
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Patton Digger
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Potato Sub
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ShadowDancer
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Achilles Mountain
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Morbid Sugar
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Low Voltage
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Dredd
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Grave Scuttlebutt
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Cali Yacht
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Lord Pistachio
The selection of classics is a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts. CUE playlist support is a thoughtful feature that keeps my audiobook listening organized and enjoyable. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks with friends. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Doz Killer
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Sir Squire
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Lucky Brandy
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Cool Iris
This app has turned audiobook listening into a daily ritual for me. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of reading. The app is perfect for people with busy schedules. I can listen on the go.
Shwatson
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Feral Cookie
I'm amazed by how this app effortlessly turns my daily routines into enjoyable learning sessions. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature.
Fennel Dove
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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