Book description
Dust off your headphones-this isn't just another sci-fi adventure, it's a full-throttle immersion into a universe that feels terrifyingly real. D.I. Freed, the mastermind behind two #1 best-selling series (the Invasion saga and Jade Phoenix Saga), delivers Book 1 of Dusk Scion with the kind of confidence that comes from knowing exactly what makes readers need to turn the next page. And trust me, the audiobook version? It's pure magic.
Right from the opening lines, you're dropped into Alister "Mac" MacArthur's world-not as a passive observer, but as someone feeling the gut-punch of losing everything in an instant. The year is 2776, humanity's been fighting the Eldrich Host for a millennium, and Mac's life shatters like glass. But Freed doesn't just give us tragedy; he builds a breathtakingly layered world where ancient magic and hard science collide. You'll hear the hum of alien tech alongside the crackle of elemental spells, and the voice actor (kudos to them!) makes every battle feel visceral, every whispered secret feel intimate.
What truly sets this apart is Mac's journey. He's not a chosen one handed destiny-he's a kid forced to grow up fast, learning from mentors who might save him or betray him, discovering family in the most unexpected places, and navigating relationships that are messy, real, and utterly compelling. The audiobook's pacing is perfect: tense action sequences that'll have you gripping your seat, quiet moments of vulnerability that linger long after the chapter ends, and a narrator who gets Mac's voice-the sarcasm masking pain, the quiet determination. You'll laugh at his dry wit, flinch at the gore (yes, it's there, but never gratuitous), and ache for the love he finds. Freed handles the darker themes-loss, trauma, complex relationships-with such nuance that it never feels exploitative, only deeply human.
And let's be real: if you loved the emotional grit of The Expanse meets the immersive worldbuilding of The Elder Scrolls, this is your next obsession. Freed's proven track record isn't just a buzzword-it's a promise kept. The world of Dusk Scion isn't just surviving; it's thriving in your ears, making you forget you're listening to a book. It's the kind of story that lingers, the kind that makes you hit "play" on the next chapter before you've even caught your breath. For fans of sci-fi that's equal parts epic and intimate, this isn't just a great start-it's a revelation. Prepare to lose yourself in the dusk. You'll be glad you did.
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X-Dew
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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