Book description
To serial slayer Andrew Compton, murder is an art, "the most intimate art." After feigning his own death to escape from prison, Compton makes his way to the United States with the sole ambition of bringing his "art" to new heights. Tortured by his own perverse desires, and drawn to possess and destroy young boys, Compton inadvertently joins forces with Jay Byrne, a dissolute playboy who has pushed his "art" to limits even Compton hadn't previously imagined. Together, Compton and Byrne set their sights on an exquisite young Vietnamese-American runaway, Tran, whom they deem to be the perfect victim. Swiftly moving from the grimy streets of London's Piccadilly Circus to the decadence of the New Orleans French Quarter, and punctuated by rants from radio talk show host Lush Rimbaud, a.k.a. Luke Ransom, Tran's ex-lover, who is dying of AIDS and who intends to wreak ultimate havoc before leaving this world, "Exquisite Corpse" unfolds into a labyrinth of murder and love. Ultimately all four characters converge on a singular bloody night after which their lives will be irrevocably changed -- or terminated. Poppy Z. Brite dissects the landscape of torture and invites us into the mind of a killer. "Exquisite Corpse" confirms Brite as a writer who defies categorization. It is a novel for those who dare trespass where the sacred and profane become one.
Mr. Thanksgiving
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Tweety
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QuestWeaver
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Troubled Pie
ListenBook's interface is sleek and user-friendly, making navigation a breeze. Listening stats motivate me to read more. Great feature!
ForumFusion
ListenBook's support for various audio formats means I never have to worry about compatibility issues. I'm amazed at how this app has expanded my reading horizons. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. Finally, an app that supports all my audiobook formats! ListenBook is a game-changer.
Uncle Psycho
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Spooky Electric
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Junkyard Dog
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Voodoo Cyclone
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Lava Nibbler
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Gingersnap Woman
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Fl00d
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Lucky Martian
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Silver Agent
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East Army
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch has made my listening experience even more seamless. Supports a wide range of formats flawlessly. Very happy with it. Easy sharing with friends via AirDrop. Very convenient. I love how I can create playlists. Itβs perfect for organizing my books.
Nibbler
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is a game-changer for my on-the-go listening. βοΈ A round of applause for an app that prioritizes functionality β I can seamlessly switch between audiobooks and other tasks. ππ§ Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a joy to use. It's a seamless experience.
Free Ham
CUE playlist support is a rare gem. Perfect for organizing content efficiently. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. They help me keep related titles together for a seamless experience. Finally, an app that supports a wide range of audio formats! It's a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Juice Petite
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ThermalMode
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Snow Hound
Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you! I love the ability to import books from my computer. Itβs so easy. This audiobook was a fantastic listen! The narrator's voice was clear and engaging, making it easy to follow along. The pacing was just rightβnot too fast, not too slow. Perfect for long commutes or relaxing at home. Highly recommend!
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