Book description
Forget everything you think you know about Stephen King. This isn't about monsters under the bed-it's about the quiet monsters in our own neighborhoods. Stephen King's Elevation arrives as a masterclass in human connection, and the audiobook format makes it utterly immersive. You don't just read Scott Carey's baffling weight loss; you hear the panic in his voice as he stands on the scale, clothes on, clothes off, the numbers stubbornly unchanged. The narrator's voice-warm, grounded, perfectly capturing small-town cadence-pulls you right into Castle Rock's gossip-filled streets. You hear the crunch of dog poop on Scott's lawn, the hushed whispers of locals shunning Deirdre and Missy's "fine dining" spot, and the way Scott's own prejudice starts to crack.
King doesn't need gore to unsettle you. The real horror here is the slow, painful realization that we all carry biases we don't see. Scott's condition-a physical mystery-becomes a mirror for the town's deeper sickness: fear of the "different." And then, the Thanksgiving 12K run happens. Suddenly, the race isn't just about speed-it's about who gets left behind. You'll feel the tension rise as Scott, Deirdre, and Missy form an alliance that feels both fragile and inevitable. King's signature touch? He makes you believe in their connection before you even realize it. The moment Missy offers Scott a warm drink, or Deirdre's icy exterior softens just a fraction-those are the moments that stick.
This isn't just a story about a town learning to accept its neighbors. It's about your town. The way King weaves Scott's personal struggle with the community's awakening feels startlingly relevant. You'll hear echoes of your own street, your own unspoken judgments, and the quiet courage it takes to break them. The audiobook's strength is its intimacy: the narrator's pauses, the subtle shifts in tone when Scott finally admits, "I was wrong," make it feel like a secret whispered just for you. You don't just hear the story-you feel the shift in the air as prejudice gives way to something warmer, something real.
King has written for decades, but Elevation proves he's never been more vital. In a world still wrestling with division, this story isn't just timely-it's necessary. It reminds us that common ground isn't found in grand gestures, but in the small, human moments: a shared meal, an apology, the courage to see someone beyond the label. The audiobook makes that journey visceral. You'll hear the town's laughter at the race's end, the quiet hum of connection. It's the kind of story that stays with you long after the final chapter-like a conversation you've been meaning to have with yourself. Don't just read it. Listen. This is the moment to hear King's quiet magic, the kind that makes you reconsider every neighbor, every stranger, every "other" you've ever dismissed. Download it now. Your town is waiting.
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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