Book description
Stephen King's End of Watch isn't just the thrilling finale to the Hodges trilogy-it's a masterclass in suspense that absolutely demands to be heard. As the audiobook, it pulls you into the chilling heart of Brady Hartsfield's malevolent return with an intensity that's impossible to ignore. You feel the weight of his hospital room, the unsettling silence before the terror erupts, all amplified by the narrator's perfectly paced dread.
Bill Hodges and Holly Gibney are back, sharper and more vulnerable than ever. Their partnership, forged in the fire of the Mercedes Massacre, now faces a terrifying new threat: Brady, trapped in a vegetative state but fully conscious, wielding terrifying psychic power from his hospital bed. The audiobook makes their investigation visceral. You hear the crackle of Holly's quiet determination, Bill's weary resolve, and the growing panic as Brady's attacks escalate. Every whispered threat, every frantic call, lands with brutal impact.
King weaves detective work with supernatural dread seamlessly here. The audiobook heightens the tension of those small, terrifying moments-like a phone ringing in an empty room or the sudden, inexplicable malfunction of city infrastructure. You don't just read about the city feeling like a trap; you hear the unease in the narrator's voice, the subtle shifts in tone that make the ordinary feel dangerous.
What elevates this beyond a standard thriller is King's focus on the human cost. The stakes aren't just about stopping a killer; they're about protecting the fragile lives of Jerome and Barbara, and the quiet courage of people who've already faced unimaginable loss. The audiobook gives these moments their full emotional weight-Holly's quiet strength, Bill's protective instincts, the raw fear of the victims. You feel the exhaustion, the grief, the desperate hope.
This isn't just a book about a villain. It's about resilience, the quiet heroes who stand up when the world feels broken. The audiobook makes that resonance undeniable. You hear the difference between the clinical horror of the hospital and the warmth of a moment of connection between characters. The pacing is relentless but never rushed, letting the dread build naturally until the final, devastating confrontation.
For fans of the trilogy, this is the cathartic, heart-pounding conclusion you've been waiting for. For new listeners, it's an immediate, gripping entry into King's most compelling series. The audiobook version, with its expert narration and immersive soundscapes, transforms the already brilliant story into something truly unforgettable-a perfect blend of old-school suspense and modern, psychological terror. You won't just hear the story; you'll feel it in your bones.
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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