Book description
Festival of Death: A Masterclass in Time-Traveling Terror
Jonathan Morris delivers a tour de force with "Festival of Death," proving once again why he stands among Doctor Who's most brilliant storytellers. This isn't just another adventure - it's a cleverly constructed puzzle that will keep you guessing until the final moment.
The premise is genius: the Fourth Doctor arrives to find himself celebrated as a hero for a disaster he hasn't prevented yet. Morris expertly weaves tension as we discover the Doctor must sacrifice everything to save the day - a revelation that hits differently when you realize he's walking toward his fate knowingly.
What makes this audiobook exceptional is how Morris captures Tom Baker's Doctor perfectly. The wit, the charm, and that underlying melancholy that makes the character so compelling. Romana and K-9 feel authentic, not like mere companions but genuine partners in this cosmic dance with destiny.
The Beautiful Death theme park concept is pure brilliance - who wouldn't want to experience the afterlife as entertainment? Morris uses this premise to explore deeper themes about mortality and heroism while delivering pulse-pounding adventure. The time-loop structure creates delicious dramatic irony as we watch the Doctor move toward a sacrifice he knows nothing about.
Morris's experience with comedy shines through Big Finish productions like "Max Warp" informs every beat here. Even in darkness, there are moments of genuine humor that make the stakes feel real rather than melodramatic.
This is Doctor Who storytelling at its finest - intelligent, emotional, and utterly captivating. Whether you're a longtime fan or newcomer to the Time Lord's adventures, "Festival of Death" will leave you breathless. Don't just listen - experience how a master crafts fiction that transcends its genre.
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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