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## Why Ethos Is the Audiobook You'll Beg Your Friends to Listen To
Okay, confession time: I almost skipped this. Space opera? Another colony ship mystery? Yawn, right? But then I put on the audiobook, and... wow. Nathan Hystad's Ethos (Link Book One) isn't just good-it's the kind of listen that makes you forget you're supposed to be doing anything else. Seriously, I was lying in bed at 2 a.m. because I had to hear what happened next.
Why This Audiobook Stole My Sleep (And Why You'll Want To Too)
Hystad's writing sings in audio. The narrator nails the perfect blend of weary hero (Calvin Brooks), sharp historian (Jane Vanderbilt), and haunted miner (Luke Dalton). You don't just hear their voices-you feel their weight. Calvin's quiet regret? Check. Jane's fierce intellect? Check. Luke's grief pressing in? Oof, you feel that in your bones.
Here's what made it unputdownable (yes, even for an audiobook):
The Mystery? Chef's kiss. The broken android. The vanished crew. The Link closing? Chills. Hystad drops clues like breadcrumbs through a dark forest-each one making you lean closer, hitting "play" again before you realize it's 3 a.m.
Characters who feel real, not just plot devices. Luke's loss on Mars? Jane's deep connection to the crew? Calvin's struggle to move past his past? Hystad gives them depth, not just backstory. You care because they feel like people you'd actually sit with in a space station bar.
The tension? Built-in. The Deniers vs. Diplomats? The sheer danger of flying that decayed ship through the Link? The audiobook's pacing perfectly mirrors the crew's escalating panic. You're not just reading about them; you're along for the ride.
The Verdict? Don't Just Read It-Listen to It
This isn't just another sci-fi story. It's the kind of book that makes you pause your podcast, text a friend "You HAVE to hear this," and then spend the next hour not getting any work done. Hystad's already proven with The Other Place and Lost Contact that he knows how to craft a tight, emotional space saga-and Ethos is his best yet.
If you love character-driven sci-fi with heart, mystery that actually surprises you, and an audiobook narrator who gets the soul of the story? Ethos* is your next obsession. Trust me-I'm still replaying the scene where Jane realizes the truth about the crew's final moments. You won't be able to stop either. The Link's open. Go find it.
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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