Book description
Jolene Gettler calls it "a beautifully twisted masterpiece"-and she's absolutely right. Sarah Cook's Diary of Murders isn't just a novel; it's a chilling, sensual audio experience that grips you from the first whisper of its Victorian London setting. Imagine the gaslight flickering over Soho's shadowed streets in 1895, where two doctors-Miriam Clayton and John Bennett-discover a shared, dangerous hunger. Their love isn't gentle; it's a feverish, secret language of desire that turns the page. Then, in 1896, the city trembles. Gruesome murders, confessed in a damning diary, shatter the fragile peace of their bond. Who is writing these confessions? And how far will love twist into violence?
This audiobook is pure, immersive dread. The narrator doesn't just tell the story; they pull you into the fever-dream tension of Miriam and John's world, where every rustle of silk, every hushed confession, feels like a secret you shouldn't hear. You'll hear the weight of their whispered promises, the sharp gasp of a near-discovery, the chilling calm of a killer's thoughts. The setting breathes-cobblestones underfoot, the clink of a teacup, the oppressive silence of a room where trust is a weapon. You don't just listen; you feel the suffocating pressure of a society that would tear them apart for loving this way.
Cook masterfully ties their forbidden passion to the murders, making you question: Is it the violence of the world that breaks them, or is the violence already in their bond? The diary isn't just a plot device-it's a mirror reflecting how love, when pushed into darkness, can become its own kind of crime. The audiobook's pacing is perfect, balancing the slow, sensual build of their relationship with the sharp, shocking rhythm of the murders. You'll find yourself leaning closer to the speaker, heart pounding, as the line between lovers and killers blurs.
What makes this truly work as an audiobook is the intimacy. You hear the vulnerability in their voices, the way their whispered confessions to each other feel like the only safe harbor in a cruel world. The narrator's voice-warm yet edged with unease-makes the diary's confessions feel terrifyingly real, as if you're holding the very pages themselves. It's not just a story about murder; it's a haunting exploration of how love, when denied, can curdle into something lethal. You'll wonder, as the final words fade: Could I have stopped them? Or would I have been drawn into the same dark, beautiful trap?
Diary of Murders isn't just a book you read-it's one you live. And in audiobook form, it's unforgettable. Let the gaslight guide you. The truth is waiting in the silence between the words.
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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