Book description
Cold Betrayal - A Thrilling Audiobook Experience
From the very first word, J.A. Jance's Cold Betrayal grips you with a pulse-racing plot that blends mystery, suspense, and a touch of supernatural intrigue. The narration is flawless: the cast delivers each character with distinct voices-Sister Anselm's calm, seasoned tone, Ali Reynolds' weary yet determined cadence, and the chilling whispers of The Family's hidden menace all come alive in your ears.
The story opens on a bleak Arizona highway where a pregnant woman is rescued by Sister Anselm, a Taser-wearing nun with a haunted past. Her instinct immediately links this new victim to an old case that never closed, setting up a tense, layered investigation. Meanwhile, Ali's domestic bliss is shattered when her daughter-in-law, Betsy, receives anonymous threats and a violent home intrusion. The local police dismiss the danger as mere paranoia, but Ali senses something far darker lurking.
Jance masterfully weaves these two threads together: the personal stakes of Ali's family life against the larger threat posed by The Family-a ruthless polygamous cult that will stop at nothing to keep its secrets buried. As the audiobook progresses, each revelation feels earned; you're left breathless before you know why the stakes have escalated so dramatically.
What sets this audio edition apart is the pacing. The narrator keeps a steady tempo, allowing suspenseful pauses where tension peaks-especially during the gas-burner break-in scene and the climactic showdown with The Family's hidden lair. Jance's prose shines in her crisp, descriptive passages that paint vivid mental images: "the desert wind howled like an animal in distress," or "the old church's stained glass shattered into a kaleidoscope of guilt." These moments translate beautifully to sound.
Thematically, Cold Betrayal is a meditation on revenge and redemption. Ali is forced to confront the face of evil, but she also discovers that true strength lies in community-Sister Anselm's unwavering support reminds us that allies can be found where we least expect them. The audiobook captures this emotional core with sincerity; you feel the weight of each character's burden and their quiet triumphs.
If you're a fan of J.A. Jance's "inimitable, take-no-prisoners style" or simply crave a thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat while delivering deep human moments, Cold Betrayal is a must-listen. The soundscape-intense narration, subtle background cues, and well-timed silence-makes this audiobook an immersive experience that will leave you humming long after the final chapter ends.
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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