Book description
Closer by Sea - A Captivating Audiobook Journey
From the moment the narrator's voice drifts into the soundscape, Closer by Sea feels like a tide pulling you in. Perry Chafe's debut is more than a mystery; it's an intimate portrait of life on a Newfoundland island in 1991, where the ocean is both a promise and a threat.
The story follows twelve-year-old Pierce Jacobs, who has spent three years grieving his father's disappearance at sea. He dreams of restoring his dad's old boat, but the community's fishing industry teeters on collapse, and a sudden disappearance of Anna Tessier throws everything into chaos. With his best friends by his side, Pierce embarks on a quest that takes them through storm-ridden waters, eerie encounters with a reclusive fisherman named Solomon Vickers, and the raw beauty-and danger-of the Atlantic.
What makes this audiobook shine is its blend of lyrical narration and palpable tension. The narrator captures the quiet melancholy of island life while delivering sharp, suspenseful moments as the search for Anna unfolds. Chafe's prose feels both poetic and grounded, a balance that keeps listeners engaged even during the novel's quieter, introspective passages.
The book isn't just about a missing girl; it's a coming-of-age tale that explores friendship, family, and community resilience. The way Pierce wrestles with grief, hope, and the harsh realities of adulthood is handled with sensitivity and depth-an experience that resonates long after the final word.
For anyone who loves atmospheric storytelling or wants to feel the pulse of Newfoundland's rugged coast, Closer by Sea is a must-listen. It's a page-turning adventure wrapped in a powerful narrative about how the sea shapes our lives-and how we, in turn, shape it.
Shay
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Toe
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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